PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Malaysia's King has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB scandal, to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest rather than in prison, raising legal and political questions.
Najib Razak, Malaysia's former prime minister convicted in the 1MDB multibillion-dollar scandal, will serve his sentence under house arrest at a luxury residence rather than in prison.
Young Spanish conservatives, known as "Cayetanos," are gaining cultural prominence after eight years of left-wing governance, signaling a potential shift in Spain's political landscape.
Former Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran denied ICAC allegations that messages about damaging NSW minister David Elliott's reputation were linked to political work for fugitive developer Jean Nassif.
188 writers including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee have signed a letter demanding proof of life for 12 Eritrean writers detained incommunicado since a 2001 government crackdown on press freedom.
Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, signaling continued monetary policy tightening.
Malaysia's former PM Najib Razak has been allowed to serve the remainder of his 1MDB conviction sentence under house arrest instead of in prison, though a pending $12.3 million fine may delay his release.
German authorities report record cocaine seizures and drug-related deaths, with organized crime networks increasingly using digital platforms and recruiting minors. Money laundering cases involving €1.4 billion were investigated in 2025.
Fiji has declared HIV a national emergency as cases surge dramatically. The government is expanding testing and implementing new measures with UNAIDS support to strengthen response efforts.
Russians vote in their first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine, with Putin's United Russia party expected to dominate despite economic hardship and the absence of genuine opposition on the ballot.
Rusia realiza elecciones legislativas sin oposición real mientras continúa la guerra en Ucrania, con ciudadanos enfrentando represión y temor para participar en los comicios.
Australia will begin detaining approximately 77,000 visa overstayers, expanding its Border Force with 100 compliance officers and 250 detention beds as part of a broader immigration crackdown announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
Cross-party MPs urge the government to break off negotiations with US hedge funds controlling Thames Water and consider emergency legislation for public control of the debt-laden water company.
Conservative shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat told Donald Trump to "don't be silly" over comments questioning UK sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and supporting Irish reunification, characterizing them as electoral posturing.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rejected Trump's repeated requests for military assistance in Iran, asserting Seoul's independent foreign policy despite decades-long U.S. alliance.
UK Parliament's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee will examine why Britain consistently underperforms at Eurovision, questioning BBC selection methods and music industry involvement.
Lower-income Americans face mounting pressure from higher borrowing costs and reduced purchasing power, potentially making affordability a decisive issue in upcoming midterm elections.
Malaysia's king has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his prison sentence under house arrest, a significant development in his ongoing corruption case.
Australia's home affairs department warns that AI enables foreign interference and hacking, while the government negotiates copyright reforms to attract AI training firms domestically for better law enforcement collaboration.
Kenya's Parliament demands a list of universities owing the placement service Sh500 million in unpaid fees, with MPs questioning why institutions refuse to pay after receiving students.
Former PM Najib Razak receives conditional pardon to serve remaining sentence under house arrest until August 2028, contingent on paying RM50 million reduced fine.
Former PM Paul Keating argues the Aukus submarine deal commits Australia to a US-China conflict it would lose, making Australia vulnerable to Chinese retribution while serving as a US military beachhead.
Indonesia received its first aircraft carrier, a retired Italian warship, sparking debate over its $450m+ cost and necessity amid fiscal pressures and questions about operational priorities.
Russia holds elections not as genuine democratic exercises but as tools for regime legitimacy, with the Kremlin employing systematic mechanisms to ensure predetermined outcomes.
