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The Identity Politics of ...
Recent events in Britain have spotlighted a familiar yet increasingly fraught conversation: how Muslims relate to British society, and how British society sees them in return. A poll suggests most British Muslims identify more with their religion than their nation. The head of the Saudi-funded Muslim World League advises Muslims in Britain to talk less about Gaza and more about domestic issues. Labour MP Tahir Ali faces criticism for campaigning for an airport in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, accusing his detractors of Islamophobia. Meanwhile, the BBC backtracks on using the word “reverts” for converts to Islam, a term steeped in religious connotation.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro ‘Stabl...
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s controversial former president, was hospitalised on Friday after experiencing severe abdominal pain while on a regional political tour. The 70-year-old was stabilised and remains under observation at a hospital in Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte state. According to his medical team, Bolsonaro is recovering well, with no signs of fever or the need for immediate surgery.
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Rules of Engagement for F...
As a parent, I applied the same logic at home, especially with my teenage son. I thought I was helping him understand the world by calmly arguing every point. In reality, I was pushing him away.
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Bill Shorten Slams Peter ...
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has launched a scathing critique of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, following the Coalition's abrupt reversal of its proposed working-from-home policy. As the federal election approaches, Shorten has warned that the backflip reveals a deeper disconnect between the Coalition and average Australians.
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The One Change That Worke...
I hate confrontation. Even a hint of tension—raised voices, hardened expressions—can leave me feeling uneasy long after the moment has passed. It’s an odd contradiction, because as a journalist, I’ve trained myself to ask difficult questions, to probe gently, and to listen without judgment. But for years, I couldn’t resist the occasional dive into heated political debates with friends and family.
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Politics and Pop Songs Co...
Thousands of young voters were drawn to an independent MP's election campaign launch on Saturday, where pop music met grassroots politics in a vibrant effort to galvanise youth participation in Australia's democratic process.
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South Korean President Yo...
SEOUL, South Korea – In a landmark decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled on Friday to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office, citing a grave violation of constitutional rights following his controversial declaration of martial law last year.
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What Labor, Liberals, Nat...
Labor, currently in government and led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, occupies the centre-left position in Australian politics. Its foundational values include:
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Labor Must Keep a Close E...
More than half a million Generation Z voters will cast their ballots for the first time in the upcoming federal election, marking a significant demographic shift. This group, alongside millennials, will surpass baby boomers as the largest voter bloc, dramatically reshaping how political campaigns target their audiences.
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Tariff Tensions: Beef-Far...
A Republican congressman with deep roots in America’s cattle industry is stirring up trade tensions ahead of President Trump’s next round of import tariffs. Marlin Stutzman, a fourth-generation farmer from Indiana, has introduced a bill proposing a 70% tariff on Australian Wagyu beef imports—a move aimed at pressuring Australia over its longstanding ban on American beef and perceived unfair trade practices.