Joe Biden's brain ‘has gone to mush'
'Brad vs Everyone' Podcast host Brad Polumbo has slammed former US president Joe Biden's 'absurd' comments on Donald Trump's election victory.
Former US president Joe Biden has begun his rehabilitation tour and has claimed Donald Trump only won because the Republicans demonised Kamala Harris on the basis that she was a coloured woman.
Mr Polumbo told Sky News Australia that Joe Biden's brain 'really has gone to mush'.
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23 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Global Rights Index report shows working standards, wealth dropping at ‘alarming pace'
If you're a multi-millionaire in 2025, things are going great. If you're anyone else, particularly someone who works for a living, the picture isn't so peachy. That's the main takeaway from the International Trade Union Confederation's latest Global Rights Index report, which aims to deliver an annual, broad-strokes analysis on the current issues facing millions of workers across the globe. The report includes 151 countries and declares workers' rights are in 'freefall' across every continent, with Europe and the Americas clocking their worst scores in the index's 11-year history. 'The five richest people in the world more than doubled their wealth over the last five years, while 60 per cent of the population of the world got poorer,' ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle said. 'We are investing nearly US$3 trillion as a world into arms and into weapons and there is unfair taxation.' The Index calls out what it describes as a global trend, where elected leaders (and their backers) are turning on the democratic systems that got them into office. In its crosshairs are names like Elon Musk, Argentine leader Javier Milei, and America's favourite TV star-turned-commander-in-chief Donald Trump. Milei and Trump built strong populist followings as part of the global pushback against the left wing establishment. Their appeal largely came from a rejection of political correctness, an issue both classical left-wingers and rusted-on conservatives were both fed-up by. By effectively capturing the centre at the polls, the 'new right' has solidified its influence on the global stage, promising regular people a prosperous future free from overreach and wasteful bureaucracy. Early reports from the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) painted a picture of endemic corruption to the tune of billions. But there are fears the modern right wing's pursuit to cull back government bloat has tipped the scales against those who voted for them. In the United States, the Trump administration has been accused of dismantling federal labour protections, stripping union rights from 47,000 TSA workers, revoking civil service protections, firing a member of the National Labor Relations Board, and gutting the staff of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Triangle says the damage has only accelerated since March 2025, which was the cut-off point for the data for the latest Global Rights Index report. 'In more and more countries, we have elected leaders that once they are elected democratically, they are taking action against democratic values,' Triangle warned. 'The first target of those leaders in many countries is they attack trade human rights and workers' rights.' While the modern right rallies against authoritarianism in terms of state control, Triangle views their response as its own form of authoritarianism, perpetuated by a cabal of 'unelected billionaire backers'. 'Whether it's Donald Trump and Elon Musk in the US or Javier Milei and Eduardo Eurnekian in Argentina, we see the same playbook of unfairness and authoritarianism in action around the world.' In the ITUC seven of the 151 countries studied earned a top-tier ranking for workers' rights. Three of five global regions saw conditions deteriorate, and 87 per cent of nations violated the right to strike. Access to justice was restricted in 72 per cent of countries surveyed. The ten worst countries for workers were listed as Bangladesh, Belarus, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, Tunisia and Turkey. Australia in rare territory despite struggles Only three countries improved their scores: Australia, Mexico, and Oman. While plagued by rampant cost of living pressures and wage stagnation and an impossible housing market for people just beginning their careers, Australia has some standout policies embedded into our system that guarantee rights that less developed nations can only dream about. Data collated by YCharts shows just how far the average Aussie's disposable income has dropped since the pandemic. But while we haven't got as much cash to throw around, at least we can tell our boss to stick it if they text us on the weekend. The Fair Work Act 2009 established the National Employment Standards (NES), which include 11 minimum entitlements such as maximum weekly hours, annual leave, and parental leave. These standards provide a solid foundation for employee rights in Australia. Australia has also ratified all 10 fundamental International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, becoming the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. And just last year, we introduced the 'right to disconnect', allowing employees to refuse work-related communications outside of normal working hours, provided their refusal is not unreasonable. It's not all doom and gloom The report paints a grim picture of the state of work, but it's not entirely one-sided. The ITUC Index leans heavily on data from more developed and industrialised economies where workers' protections have historically been stronger. In countries with atrocious human rights records, the narrative if shifting, albeit slowly. According to a 2023 World Bank report, global poverty has continued to decline over the past decade, especially in lower-income nations. Living standards have risen in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, largely thanks to targeted development, aid programs and general advancement of technology across the board.
Canberra Times
an hour ago
- Canberra Times
Musk's father says Elon made a mistake 'under stress'
Trump said on Saturday his relationship with billionaire donor Musk was over and warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk decided to fund US Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the tax and spending bill.
West Australian
an hour ago
- West Australian
Musk's father says Elon made a mistake 'under stress'
The row between Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and US President Donald Trump was triggered by stress on both sides and Elon made a mistake by publicly challenging Trump, Musk's father says. Musk and Trump began exchanging insults last week on social media, with Musk denouncing the president's sweeping tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination". "You know they have been under a lot of stress for five months - you know - give them a break," Errol Musk told Russia's Izvestia newspaper during a visit to Moscow. "They are very tired and stressed, so you can expect something like this. "Trump will prevail - he's the president. He was elected as the president. "So, you know, Elon made a mistake, I think. But he is tired, he is stressed." Errol Musk also suggested the row "was just a small thing" and would "be over tomorrow". Neither the White House nor Musk could be reached for comment outside normal US business hours. Trump said on Saturday his relationship with billionaire donor Musk was over and warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk decided to fund US Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the tax and spending bill. Musk, the world's richest man, bankrolled a large part of Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Trump named Musk to head a controversial effort to downsize the federal workforce and slash spending.
