Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary 09. September 2026 (02:04) Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne ShaheenCongressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber.The two were competing for the nomination that opened up after Jeanne Shaheen, 79, the state’s three‑term incumbent Democratic senator, announced her retirement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers 09. September 2026 (02:00) The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governanceSingapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers.The pay increases add more than 60% to what are already the world’s highest ministerial salaries. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war with longtime ally escalates 09. September 2026 (01:59) The measure comes as Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney vows to reduce his country’s economic dependence on the USThe US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House said Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbors and longtime allies escalates.The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20bn in US imports earlier Tuesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims 09. September 2026 (01:01) Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.(London News)
Politics live: RBA concedes Australians ‘furious’ about cost of living; Victorian energy bills may rise by $100 a year under Coalition 09. September 2026 (00:04) Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power to broaden the content that platforms will have to protect users from under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually knows that he’s being disingenuous because all of these things will be disallowable. That is, will be up to the whole parliament, like the other previous laws have been.Otherwise, what you’ve got to do in order to make a change, is to change the legislation, so to be coming forward over and over again. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
