Politicians

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case

A judge in 2024 found Senator Pauline Hanson’s Twitter post breached Australia’s laws against racial discrimination.

Burnham offers sweeteners, hopeful vibes in first week as British PM

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during a visit to officially open No. 10 North in Manchester, north-west England, on July 24.

Fans celebrate as Vijay’s swansong film Jana Nayagan hits cinemas across Tamil Nadu

Fans celebrate during the theatrical release of film 'Jana Nayagan' starring actor and Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in Chennai on July 23, 2026. (Photo by R.Satish BABU / AFP)

Minnesota man gets life in prison for assassinating Democratic lawmaker

State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in their home on June 14, 2025.

France environment minister quits, then stays to act on climate

France’s Environment Minister Monique Barbut announced her departure on the morning of July 22.

French mayor in police protection after drug gang threats

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei more involved in Iran’s strategy, says president

Iran’s policies will continue under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership.

Murdered ex-British minister Ann Widdecombe was struck with hammer 21 times, London court told

Former minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found at her home in rural south-west England on July 9 after being attacked the day before.

‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on July 20 when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek “sit down!”

Nicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in power

FILE PHOTO: Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega looks on as he attends a meeting of leaders of the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America and the Treaty of Commerce and Promotion (ALBA-TCP), in Caracas, Venezuela December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

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