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We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short

What the Albanese government is proposing is not evidence-based, and it will not reverse the normalisation of gambling among young people

The Guardian - AU

Democrats seen as taking back the House after Republicans quit in numbers not seen since the Great Depression

ANALYSIS: A record number of House Republicans are not seeking re-election, the most since the Great Depression, with Republicans far outpacing Democrats. Eric Garcia breaks down the numbers

The Independent UK

Boxing Notes: House Advances Sweeping Boxing Bill

Rep. Brian Jacks explains legislation in a Sports Illustrated Q&A

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US House resolution seeks ‘genocide’ tag for Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities on Bengali Hindus

US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to recognise the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army and its allies against Bengali Hindus in 1971 as war crimes and genocide. The resolution cites the 'Blood Telegram' and details the systematic targeting of Hindus for…

The Times of India

The Greens’ election review flew under the radar. Here’s what it said

The 2025 Australian federal election was defined by its many shock results, from the Labor Party’s thumping victory to the Liberals’ considerable losses.

The Conversation

Markwayne Mullin's Government and Service History Explained As Trump Names Kristi Noem's Replacement

President Donald Trump announced that he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.

International Business Times

From protests to polls: Nepal to vote after a Gen Z uprising redraws its political map

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

The Times of India

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The Supreme Court’s ruling leaves Trumponomics facing major challenges

The decision by the US Supreme Court to rule most of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs illegal will have far-ranging consequences for the president’s economic agenda. Although the administration will find other ways to increase tariffs, their usefulness as a weapon of economic warfare will be diminished. And the issue…

The Conversation

Republicans have subpoenaed the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Will it backfire?

History shows that when called to testify about difficult things – Monica Lewinsky, Benghazi – Bill and Hillary excel

The Guardian - US

Signs are pointing to a ‘blue wave’ in the midterm elections. Here’s why Democrats shouldn’t get too cocky

ANALYSIS: The map still favors Republicans, Democratic voters see their party leaders as weak and Trump has always found ways to defy political gravity, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson asked to give evidence over Epstein by US politicians

A letter from two Democrat members of the House of Representatives called on the peer, formerly the British ambassador to the US, to answer questions.

The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson asked to testify over Epstein by US politicians

A letter from two Democrat members of the House of Representatives called on the peer, formerly the British ambassador to the US, to answer questions.

Evening Standard

‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard

In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.

The Conversation

First Thing: Congress members name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files

Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie reveal names they say DoJ redacted ‘for no apparent reason’. Plus, at least 10 dead, including suspect, after school shooting in Canada

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View from The Hill: Liberals desperate for a path out of purgatory

The Albanese government in question time on Monday was already targeting Angus Taylor as likely Liberal leader, while the aspirant’s supporters were grappling with the mechanics of organising the challenge.

The Guardian - US

Democrats have a constitutional power they aren’t using to fight back: state resolutions

State resolutions are underutilized right now and could be a significant mobilizing factor for the Democratic party

The Independent UK

Senate votes to avert shutdown but parses out spending for Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security–which houses ICE and CBP–will be funded through a stopgap bill as the Senate attempts to negotiate reforms to the agencies

The Guardian - US

Rural California is seeing its craziest election in years. Can a progressive win it?

Audrey Denney is trying to win a House seat twice – first in a special election, and then again after the district is redrawn

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View from The Hill: defiant Nationals break with Liberals over hate bill, putting strain on Coalition

The Nationals have defied shadow cabinet solidarity, voting in the Senate against the government’s hate crime legislation, which passed late Tuesday night with the support of the Liberals.

The Independent UK

Australia PM hails ‘unity and urgency’ as parliament passes gun and hate crime laws after Bondi attack

House of Representatives and Senate pass both bills late on Tuesday at the end of a special two-day sitting

The Conversation

For 80 years, the president’s party has almost always lost House seats in midterm elections, a pattern that makes the 2026 congressional outlook clear

Now that the 2026 midterm elections are less than a year away, public interest in where things stand is on the rise. Of course, in a democracy no one knows the outcome of an election before it takes place, despite what the pollsters may predict.

AAP

Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws

Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.

International Business Times UK

AOC's DEFIANCE Act Explained and What Victims of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Can Do When It is Passed

DEFIANCE Act, a bill championed by AOC to combat sexually explicit deepfakes. Learn what the bill means, the penalties for offenders, and how victims can sue for damages up to $250,000.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem Impeachment Strongly Pushed By Senate - Here's Complete List Of Those Who Support Her Ouster

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces three articles of impeachment following a fatal ICE shooting, as the Senate weighs a potential trial

International Business Times UK

Deepfake Lawsuit Rights Strengthened as US Senate Passes Durbin's 'DEFIANCE Act'

US Senator Whip Dick Durbin passed a bill that gives victims of non-consensual sexually explicit images to take their abusers to court.

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