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A recent Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation’s support in Australia has stopped growing, while Angus Taylor’s approval rating has fallen significantly. The poll also finds many Australians are unhappy with the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living, and most are concerned about new AI datacentres being built near them.
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One Nation’s primary vote dropped slightly to 25%, falling back to April levels after reaching 28% in May.
Angus Taylor’s approval rating fell to a net minus-12, with a bigger drop among men and people aged 18-54.
Labor’s vote rose one point to 31%, while the Coalition’s vote fell to 22%, both changes within the poll’s margin of error.
Most Australians (64%) rate the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living as poor.
Cost of living and inflation are the top concerns for nearly 80% of voters.
Less than 30% of voters support having a new AI datacentre built in their local area, with many worried about energy use, water supply, environmental damage, and noise.
Labor’s ratings on health, crime, and immigration are mixed, with more voters disapproving than approving.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval rating is at a net minus-14, with 38% approving and 52% disapproving.
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Rex Patrick is fighting the government in court to access documents about the Aukus submarine deal and where nuclear waste will be stored. The government says Patrick must pay up to $150,000 in legal fees if he loses, which has caused criticism from some politicians and transparency groups.
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Rex Patrick used freedom of information laws to request details about nuclear waste storage from the Aukus submarine fleet.
He won an administrative appeal in May to access these documents.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources appealed to the federal court to overturn that decision.
The government says Patrick must pay legal costs up to $150,000 if he loses in court.
Politicians Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson criticized the government’s decision, calling it a threat to transparency.
Attorney General Michelle Rowland supports seeking costs from Patrick to protect government interests.
Several crossbench MPs and transparency groups oppose the legal challenge, worrying it will discourage freedom of information requests.
Critics say high legal costs may prevent journalists and citizens from holding the government accountable.
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Erik Davis, a college professor in Minnesota, was arrested and charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The government claims Davis and others used threats and intimidation to stop ICE actions, while Davis denies any violence and says this is an attempt to punish activists.
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Erik Davis was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on 16 June and faces six years in prison.
He is charged with conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
Davis is connected to a group called Direct Action Minnesota, which the government says has ties to antifa.
The indictment alleges the group used force and intimidation against ICE officers, but no injuries to officers are reported in this case.
Davis has not been accused of violence or direct encounters with ICE agents.
The case is one of several recent prosecutions against ICE protesters across the U.S.
Civil rights advocates say these cases try to criminalize lawful protests against deportations.
Davis is a professor and was active in local protesting after aggressive ICE raids in the Twin Cities earlier this year.
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The Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) is investigating alleged illegal donations linked to a faction within the New South Wales Liberal Party called the Reformers. Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor’s name came up in messages suggesting he might have been asked to provide money, but it is unclear if he actually made any payments or if laws were broken.
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Icac is conducting an inquiry into alleged breaches of NSW political donation laws involving the Liberal Party’s Reformers faction.
The Reformers are a right-wing subgroup aiming to change the party by recruiting members and controlling branches.
Messages from 2021 suggest a supporter planned to “shake down” Angus Taylor for $10,000.
Another message claims Angus Taylor committed to giving $15,000 plus monthly donations, which Taylor denies recalling.
There is no record of Taylor’s donations on the NSW donation register for recent years.
The Icac is also investigating other donors, including developer Jean Nassif, who allegedly gave around $2 million.
Donations may be undeclared or exceed legal limits, which would violate NSW election funding laws.
The situation could cause political problems within the NSW Liberal Party, especially regarding factional control.
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The article says that the political platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) goes against the U.S. Constitution. Because of this, it claims that members of the DSA cannot honestly take the oath required for holding public office.
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The Democratic Socialists of America have a political platform that the article says conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.
Elected officials in the U.S. must take an oath to support the Constitution.
The article argues that due to this conflict, DSA members cannot truthfully swear the oath.
The oath is a legal requirement to hold many government positions.
The article focuses on questions around honesty and constitutional loyalty for DSA candidates.
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The United States deputy ambassador to the UN, Dan Negrea, criticized France for what he called "disingenuous grandstanding" during a UN Security Council meeting about Ukraine. This came after France’s UN mission criticized the US for opposing a second term for UN human rights chief Volker Türk and compared the US to North Korea and Russia in a social media post.
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Dan Negrea is the US deputy ambassador to the United Nations.
Negrea accused France of "disingenuous grandstanding" during a Security Council discussion on Ukraine.
The criticism from France followed the US opposing a second term for Volker Türk as UN human rights chief.
France’s UN mission posted on X (formerly Twitter) comparing the US to North Korea and Russia regarding human rights.
France stated that the US used to be a "beacon of human rights," but said it is not anymore.
The US responded by calling itself a "beacon of liberty."
The disagreement reflects tensions between the US and France within the UN on human rights issues.
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William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, both faced stage 4 cancer at the same time but are now cancer-free. They are sharing their experience through a new podcast about health and healing.
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William Shatner was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to his brain and lung.
Melanie found a breast lump a year before William's diagnosis but her doctor initially missed the serious signs.
