‘Time to worry’: UK hammered by dismal news
PM Keir Starmer’s government have only been in power for months, but damning new figures threaten to derail it.
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Australia doesn’t rule out troops in Ukraine
Richard Marles says Australia will “support Ukraine for as long as it takes”, failing to rule out deploying troops in a peacekeeper capacity.
‘King Coloniser’: Thorpe reacts to censure
Lidia Thorpe has reacted to fellow senators formally condemning her foul-mouthed royal protest last month.
Boris Johnson announces Aussie tour
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced exclusive Australian book tour events, if you can afford them.
Mad footage of crash at UK PM’s house
Dramatic vision shows a drink driver deliberately smashing his car into the UK Prime Minister’s house – and doing major damage.
Charles to ‘stay out’ of Republic debate
The King has issued a surprising response to a question about Australia’s future ahead of his five-day tour to the country later this week.
‘Weak’: Truss’ swipe at Albo, west leaders
Former UK prime minister Liz Truss – who lasted just 49 days in the top job before resigning – has taken a swipe at Anthony Albanese while branding the West as “weak”.
British PM’s $12k Swiftie blunder
The UK Prime Minster has paid back nearly $12,000 worth of gifts, including Taylor Swift concert tickets, following a row over donations.
UK politician’s wild Aussie ciggie rant
Far-right UK leader has gone on a wild rant about the cost of cigarettes in Australia while complaining about his country’s plan to ban smoking from pub gardens.
‘Sinister influence’ behind UK madness
The UK is in turmoil as violent riots spread like wildfire – and sick details have emerged about how the “powder keg” was really lit.
Far-right UK party does the unthinkable
Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform party has blown away expectations with a massive result in the UK elections.
New PM makes historic move on day one
New UK PM Keir Starmer has made a huge announcement on his first day as Prime Minister, something that hasn’t been done for 700 years.
‘Urgent’: New Prime Minister’s big promise
New UK PM Keir Starmer has said it’s Britain “first” in his debut speech in the top job – but some tasks are “urgent”.
‘Insulting’: Blunder that killed UK’s leader
The blunder that, more than anything else, doomed Rishi Sunak is being repeated catastrophically on the other side of the Atlantic.
Who is Britain’s new Prime Minister?
He’s already got a knighthood but just don’t call him “Sir” – this is the man who is Labour’s first UK Prime Minister for 14 years.
‘Fearful’: Brits go to the polls, disaster for PM
The UK is set to end 14 years of Conservative rule as the polls open for their general election – but for PM Rishi Sunak there could be one final indignity.
Brother’s bold claim on Assange’s freedom
Julian Assange’s brother has made some bold claims on the Australians who played a crucial role in getting the WikiLeaks founder out of prison and back to Australia.
‘Very important’: Leader’s mind-blowing gaffe
Resurfaced comments from the political leader who has rocked Britain’s election campaign are truly revealing – and not in a good way.
UK PM headed for record-breaking defeat
Rishi Sunak could lead his party to the worst drubbing in Conservative history and repeat a humiliation John Howard endured.
Model charged over UK milkshake incident
A young model was arrested after a milkshake was thrown at a controversial politician. Now there’s been an update.
Two word tweet blows election up
In a surprise U-turn, Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage is set to shake up the UK’s upcoming election.
Top Gear star’s bold claim about EV collapse
A former Top Gear host has blamed “misinformation” for plummeting EV sales, claiming consumer demand is “being held back by myths”.
‘You’re a fossil’: Teens reject national service
Furious young Brits have erupted over the UK Prime Minister’s plan to bring back compulsory National Service for every 18-year-old.
PM vows to bring back national service
Everyone aged over 18 would be expected to serve their country for a year under a proposed new scheme for compulsory national service.
‘Spoke with the King’: UK makes shock call
The UK Prime Minister has made an unexpected announcement about the next election which could end 14 years of Tory rule.
Grim reason for chaotic French beach scenes
The French coastline has witnessed remarkable scenes as a hundred migrants overpowered authorities as their boats were slashed.
