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On long road back from Brexit, north-east’s recovery rides on survival of Nissan’s ‘shining star’ plant
Nissan’s Sunderland factory, once hailed as the “shining star” of the carmaker’s global operations, is now running at barely half capacity and is seeking a deal to build cars for China’s Chery as it battles ongoing threats stemming from Brexit. The plant, which opened in 1986 as the centrepiece of Margaret Thatcher’s drive to attract…
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South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows
South West Water has been ranked as the worst-performing water company in England for environmental impact, according to new analysis by Friends of the Earth, with the highest volumes of sewage discharged across its Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset region. The findings add to mounting pressure on the water industry and the government over sewage…
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Arms and the £5m man: Farage megadonor Christopher Harborne’s military empire
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is facing scrutiny over its financial ties to billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, whose extensive business interests span the global arms industry and military contracts. A Guardian investigation has found that the Thailand-based tycoon, who has funded roughly two-thirds of Reform’s donations and gave Farage an undeclared £5m gift now under…
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‘You’re at war when you get attacked’: Mark Carney shows combative nature in face-off with Trump
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has adopted an openly combative stance towards Donald Trump after trade talks between the two countries collapsed, framing the breakdown as an attack that Canada must resist rather than accept unfavourable terms. The shift is notable because Carney, a former central banker known for calming markets, is now one of…
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Todd Blanche built his career on loyalty to Trump… but now he’s drinking from the poisoned chalice that wiped out Pam Bondi
Todd Blanche, now leading the US Justice Department, is struggling to deliver the aggressive prosecutions of Donald Trump’s political adversaries that his predecessor, Pam Bondi, also failed to achieve before her removal. The president has long targeted former officials including ex-FBI director James Comey, former national security adviser John Bolton and ex-CIA director John Brennan,…
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The Pokémon Company on PokémonXP’s Lottery System, Long Lines, and Limited Access to Workshops
The Pokémon Company International has defended the lottery-based sign-up system used for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, acknowledging widespread fan disappointment over limited access to tickets and exclusive activities. Chris Brown, the company’s Director, Global Esports and Events Producer, said demand vastly outstripped supply, and while the company recognises the…
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Russia-Nato jitters, OpenAI-Cursor split, GTA6 stream smashes records
Putin met Lukashenko in Moscow amid fears Russia could test Nato’s resolve near Poland, while OpenAI pulled its models from Cursor over Musk’s SpaceXAI takeover; GTA6’s gameplay reveal drew nearly four million viewers, and Mourinho backed Mbappé for the Ballon d’Or.
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Council rejects free barbecue at Australia Day event after Indigenous board warned it would cause harm
Waverley Council in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has scrapped plans for an expanded Australia Day event after its First Nations Advisory Committee warned the proposal would cause “negative impact and potential harm” to the local Indigenous community. The decision followed months of debate among councillors over how to mark 26 January, highlighting ongoing tension in Australia…
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Country duo Dan + Shay nearly broke up at height of success when their ‘communication’ faltered
Country duo Dan + Shay have revealed they came close to splitting up in 2021, at the peak of their commercial success, after unresolved communication problems between members Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney nearly derailed the partnership. Speaking on the “Artist Friendly” podcast, the pair said differing ways of processing stress and emotion had built…
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5 Low Fantasy TV Shows Where Every Episode Is a Masterpiece
This is a listicle from Collider recommending low fantasy TV shows, a subgenre set in real-world settings where magic, monsters or gods secretly coexist with everyday life, distinguishing it from the fully invented worlds of high fantasy. The article argues these five series stand out because every episode maintains a consistently high standard, making them…