The JJ Juggernaut: Peak of 'Puratchi' Politics | Part 36
The JJ Juggernaut Peak of Puratchi Politics Part
More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say
Ed Miliband insists only clean power will provide ‘energy sovereignty’ amid opposition calls for oil and gas expansionUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have said expanding North Sea drilling would put the UK at further risk of volatile fossil fuel markets, amid calls from the Conservatives...
No fuel shortage in Britain, says minister, as Reeves prepares to set out economic response to Iran war – UK politics live
Energy minister Michael Shanks reassures drivers ahead of chancellor’s statement to MPsGood morning. At lunchtime Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, will give a statement to MPs that will cover what the government is doing, and (more tentatively) might do, in response to the soaring global energy prices...
Australia politics live: NSW reveals laws to crush illegal ebikes; Kate Chaney pushes for action 1,000 days after gambling ad ban report
State legislation due to be introduced on Tuesday will give authorities powers to seize high-powered e-motorbikes. Follow today’s news liveGet 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 a...
The war puzzle
The conflict, now in its 25th day, has entirely changed the dynamics of power politics
The war puzzle
The conflict, now in its 25th day, has entirely changed the dynamics of power politics
TSA lines stretch for hours as Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports
President claims immigration agents could help manage long lines as TSA agents go unpaid during partial shutdown Pilot and co-pilot killed after jet collision at LaGuardiaUS politics live – latest updatesSecurity lines stretched for hours on Monday at US airports where unpaid Transportation Safety A...
US supreme court hears arguments in mail-in ballots case ahead of midterms
Case focuses on RNC’s challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots to count if they are arrive after election dayUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court is hearing arguments on Monday about whether mail-in ballots can be counted if they arrive after election day, which would affe...
Trump erects statue of Christopher Columbus in White House grounds
Monument made from shattered pieces of original statue tossed into Baltimore’s inner harbor by protesters in 2020US politics – live updatesA statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed in the grounds of the White House in the latest attempt by Donald Trump to position the controversial explore...
Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has promised to look at using “every lever that’s available to the government” to help with the cost of living...
No 10 says Starmer had ‘constructive’ call with Trump on Middle East and strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM will meet with the Commons liaison committee and chair the government’s Cobra emergency committee todayGood morning. It is the last week the Commons is sitting before the Easter recess and, in normal circumstances, we would be focusing on domestic policy, and announcements coming out before the h...
Australian politics live: ASX plunges as investors weigh Trump’s Iran ultimatum; Plibersek says working from home could be ‘helpful’ during fuel crisis
Labor under pressure over fuel crisis as federal parliament returns. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe pollies have been asked this morning whether people should consider working from home to save fuel, as conflict escalates in the Middle East.Tehran h...
In South Australia One Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surge – now both major parties need to respond
The SA election result is devastating for the Liberals, but there are warning signs for Labor too in One Nation’s startling rise, which has rocked Australian politicsLabor secures overwhelming victory in SA electionRarely – perhaps never – has the winner of an election felt more like a subplot to a...
Chuck Norris Was a Great Action Star — but Politics May Overshadow His Legacy
“You’re nothing but a chickenshit weasel who thrives on the misery of others. And when death calls, you’ll be screaming like a baby.” Chuck Norris delivers this incredibly badass line to bad guy Ramon Cota (Billy Drago) near the end of 1990’s “Delta Force 2: The C...
Trump aides tried to block appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to US, reports say – US politics live
Senior figures said to have been skeptical over Keir Starmer’s appointment of ‘arrogant’ veteran politician, later sacked over connections to Jeffrey EpsteinSign up for the Breaking US News US emailThe supreme court is likely to announce at least one opinion this morning at 10am ET. Some of the high...
Labour claims extremist candidate revelations show Reform UK’s launch in Scotland has fallen apart – UK politics live
Some Holyrood candidates have been accused of spreading false rumours about asylum hotels, describing Humza Yousaf as ‘not British’, and backing Tommy RobinsonSeverin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor.Malcolm Offord, Reform UK’s Scottish leader, has doubled down on his defence of the party’s...
When The Qunoot Becomes Politics: Religious Theater in Saudi Arabia - MuslimMatters.org
When The Qunoot Becomes Politics: Religious Theater in Saudi Arabia MuslimMatters.org
When The Qunoot Becomes Politics: Religious Theater in Saudi Arabia - MuslimMatters.org
When The Qunoot Becomes Politics: Religious Theater in Saudi Arabia MuslimMatters.org
Japanese prime minister explains to Trump that her country cannot join his Iran war – US politics live
Sanae Takaichi tells reporters she told Trump that Japan’s ability to deploy military forces overseas is limited by post-WWII constitution Trump news at a glance: president claims ignorance of Israel’s plan to strike Iranian gasfield, exposing riftSign up for the Breaking US News US emailAnswering a...
Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay
Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets XiThe White House said on Wednesday that China had agreed to postpone Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, as war in the Middle East rages on, complicating the US president’s position at home and...