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Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ & Fred Cavayé’s ‘Les Misérables’ Among Six New Titles In San Sebastián Official Selection
Six films, including Jesse Eisenberg’s The Debut and Fred Cavayé’s new adaptation of Les Misérables, have been added to the Official Selection competition at the 2026 San Sebastián Film Festival. The announcement expands the festival’s high-profile line-up and puts the directors’ work in contention alongside previously revealed titles from filmmakers including Mike Leigh. Eisenberg’s third…
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GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows
Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winning message heading into the midterms, amid President Trump’s low approval rating and growing voter frustration over the cost of living. Republicans argue that recent victories by candidates they describe as “insurgent” would pull the country too far to the left….
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Gen Z and millennials have it far worse than my generation. Here’s why | Opinion
Polly Toynbee argues that millennials and generation Z face a markedly tougher start to adult life than older generations, despite frequent stereotypes portraying them as lazy or overly entitled. She says the social contract between generations has been broken, leaving younger people less likely to achieve the financial security, stable work and housing their parents…
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Why Nigel Farage could face a second by-election in Clacton
Nigel Farage has retained the Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election, but could face another contest if a parliamentary standards investigation results in a Commons suspension of more than 10 days. The inquiry concerns a £5m payment from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne, which Farage says was personal and therefore did not need to be declared; its…
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Standards inquiry into Farage’s undeclared gifts resumes
Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Nigel Farage after he was re-elected as MP for Clacton in a byelection. The inquiry concerns whether he should have declared financial gifts and support received before the 2024 general election, and matters because a serious sanction could trigger a recall petition and another byelection. The commissioner…
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DAN HODGES: It was supposed to be his moment of great triumph. Yes, Nigel Farage has re-secured the approval of voters in Reform’s safest seat. But at what price?
Dan Hodges argues that Nigel Farage’s victory in Clacton confirms his personal dominance in Reform UK’s strongest seat, but questions whether the circumstances of the contest have damaged the party’s wider standing. The column presents the result as a qualified triumph rather than an uncomplicated endorsement. Farage won the Clacton by-election with 63.3% of the…
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Lincoln have faith in double act as they return to second tier
Lincoln City have appointed former assistants Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen as joint head coaches for their return to the Championship, following Michael Skubala’s departure to Bristol City after promotion. The club believes their established working relationship and shared philosophy offer continuity during a difficult step up to the second tier. Shaw will focus on…
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Farage may have won the battle for Clacton, but he’s losing the country
Nigel Farage has comfortably regained the Clacton seat in a by-election he called after resigning as an MP, presenting the result as a victory over the political establishment. However, the article argues that the win may not improve his wider position, as his approval ratings have fallen and Labour has moved ahead of Reform UK…
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Farage retains Clacton seat with 62.8% of by-election vote
Nigel Farage retained the Clacton seat for Reform UK in a by-election, winning a reported 63.3% of the vote. The decisive result reinforces Reform UK’s hold on the constituency and Farage’s personal support among local voters. The contest included several novelty candidates, including Count Binface, but none came close to challenging Farage. Farage did not…