Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy
Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.There’s good news and bad news for the environment: Australia has become a top-three global player in batteries and renewable energy met nearly half of the n...
Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
Politics Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes By Margaret Brennan, Margaret Brennan Moderator, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan;" Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan is moderator of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on CBS. Based in Washington, D.C., Brennan is also the Network's chief foreign affairs correspondent and a contributing correspondent to 60 Minutes. Additionally, she appears regularly on the "CBS Evening News," leading covera...
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
Politics DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website May 25, 2026 / 8:30 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information about the prosecutions "partisan propaganda."The purge of news releases documenting criminal charges, convictions and sentencings is the latest step by the Trump administratio...
Muslim candidates divide right in local election in Italy's Vigevano city
A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62,000 people where 15 per cent of the population is foreign, including many people from Egypt and Romania. Many more are naturalised Italians and second-generation immigrants. Once a Communist Party bastion, the city is...
For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump's D.C. arch is true loyalty
Politics For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump's proposed D.C. arch is true loyalty By Arden Farhi, Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards...
Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Politics Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intelligence says By Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs May 24, 2026 / 5:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google U.S. intelligence shows that Iran's supreme leader is effectively holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world and is only reached by a labyrinth of couriers, acc...
Australia politics live: speculation teals may form new party; Gaza flotilla activists arrive home
Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall said to be exploring ways independents can work more closely together. Follow today’s news liveTeal party speculation ‘not a surprise’ says cabinet ministerMark Butler says he’s not surprised to see speculation that the community teal independents could form a party – with the political spectrum in “flux” right now.They’ve [teal independents] obviously made inroads in particular communities in Australia. They’ll make their own assessment about whether that works...
Congress rules out AIADMK entry into Tamil Nadu government
NEW DELHI: Amid continuing controversy over the fate of the AIADMK rebel faction in Tamil Nadu and close numbers enjoyed by governing TVK coalition, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said AIADMK won't join the Vijay govt, and the mandate in the state is against any kind of "backdoor" politics of BJP.
Spencer Pratt lashes out over being 'claimed' as a Republican or a Democrat: 'I hate politicians'
Spencer Pratt lashes out over being 'claimed' as a Republican or a Democrat: 'I hate politicians'Sign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 16:36, 24 May 2026 | Updated: 16:36, 24 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
Politics Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, White House official says By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Sara Cook Sara Cook Sara Cook is a White House producer and multi-platform reporter for CBS News. She has covered three presidential campaigns and the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations. Read Full Bio Sara Cook May 24, 2026 / 11:28 AM EDT...
Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social DemocratsThe Irish gangland figure Gerry “the monk” Hutch has failed in his bid for a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection.The 63-year-old came fourth in a contest won by Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats, a victory for progressive politics after a campaign dominated by concerns over the cost of living and immigration. Continue reading...
Starmer ally warns Labour against ‘fantasy politics’ in battle to replace him
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'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born
Analysis Politics 'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born May 24, 20265:00 AM ET Ron Elving The U.S. Department of Homeland Security flag waves outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, a federal agent allegedly fatally shot a woman in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Heather Diehl/Getty Images Why did the...
Things can’t only get better
This may come as news to younger readers, but – once upon a time in British politics, we had this thing we called “hope”. A recession, we imagined in our innocence, would be followed by a boom. New technology would make the world better, rather than worse. You’re shaking your head, I know. It sounds so foolish now. Hope can only disappoint you. Hope was a mistake. Please bear that in mind when I tell you that Wes Streeting is pivoting to the left. The clearest manifestation of this latest unex...
Fury after rival mocks Trump-backed military vet for his disability in campaign ad
Fury after rival mocks Trump-backed military vet for his disability in campaign adSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Read sick NEW emails in the JPMorgan 'sex slave' scandal See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:15, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 22:15, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Adam Schiff leads Dems face fierce backlash for their nasty response to Tulsi Gabbard's resignation amid her husband's cancer diagnosis
Adam Schiff leads Dems face fierce backlash for their nasty response to Tulsi Gabbard's resignation amid her husband's cancer diagnosisSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 21:50, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 21:50, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Inside the secret plot by Republicans to pick up over a DOZEN new House seats and solidify power as midterms redistricting war heats up
Inside the secret plot by Republicans to pick up over a DOZEN new House seats and solidify power as midterms redistricting war heats up Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:48, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 20:48, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump shares map declaring Iran the 'United States of the Middle East' as he prepares to meet with envoys today to decide next move
Trump shares map declaring Iran the 'United States of the Middle East' as he prepares to meet with envoys today to decide next moveSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics READ MORE: Read sick NEW emails in the JPMorgan 'sex slave' scandal See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:06, 23 May 2026 | Updated: 18:07, 23 May 2026 e-mail View comments
‘Not about politics!’ Tory MP backs Bradford City’s Reform leader demanding area be included in grooming gangs inquiry
Tory MP Robbie Moore has thrown his support behind Bradford City Council’s new Reform leader, Stephen Place, demanding the area be included in the national grooming gangs inquiry. The Keighley and Ilkley representative has long called for an independent investigation into grooming gangs in the district. Speaking to GB News, Mr Moore said it was “not about politics” as he celebrated the move from the newly elected council leader. Mr Place has written to Baroness Anne Longfield, who chairs the inq...
Donald Trump opposes Jaxson Dart playing against women: Report
During a campaign event, US President Donald Trump unexpectedly praised New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s physique. He reportedly linked it to his stance against transgender athletes in women’s sports. Trump questioned if any woman could tackle Dart. He highlighted Dart’s muscular build. The comments drew mixed reactions online, with some criticizing the focus on physical appearance over politics.