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Newest first · UTC+11:00Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump
James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, asked a judge on Monday to throw out the indictment accusing him of threatening President Trump with a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47,” calling it a misuse of criminal law to punish free speech.
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UN experts urge Iran to halt death sentences of 10 men
UN experts on Monday called on Iran to cancel the death penalties given to 10 young men over anti-government protests that rocked the country in January.
Inside the Hamptons power synagogue that’s become the ultimate political pitstop
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Likud holds votes to expand Netanyahu's control over party list, secure top slots
The Likud Central Committee voted on Monday to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the authority to determine eight slots within the first 30 spots on the party list ahead of internal primaries before the upcoming elections.
Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward
New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans
Iraq says opens probe into Saudi drone attack claim
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called on Monday for an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that drones targeting its territory had been launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq, his spokesman said.
A rich, decadent chocolate cake with a surprising ingredient
Annabel Crabb is an ABC writer and presenter who has covered Australian politics for nearly 30 years as a news reporter and columnist. Creator and host of the long-running political interview series Kitchen Cabinet, Annabel also wrote and presented the ABC's political documentary trilogy The House, Ms Represented an…
Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says
Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was hospitalized due to a fall
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Firefighters in Gironde are facing an "unprecedented" situation as they battle a blaze that "has a life of its own", the interior minister has warned
Recognition of Armenian Genocide belongs to Israel, not to one government - opinion
The Israeli government’s decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide had begun to remove an unnecessary burden from the relationship between two ancient peoples whose histories have long echoed one another. The hope was that the Knesset would give that decision permanent legislative form, but the dissolution of the …
Iran's revenge campaign could put Trump in its crosshairs - opinion
Today, Iran does not see US President Donald Trump as merely a political rival. It views him as a personal enemy of the head of state and the Guardianship of the Jurist – the Islamic Republic’s doctrine that a senior Islamic jurist should rule the state.
New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
The United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged his country’s “unwavering support” during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
James Comey says seashells post was a political speech, not a threat against Trump
The ex-FBI chief is charged with threatening Trump’s life after he posted a photo of seashells depicting ‘86 47’, meaning to ‘get rid of’
James Comey says seashells post was a political speech, not a threat against Trump
The ex-FBI chief is charged with threatening Trump’s life after he posted a photo of seashells depicting ‘86 47’, meaning to ‘get rid of’
Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt claimed for rail tickets and accommodation that were "not for Parliamentary purposes"
McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
Senator Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader from Kentucky, who has been hospitalized for six weeks, said on Monday that he would not be returning to the Senate this week as lawmakers work toward their August recess.
Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
Palestinian officials have welcomed UNESCO’s decision to add Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to both the World Heritage list and its list of World Heritage in danger in the hope that it will prevent Israel from extending its control over the Palestinian village and its archaeological site. Israel, meanwhile, has …
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia announced on Friday that the country had formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). The instructions came from Interim President Delcy Rodriguez, said Plasen…
The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial
At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritised
Opinion: Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake
The future of US-Saudi Arabia relations may hinge less on grand declarations than on Washington's ability to distinguish between strategic interests and political aspirations.
Security threats and lawfare alter Jewish life in Australia, AJA warns Royal Commission
The Australian Jewish Association (AJA) has told Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism that government rhetoric, Islamist extremism, and coordinated “lawfare” campaigns have fundamentally altered Jewish life in Australia.
Israeli election campaign billboards in Cyprus spark debate
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been hit by a backlash over an election campaign billboard in Cyprus targeting Israeli tourists and residents.
Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake
The future of US-Saudi Arabia relations may hinge less on grand declarations than on Washington's ability to distinguish between strategic interests and political aspirations.
McConnell remains in rehab, will miss key Kentucky political event
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks during a Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters following a weekly policy luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charge against labor union leader
David Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union California who was arrested during an immigration raid, speaks after he was released on a bond in downtown Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
James Comey says seashells post was political speech and not a threat
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Deep State In "Fight To The Death" To Defend Voter Fraud
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Govt hits 51% of target in housing program
THE Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported on Tuesday that the government has facilitated the delivery of 575,693 housing units, representing 51 percent of the target of 1.13 million units by the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s term in 2028.
