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Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

A Philippine senator has been arrested after a court ordered his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder

AAP · Jun 1

View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll?

Despite One Nation having only two House of Representatives seats, politically-savvy observers now believe it is possible the insurgent party could be the de facto opposition that Labor faces in 2028.

The Conversation · Jun 1

'Fire Everyone at Smithsonian': Trump Ally Urges Staff Purge After False Nixon Impeachment Claim

Roger Stone demands Smithsonian staff dismissals after a Nixon biography error at the 'America's Presidents' exhibit, sparking political controversy and public debate.

International Business Times UK · May 31

Meet Mahmud Sadis Buba: Nigerian politician claimed he was 30 until leaked documents revealed he was actually 16

Mahmud Sadis Buba, a little-known political aspirant from Nigeria’s Kaduna State, suddenly became one of the most talked-about figures on African social media after a controversy over his age exploded online. Buba had presented himself as a 30-year-old politician seeking a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives under the ruling…

The Times of India · May 28

Special poll has Labor barely winning majority as One Nation continues to gain

A special Redbridge poll that was mostly taken before the federal budget had Labor winning 76 of the 150 House of Representatives seats (a majority of one), with One Nation on 53 and the Coalition 12.

The Conversation · May 27

Tennessee Enacts REINS-style bill, the second REINS state in 2026

On May 19, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1913 into law. The bill introduces a REINS-style requirement for agency rulemaking, under which the legislature must approve of proposed rules exceeding a cost threshold. The bill also requires rulemaking agencies to seek feedback from trade organizations that would be…

Ballotpedia · May 26

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians.

AAP · May 26

"A true working-class hero whose success never erased his authenticity or connection to ordinary people." Ozzy Osbourne honoured in the US House of Representatives for his "rebellious independence, creative freedom, and unapologetic individuality"

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz pays tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and his family

Metal Hammer · May 26

Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat

Cypriot YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou says he’ll hold onto his European Parliament seat despite winning one in Cyprus’ House of Representatives

The Independent UK · May 25

Democratic Rally wins Cyprus election as far right and newcomers make gains

Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL. Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.

Euronews · May 24