The PM says thank you after his dad dies
The PM thanked other leaders after his dad died and cancelled two days of engagements. Work in Westminster carries on.
Eleanor Whitcombe·1 min read·24m ago·5 sources
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A North Carolina Campaign Made a Fake AI Video of Its Opponent
A North Carolina campaign used a labeled AI video of its opponent, one example of at least 164 AI-made political ads in 2026 as states set their own disclosure rules.
Daniel Caldwell·2 min read·2h ago·7 sources
Posting someone's home address online could soon be a crime
Lisa Nandy said she will make publishing home addresses a crime after RNLI volunteers were targeted online.
Eleanor Whitcombe·3 min read·2h ago·6 sources
What to Know About the NPR Interview on JD Vance at Yale
NPR talked with Chris Whipple about his Vanity Fair story on JD Vance at Yale, plus earlier Vanity Fair reporting involving Susie Wiles.
Daniel Caldwell·2 min read·2h ago·5 sources
The Prime Minister's Dad Has Died: What to Know
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's father has died. Mr Burnham has paused public events to be with family.
Eleanor Whitcombe·1 min read·2h ago·3 sources
What One Nation Actually Said About Abortion
One Nation NSW leader Mark Newman says he misspoke at an anti-abortion rally and now says the party only opposes late-term and sex-selection abortions, while its written policy still names no limit.
Marian Ellery·2 min read·4h ago·6 sources
National wants to split Pak'nSave and New World to cut food prices
National wants voters to approve splitting Pak'nSave from New World, but only if a six-month check shows shoppers would pay less.
Hana Sinclair·2 min read·5h ago·2 sources
Would splitting our big supermarkets make food cheaper?
National wants to split Foodstuffs in two to lower food prices, but only if the Commerce Commission finds shoppers would gain.
Hana Sinclair·2 min read·7h ago·8 sources
Should the UK Pay £870m to Join a New Defence Bank?
Chancellor John Healey is weighing whether the UK should pay to join a new international bank for defence loans, a plan led by Canada that divides opinion in Whitehall.
Eleanor Whitcombe·2 min read·7h ago·3 sources
Barnardos Wants All Parties to Agree on a Long-Term Plan for Kids
Barnardos asked all parties to agree a long-term plan so children thrive by 2050, with a cost warning and two big ideas.
Hana Sinclair·2 min read·8h ago·3 sources
