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Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister as Former Manchester Mayor Named Labour Party Leader
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the UK Labour party, putting him in line to become prime minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation last month. He was confirmed at a special leadership conference on Friday, with a formal handover at 10 Downing Street expected on Monday, making him the country’s seventh prime minister in a…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Should Britain give Pakistan £153million in foreign aid?
The Daily Mail is running a reader poll asking whether Britain should give Pakistan £153million in foreign aid, a question raised alongside a related story about Pakistan blaming the UK for the crimes of a Rochdale grooming gang leader. The poll invites public opinion on continued UK aid spending to Pakistan against a backdrop of…
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Labour on course to keep control of Greater Manchester with comfortable poll lead over Reform in mayoral election to replace Burnham
Bev Craig has a 14 point lead over Reform’s Sian Astley, 38 per cent to 24 per cent, in the first round of voting on July 30, and would win the second round head-to-head 62-38, according to YouGov.
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Rubio’s Strong Case Against the ICC
The article text was unavailable because the website presented a JavaScript and cookies verification page. Based on the title alone, it appears to argue that Marco Rubio has made a strong case against the International Criminal Court, but the article’s claims and supporting evidence cannot be reliably summarised. No substantive details, figures or context were…
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2028 Presidential Election: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
The article argues that political prediction markets can offer a useful, though imperfect, indication of the 2028 US presidential race by making participants financially accountable for their forecasts. It says these markets may reveal distinctions that opinion polls and partisan commentary miss, such as the difference between a candidate’s chances in a party primary and…
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New ‘Halo’ Project Launching This Month Officially Hits Final Milestone
Halo: Campaign Evolved has gone gold, meaning development is complete and the game is ready to be manufactured and released. The milestone is significant because it marks the imminent arrival of one of July’s major games and, notably, the first Halo title not restricted to Xbox platforms. The game is scheduled to launch on 28…
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Uruguayan cinema showcased in Locarno Pro’s First Look lineup
Six Uruguayan film projects have been selected for First Look, the works-in-progress showcase run by Locarno Pro, the industry arm of the Locarno Film Festival, taking place in Switzerland this August. The selection, presented in partnership with Uruguay’s national film agency ACAU, underlines the country’s expanding arthouse output across fiction and documentary and gives the…
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The Group Behind ‘2000 Mules’ Is Back With Another Election Conspiracy Film
True the Vote, the election-denial group behind the discredited 2000 Mules film, is preparing another documentary that alleges widespread electoral fraud in predominantly Black communities. The film, reportedly titled Trapped, matters because it may revive unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election as Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on future elections. The documentary appears to…
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3 Movie Masterpieces To Watch on Netflix This Weekend (July 18-19)
Collider recommends three Netflix films for the weekend, beginning with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The article frames the selection around viewers seeking streaming alternatives amid a difficult period for the box office and ahead of major forthcoming cinema releases. – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023):…
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‘S.W.A.T.’ Creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas & ‘Origin’ Producer Paul Garnes Among Names Set For Inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative
Accra is hosting the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative, bringing together African film and television talent with international industry figures including S.W.A.T. creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and producer Paul Garnes. The programme aims to strengthen professional networks, develop projects for global markets and attract investment into Ghana’s creative industries. The initiative includes a 10-day directing…