🎤 Tasmania’s Surprise Poll Party

Tasmania’s premier Jeremy Rockliff decided, “Let’s put this to a vote… again!” The governor said, “Fine,” and now the state’s heading to the polls on July 19. Talk about early career planning— imagine an election so punctual even your dentist is jealous npr.org+12news.sky.com+12theguardian.com+12theguardian.com+1theguardian.com+1.

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🎯 US Military Parade on Trump’s Birthday

Over in the US, they’re getting ready for a military parade with tanks rolling down the streets. Someone’s clearly saying, “What’s more macho than tanks on your birthday?” Scary? Or just overcompensation in motion?

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📚 UK’s Tax-Free Delusion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves just announced there’d be no council tax hikes. Politicians love making guarantees rendered useless by fine print—“No increases!” they say… before you discover what “precept” means news.sky.com.

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⚖️ Duterte’s Impeachment… or Not?

The Philippine Senate kicked VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment complaint back to the House for “re‑clarification.” So… Congress says, “Have you tried turning the impeachment off and on again?” reuters.com.

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🇺🇸 LA’s Nighttime Show: National Guard Edition

Los Angeles saw a curfew following migrant‑raids protests, with National Guard boots on the ground. It’s like LA is filming the next gritty episode of “Cops,” except with uniforms confusing locals for extras politico.com+4abc.net.au+4theguardian.com+4.