Migrant with ‘not criminals’ sign rapes 15yo
A failed asylum seeker whose deportation was blocked when do-gooder cabin crew refused to fly him home has pleaded guilty to raping a 15-year-old girl.
New PM after nation’s ‘political earthquake’
Simon Harris will take over as Ireland’s prime minister following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar, a move pundits have described as a “political earthquake”.
Aussies slugged $4.7bn for hidden subs cost
The government has defended slugging Aussie taxpayers with a multi-billion dollar invoice for a UK company, saying it’s critical Australia contributes.
‘Flashing red’: Grim warning on China
Former UK prime minister David Cameron has warned of a “dangerous, difficult, uncertain world” as he hit out at China and Russia.
‘Extraordinary’ reason for UK defence deal
A visiting UK MP exclaimed he was shocked to learn Australia and the UK did not already have such a deal already in place.
Renowned Aussie political activist Pilger dies
Famed left-wing political activist John Pilger has died aged 84 after a long career as a radical journalist.
‘Sensitivities’: Australia Day event cancelled
Australia Day celebrations in London have been cancelled for the first time in 20 years.
UK’s wild, secret plan to invade EU neighbour
At the height of the pandemic, former UK PM Boris Johnson became so enraged ‘military options’ were drawn up to take action against an ally.
Huge international spat over 2500yo statue
British PM Rishi Sunak has been branded “small minded” after he cancelled a meeting with a European ally over some 2500-year-old sculptures.
Old PM given top job in massive shock
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has been given the top job of foreign secretary in shock cabinet reshuffle.
‘Extreme violence’: Chaos explodes in London
“Deeply concerning” scenes have erupted in London, with videos showing the city falling into chaos as thousands of protesters clash with police.
Dangerous reaction to pro-Palestine protests
With tens of thousands of protesters now expected to descend on one of the world’s great capitals, the rhetoric has been escalating dangerously.
Bombshell texts leave nation stunned
Quietly, on the other side of the world, new revelations about the Covid pandemic have been unearthed. And they are staggering.
Insane conspiracy goes mainstream
While most insane conspiracies remain in the dirty depths of the internet, this one has somehow made its way into mainstream public discussion.
PM’s trans bombshell shows UK is cooked
It once ruled the world and brought about the industrial revolution that changed our lives, but the UK is now a sad shell of its former self.
World reacts to UK PM’s trans bombshell
Rishi Sunak received vigorous support from conservatives but also a furious response from the transgender community after his speech went viral.
Huge nation backflips on climate change
One of the nations leading the world in carbon energy reductions has said it will row back a raft of green targets which were not “honest”.
‘Cannot go on’: UK to ban common dog breed
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a common dog breed could be banned by the end of the year following a series of horror maulings.
King Charles’s surprise offer to Andrew
King Charles has offered an “olive branch” to his disgraced brother Prince Andrew, after reportedly trying to kick him out of his palace.
London mayor’s single pic divides city
An extraordinary race saga has engulfed the London mayor after a picture of an all-white family with in all-advised caption was published on his website.
Aussie link to ‘floating prison’ in UK
A controversial barge likened to a “floating prison” for asylum seekers in the UK has an “appalling” link back to Australia.
Former PM hit by bombshell report
Boris Johnson has been found to have misled MPs with “serious contempt” during the lockdown party scandal.
Global shock as former leader arrested
Nicola Sturgeon, until recently the first minister of Scotland, has been arrested, sending shockwaves through British and global politics.
Killer email that suddenly ended PM’s career
Boris Johnson looked grim-faced as he took his seat on a flight last week. Now we know what he’d just found in his inbox.
Boris Johnson quits with savage statement
Britain’s former PM Boris Johnson has quit politics, claiming he was ‘driven out’ in a heated statement.
King’s ‘insult’ to Aussie sex abuse survivors
King Charles is under fire after the charity he founded agreed to pay just $3800 to kids who were sexually abused in Australia.
