Australia politics live: NSW to lower road toll cap and Queensland to promise infrastructure in today’s state budgets
Weekly toll cap in NSW to fall from $60 to $50 for one year. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.It’s a busy day for political types. Canberra is hurtling towards its winter break as Labor scrambles to do deals to get its major tax and NDIS reforms through the Senate. Continue reading...
Sports media gatekeepers try to dictate which American fans are allowed to cheer for Team USA at World Cup
The World Cup is here, the United States men's national team has already won its group, and American fans finally have a chance to rally around a team wearing red, white and blue on home soil.So, of course, the liberal media had to make it weird.Could this just be a cool moment for American soccer? Apparently not.Instead, some of the usual suspects in sports media have decided the World Cup is another opportunity to push every preferred narrative: race, identity politics, Trump, MAGA, immigratio...
Judge dismisses DoJ subpoenas against Walz and other Minnesota officials
Federal judge rules subpoenas linked to immigration crackdown ‘issued for unlawful reasons’US politics live – latest updatesA federal judge agreed to quash the US federal government’s subpoenas of leaders in Minnesota issued during the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown on the state earlier this year.The US Department of Justice issued subpoenas to the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, the attorney general, Keith Ellison, the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, and other local off...
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successorUK politics live – latest updatesBritain is to get its fifth prime minister in four years after the current incumbent of Downing Street, Keir Starmer, announced on Monday that he would resign.It was widely expected and comes after months of mounting pressure on Starmer, who led the Labour party to a landslide victory in the 2024 UK general election but...
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation
Trump warns of 10-year jail time for attack on his $15 million Reflecting Pool renovation SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 16:19, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 16:20, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's life in politics: From DUP leader to convicted child sex abuser10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJayne McCormackPolitical correspondent, BBC News NIPA MediaSir Jeffrey Donaldson's political career is a tale of two Good Fridays – the first a pivotal turning point, the second a shocking end.It was in 1998, the day the peace deal - the Good Friday Agreement - was signed, bringing an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland, that he walked out of talks over t...
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, leadership contest awaits
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, with a new leader to be in place by the time parliament returns in September, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh leader in 10 years.Less than two years after he won a landslide election victory that promised to end chaos in British politics, Starmer said it was clear that his party wanted him to go.He said nominations for anyone to replace him would open on July 9."The question my party is asking now is whether I am...
JD Vance fires back after Iran's 'trash talk' and threat to walk out of talks after Trump's chilling midnight warning
JD Vance fires back after Iran's 'trash talk' and threat to walk out of talks after Trump's chilling midnight warningSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 14:16, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 14:16, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse...
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonandBrian Wheeler,political reportersGetty ImagesFew politicians have endured a more dramatic fall from grace than Sir Keir Starmer.Less than two years ago, he was celebrating a landslide general election victory and was seemingly set to dominate British politics for years to come. Now he has been ejected from power by his own party and instead of ush...
British parliament to debate Israeli influence on UK politics: What we know
The debate comes after a petition expressed concern over Israeli lobbies' influence in the UK.
Badruddin Ajmal Takes Oath As MLA, Returns To Assam Assembly After 2 Decades
After taking oath, Badruddin Ajmal addressed the media and said that he had decided to return to state politics after discussions with his party.
An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI
Deep Dive Politics An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI June 22, 20265:00 AM ET By Shannon Bond , Eric McDaniel Scott Kwiatkowski from takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of a data center in the state on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support and opposition to artificial intelligence is drawing tens of millions of dollars of spending during the midterm election cycle. Natalie Behring/Getty Images hide caption...
Explained: Who Is Fighting Whom In Lebanon
The latest violence in southern Lebanon is rooted in a long-running rivalry that continues to shape Middle East politics.
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflectionGood morning. Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the referendum to leave the EU, which means that Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the day David Cameron announced he was resigning as PM. After Cameron was forced out by the result of his own ref...
UK PM Starmer could set out exit timetable today as Labour rival Burnham waits in the wings
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain’s chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. “Keir likes to think about things,” said the source on condition of anonym...
US marks 'encouraging progress' in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump's fiery threat
US marks 'encouraging progress' in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump's fiery threatSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 06:31, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 06:34, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Nancy Mace brutally fact-checked on claim government is funding 'radical transgender experiments' on mice
Nancy Mace brutally fact-checked on claim government is funding 'radical transgender experiments' on miceSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 05:49, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 05:49, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'Your loyalty is for sale': Aaditya slams 'greedy MPs' as Uddhav Sena battles fresh rebellion
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized six Lok Sabha MPs who are reportedly shifting allegiance to the Eknath Shinde faction. Thackeray accused them of betraying voters' mandate and selling their loyalty for political gain, calling their actions a 'shocking example of dirty politics.' The move deepens the internal crisis for Uddhav Thackeray's party, with disciplinary action anticipated against the absent MPs.
Trump-backed right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins runoff election for president of Colombia
Trump-backed right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins runoff election for president of ColombiaSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:28, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 01:28, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments