aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population
‘My pay hasn’t gone up – and everything else has’: Public sector workers have their say
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/14/my-pay-hasnt-gone-up-and-everything-else-has-public-sector-workers-have-their-say/
Devon Live Oct 07
Rachel Reeves has been voted the least successful Chancellor of the past five in a new public opinion poll
A survey of 2 ... Show more
Habermas’s theory of truth meant he changed his mind: Jürgen Habermas, the great defender of deliberative democracy, lived up to its demands: he never feared ...
aeon.co/essays/habermass-theory-of-truth-meant-he-changed-his-mind
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU: Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test ...
theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/30/no-10-gathering-evidence-public-support-rejoining-eu-reversing-brexit
Opinion"NAZA" could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza: As Gaza support builds, "NAZA" presents testimony Israel can't ...
salon.com/2026/09/21/naza-documentary-could-be-the-tipping-point-away-from-israel-toward-gaza/
Opinion"NAZA" could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza: As Gaza support builds, "NAZA" presents testimony Israel can't ...
salon.com/2026/09/21/naza-documentary-could-be-the-tipping-point-away-from-israel-toward-gaza/
Somalis name Türkiye as the country’s most trusted foreign partner: The public-opinion study found that a majority of Somalis regard Türkiye as the most ...
trtafrika.com/english/article/926a310074c8
Italy aims to bring order to the chaos of its 12,000 private beaches : Between 33% and 42% of the country’s beaches are private. Under pressure from Brussels ...
english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-30/italy-aims-to-bring-order-to-the-chaos-of-its-12000-private-beaches.html
Trump Is Losing Touch With the Public: As the president spends less time with his base at rallies, his populist instincts are failing him.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/trump-out-of-touch-public-data-centers/688402/
Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.: Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls ...
nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/dolly-parton-polls-bipartisan.html
UK politicians vastly overestimate public opposition to climate policies, study finds
phys.org/news/2026-08-uk-politicians-vastly-overestimate-opposition.html
Dario Amodei says AI needs to 'actually' cure cancer to win over public: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei acknowledged over the weekend that the public doesn't trust ...
businessinsider.com/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-ai-public-opinion-cure-cancer-2026-8
Mansfield "has a large cohort" of homeless people "that don't accept the help" offered to them by the district council ... Show more
Hollow victory? Why Christopher Luxon is still on the ropes: Analysis: The Prime Minister claims to have the united support of his caucus even after his series ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/12/hollow-victory-why-christopher-luxon-is-still-on-the-ropes/
Key FactsLuxon retains National Party leadership and premiership
Aug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
- Luxon said he had the full support of his caucus, which he described as united and determined to win the election.
- The vote came only four months after a confidence motion initiated by Luxon himself in April.
- The general election is scheduled for November 7, and Luxon presented it as a choice over New Zealand’s political direction.
- Before the meeting, MPs had to surrender their phones while a large banner blocked the view into the caucus room.
"There was a confidence vote in my leadership this morning at our caucus meeting, and I have the full support of our caucus. And our caucus is united, and it is determined to win this election."— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister, statement after National Party caucus confidence vote at Parliament (Beehive Banquet Hall)
Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/amid-a-week-of-sex-and-drug-allegations-pocock-summed-up-albaneses-gambling-plan-with-one-word
htmedia.page.link Aug 06
'Kya bolti public': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke announces nationwide campaign to understand people's issues
livemint.com/news/india/kya-bolti-public-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-announces-nationwide-campaign-to-understand-peoples-issues-11786015089826.html
Doug Ford slumps to 24% approval rating amidst spending scandal: New public opinion research has the Liberals at 38 per cent, ahead of the governing PCs ...
globalnews.ca/news/11988122/ontario-polling-july-2026/
Ariana Grande Steps Back—What She Has Said About Body Scrutiny: Most recently, Grande's music video for her new single Petal appeared to be a commentary on how ...
newsweek.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-steps-back-what-she-has-said-about-body-scrutiny-12275963
France to deport pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova: The newspaper Libération cited the interior ministry's deportation order as accusing her of acting 'as ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/07/29/france-to-deport-pro-russian-propagandist-xenia-fedorova_6755959_4.html
OpinionDemocratic Socialism Is the Compromise Position: Given our scale of inequality, the egalitarian reforms of democratic socialism are only the start of what we ...
commondreams.org/opinion/democratic-socialism-compromise
US war in Iran has cost $48b so far, Pentagon says: It was not clear how the Pentagon arrived at the US$37.5 billion figure. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-war-in-iran-has-cost-37-5-billion-so-far-pentagon-says
Key FactsDefense Funds Usage Remains Unclear Amid Iran War
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth failed to provide specific details on how $75 billion in supplemental defense funding was spent.