Higher tax exemption seen easing inflation hit
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s proposal to raise the annual income tax exemption threshold will provide relief to Filipinos dealing with high prices but at the same time pressure the government’s finances, analysts and economists said.
Mati Airport studied as alternate to Davao
SEN. Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 2325, seeking to designate Mati Airport in Davao Oriental as the official alternate airport to the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City, saying the measure will help address the growing demand for air travel while boosting tourism, trade and regional development in …
Sen. Bong Go underscores fire prevention, personally assists hundreds of families displaced by Tondo blaze
SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the welfare of Filipinos as he personally visited families displaced by a recent fire in Barangays 163 and 152 in Tondo, Manila, emphasizing the importance of fire prevention, disaster preparedness, and sustained government assistance for communities…
Architect arrested in Leyte drug bust
PALO, Leyte — A 48-year-old architect classified as a high-value individual (HVI) in the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign was arrested during a buy-bust in Barangay Cavite West, Palo, Leyte late Saturday.
Netanyahu, Zelenskyy come to DC for Graham's funeral, meetings with Trump amid wars
Politicians and world leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are gathering in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump while in town to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at his funeral service Tuesday.
Article 4 done, Article 2 next
THE House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte twice — on Feb. 5, 2025 and May 11, 2026. Four primary articles of impeachment were transmitted to the Senate. Both the 2025 and 2026 impeachments heavily cite the alleged misuse and wastage of P612.5 million in confidential funds by the Office of th…
BARMM urged to improve citizens’ livelihoods
BANGSAMORO Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Labor and Employment Minister Muslimin Sema is urging BARMM leaders to focus on improving the livelihoods of the ordinary citizens in the region and to develop its rich resources for the benefit of the Bangsamoro people.
Printing of ballots for BARMM polls completed
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the completion of printing and verification of ballots ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections on Sept. 14, 2026.
'Abandoning values': Yoaz Hendel accuses Religious Zionist Party of encouraging mass draft evasion
Former Likud minister and Reservists Party Chairman Yoaz Hendel told 103FM on Monday that Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party leadership is abandoning Zionist values and enabling mass draft evasion, one day after the party held its primaries.
Bomb goes off at DOJ; 2nd found near Senate
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Amazon seeks federal approval to launch 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device network
Amazon has asked federal regulators to approve a request to launch up to 5,105 internet satellites as part of a constellation that will provide direct-to-device connectivity.
Burnham hugs Zelenskyy close in first test on world stage
LONDON — Andy Burnham pledged a “close partnership” between the U.K. and Ukraine Monday after Volodymyr Zelenskyy became the first world leader to meet Britain’s new prime minister.
Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025
Labour up four points to 28% while Reform falls to 24% as Andy Burnham apparently wins favour for cost of living focus
Scorched ground and a melting glacier: Monday’s photos of the day
View image in fullscreenGletsch, SwitzerlandThe melting Rhone glacier. After the extreme heat of June and July, the glacier has lost more than four metres of ice in a single month, according to Matthias Huss, the head of the Swiss Glacier Monitoring NetworkPhotograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image…
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
From BBC drama The Rapture on the climate crisis to Apple’s Criminal Record on the rise of the far right, culture often sees what politics fails to
A-G asks High Court to freeze law separating police investigations unit from prosecution
The High Court of Justice should temporarily freeze a law separating the Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department from the State Attorney’s Office, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara argued on Monday, warning that it would create a “political prosecution unit” capable of intimidating police officers, inve…
Does Anthony Albanese rule Labor with an iron grip? - podcast
Taking place once every three years, the Labor party conference can be a chance to have open debates on vexed policy issues – but this one was different.
Jacinta Allan could face a leadership spill today – here’s what happens next
Victoria could face weeks of instability if a contest for the leadership of the Labor party goes ahead
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Entry for Russians Amid 2028 EU Membership Bid
Montenegro will require Russian citizens to obtain visas starting Nov. 1, the small Western Balkan nation’s government announced Monday, as it tightens border rules in line with EU standards to join the bloc by 2028.