From Ashfield pigeons to President Trump’s endorsement: the rise of Nick Adams

A decade ago Nick Adams’ attention was occupied by quotidian debates about speed limits on inner-west streets, portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Ashfield’s pigeon population.Now, the former Sydney councillor and Young Liberal operator finds himself at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr Adams, a former Ashfield councillor cum motivational speaker on American values, won warm praise from Mr Trump on Saturday for his recent book, Green Card Warrior.

From Ashfield pigeons to President Trump’s endorsement: the rise of Nick Adams

A decade ago Nick Adams’ attention was occupied by quotidian debates about speed limits on inner-west streets, portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Ashfield’s pigeon population.Now, the former Sydney councillor and Young Liberal operator finds himself at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr Adams, a former Ashfield councillor cum motivational speaker on American values, won warm praise from Mr Trump on Saturday for his recent book, Green Card Warrior.

Queen Elizabeth II marks sapphire jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest reigning sovereign, on Monday set a new record as the first British monarch to reach her sapphire jubilee, with 65 years on the throne. The queen, now 90, rose to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 upon the premature death of her father, King George VI.

Nearly half of Britons back Trump state visit: YouGov poll

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at his election night rally in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. Around half of Britons believe U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned UK state visit should go ahead, even though a similar number would not like to see his controversial migrant ban implemented in Britain, according to a poll on Wednesday.

Alexandra Shulman steps down as editor of British Vogue

FILE PHOTO: Alexandra Shulman poses in the winners’ room at the Fashion Awards 2016 in London, Britain December 5, 2016. Alexandra Shulman, one of the biggest names in the world of fashion, is stepping down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after 25 years, the magazine’s publisher Conde Nast announced on Wednesday.

What Bill English learned from lost flag vote

Bill English tries some rugby diplomacy with British Prime Minister Theresa May, who holds an All Black jersey while he displays a Lions one. Photo / Supplied Prime Minister Bill English has revealed he voted for the flag change, but says John Key’s failed referendum on this issue showed the perils of politicians rather than people trying to drive change.

Queen Elizabeth to miss church service due to heavy cold

Buckingham Palace said Sunday that Queen Elizabeth will miss the traditional Christmas morning church service as she continues to recover from a heavy cold. The church service near her Sandringham estate in rural Norfolk, 177 kilometres north of London, is an important part of the royal Christmas celebration.

Britain’s 90-year-old Queen to step back from some charity work

FILE PHOTO : Britain’s Queen Elizabeth takes part in the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in Westminster, central London, Britain November 13, 2016. FILE PHOTO : Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip bid farewell to Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos and his wife Maria Clemencia de Santos following their state visit, at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain November 3, 2016.