- The Iran war has already cost $37.5 billion as the administration requests a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget.
- Lawmakers criticized the lack of transparency and questioned the justification for asking Americans to bear the war’s financial burden.
- Protesters interrupted the hearing, while Hegseth emphasized the funding as critical to national security amid ongoing conflict.
This war is now spiralling out of control again.— Sen. Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, in her opening remarks
OpinionWhen the powerless, defenseless are declared a threat: When the powerless, defenseless are declared a threat - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/27/when-the-powerless-defenseless-are-declared-a-threat
OpinionWorld Cup 2026: Intelligence, truth, achievement and public perception: World Cup 2026: Intelligence, truth, achievement and public perception - Academia - The ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/07/23/world-cup-2026-intelligence-truth-achievementand-public-perception
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, “I am working diligently for the people,” when asked about the sharp drop in her approval rating in public opinion polls ... Show more
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japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
The war room that never was: Proposal to co-ordinate Ramaphosa’s defence reportedly collapsed before Masondo’s exit
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-07-25-the-war-room-that-never-was/
Key FactsSecret Defense Team Proposal for Ramaphosa Fails
Jul 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- David Masondo proposed creating a covert team to publicly support President Ramaphosa amid controversy.
- The team was intended to shift public opinion through media engagement and outreach to key stakeholders.
- Resistance came from Ramaphosa’s inner circle, who suspected Masondo’s motives were self-serving.
- Before the plan could advance, Ramaphosa reportedly decided to terminate Masondo’s position.
Law change without public support may endanger Japan imperial system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260723/p2g/00m/0na/020000c
OpinionTrump can't pardon the Exonerated Five. He can apologize. | Opinion: Trump fanned racial flames in NY in 1989, calling for the death penalty weeks after an ...
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-causey/2026/07/19/cental-park-5-trump-pardons/90935180007/
OpinionAIPAC tests whether money can buy Michigan's U.S. Senate primary | Opinion: Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate primary is framed as a contest between ...
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2026/07/21/el-sayed-stevens-michigan-us-senate-primary-aipac-progressive-centrist/90977985007/
Steps to sustain Japan imperial family leave aides concerned, public split - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260718/p2g/00m/0na/002000c
Donald Trump accused the Chinese government of orchestrating a plot to make him appear less “hot,” making the claim as part of broader allegations about ... Show more
‘Just a Devastating Number’: CNN Data Guru Warns Iran War Could Doom GOP in Midterms
mediaite.com/media/tv/just-a-devastating-number-cnn-data-guru-warns-iran-war-could-doom-gop-in-midterms/
President Erdogan:
- On July 15, we fought against imperialist powers
- The proxy actors behind the coup attempt used every opportunity against Türkiye
- ... Show more
Putin Suffers Humiliating Popularity Plunge as Crisis Spirals: The Russian president’s grip on the public is weakening as he fails to rein in an escalating ...
thedailybeast.com/putin-suffers-humiliating-popularity-plunge-as-crisis-spirals/
Vance: Jeffrey Epstein had clear connection to Mossad, accuses Israel of 'well-funded' campaign against Iran d
ynetnews.com/article/sjyjztremg
Advertising isn’t the answer to Anthropic’s hard questions: In its earnest new commercial, the maker of Claude positions itself as the good guy of AI ...
fastcompany.com/91572895/advertising-isnt-the-answer-to-anthropics-hard-questions
Harry Enten Reveals Nightmare Poll Shift For Trump On Signature Issue: There’s been “a massive change in the court of public opinion,” said CNN’s data analyst.
huffpost.com/entry/harry-enten-donald-trump-signature-issue_n_6a572851e4b0d75ea1c2b99b
Griffith: Public trust in police has fallen below 10%: Former police commissioner Gary Griffith said threats made against the relatives of the current Police ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/griffith-public-trust-in-police-has-fallen-below-10/article_13b11f6e-71c0-4d5d-bba7-7b0474fb3f80.html
OpinionUnder Hegseth, reporters are being treated like terrorists: The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know
salon.com/2026/07/16/under-hegseth-reporters-are-being-treated-like-terrorists/
US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war with ... Show more
20 photographs that changed history: From the Crimean War to the Syrian refugee crisis, these 20 photographs shifted public opinion, shaped policy ...
qz.com/photographs-that-changed-history
OpinionNearly Half of Brits Side With Prince Harry in Buckingham Palace Stay Fiasco: Prince Harry's low popularity numbers did not stop the public supporting him begin ...
newsweek.com/half-brits-harry-buckingham-palace-accomodation-king-charles-12164543
Key FactsHarry and Meghan Seek Royal Reconciliation Amid Threats
Aug 20, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly eager to reconcile with the royal family, including King Charles and Prince William, due to an upcoming significant event.
- Experts indicate that the Sussexes, who are largely estranged from their family, are intensifying their efforts to mend the rift ahead of the 2024 US elections. An ex-employee suggested that their motives may be linked to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
- Recently, Eric Trump made critical remarks about Harry and Meghan, praising the royal family as a 'sacred institution' admired by many Americans, emphasizing the need to protect the royal reputation.
- Earlier this year, Donald Trump hinted he might deport Harry if he returns to the White House, relating to scrutiny over Harry's visa status and whether he disclosed past drug use in his visa application.
Ardern tougher than public saw, sacked ministers with 'steel' - new book: That is the assessment of former senior political staffer Mike Munro ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/05/ardern-tougher-than-public-saw-sacked-ministers-with-steel-new-book/
'No TV in the bedroom?': S'pore wants more babies, so why do stereotypes about big families persist?
straitstimes.com/singapore/community/singapore-wants-more-babies-its-time-to-rethink-stereotypes-about-big-families
Trump Said He’d Give a ‘Really Long Speech’ on July 4—Did He?: Trump has developed a reputation for lengthy public remarks, with several major speeches as ...
newsweek.com/trump-said-hed-give-a-really-long-speech-on-july-4-did-he-12159029
Japan’s military recruitment crisis in an age of rearmament: Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. On June 15 ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/japans-military-recruitment-crisis-in-an-age-of-rearmament/
OpinionThe UK has let Harry down again: Jennie Bond: Since the Duke of Sussex was a babe in arms, he's been shadowed by protection officers
inews.co.uk/opinion/denying-harry-security-bonkers-and-we-have-proof-4619904
In deep‑red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor: 86% of farmworkers in the U.S. are foreign born, and 45% are undocumented.
salon.com/2026/06/28/in-deep%E2%80%91red-idaho-even-republicans-break-with-trump-on-farm-labor-partner/
OpinionHistory will be kinder to Sir Keir Starmer than public opinion in recent months: The writing was on the wall for Sir Keir Starmer and he had no choice but to ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/history-will-be-kinder-to-sir-keir-starmer-than-public-opinion-in-recent-months-8754541
OpinionOpinion: Japan's record-low births beg the question: Can anything turn things around? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260618/p2a/00m/0op/028000c
SFGATE Jun 18
Mike Krukow gives impassioned speech defending SF Giants' Pride Night: In a radio interview with KNBR, SF Giants announcer Mike Krukow highlighted the ignorance ...
sfgate.com/giants/article/sf-giants-irony-pride-protests-22310194.php
OpinionOperation Epic Fail: We aren't done paying for Trump- created Iran crisis| Opinion
dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2026/06/17/iran-war-donald-trump-deal/90032359007/
Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle: Trump marks 80th birthday with a White House UFC cage-fight spectacle on the South Lawn ...
emirates247.com/world/trump-to-mark-80th-birthday-with-white-house-ufc-spectacle-as-major-challenges-persist/2576
Key FactsUFC Rules Out Future White House Fight Events
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
- The UFC hosted Freedom 250 at the White House to celebrate Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- Justin Gaethje secured the lightweight championship and earned $825,000 in bonuses for 'Performance' and 'Fight of the Night'.
- Despite strong streaming numbers and merchandise sales, Dana White confirmed no additional White House fight nights due to costs, logistics, and weather issues.
- The event featured patriotic ceremonies, tours of White House rooms, and aimed to foster unity among American viewers.
It will never happen again.— Dana White, UFC CEO, said at a news conference after UFC's White House event.
bloodinthemachine.com Jun 08
Working class neighborhoods are resisting data centers at 5 times the rate of wealthy ones
bloodinthemachine.com/p/working-class-neighborhoods-are-resisting
Merz auf dem Weg von Tusk? Die Deutschen sind zunehmend unzufrieden mit ihrem Bundeskanzler
polanddaily24.com/merz-following-tusks-path-germans-are-increasingly-dissatisfied-with-their-chancellor/global-politics/70664
expats.cz Jun 09
Czech news in brief for June 9: Tuesday's top morning headlines: Czech Television workers strike over budget cuts; Prague Pride moves to Štvanice ...
expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-news-in-brief-for-june-9-2026-tuesday-top-morning-headlines
Netflix Delivers Devastating Blow to Michael Jackson’s Legacy: Where the “Michael” biopic whitewashed Jackson’s alleged crimes, a new docuseries lays them bare.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/michael-jackson-the-verdict-netflix-delivers-devastating-blow-to-king-of-pops-legacy/
SILENT PROTEST FOR KAIA
Protest organiser Alyssa Phillip, along with dozens of supporters, arrive for the 'Justice for Kaia Sealy Protest' near the ... Show more
Kaia protest trio released
Kaia protest trio released
Protest trio granted $40,000 bonds: Police say the three people arrested during Wednesday’s protest by supporters of Kaia Sealy in Port of Spain were charged ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/protest-trio-granted-40-000-bonds/article_0bd9015d-b6fb-4097-873b-adf79fec395d.html
‘Public trust’ may be at stake: Criminologist Renee Cummings believes the police may have a case in the court of law in relation to Kaia Sealy ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/public-trust-may-be-at-stake/article_1a1df7dc-2966-4f7b-867b-1bae09eb1b02.html
Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/net-migration-visas-migrants-mahmood-b2980180.html
What's really driving Europe's pro-Russian supporters? - Asia Times: Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked the most significant ...
asiatimes.com/2026/05/whats-really-driving-europes-pro-russian-supporters/
What will the court of public opinion think about Musk’s loss against OpenAI?: It’s possible that Musk never intended to win and just wanted to troll a major ...
fastcompany.com/91544766/musk-openai-sam-altman-court-of-public-opinion
Key FactsElon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Rejected
May 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- A California jury unanimously dismissed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
- The case was thrown out because the claims were filed after the statute of limitations had expired.
- Musk accused Altman of violating a nonprofit agreement by converting OpenAI into a for-profit company.
- Witnesses including Musk, Altman, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified over three weeks before the jury deliberated for two hours.
"It's actually very simple," he said. "It's not OK to steal a charity... If it's okay to loot a charity, the entire foundation of charitable giving will be destroyed."— Elon Musk, during his testimony in the OpenAI trial
How Trump’s Team Is Hiding How Fast He’s Aging: Donald Trump is in obvious physical decline—but you wouldn’t know it from how his team tells it.
newrepublic.com/post/210581/donald-trump-team-hiding-aging
Chief Justice Roberts Laments Public Perception Of Supreme Court As 'Political Actors'
huffpost.com/entry/chief-justice-roberts-public-supreme-court-politics_n_69fbed5fe4b0cb033e4f76f6
Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to October 7
bbc.com/news/articles/c202ngg45x8o
Hayden Panettiere comes out as bisexual at 36 years old and says she previously feared "public opinion" in Hollywood and "what my team was going ... Show more
The curious case of Bangladesh’s terrorism denial: The explosion that tore through the Ummul Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj on December 26 last year ...
asiatimes.com/2026/04/the-curious-case-of-bangladeshs-terrorism-denial/
'Protests are also public opinion': Japan's 'beginner' women driven by alarm over arms buildup - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/010000c
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule: Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia. Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to ...
apnews.com/article/russia-putin-war-ukraine-discontent-approvals-6cb5bc7982e06584ad80cccb136c36fd
Trump Vs. Pope: Public Opinion Favors Pontiff: Trump vs. the pope was not on my 2026 bingo card.
buzzfeed.com/alexalisitza/best-pope-versus-trump-tweets
Key FactsPope Leo XIV Challenges Trump’s Global Influence
Apr 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- Pope Leo XIV has become a prominent moral figure by responding firmly to attacks from President Trump.
- His position has elevated the Catholic Church's international status and created a political divide among far-right supporters.
- This confrontation forces leaders and voters to choose allegiance between the pope and Trump.
- The Church increasingly advocates for human rights, peace, and international law in opposition to nationalist rhetoric.
I’m not afraid of Trump.— Pope Leo XIV — in response to Donald Trump insulting him
OpinionThe Extremes of Israeli Public Opinion: Isaac Chotiner interviews Dahlia Scheindlin, a polling expert, columnist at Haaretz, and author ...
newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-extremes-of-israeli-public-opinion
Europeans want more renewables, even if it increases energy bills: Public enthusiasm for clean energy comes as the Iran war exposes Europe’s vulnerability to ...
politico.eu/article/poll-europeans-back-renewables-despite-higher-energy-costs/
Key FactsHungary’s Election Ends Orbán’s Rule
Apr 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- Peter Magyar’s victory ends 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s semi-authoritarian and corrupt regime in Hungary.
- Voter turnout surpassed 74%, leading to Magyar’s party securing at least 138 of 199 parliamentary seats.
- Orbán conceded immediately, avoiding a potential violent uprising and bringing relief to the European Union.
- The election result diminishes Putin’s leverage in the EU and challenges right-wing populist movements globally.
"full Economic Might of the United States"— Donald Trump (via Truth Social), promising to aid Viktor Orban with the full Economic Might of the United States.