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G7 fuel release won't really help us, minister says

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has welcomed a Group of Seven nations' decision to release additional fuel reserves but says Australia won't really benefit.

AAP · Oct 3

I'm a team player, will work as 'full back': New Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh

Pargat Singh, the newly-appointed president of Punjab Congress, aims for a united approach despite past factionalism. He expressed respect for his predecessor, Raja Warring, and highlighted team collaboration for future decisions. Singh emphasized the need to restore democracy in the country and sees the party as a collective effort under…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Land, rights, exams: Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Satyagraha’ as platform for protest movements

Rahul Gandhi has initiated the 'Satyagraha' program to unify diverse protests occurring throughout India. This initiative seeks to bring together stories of individuals fighting for their rights, including land and women’s rights. Gandhi encourages people to share their experiences through a dedicated website. He emphasized his responsibility to support these…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Has Zack Polanski peaked? Green Party faithful say he'll survive defeat in Holborn & St Pancras by-election

The Green leader is facing questions over his position as his party’s popularity appears to have waned in the wake of Andy Burnham replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Water companies should be nationalised immediately, Greens to say

Rachel Millward will argue the Prime Minister is ‘making a mistake by delaying any action’ against firms such as Thames Water.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Evans, Rutinel, and Wood compete in Colorado's 8th District, decided by less than 1 percentage point in 2022 and 2024

Incumbent Gabe Evans (R), Manny Rutinel (D), and David Wood (L) are running in the general election for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. All three candidates completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

Ballotpedia · Oct 2

Trump claims diesel export ban ‘never on table’ as G7 agrees reserve release

The US president had repeatedly said in recent weeks that a block on stateside supplies was being considered.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

'Rotten apples': how ICAC undid the Liberal Party

Expletive-ridden wire taps, dirt dossiers, secret plots to oust and install politicians and promises of money have all featured in a 10-week corruption probe.

AAP · Oct 2

Rand Paul Was Right To Block the Senate's Attempt To Censor the Internet

The bill’s “duty of care” could pressure platforms to suppress lawful speech in the name of protecting children.

Reason · Oct 2

Court challenges mount over Trump’s funding clawback

The Trump administration is now facing a bevy of federal lawsuits over its effort to claw back about $810 million in federal funding without Congress’ approval. The administration announced the cancellation last week, through a maneuver known as a “pocket rescission,” days before the funding expired at the end of…

Roll Call · Oct 2