Melanie had aggressive breast cancer that had spread into her chest.
She underwent chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy, and immunotherapy.
William was a strong source of emotional support for Melanie during her treatment.
Both father and daughter are now free from cancer.
They created a podcast called "No Time But Now" about medicine, science, and spirituality.
William Shatner initially kept his diagnosis private to avoid hurting his chances of working.
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A student with a past conviction for supporting the Islamic State was not asked about his criminal history when he returned to Old Dominion University in Virginia. After he opened fire in a classroom in March 2026, an investigation found the university was not informed of his background, which could have led to his removal from campus.
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Mohamed Bailor Jalloh spent eight years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State.
Jalloh’s criminal history was not shared with Old Dominion University before or after his readmission.
Virginia law limits universities from asking about criminal history before admission but allows it after readmission.
The probation officer did not inform the university of Jalloh’s past offenses.
After returning, Jalloh opened fire in an ROTC classroom, killing an instructor, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.
Students and cadets disarmed Jalloh and tried to save the injured instructor.
The university’s report was done by law firm Cooley and highlighted failures in communication between law enforcement and the university.
Old Dominion University’s president promised to act on the report’s recommendations to improve campus safety.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to keep interest rates steady in the upcoming meeting but faces pressure to raise them soon to fight inflation. Rising costs from the Iran conflict, increased spending on artificial intelligence, and tariffs are pushing prices up, making it harder to lower inflation to the Fed's 2% target.
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The Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates unchanged in the next meeting.
Chairman Kevin Warsh faces pressure to raise rates to control inflation.
Inflation has stayed above the 2% target for over five years.
Core inflation, which leaves out food and energy prices, has been about 3% or higher since 2023.
Rising oil and gas prices are linked to renewed conflict in Iran.
Increased investment in artificial intelligence is making electronics and electricity more expensive.
New tariffs imposed by President Trump on many trading partners may cause further price increases.
Fed officials warn that without action, inflation will not return to the 2% target soon.
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Energy prices in Guernsey have increased by 19% over the past year, causing overall inflation to rise. The retail prices index (RPI) inflation reached 4.3% for the year ending in June 2026, with notable increases in fuel, tobacco, and catering costs.
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Energy prices (fuel and light group) rose by 19% from June 2025 to June 2026.
Tobacco prices increased by 11.7% during the same period.
Catering costs went up by 6.3% in that year.
The overall retail prices index (RPI) inflation in Guernsey was 4.3%.
Households with one or more retired adults saw the highest increase in household costs at 5.2%.
The data comes from Guernsey's retail prices indices and household costs indices reports.
The report was published recently and reflects inflation trends over the last year.
Other related reports show inflation rates in Guernsey have been changing over time, but energy had the largest price jump this year.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to either clearly show he can still do his job or to resign from the Senate. McConnell has been recovering from a fall and pneumonia since mid-June and is currently undergoing physical therapy.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 after a fall that caused brief unconsciousness and was later complicated by mild pneumonia.
McConnell is 84 years old and reported to be recovering while continuing physical therapy.
Governor Andy Beshear wrote a letter demanding McConnell publicly prove his ability to serve or step down.
Beshear also sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune asking him to investigate McConnell’s health and start expulsion if necessary.
McConnell’s office released a photo of him and his wife dated July 26 to show he is active.
Beshear criticized McConnell for not communicating directly with Kentucky residents during his absence.
McConnell plans to continue missing events to focus on rehabilitation but intends to return to full work in the Senate.
If McConnell resigned or was expelled, Kentucky would need a special election to fill his Senate seat.
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Captain Chris Philp was on patrol in the English Channel looking for illegal immigrant boats. When a French navy ship appeared, he believed they were trying to attack him, although his crew thought the shots fired were just test shots or exercises.
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Captain Chris Philp patrolled the English Channel to find illegal immigrant boats.
He was previously an immigration minister who helped rehouse newcomers.
On patrol, he spotted a child with a swimming aid but called in the RAF to intervene.
A French warship appeared and gunshots were fired nearby, which Philp perceived as an attack.
His crew thought the shots were either test fire or part of naval exercises.
Philp believed the French wanted to intimidate or eliminate him because of his actions.
The incident highlights tension between British patrols and the French navy.
Philp contacted Kemi, presumably a government official, to report the attack and request support.
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Lucy Powell, the new UK education secretary, said she wants to make the student loan system fair and will review it, especially the high interest rates on Plan 2 loans. She expressed concern about how the current repayment rules affect graduates and acknowledged it as a serious issue but did not promise changes.
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Plan 2 loans were taken out by English students between 2012 and 2023 and continue in Wales.
Graduates repay 9% of earnings above a set threshold.
The repayment threshold will be frozen from 2027 to 2030, meaning repayments start earlier and grow as salaries rise.
Interest on some loans, including Plan 2, will be capped at 6%.
Lucy Powell called the current interest rate (Retail Prices Index plus 3%) "egregious."
Powell's eldest child has a Plan 2 loan, making her familiar with the issue.