Aussie superfan’s 13-hour coronation hell
An Australian royal superfan says she was arrested and held in a cell for 13 hours during the coronation after a big police mistake.
Last-minute change before King’s big moment
There was a last-minute change in plans just before Charles and Camilla’s big balcony moment as King and Queen.
‘Enough’: One issue Albo, Dutton agree on
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton may not agree on much, but there is one drawn-out matter that they see eye-to-eye on.
‘Outstanding’ Aussies for Coronation
The list of prominent Australians who will witness the coronation of King Charles III in London has been revealed.
Prime Minister’s bold ‘penis’ declaration
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a bold claim about penises amid an ongoing debate over transgender issues.
The Crown in ‘chaos’ after star pulls out
The Crown season six is reportedly in chaos after a major star announced she will not return to the Netflix royal drama.
Famous scientist shuts down on live TV
Outspoken scientist and atheist Richard Dawkins has shut down during an interview, refusing to answer a question in an awkward exchange.
New leader declared in the UK
He will become the nation’s youngest First Minister and also the first ever person from a minority ethnic background to hold the post.
Albo hits back at China’s AUKUS attack
Anthony Albanese has hit back after China sensationally accused Australia of trying to stir up an arms race with a major new military deal.
Leaked WhatsApps expose sinister Covid plan
The UK’s former Health Secretary plotted to “deploy the new variant” to “frighten the pants off everyone”, leaked messages show.
Three words make bitter debate erupt
A British politician has copped an almighty backlash after whipping up a conspiracy theory frenzy on the floor of his nation’s parliament.
UK’s dig after Aussie state’s bid to recruit Brits
The UK is up in arms about one Aussie state’s plan to recruit more than 30,000 workers to fill essential job vacancies.
King Charles ‘worried’ about Zelensky
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has made a whirlwind trip to London including a meeting with Charles III and PM Sunak.
‘I am homeless’: PM’s brutal conversation
The UK Prime Minister has gone viral for a brutally awkward conversation with a homeless man, asking whether he works “in business”.
Brexit a ‘disaster’, Brits want back in EU
TV host Piers Morgan says it’s “time to admit Brexit has been a disaster” and called for a new referendum for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
‘Unprecedented’: UK plunges into recession
In a gloomy financial statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the Office for Budget Responsibility had judged that the UK’s economy was shrinking.
Nation facing ‘longest recession’ on record
A dire forecast for one of the world’s largest economies suggests it is already in a recession that could outlast all others since records began.
Hidden barb in Albo’s UK comment
Anthony Albanese has revealed when he will speak to Britain’s new prime minister Rishi Sunak after a chaotic period across the pond.
New UK PM twists the knife on Liz
Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s new Prime Minister – the third in 50 days – after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace.
New world leader’s embarrassing gaffes
The UK’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has won the battle to lead his country, only after overcoming a history of embarrassing gaffes.
New PM slammed as ‘awkward robot’
The United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been branded a “robot” and “awkward” after delivering his first speech.
Boris breaks silence on unlikely return
Controversial former British PM Boris Johnson said he is “up for” the challenge of taking back the leadership following Liz Truss’ resignation.
‘Seismic events’: Pound dips in UK panic
The British pound has sunk dramatically following “seismic events of the last 24 hours”, adding to the nation’s chaos.
TV station’s blistering jab at former PM
Ending their coverage of the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, Channel 4 played a video montage using a particularly pointed Taylor Swift hit.
Boris plots crazy comeback as PM quits
Boris Johnson is plotting a return to power and will run to replace Liz Truss as UK Prime Minister after her resignation last night, sources say.
Hilarious moment newsreader drops C-bomb
A British political journalist accidentally dropped the C-bomb live on air while discussing the UK’s new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
UK PM suffers brutal new blow
Liz Truss’ house of cards looked on the brink of collapse this morning after her Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigned.
Liz Truss is dealt a stinging new blow
Just when it looked like matters couldn’t get any worse for Liz Truss, one of her inner circle made his feelings clear on live radio.
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