Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has stated that there will be no expulsion or punishment for Labor Senator Fatima Payman after she crossed the floor to support a motion recognizing Palestinian statehood. Marles emphasized the importance of social cohesion across Australia and stated that now is not the time for punitive actions. Payman's decision marks the first time a federal Labor parliamentarian has crossed the floor since 2005.

Jeremy Corbyn has responded to Sir Keir Starmer's claim that he supported the former Labour leader because he knew he would lose the last general election. Corbyn stated that Starmer should take responsibility for endorsing his 2019 manifesto.

Abortion rights advocate Hadley Duvall, who bravely shared her story of being raped by her stepfather as a child, will be joining Jill Biden in a campaign to raise awareness for survivors of sexual assault. Duvall first spoke out about her traumatic experience in a campaign ad for the governor's race in her state last fall. Now, she is using her platform to advocate for other survivors and push for policies that support victims of sexual violence. Joining forces with Jill Biden, Duvall hopes to bring attention to the importance of supporting and empowering survivors of abuse.

Labour's Bridget Phillipson responded to JK Rowling's criticism of the party, where the Harry Potter author accused Labour of "abandoning women." Phillipson sent a message to Rowling in light of her comments.

After England's first two Euro 2024 matches, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has urged fans to stay calm and enjoy the atmosphere in the pubs. Pickford emphasized the importance of remaining composed and supporting the team as they continue their journey in the tournament. He also expressed his confidence in the team's abilities and encouraged fans to savor the experience of watching the games in the lively pub atmosphere. Pickford's message serves as a reminder to fans to stay positive and enjoy the excitement of the tournament, regardless of the results on the pitch.

The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has clarified that his aide's comment referring to the Rwanda policy as "crap" was made for dramatic effect. Cleverly stated that despite the choice of words, the aide is actually supportive of the policy.

Keir Starmer has responded to criticism from author JK Rowling, who accused the Labour Party of abandoning women who disagree with its transgender rights policy. Starmer stated that he is proud of Labour's history on women's rights and highlighted the progress made by past Labour governments in improving women's lives. Rowling had expressed concerns about supporting the party due to its stance on transgender rights. Starmer's comments come in the midst of ongoing debates within the party regarding its approach to gender issues.

President Donald Trump has announced that Sean O’Brien, the president of the Teamsters union, will be speaking at the Republican national convention in Milwaukee next month. This unexpected move could potentially impact Joe Biden's support among blue-collar workers leading up to the November election. On his Truth Social platform, Trump revealed that O’Brien had accepted his invitation to speak at the convention. Trump expressed his anticipation to see O’Brien represent the Teamsters at the event. The union itself stated that its message "needs to be heard by as wide an audience as possible." This decision to have a prominent union leader speak at the Republican convention may signal a shift in support among working-class voters. It will be interesting to see how O’Brien's speech and presence at the convention will influence the political landscape as the election approaches.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced that he will be standing in the upcoming election, despite previously stating that he would be stepping down. Ross had initially indicated that he would not seek re-election this year, but has now changed his mind and will be running for office once again. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as Ross had previously expressed his intention to step aside and allow a new leader to take the helm. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the upcoming election and the Scottish Conservative party as a whole.

Wendy Savino, the first victim of Son of Sam, recently shared her harrowing experience of surviving the notorious serial killer. Despite facing dismissal by authorities for years, Savino expressed her gratitude for finally being recognized as one of his survivors. In a video posted by a YouTube creator, Savino recounted her terrifying encounter with Son of Sam and shed light on the challenges she faced in getting her story acknowledged.