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Excruciating debate moment as Lindsey Graham’s sister confesses glaring blind spot ahead of runoff campaign: ‘Not that informed’
An article from the Daily Mail reports on an awkward moment during a debate involving a sister of US Senator Lindsey Graham, who is campaigning ahead of a runoff election. During the exchange, she reportedly admitted to being “not that informed” on a subject raised, creating a notable moment of candour in the contest. The…
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The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick Lane – podcast
A Guardian podcast episode explores growing opposition to plans for a large datacentre on Brick Lane, one of London’s best-known streets, long famous for its curry houses, 24-hour bagel shops and role as home to successive migrant communities. Reporter Annie Kelly speaks to residents, local politicians and activists who say the development represents a new,…
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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, has called for wartime elections in a YouTube video, in what is being seen as the most significant challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Elections have been suspended under martial law since the war started, but Fedorov, 35, argued that “democracy cannot…
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Who Should Win Video of the Year at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Vote!
MTV has revealed the six nominees for Video of the Year at the 2026 VMAs, with Billboard inviting readers to vote for their preferred winner. The line-up spans four chart-topping hits alongside two ambitious longer-form films, and includes a notable historical milestone as Madonna returns to the category for the first time in 22 years.…
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Gilbert wins Democratic primary for open Wilson House seat in Florida
Miami-Dade County, Fla., Commissioner Oliver Gilbert (D) is expected to advance to the November general election after winning the Democratic primary for Florida’s 24th Congressional District seat currently held by retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Gilbert defeated six other Democratic candidates who all vied to succeed…
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Byron Donalds eviscerates race-baiting rival who dubbed him a ‘slave’ in Florida’s nastiest primary
The article reports on an escalating clash in the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary between congressman Byron Donalds and rival candidate James Fishback, after Fishback reportedly referred to Donalds using a racially charged “slave” jibe. Donalds hit back forcefully at his opponent, with the exchange marking a sharp escalation in what is being described as one…
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Disney sues FCC alleging regulatory pressure restricted The View candidate bookings
Disney has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), alleging that regulatory pressure from the agency forced ABC to become more cautious about which political candidates and topics it books on “The View”. The complaint forms part of a wider legal challenge in which Disney accuses the FCC of waging…
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Ethics scandal and Trump silence combine to defeat Mills in Florida
Republican congressman Cory Mills has lost his Florida primary after becoming engulfed in a House Ethics Committee investigation and separate sex extortion accusations, with commentators pointing to Donald Trump’s conspicuous silence on the race as the decisive factor in his downfall. Despite Mills having previously secured Trump’s endorsement, the president withheld the vocal backing that…
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Lauf loses contentious Florida House primary despite Trump backing
Catalina Lauf, a congressional candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, has lost the Republican primary for the Florida House seat being vacated by Byron Donalds, bringing to a close one of the most bitter primary contests in the state this cycle. The race turned notably ugly after a rival candidate reportedly referred to Donalds, who is…
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The Morning Poll: Should we press ahead with Labour’s net zero targets?
The Daily Mail’s Morning Poll invites readers to vote on whether Britain should continue pursuing Labour’s net zero targets, framing the question around a new Conservative-commissioned analysis of the policy’s costs. The poll comes amid ongoing political debate about the affordability and pace of Britain’s transition to clean energy. The analysis, from think-tank Onward, found…