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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
A Moscow court has ruled that Yabloko, Russia’s only registered liberal party opposed to the war in Ukraine, cannot take part in next month’s parliamentary elections. The case was brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, and the ruling effectively removes the last remaining anti-war option from the ballot, extending the Kremlin’s suppression of dissent…
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Labour’s plan to release thousands of killers, thugs and paedophiles set to be thrown into chaos as probation officers expected to vote in favour of industrial action
Labour’s early-release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales is facing potential disruption after probation officers were expected to vote in favour of industrial action. The dispute threatens to undermine government plans to free thousands of offenders, including killers, violent thugs and paedophiles, as ministers grapple with severe overcrowding across the prison estate. Any strike…
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Harris becomes accidental SAVE Act ‘saleswoman’ as Trump attack spectacularly backfires
Kamala Harris has been mocked by conservatives after a video in which she warned that Americans would have to “prove who you are” under the SAVE Act was seized upon as an inadvertent advertisement for the Republican-backed legislation. Critics argued that her attempt to criticise the bill instead highlighted its central requirement, sparking mockery online…
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Taika Waititi to Host amfAR Venezia Gala
Taika Waititi has been announced as host of the amfAR Venezia gala, one of the highlight fundraising events tied to the Venice Film Festival. The event, taking place at the Molino Stucky venue on 6 September, supports HIV/AIDS research and will honour artist Marina Abramović with an Award of Inspiration, alongside a performance from singer…
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Darline Graham details how she’d forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey’s legacy
Darline Graham, sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, has set out her approach to a special election campaign for his former US Senate seat, saying she intends to establish her own political identity while honouring his legacy. Her comments come as South Carolina prepares for a special election following her brother’s death,…
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Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the US-backed 15-point “Board of Peace” roadmap to disarm Hamas in Gaza, telling his cabinet that Israel would not withdraw its forces until all Hamas weaponry, heavy and light, is genuinely decommissioned. However, the rejection is unlikely to be the last word on the matter, as the…
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Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming & Jeremy Irons Projects Heading To TIFF Financing Market
Toronto International Film Festival has revealed the first 51 projects for TIFF: The Market, a new international financing and project market running alongside the festival from 10-16 September 2026. The initiative aims to connect established producers with financiers, distributors, sales agents and executives who can help bring their projects to fruition, marking a significant expansion…
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Congressional Republicans have proven themselves unworthy to govern
The coming midterm elections will give voters a chance to hold them accountable for their failures.
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Disney+ and Hulu add Jonas Brothers podcast among six titles
Disney has struck a licensing deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to Disney+ and Hulu, headlined by “Hey Jonas!”, a newly launched show from Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas. The tie-in was timed deliberately: the podcast debuted on both platforms on 14 August, the same day Disney+ premiered “Camp Rock 3”, which stars…