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UK trade unions warn against ‘Americanisation of our politics’ from big political donations

Bosses call union funding ‘cleanest money in politics’ as they stop short of backing cap after Reform UK given £72m UK politics live – latest updates Trade unions have stopped short of backing a cap on political donations but called for further action on big money in politics, in a joint emergency statement after Reform UK was given an unprecedented £72m from two donors. General secretaries have been split on a call for unions to back a specific cap on individual donors to political parties whil

The Guardian · Politics · 1h ago · +1 more

Political donors could face tougher residency rules

It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

BBC · Politics · 1h ago · +1 more

Leading legal experts say sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of UK obligations

More than 130 counsels and KCs sign letter to PM saying international law requires further measures to stop illegal settlements More than 130 legal experts, including 18 king’s counsel (KCs), have written to Andy Burnham saying that sanctions on Israeli settlements “fall far short” of Britain’s obligations under the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ’s) finding that the occupation is unlawful. The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband last week announced an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli s

The Guardian · World · 28m ago

Bad weather hampers Indonesia ferry rescue, dozens still missing

"We cannot fight nature; the swells and waves in the area were extremely high," said the national search and rescue agency, Basarnas.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 1h ago

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting

President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.

NYTimes · Politics · 3h ago · +1 more

Trump says developing AI is a critical race, downplaying fears

President Trump continues to support frontier artificial intelligence development, despite industry fears such technology could destroy humanity, casting AI as a critical race against China.

NPR · Politics · 1h ago

Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue

Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.

NYTimes · Technology · 3h ago

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI

The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.

NPR · 3h ago · +1 more

U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.

NYTimes · Science · 4h ago · +1 more

Unions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules

The home secretary wants to double the time it takes for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence.

BBC · Politics · 1h ago · +1 more

Labor staffer and former Play School host sacked for ‘abhorrent’ posts attacking Peta Credlin

Rhys Muldoon uses X to target Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff and senator Jacinta Price The Labor Party has stood down a former Play School host turned ALP staffer for social media posts in which he referred to News24 host Peta Credlin as “a strap on wearing fantasy for Liberals”. Rhys Muldoon was on Tuesday stood down from his position in Tasmanian senator Richard Dowling’s office after news.com.au first reported the comments. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Australian politics · 5h ago

MEPs scrap ‘kill switch’ on EU carbon border levy

MEPs voted to strip the European Commission of a proposed power to temporarily exempt goods (such as fertilisers) from the EU's carbon border levy, setting up a clash with member states.

EUobserver · 1h ago

Cambodia 'playing the victim', Thailand tells global mediators

Presenting Bangkok's case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Singapore, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Cambodia sought to "vilify Thailand through false narratives, distortion of facts, and unfounded accusations ... including at international forums".

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 2h ago

State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April

The state pension rises by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%.

BBC · Business · 6h ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress has gotten a 'wake-up call' on AI risks

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,I-Vermont, about his concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence.

NPR · Politics · 1h ago

A ‘Blue Wave’ May Be Building, but How High?

A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?

NYTimes · Politics · 3h ago

Make NHS and MoD uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham

More than 1,200 people including Ben Fogle sign letter saying buying British will help preserve manufacturing firms Business live – latest updates London fashion week is only days away, but one industry organisation has turned its attention to clothing that is a little less catwalk-worthy – the uniforms worn by British defence forces and NHS staff. On Wednesday afternoon, the thinktank Fashion Roundtable will hand deliver a letter to No 10 urging Andy Burnham to commit to manufacturing these uni

The Guardian · Politics · 4h ago

Farage says a Reform UK government would stop unions funding Labour if they block £72m donations – UK politics live

Party leader claims proposed new retrospective laws are unfair and Reform would retaliate with a crackdown on union funding if elected Good morning. Ministers already think that the new laws on political donations, as set out in the version of the representation of the people bill which left the Commons earlier this month, will be enough to block some or all of the donations worth £72m to Reform UK announced at the weekend. But they are still planning further amendments to the legislation, when

The Guardian · World · 4h ago

This bill could reshape crypto in America -- and it's sparking a major battle

The legislation would establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time — but opponents are up in arms, and the bill faces an uncertain prospect in the Senate.

