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Exclusive: Patrick is using freedom of information rules to seek where nuclear waste from Aukus submarines will be keptGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson and David Pocock have joined a push for the government to stop a legal threat against Rex Patrick, after bureaucrats unexpectedly escalated a transparency case to the federal court.Patrick, a transparency campaigner and former senator, is seeking documents detailing where nuclear waste from the Aukus submarine fleet will be kept within Australia, and won an administrative appeal under freedom of information rules in May. Continue reading...

• The Supreme Court's conservative majority has overturned existing campaign finance laws, removing limits on political party spending for advertising and other expenses. • This ruling specifically allows parties to spend unlimited amounts of money in direct coordination with political candidates. • The decision is significant as it fundamentally transforms how campaigns are funded and increases the financial influence of political parties in elections.

• DBS has completed a US$1 billion significant risk transfer (SRT) deal, marking the first time a Singaporean bank has executed such a transaction. • The deal provides investors with exposure to a corporate loan portfolio while allowing DBS to free up critical regulatory capital. • This strategic move is significant as it optimizes the bank's balance sheet and enhances its ability to manage risk and deploy capital more efficiently.

• The Supreme Court concluded a transformative term marked by a mix of rejected Trump-era initiatives and significant, long-sought conservative victories. • In a landmark Monday decision, the Court overturned a 90-year precedent, stripping protections from federal regulators and allowing them to be removed more easily by political leadership. • The conservative majority also narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act, potentially enabling Republicans in the South to redraw congressional maps and dismantle majority-Black districts.

Justices upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho, boosting similar restrictions in 25 other statesTransgender youth athletes have vowed to keep playing sports and fighting for equal access to teams after the US supreme court ruled in favor of laws banning their participation.The court’s conservative supermajority on Tuesday upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho prohibiting trans girls from participating in women’s teams, finding the laws were constitutional. Continue reading...

Justices voted to overturn judgements issued by lower courts in favor of trans students who sued after being barred from competing in West Virginia and IdahoUS supreme court decisions – live updatesThe US supreme court has upheld laws in two conservative states excluding transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in a far-reaching ruling certain to impact trans rights throughout the US.The court’s nine justices voted to overturn previous judgements issued by lower courts in favor of two trans students who had sued after being barred from competing in West Virginia and Idaho respectively. Continue reading...

• DigitalEurope is urging the EU to implement voluntary joint procurement procedures based on harmonized criteria to boost regional competitiveness. • The proposal builds upon existing Public Procurement Directives (PPD) and the proposed Cloud & AI Development Act (CADA) to streamline digital acquisitions. • This initiative addresses a significant gap in current operations, as only 11% of EU procurement procedures are currently conducted through cooperative procurement.

• Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated on Monday that India's electoral process is the most transparent among the world's major democracies. • He highlighted that every stage of the exercise, including voter list preparation, polling, and counting, is audited by candidates and political parties. • These remarks were made while Kumar was chairing a session for International IDEA, emphasizing the robustness of India's democratic systems.

• A new report warns that China is expanding its transnational repression efforts, specifically targeting the global digital rights movement and activists within Europe. • While Europe is less dependent on Chinese technology and investment than the Global South, it remains highly vulnerable to Beijing's political pressure and influence campaigns. • The report highlights several recent incidents where Chinese authorities have attempted to silence dissent and monitor activists operating outside China's borders.

• A U.S. class action lawsuit has been filed against memory giants Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, alleging they colluded to manipulate DRAM prices. • Plaintiffs claim the companies intentionally cut production of legacy DDR3 and DDR4 products under the pretext of transitioning to High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), causing prices to surge by 700% over four years. • The price spike reportedly forced Apple to increase the retail costs of its Mac and iPad product lines to offset higher component expenses.

Amos review sets out recommendations for government, but falls short on systemic racism and traumatic birthsEngland to get powerful maternity commissioner after ‘shocking’ failingsThe findings of Lady Amos’ review into maternity and neonatal services across England, which state the system is ultimately no longer fit for purpose, are unsurprising. The systemic failures and inadequacies of these services have been uncovered in several reports already, including Donna Ockenden’s review of the “toxic” Nottingham NHS trust published last week.But what this report does offer are a set of recommendations for the government to implement. Amos states that if they were to be delivered in full then “the overall safety and quality of maternity and neonatal care in England will be materially and sustainably improved”. But how far do these recommendations go, and what will it take for them to be implemented? Continue reading...

• The Supreme Court is scheduled to release all remaining opinions for the current term this Tuesday. • The court will issue rulings on several high-profile and contentious issues, including birthright citizenship, campaign finance laws, and bans on transgender athletes. • These decisions are expected to have significant legal and social implications across the United States, addressing fundamental rights and electoral regulations.

Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speechAndy Burnham has set out his blueprint to transform the UK with a promise to improve living standards and restore faith in politics through the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”.The person widely expected to be the next prime minister said the current system was “broken” and that “more of the same” would not be enough to tackle the significant challenges faced by the country.A long-term ambition of greater public control of essential services such as water, housing, energy and transport to help curb the cost of living.A No 10 North hub to oversee the distribution of power and resources from Whitehall across the country, which the Guardian revealed would be run by his former chief executive in Manchester.The biggest council housing building programme since the postwar period, and a high street “renaissance” through reform of business rates.Rebalancing an education system that he said had been too focused on the university route and putting academic and technical courses on an equal footing. Continue reading...

• Andy Burnham will deliver a speech on Monday outlining a 10-year plan to transform the economy by shifting decision-making power to local communities and regions. • The proposal aims to achieve "good growth in every postcode" and serves as a "circuit-breaker" to address low public trust in national politics. • Burnham has indicated that his economic strategy will adhere to the fiscal rules established by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

• Coimbatore-based engineering firm LMW Ltd is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise-wide digitization, and business process re-engineering. • The company has launched a comprehensive business process re-engineering (BPR) program to redesign core processes, streamline workflows, and increase organizational agility. • These strategic shifts are intended to help LMW navigate a prolonged slowdown in the textile machinery sector and overcome global macroeconomic headwinds.

• France has joined Italy, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Spain, and the Netherlands in implementing a wave of bans and strict new laws targeting micro-mobility. • The measures specifically target the unregulated expansion of e-scooters to create safer and more predictable urban transport ecosystems. • Enforcement is being bolstered by the use of digital systems and real-time data sharing mechanisms between operators and authorities.

• NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe stated that AI will propel Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions from 750 million to one billion daily. • The growth will be driven by AI-powered fraud detection, improved credit distribution, and the implementation of multilingual voice onboarding. • Asbe noted that voice models must achieve higher accuracy levels before they can become a critical component of the payment ecosystem.

• Derek McInnes has initiated his recruitment drive at Ibrox by securing the return of Ross McCrorie from Bristol City. • Reports indicate the club is now targeting England international Ben Godfrey on a loan deal to strengthen the squad. • Additional interest has been shown in former Italy U21 international Desplanches as part of the ongoing transfer window.

• The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has identified Turkey as one of the top 10 global perpetrators of transnational repression. • An accompanying report details alleged operations by Turkish intelligence targeting exiled journalists and individuals associated with the faith-based Gülen movement. • This designation highlights a systemic pattern of Turkey extending its domestic security apparatus to harass and attack dissidents living outside its borders.

• The International Council on Clean Transportation released its May 2026 market monitor detailing new car and van registrations and manufacturer CO2 emission compliance. • Nordic countries dominated battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption from January to May 2026, with Norway reaching a 98% share and Denmark reaching 80%. • Other significant growth was noted in France and Spain, which saw BEV shares rise to 28% and 9% respectively, marking increases of 10 and 2 percentage points.

• Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to insist on designated transit routes. • This dispute persists despite ongoing ceasefire discussions between the United States and Iran aimed at stabilizing the region. • Foreign policy expert Col. Rajeev Agarwal notes that Oman has historically acted as a peacemaker, with the Omani Foreign Minister mediating right up until U.S. attacks began.

• The 2026 AEC Inspire Report highlights that Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms are currently navigating a significant transition toward AI integration. • Lucas Hayden, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Unanet, analyzes the report to identify critical industry trends and the persistent challenges regarding data quality. • This shift is vital as firms must overcome data silos and poor information management to successfully leverage AI for operational efficiency.

• Only four EU member states have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, failing to meet the June deadline for adoption. • The directive is designed to strengthen the enforcement of equal pay rules and reduce gender-based wage gaps across the European Union. • This widespread failure to comply highlights a significant split within the bloc regarding the urgency and implementation of pay equity laws.

Aemo modelling shows electricity use will nearly double by 2050. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.There will be plenty of politics to come but we start with good news: thanks to the recent boom in batteries connected to the national power grid, we’re going to save money on new transmission lines. That’s despite our power use being expected to nearly double in the next decade or so. Continue reading...

• A new data investigation claims The New York Times contributed to the political controversy surrounding transgender rights by framing the issue as a debate rather than a lived reality. • The analysis suggests that the publication's editorial approach shifted the narrative, potentially fueling polarization over trans identities and rights. • In response, a representative stated that the volume of coverage is simply a reflection of real-world developments, including medical studies and proposed legislation.