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Ed Miliband holds first talks with US counterpart as Donald Trump’s arch-enemy Gavin Newsom heaps praise on ‘smart’ new Foreign Secretary’s Net Zero push
Ed Miliband has held his first talks with his American counterpart since becoming Foreign Secretary, in a call that drew public praise from Californian governor Gavin Newsom, one of Donald Trump’s most prominent domestic critics. Newsom described Miliband as “smart” and welcomed his continued push on Net Zero and clean energy policy, framing the exchange…
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Britain does not have enough water for more data centres: Industry says Labour’s AI growth plans do not ‘make a single mention’ of water and are ‘fatally flawed’
The UK’s water industry has warned that Britain lacks sufficient water supplies to support the government’s planned expansion of data centres, arguing that Labour’s AI growth strategy is “fatally flawed” because it fails to account for water usage. Industry figures say the policy does not “make a single mention” of water, despite data centres requiring…
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Andy Burnham latest: Streeting backs Trump on defence spending as PM reiterates Nato funding pledge
Andy Burnham’s government has reiterated its commitment to Nato defence spending pledges, with health secretary Wes Streeting explicitly backing Donald Trump’s demands for European allies to shoulder more of the defence burden. Burnham said he and chancellor John Healey would honour Nato commitments, understood to include a target of 3.5 per cent of GDP on…
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Voices: It’s time to reset the UK’s ambition when it comes to aid – and show we can be a force for good
An MP writes ahead of the UK’s 2026 G20 presidency to argue that successive cuts to the UK aid budget are causing real harm abroad and undermining Britain’s role as a reliable global partner. Drawing on a visit to a refugee camp in Ethiopia, the author describes how a deaf nine-year-old girl, Amina, lost access…
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Militarie Gun Team Up With Mannequin Pussy On New Track ‘World’s Always Burning’
Militarie Gun have announced a deluxe edition of their album ‘God Save The Gun’, featuring a new collaborative track with Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa “Missy” Dubice called ‘World’s Always Burning’. The reissue adds fresh material to the record and coincides with an extensive US tour, giving fans both new music and a chance to see the…
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Pass the New Russia Sanctions Bill to End the War Faster and Honor Lindsey Graham
The article argues that Congress should pass a proposed US sanctions bill targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, presenting it as both a way to increase pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine and a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. It contends that the measure would strengthen President Trump’s…
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Hegseth turns tables on Dems as sparks fly during hearing clash: ‘I put this on you’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed heatedly with Democratic senators during a hearing, pushing back forcefully against accusations that the Trump administration had mishandled its military response to Iran and other issues. The exchange highlighted the wider political difficulty Democrats face in criticising Hegseth’s leadership without appearing to undermine the US armed forces more broadly,…
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Venice Days Unveils Female-Centric Selection, Kicking Off With Lili Horvát’s ‘My Notes on Mars’ Starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend
The Venice Film Festival’s independently run Giornate Degli Autori section, known as Venice Days, has announced a lineup weighted towards female directors and stories, opening with Hungarian director Lili Horváth’s first English-language feature, “My Notes on Mars,” starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend. The choice underscores the section’s stated focus this year on works by…
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SUFC News: United sanction latest transfer exit as defender links up with teammate – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United have approved a loan move for right-back Sai Sachdev to Boston United, where he will join fellow Blades player Luke Faxon. The move gives the young defender an opportunity for regular senior football while reducing Sheffield United’s squad before the new season. Sachdev, 21, had been involved in Sheffield United’s pre-season preparations, including…