NPR · 3h ago

The Pope, Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon just handed Brussels a mandate to rein in AI

When Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon take the stage together to call for responsible AI development, and Pope Leo XIV does so in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, all aligning with the direction of EU regulation, there is political space for urgent action.

EUobserver · 1h ago

How China is preparing for the risk of AI escaping human control

While debate in the United States focuses on whether frontier artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, Chinese policymakers largely see AI as a powerful but governable technology.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 3h ago

Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll

Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.

NYTimes · Politics · 3h ago

Thank goodness Labour’s ‘shambolic’ plan to reorganise local councils has been paused. What was it thinking? | Polly Toynbee

This misconceived Treasury pet project may have been foisted on the government, but it would have added to voters’ mistrust in politics Shock reverberated through England’s councils last week. “Beggars belief!” “Shambolic!” council leaders protested to the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), which says: “We’ve never before heard such expletives. They’re apoplectic, incandescent.” And they have every right to be. The government has slammed the brakes on its unexpected reorganisation of loca

The Guardian · Politics · 4h ago

UK must heed warnings from AI experts, minister says

Louise Haigh will set out benefits of AI to TUC conference while vowing government will take safety seriously Ministers must “heed the warnings” from industry leaders about the threat posed by AI as it looks to capitalise on the technology, the first secretary, Louise Haigh, will say on Tuesday. Labour MPs and peers have called for the government to further cooperate with international partners to build regulation for the technology, after three Anthropic researchers warned that artificial intel

The Guardian · World · 4h ago

State of the Union: Three shocks Ursula von der Leyen isn’t prepared for

Here are three crises Ursula von der Leyen probably won't mention on Wednesday in her State of the Union address: a US financial crash, sanctions on China, and taking on Big Tech's algorithms.

EUobserver · 1h ago

Ousted Indonesia finance minister says he was 'upset', but half expected removal

"Last night, going to sleep was difficult. I was upset, but now it's not too bad," Purbaya told reporters on Tuesday (Sep 15) after a handover ceremony at the finance ministry.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 3h ago

Police commissioner may cancel tour after backlash

Colin Sutton is due to perform his true crime show on-stage 127 times between January and November.

BBC · Politics · 7h ago

Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries

Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive Business live – latest updates Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with Nato countries about selling them the newly revamped Defender military vehicle, as the UK-based carmaker seeks to tap into Europe’s defence spending boom. It is also among carmakers bidding for a UK defence ministry contract worth £900m to replace an ageing fleet of Land Rovers that have been out of production since 2016, c

The Guardian · World · 4h ago

Sweden Democrats’ ‘era of deportations’ leaves lasting mark across Europe as Stockholm forms new government

As the final ballots are counted before an official result on Wednesday, Sweden's outgoing government was one tainted with one of the strongest deportation rates and most stringent migration policies in the EU.

EUobserver · 2h ago

Hot, dry spell in Sarawak to persist into next month as haze lingers, water levels fall

For weeks, residents have endured scorching daytime temperatures and choking haze.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 3h ago

Why is a village holding a referendum on leaving the UK?

Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.

BBC · Politics · 7h ago

‘Culture wars’ can matter deeply

‘Culture wars’ can matter deeply Inquirer.com

Google News · Politics · 21m ago

How enslavement became state-backed operation supported by Conservative and Lib Dem forerunners

Tory and Whig MPs were central to funding trafficking of enslaved people and many opposed abolition of the slave trade There is a British culture of celebrating the abolition of slavery without acknowledging that the country enslaved and trafficked millions of African people for centuries. The newly published Register of British Slave Traders, which documents the thousands of investors in Britain’s near 250-year trafficking of more than 3 million enslaved African people, shows that it was a stat

The Guardian · Politics · 7h ago

Mail ballot ruling, Cobb plans, AI voting concerns

Mail ballot ruling, Cobb plans, AI voting concerns fox5atlanta.com

Google News · AI · 49m ago

No circular economy without good working conditions

Europe’s Circular Economy Act can reduce dependencies, strengthen industrial resilience and create skilled green jobs. But it will only succeed if workers, working conditions and social dialogue are placed at its heart.

