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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…
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Penny Wong launches blistering attack on Pauline Hanson over her vision for Australia: ‘Seeks to divide for clicks and votes’
Penny Wong criticised Pauline Hanson in the Australian Senate, accusing the One Nation leader of pursuing division for political attention and votes. Wong’s remarks followed Hanson’s decision to wear a burqa in the chamber while pressing for a ban on face coverings, an episode that renewed debate about religious freedom, racism and parliamentary standards. Hanson…
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Judge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential election
A Nevada judge on Thursday dismissed criminal charges against six Republicans accused of falsely declaring President Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, dealing a major blow to the state’s efforts to prosecute “fake electors.” Clark County District Judge Mary Kay Holthus found that there was not enough evidence to prove that the…
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Shane Gillis Intentionally Avoided Taking a Picture with Trump
Comedian Shane Gillis said he deliberately avoided being photographed with Donald Trump during a White House UFC event earlier this summer, declining access to the VIP room and waiting outside in the rain. His comments matter because they signal a public distancing from Trump despite Gillis having previously appeared supportive of some of the former…
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‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 5 Eviction: Fifth Housemate Voted Out After Surprising BB Block Buster
Chuk Anyanwu became the fifth housemate evicted from Big Brother Season 28 after losing the Week 5 vote by nine votes to one. The result followed a divided week in the house, with Head of Household La Trice Verrett targeting Chuk alongside Haley Thogmartin and Barrett Pfeiffer. Kamu Kirk won the Veto but left nominations…
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Federal appeals court restores Texas mail ballot ID requirements in major election integrity ruling
The Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals restored key provisions of Texas’s 2021 election law governing mail-in voting, reversing a lower-court ruling that had blocked them. The decision is significant because it strengthens the state’s ability to enforce identification requirements for postal ballots after a five-year legal dispute. The 11-page ruling reinstated nine challenged parts…
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The 10 Greatest Comedy Movies Based on Books, Ranked
The article ranks comedy films adapted from books, arguing that successful adaptations can preserve a story’s core while improving its humour, characters and cinematic impact. – The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is placed tenth, praised for Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated performance and its polished adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s novel. – Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is ninth, with…
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Speaker Johnson slams Dems after noncitizens charged with illegally voting in battleground state
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged six people with offences connected to allegedly voting while not US citizens in the 2024 election. House Speaker Mike Johnson used the cases to criticise Democrats and argue that stronger safeguards are needed, while the charges underline continued political debate over noncitizen voting and election integrity. The cases…
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Cardi B Calls Old Navy Campaign a ‘Full-Circle Moment’ After Admitting She Shoplifted at the Store Growing Up: ‘I Never Got Caught’
Cardi B has described becoming Old Navy’s fall 2026 denim ambassador as a “full-circle” moment, after saying she used to shoplift from the retailer while at school and was never caught. The remarks drew attention because they accompanied a major commercial partnership with a high-profile fashion brand. She appears in Old Navy’s Western-themed *The Most…