The Guardian
New Zealand votes in a knife-edge election where the only certainty is that someone named Chris will probably win, and the overhang is not just a decor choice.
The Guardian Europe
Claire Ainsley's new book argues the centre-left can win by giving people back a sense of control - a novel idea for a party that keeps losing it.
BBC Business
Chancellor John Healey will deliver Labour's first Budget on 28 October, refusing to rule out tax rises while ruling out almost everything else, because nothing says "fiscal responsibility" like a well-timed non-denial.
The Guardian Europe
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reportedly leaning toward rejecting the Rosebank oilfield, because unlike the newly approved Jackdaw gasfield, it's mostly for export and would emit seven times the carbon - which is apparently the line where…
The Guardian Europe
Labour approves Jackdaw gasfield, proving that "pragmatic" is just another word for "we'd rather not argue with Trump."
BBC Politics
Green leader Zack Polanski insists he's staying put after a by-election loss and a party revolt over a Zionism motion, proving that in politics, the only thing harder than winning is admitting you lost.
BBC Business
Andy Burnham announces Great British Grid, a new public body to fix the energy market, because the private sector has done such a bang-up job.
The Guardian
Australia's economy grows slower than a sloth on sedatives, Telstra's outage was a masterclass in negligence, and sheep thieves are on the loose. Also, house prices might fall, but don't hold your breath.
The Guardian
Prime Minister Andy Burnham ditches his £500k donation cap promise after union lobbying, leaving democracy to fend for itself while millionaires keep their playthings.
BBC Politics
Reform UK's housing plan: build 50,000 homes a year, no taxes, and put British-born workers at the front of the queue - because who needs nuance when you have a headline?
The Guardian
Coalition backbenchers want tougher gambling laws, but the real scandal is Albanese's melon gift. Priorities, people.
The Guardian
Tim Wilson says NDIS reforms have disability clients feeling targeted while fraudsters run free, and bird flu adds to the alarm bells Down Under.
BBC Business
Chancellor Healey announces October Budget, promising fiscal discipline while Burnham's spending plans pile up like unread emails.
The Guardian
Labour readmits Diane Abbott and Joani Reid after disciplinary processes, with Abbott apologizing and Reid cleared of wrongdoing, as Andy Burnham promises a new era of party discipline - but maybe not too new.
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham's lifelong quest to be liked collides with his transformative ambitions - can the new PM charm his way through a divided nation?
The Guardian
Labour edges ahead of Reform in the polls for the first time in over a year, as Burnham enjoys a honeymoon week and Farage deals with a mounting pile of awkward questions.
The Guardian Europe
Bev Craig, a Northern Irishwoman who moved to Manchester at 18, is poised to become the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster - if she can fend off the Greens and Reform UK while soundtracking her campaign with Oasis.
The Guardian
John Healey, the hardworking desk-tethering defence secretary, is now chancellor - but is he a fiscal hawk or a big spender? The markets await, with raised eyebrows.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's transition from Manchester mayor to PM forces a wardrobe reckoning: will the king of casuals surrender to the tie, or keep his Adidas trainers in No 10?
BBC Politics
Incoming PM Andy Burnham plans to bless new North Sea drilling despite a manifesto that said 'no new licences,' because nothing says 'fresh start' like re-litigating the same old fossil fuel fight.
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