Politics News

Environmental groups are calling for federal intervention after the Queensland government approved the extension of Australia's most methane-polluting open-cut coalmine, the Hail Creek mine.

UK Health Minister Zubir Ahmed warns of alarming rise in extreme views on race and identity, calls for new measures to tackle Islamophobia.

The South Australian Liberals party has dumped a candidate who made controversial comments about homosexuality and other topics, sparking a political firestorm.

As China's top political leaders convene, a rare public discussion emerges on the country's growing wealth gap and efforts to address inequality.

Shocking footage shows a point-blank gunshot narrowly missing a top Indian politician in Kashmir. The suspected attacker is now in custody as authorities investigate the failed assassination.

As Hungary heads to the polls, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made Ukraine's President Zelenskyy his public enemy. Explore how the war in Ukraine is spilling into the Hungarian election campaign.

Gordon Brown urges creation of international criminal court to protect schools and students during conflicts, citing devastating attack on Iranian school that killed 168 girls.

Families whose asylum claims were denied face a tough decision - leave the UK voluntarily with up to £40,000 or risk forcible removal, including children. They're begging for more time to make this life-altering choice.

Advocates warn that new measures making unlawful killing verdicts harder will protect abusive men who drive women to suicide.

The influential Treasury committee chair warns of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges facing young adults in the UK, prompting an inquiry into the student loan system.