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Analysts say the way young people become involved in violent extremism has changed, with social media playing a greater role.
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
There are questions over whether Burnham's government represents continuity or change, writes Henry Zeffman
Exclusive: Calls from Labour grow as 105 MPs write to PM urging ‘obvious’ step to alleviate cost of living crisis Andy Burnham is coming under increasing pressure from his own MPs to commit to improving paternity leave in the UK in the next budget, with more than a quarter of Labour MPs writing to the prime minister to urge him to take action. Ahead of the chancellor’s first budget next month, 105 MPs have written to Burnham calling on him to increase statutory paternity leave to help alleviate
Our politics reporter Reid Epstein explains how the Trump administration is using the Postal Service to intervene in mail-in voting in state elections.
Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
By slashing the powers of Fidesz’s regional barons and kicking out a fifth of Russia’s embassy staff, Péter Magyar is trying to recast Hungary’s role in both its own hinterland and the wider European security game.
Bill would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the approval of a panel of experts Morning, and welcome to our UK politics blog. The assisted dying bill is back in the Commons today, where MPs will vote on a proposal that would allow adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives. MPs had previously voted through the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, brought forward by Labour M
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.
Vice President Vance delivered remarks at the final night of the Republican Midterm Convention, as President Trump relished his last convention as the Republican Party's dominant leader.
The president made clear as his midterm convention wrapped up that he wants to carry his party through a tough midterms. He just won’t go too far out of his way to do it.
A split emerges in One Nation over the video, with Barnaby Joyce offering an apology as Pauline Hanson continues to refuse to take down the video Andrew Hastie has accepted an apology from his former colleague Barnaby Joyce over a One Nation cartoon video labelling the former SAS captain a traitor, but reiterated that he believed Pauline Hanson was a “lying coward”. The apology has revealed a split between Joyce and his leader, as Hanson instead appeared to double down on the controversial anima
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
The UK foreign secretary has drawn rage and respect after announcing trade sanctions on Israeli settlers. Heather Stewart explains how – and why – Ed Miliband got tough This time just over a decade ago, Ed Miliband was known for pushing his older brother David out of the way to become leader of the Labour party … only to lose the 2015 general election and become an internet meme for eating a bacon sandwich. But through the last 10 years, Miliband seems to have undergone a quiet transformation. T
With two blocs neck-and-neck, Sweden’s election could cement a new model in Europe where mainstream conservatives openly govern with the far right, reshaping EU debates on migration, energy and security.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.
The vice president, widely seen as a potential White House candidate, sought to use his speech in Dallas to show a more personal side to the MAGA faithful.
This week, the Albanese government released its draft digital duty of care legislation and announced reforms to allow social media users to opt out of algorithms. The Coalition has ruled out their support, so the Greens will be crucial to the changes passing the Senate. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young about why she thinks this will be a ‘battle for our generation’. They also discuss her party’s decision to support Labor’s plans for a new landmark koal
The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
Nigel Farage said demonstrators in balaclavas were ‘horrible’, but others in the party defend them as ‘brave, passionate patriots’ Nigel Farage’s condemnation of the masked men whose blockade of Dover stole headlines on the final day of his party’s annual conference was swift, describing their actions as “horrible”. Yet less than a week on from the public debut of the black-clad members of Patriot Platform, Reform is gripped with internal friction over the activists. There has been unease among
On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.
9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live The Guardian
While China-India relations have improved in recent years, businesses in both countries continue to face hurdles, underlining the gap between diplomatic progress and economic ties, say analysts.
Emma Bonino, radical Italian politician who stood up to Vatican, dies aged 78 The Guardian
A parade of speakers focused on crucial races in the reliably red Texas, where Democrats are running close, or even ahead, of Republican nominees.
Addressing rising security concerns for political candidates Spectrum News
#IFJBlog: Empowering media to reimagine the portrayal of political leaders in the Pacific / FIP International Federation of Journalists - IFJ
Anthropic says its Claude AI was used to build a voter-targeting system covering all 222 parliamentary constituencies in Malaysia, while the threat actor also unsuccessfully pursued a contract with the country’s communications regulator.
In Times of Political Upheaval, British Cinema Turns to Class War bloomberg.com
The Federal Territories Pardons Board met on Friday (Sep 11) but deferred Najib’s application for a pardon to a future meeting. Najib is currently in Kajang Prison and scheduled to complete his current jail term on Aug 23, 2028.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Politico
The 2026 congressional general election races to watch City & State New York
A typical prime-time audience on Fox News tuned in for an atypical presidential speech.
Oklahoma Ethics Commission inches toward disclosure rules around AI political messaging KOSU
Minogue says $2 billion campaign spending limit was a joke Cape Cod Times
An influx of newcomers into some of the Malaysian capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods is boosting commercial activity and changing the retail landscape.
Emma Bonino, prominent humanist in Italian politics, dies at 78 Le Monde.fr
After the Bangsamoro Poll, Can Politics Maintain the Peace? The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Inside the youth movement behind Chris Rabb’s primary win in Philly WHYY
The investigation, by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, is in its earliest stages, leaving it unclear whether criminal charges will ensue.
Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies aged 78, her party says The Washington Post
Personnel note: Shumaker Advisors adds Sara Lefevers to executive post in government relations Florida Politics
Taking effect on Sep 15, China’s new exit-entry rules largely put existing practices into writing - but they also give authorities greater powers to intervene in sensitive cross-border movements, analysts say.
Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
Florida Center for Government Accountability is still fighting over Hope Florida records Florida Politics
Emma Bonino, Italian politician who fought for abortion access, dies aged 78 Reuters
9/11 tributes from political cartoonists (opinion) CT Insider
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.11.26 Florida Politics
Brazil's Supreme Court cancels session as political crisis deepens ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Iran, S. Korea Discuss Regional Developments تسنیم
Fighting for every Colorado rural hospital on the eastern plains | GUEST COLUMN Colorado Politics
Fix Colorado without shortchanging taxpayers | GUEST COLUMN Colorado Politics
Watch Political, Inflationary Risks On Europe's Horizon: Market Snapshot bloomberg.com
New anti-gun legislation is about preventing firearm ownership, not safety | GUEST COLUMN Colorado Politics
From NATO to Shanghai: Why Türkiye Sits at Both Tables politicstoday.org
Far-Right Leader Roils Australian Politics With ‘Traitor’ Slur Bloomberg.com
Faith not politics: What thousands heard at UVU on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death Deseret News
As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next BBC
Where are the women in Israeli politics ahead of the 2026 election? jpost.com
Opinion: Students Should Not Rely on Social Media for Political Information Pepperdine Graphic
'I'm getting a little bit tired of politics now' - Donald Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas Sky News
Trump promises $5K dividend if Republicans win midterms NewsNation
How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics Al Jazeera
Fresno’s newest park is being named after a politician, and he’s coming to the ceremony YourCentralValley.com
The Lighter Side of Politics at the UN General Assembly ipsnews.net
Twenty-Five Years Later, We Must Rebuild thedispatch.com
‘He’s not going away’: GOP loyalists not ready for Trump to leave political stage rollcall.com
‘You Know What Happens if You Don’t Vote’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Convention The New York Times