POLITICSHeat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdogThe growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.BBC News·3w ago
POLITICSIn symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran warThe measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.NPR·3w ago
POLITICSCongress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decadesAn expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.NPR·3w ago
POLITICSHow Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White PeoplePresident Trump has created an exception to his refugee ban for white South Africans, reshaping a program intended for people fleeing persecution and disaster.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSPhotos Behind Kennedy Center Tarps Show No Sign of Trump’s NameImages circulated by an activist group reveal bare marble where President Trump’s name once resided. The Kennedy Center previously told a federal judge it had been removed.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSUK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told<p>Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee</p><p>The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/worThe Guardian·3w ago
POLITICSUK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told<p>Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee</p><p>The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/worThe Guardian·3w ago
POLITICSPauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay<p>One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlements</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/23/australia-politics-live-nsw-queensland-budget-capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-ndis-senate-question-timThe Guardian·3w ago
POLITICSBrexit 10 years later: How the UK economy and politics changed, in chartsTen years after the Brexit vote, CNBC compiled these charts show how the U.K. has changed across growth, immigration, sterling, trade and politics.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSWhistleblower investigating Ecuadorian president’s family business was murdered, activists say<p>Monika Silva Koniuszek died from a blow to the head and strangulation, a postmortem found, despite government claim of suicide</p><p>Campaigners in Ecuador say a Polish anti-corruption activist who investigated allegations against the family business of the country’s <a href="https://www.theguardThe Guardian·3w ago
POLITICSVideo of two Sydney nurses allegedly making antisemitic comments to Israeli influencer struck from court case<p>Huge blow to prosecution as judge rules footage is inadmissible in upcoming trial</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/23/australia-politics-live-nsw-queensland-budget-capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-ndis-senate-question-time-labor-coalition-anthony-aThe Guardian·3w ago
POLITICSLabor reaches deal with the Greens to pass changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms<p>Minor party says it has also negotiated an extension to the inquiry into controversial changes to the NDIS</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/23/australia-politics-live-nsw-queensland-budget-capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-ndis-senate-question-time-The Guardian·3w ago