EUobserver · 2h ago

Help-to-Buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money,’ review finds

Exclusive: George Osborne’s programme to reduce costs for first-time buyers delivered £25bn in social value in UK last year George Osborne’s scheme to reduce costs for first-time buyers represented “very high value for money”, according to a government review, bolstering the case of senior government figures who have been arguing to resurrect the idea. An official audit of the Help-to-Buy programme has calculated it provided £25bn of social value to the UK in the last financial year, despite cri

The Guardian · World · 6h ago

Sacramento Bee slashes staff as Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs state aid for news outlets

Sacramento Bee slashes staff as Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs state aid for news outlets CalMatters

Google News · Politics · 22m ago

We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK minister

Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety on Tuesday in comments at the TUC Congress.

BBC · Politics · 7h ago

Indian police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 3h ago

Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues, Despite Court Loss

President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.

NYTimes · Politics · 11h ago

AI-powered political ads aren’t just ugly; they threaten reality

AI-powered political ads aren’t just ugly; they threaten reality Dallas News

Google News · AI · 1h ago

Pauline Hanson says she’s sorry ‘if I offended people’ with Indigenous Australians remarks

One Nation leader had been condemned by figures from across the political spectrum over the newly resurfaced podcast comments Pauline Hanson has made a qualified apology after describing Indigenous Australians as the “most primitive race on Earth”, saying she did not intend to upset people and said she was sorry “if I offended people”. The One Nation leader has been under fire from all sides of the political spectrum after the comments from a podcast in September 2025 resurfaced. Continue readin

The Guardian · World · 6h ago

Why crypto-billionaires love Reform – podcast

Reform UK have just been showered with £72m in donations by billionaires. What does that money buy and what will the party do with it? Peter Walker explains On Friday Ben Delo, a 42-year-old businessman – and convicted criminal – donated £36m to Reform UK. That works out to £1m for every month between now and the latest possible date for the next general election. It brings the total Delo has donated to the party this year alone to £44m. Not to be outdone, less than 24 hours later, Christopher H

The Guardian · Politics · 10h ago

Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says

Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says washingtonpost.com

Google News · Politics · 28m ago

Listen: Will ‘Made in Europe’ spark a new trade battle with the US?

A single EU fund for “strategic projects” has become a major standoff, putting US steel tariffs, supply chains, and transatlantic relations at risk.

EUobserver · 3h ago

Can Malaysia PM Anwar’s government survive the growing political standoff with Zahid?

Amid public sparring between Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, analysts and politicians say the brinkmanship is largely about keeping UMNO’s options open ahead of the next general election.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 4h ago

Elections Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief Following Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Officials cheered the order blocking President Trump’s last-minute effort to change the rules on mail ballots, noting that some states had already mailed ballots.

NYTimes · Politics · 11h ago

Karl Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Keshnee Ibrahim after ‘irreconcilable breakdown’, court hears

Stefanovic agrees to purchase shares from joint owner of 123 Podcast with fledgling show on hiatus since August after Tommy Robinson interview Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former Today host Karl Stefanovic has cited an “irreconcilable breakdown” in dealings with his business partner as the New South Wales supreme court weighs how best to divvy up their holdings in a fledgling podcast. The relationship between t

The Guardian · World · 6h ago

Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time

Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time Knoxville News Sentinel

Google News · Politics · 39m ago

Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre

Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.

BBC · Politics · 11h ago

China's new tech, national security exit-entry rules take effect

Foreign nationals may be denied entry to China for one to five years ‌for false statements made in visa applications.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 4h ago

Power and politics from up North

Power and politics from up North MASSterList

Google News · Politics · 44m ago

What competitiveness experts expect from von der Leyen’s State of the Union

For our new report, Economic Competitiveness and European Citizens, we asked 11 experts from across Brussels and beyond 12 questions about Europe’s competitiveness debate. Download it for free here.

EUobserver · 7h ago

Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet

The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.

BBC · Politics · 12h ago · +1 more

Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs

Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds Economists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England to slow down its bond-selling programme that has already cost the exchequer billions of pounds. The Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meets this week to not only decide the level of interest rates but also whether they should freeze or slow the sale of government bonds, known as gilts, bought as part of th

The Guardian · World · 8h ago

Hong Kong's five-year plan to retain capitalism, uphold ‘one country, two systems’ principle

A long-term plan could give businesses greater certainty over the government's priorities and more confidence to invest in the mega-project, according to analysts.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 5h ago

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act BBC

Google News · AI · 9h ago

VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont general election guide

VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont general election guide VTDigger

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Haze worsens across Malaysia, with 38 areas recording unhealthy air quality

Serian in Sarawak recorded Malaysia’s highest Air Pollutant Index reading on Tuesday (Sep 15) morning, while Johor had the most areas with unhealthy air quality, according to data from the Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.