The government previously compared student loan repayments to £30 monthly phone contracts in presentations to teenagers.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposed capping interest rates on Plan 2 loans at RPI only, currently 3%.
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Contemporary100 is launching a new platform called Contemporary [Trading Cards] on July 28, 2026. This platform offers collectible art trading cards featuring works and stories from 100 contemporary artists in randomized packs sold online. The cards aim to make art collecting more accessible and fun by using the familiar format of trading cards.
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The first collection includes 100 contemporary artists and will launch exclusively on Contemporary100.com.
Each pack contains 10 cards: 9 Base Cards, 1 Foil Card, and a chance of an Artist-Signed Card.
The cards showcase various art forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art.
Famous artists like Daniel Arsham and Felipe Pantone are part of the collection.
The project combines art collecting with the excitement of sports and entertainment trading cards.
Collectors can discover new artists by opening random packs and following their work beyond the cards.
The platform aims to overcome traditional barriers in contemporary art like price opacity and limited access.
This is the first platform to unify 100 contemporary artists in a collectible trading card format.
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A study of over 16,000 adults aged 60 and older found that daily multivitamin use led to modest improvements in functional health after three years compared to placebo. The benefits were stronger for those with heart-related conditions but did not mean older adults suddenly gained new abilities.
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The study involved adults aged 60+ from the COcoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes Study (COSMOS).
Participants were randomly given either a multivitamin, cocoa extract, both, or placebos.
Those taking a multivitamin showed better functional health scores after three years.
Improvements were modest and mostly related to fewer symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath.
Benefits were strongest in people with cardiovascular issues, especially carotid stenosis.
Cocoa extract did not improve overall functional health, except in people with congestive heart failure.
Experts recommend multivitamins as a low-risk way to support health but not as replacements for good diet or exercise.
Tips for choosing supplements include looking for key nutrients like vitamins B12 and D, avoiding unclear ingredient blends, and checking for quality certifications.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Pentagon for changing the reported number of U.S. military deaths caused by Iran. She called this change a cruel action that affects the families of those who died and compared it to actions taken by authoritarian leaders to control truth.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren made remarks on Monday about the Pentagon’s change in death toll numbers.
The death toll revision concerns U.S. service members killed by Iran.
Warren described the revision as an act of cruelty toward the families of the fallen soldiers.
She suggested that controlling facts is a tactic used by autocratic leaders.
The Pentagon’s revision changes the official count of military deaths related to Iran.
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A leak of white phosphorus occurred at Osan Air Base, a U.S. military facility in South Korea, causing local officials to order a short evacuation of nearby residents. The authorities acted quickly to move people to safety while handling the situation.
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The leak happened at Osan Air Base, located near Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
The incident involved white phosphorus, a chemical substance often used in military operations.
Local officials told residents close to the base to evacuate temporarily for their safety.
The leak was detected around 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
The evacuation was a precaution while the situation was assessed and controlled.
The U.S. military base confirmed the accident but did not report any injuries.
Pyeongtaek is a city near Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
White phosphorus can cause harm if not handled properly, which is why authorities responded quickly.
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Over 155 scientists and health advocates have written an open letter asking the Trump administration and its allies to stop harassing scientists like Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of COVID-19 amid claims against him that the letter calls baseless.
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More than 155 scientists and public health advocates signed a letter condemning harassment of scientists by the Trump administration and its supporters.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), faces a Senate committee hearing about COVID-19 origins.
Senator Rand Paul, a Republican, chairs the committee and has accused Fauci of misleading the public and Congress.
The letter states the accusations against Fauci, such as covering up COVID origins or holding virus patents, have no credible evidence.
Fauci has faced five years of harassment and threats against him and his family due to these allegations.
Fauci served the US for over 60 years, guiding responses to major health crises including HIV, Ebola, SARS, and anthrax attacks.
Fauci has said the virus likely came from animals but remains open to the lab leak theory.
A presidential pardon was issued for Fauci by Joe Biden before Trump’s 2024 term, but investigations continue.
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A group of Senate Democrats is asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain why it issued subpoenas to some New York Times reporters. The subpoenas relate to the reporters’ stories about a new Air Force One jet given to President Donald Trump by Qatar.
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Senate Democrats are investigating the DOJ's use of subpoenas against New York Times reporters.
The reporters wrote about a new Air Force One jet provided to President Donald Trump.
The jet was gifted by the country of Qatar.
Senator Adam Schiff from California is leading the group of Democrats in the Senate.
The investigation aims to understand the DOJ’s reasons for targeting the reporters.
The issue involves questions about press freedom and government actions.
The New York Times is a prominent news organization in the United States.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House on July 28, 2026, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit aims to secure new diplomatic and military help for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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Zelensky visited Washington to seek more U.S. support for Ukraine.
He met President Donald Trump at the White House.
The talks focus on increasing diplomatic and military aid.
Zelensky also attended the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of Ukraine.
This visit tests a possible shift in President Trump’s position toward Ukraine.
The meeting follows ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
The event received coverage from international news agencies.
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