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Nigel Farage Beats Count Binface To Win Back Seat In Parliament In Widely Mocked Election
The leader of the anti-immigration Reform U.K. party beat a field of fringe candidates in a special election boycotted by mainstream parties that called it a farce.
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In Dreams: Kevin Abstract Is On The Go With UGG’s New Tasman Flex
UGG has unveiled American rapper, singer-songwriter and visual artist Kevin Abstract as the face of its new Tasman Flex campaign. The shoe marks a new era of evolution from UGG, which has seen a cultural spike in recent years as people continue to embrace the shoe as a part of… The post In Dreams: Kevin…
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House incumbents are having a historically bad year
In today’s issue: ▪ A bad year to be an incumbent ▪ New aircraft carrier heads to Middle East ▪ Kennedy Center reapproves closure ▪ Daylight saving time bill hits Senate roadblock House incumbents have fared historically poorly in the 2026 primaries — and the midterm cycle is not over yet. Ten House members have…
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San Sebastian Adds Jesse Eisenberg, Fred Cavayé, Amanda Kernell Films to Golden Shell Race
The San Sebastián Film Festival has added six films to its 2026 Official Selection, expanding the field competing for the Golden Shell at its 74th edition. The additions bring high-profile international directors and actors into the race, reinforcing the festival’s role as a major European launchpad for films arriving after premieres in Toronto. Jesse Eisenberg’s…
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Farage criticised for missing Clacton result declaration
Nigel Farage was re-elected as MP for Clacton but did not attend the result declaration, with Reform UK citing a security threat that Essex Police said it had not advised on. The absence prompted criticism from Independent readers, who said it was disrespectful to voters and volunteers and questioned whether it avoided media scrutiny. His…
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Why nutty candidates are underperforming their polling so badly
The pollsters’ mistake was a saving grace for the establishment.
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Clacton by-election result in full: Nigel Farage wins, Count Binface sees record support and one candidate gets seven votes
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election for Reform UK with 63 per cent of the vote, returning to Parliament after triggering the contest. The result strengthens his vote share but leaves scrutiny focused on an ongoing parliamentary standards investigation into allegations about his financial affairs; Farage missed the count, citing a threat that Essex Police…
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UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: ‘Lunatics running the asylum’
Iran may be elected to a United Nations committee that helps shape policy on human rights, women’s rights and counterterrorism, prompting strong criticism from the watchdog group UN Watch. Its executive director, Hillel Neuer, called the prospect “Orwellian”, arguing that Iran’s record on human and women’s rights makes such a role inappropriate. The UN General…
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Save our postie! Villagers launch campaign to keep beloved dedicated postman as Royal Mail bosses tell him to switch his route after 21 years
Villagers have launched a campaign to keep their long-serving postman on his usual delivery round after Royal Mail instructed him to move routes. The postman has served the community for 21 years and is described as widely valued by local residents, who fear losing the personal connection and reliability he provides. The dispute appears to…
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Johnson-Thompson under way in the heptathlon
Katarina Johnson-Thompson has begun her European Athletics Championship heptathlon campaign in the 100m hurdles. The event matters because the two-time world champion is competing alongside other leading British and Irish multi-event athletes. Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O’Dowda also started in the hurdles, while Commonwealth Games champion Kate O’Connor is representing Ireland. The BBC video coverage…