Channel NewsAsia · Asia · 7h ago

Black Caucus hopes to boost voting among Black, rural voters

Black Caucus hopes to boost voting among Black, rural voters spectrumlocalnews.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits spectrumlocalnews.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

As AI debate flares, Melania Trump will tour a North Carolina school to see technology at work

As AI debate flares, Melania Trump will tour a North Carolina school to see technology at work Audacy

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Exclusive | Bengs says he'll be South Dakota's 1st independent in D.C.

Exclusive | Bengs says he'll be South Dakota's 1st independent in D.C. argusleader.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war Al Majalla

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

AI May Reverse Political Polarization. Don’t Get Excited Yet

AI May Reverse Political Polarization. Don’t Get Excited Yet Bloomberg.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Immigrant leaders shape Colorado’s political future | Eric Sondermann

Immigrant leaders shape Colorado’s political future | Eric Sondermann Denver Gazette

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Bo French’s Tweet and the Tempest in Texas

Bo French’s Tweet and the Tempest in Texas WSJ

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Political and business leaders back AI

Political and business leaders back AI Semafor

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Mozambique: What does opposition leader's trial mean?

Mozambique: What does opposition leader's trial mean? dw.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Bo French pours more poison into state politics

Bo French pours more poison into state politics Dallas News

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Democratic socialists expand influence in Georgia politics

Democratic socialists expand influence in Georgia politics qz.com

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Orbán accused of 'violence against public officials'

Orbán accused of 'violence against public officials' Euractiv FR

Google News · Politics · 1h ago

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms

Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms WKMG

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk

Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk NBC News

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Is Kansas really in play for Democrats? Republicans are acting like it.

Is Kansas really in play for Democrats? Republicans are acting like it. The Washington Post

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Macklemore, the NFL and the politics of a free Palestine

Macklemore, the NFL and the politics of a free Palestine Sports Politika

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

DA calls on Allegheny County Council to demand that pension board members resign

DA calls on Allegheny County Council to demand that pension board members resign Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

The Women Fighting for Fewer Rights

The Women Fighting for Fewer Rights New York Magazine

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Meet the Gen-Z GOP political consultant helping lead the Texas comptroller’s office

Meet the Gen-Z GOP political consultant helping lead the Texas comptroller’s office Click2Houston

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

This Gen-Z politico is running the Texas comptroller’s office

This Gen-Z politico is running the Texas comptroller’s office texastribune.org

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

UAW holds first Michigan political conference since 2018

UAW holds first Michigan political conference since 2018 WLNS 6 News

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Kasidiaris released from prison, announces his return to politics

Kasidiaris released from prison, announces his return to politics eKathimerini.com

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Mamdani commission launches $1.6M campaign for five ballot proposals

Mamdani commission launches $1.6M campaign for five ballot proposals Crain's New York

Google News · Politics · 2h ago

Art, surveillance and the politics of memory in Southeast Asia

Art, surveillance and the politics of memory in Southeast Asia The Japan Times

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics: AFP

Prominent Greek neo-Nazi exits prison, vows return to politics: AFP Yahoo News Singapore

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Max Miller’s challenger launches attack ad based on domestic violence allegations

Max Miller’s challenger launches attack ad based on domestic violence allegations The Washington Post

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Can Byron Donalds claw back rural votes he lost in the primary?

Can Byron Donalds claw back rural votes he lost in the primary? pnj.com

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump?

Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump? The Providence Journal

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Sustainable fashion, voter registration meet in Lafayette

Sustainable fashion, voter registration meet in Lafayette Journal & Courier

Google News · Politics · 3h ago

Democrats Gain Edge as Trump Drags Down G.O.P., New Poll Finds

Democrats Gain Edge as Trump Drags Down G.O.P., New Poll Finds The New York Times

Google News · Politics · 3h ago