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Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027 with Burnham to welcome world leaders including Trump and Putin
The United Kingdom will host the G20 summit of advanced economies in Manchester in November 2027, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcoming global leaders including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Javier Milei. This marks a significant international event for the UK, and Burnham has championed Manchester’s role as host, emphasising the city’s distinct…
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Being run over by pitch roller was ‘terrifying’ – Townsend
Andros Townsend, the 35-year-old former England winger now playing for PT Prachuap in Thai League 1, was struck by a pitch roller during warm-ups before a match in Pattani, Thailand on Saturday. A staff member lost control of the heavy vehicle, which ran over his left leg, but remarkably Townsend escaped with only bumps and…
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Andy Burnham smooths first Trump meeting with new weapons and AI pact
Britain and the United States have successfully test-fired a heavyweight torpedo from an unmanned underwater drone for the first time, marking a significant advancement in Western military capability announced as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares for his first meeting with Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The historic demonstration of…
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Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is expected to call for a global pause on developing super-intelligent artificial intelligence and a nuclear-style non-proliferation treaty. He will argue that potentially existential technology should not be controlled by a small group of wealthy technology executives, and will propose an international AI safety agency based in the UK and…
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WEDNESDAY 13 On Upcoming Collaboration With JOHN 5: ‘It’s Gonna Be Something Fun For The Fans’
Wednesday 13 will join John 5 and his solo band, The Creatures, for summer and autumn 2027 touring. The collaboration will mark the first time John 5’s band performs with a vocalist, allowing it to revisit songs from Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Mötley Crüe and David Lee Roth, alongside his solo material. The partnership was…
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Reform promises to abolish planned visitor levy if elected
Reform has pledged to scrap the Overnight Visitor Levy (holiday tax) should it win the next general election, promising to repeal the legislation that would allow Labour mayors to impose uncapped charges on hotel, guest house and Airbnb stays. Party Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick argued the tax would be “a disaster for working people,” claiming…
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AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet at the White House on 23 September, with the unusual gesture of Trump personally welcoming Xi at Joint Base Andrews. The summit will focus on renewing a fragile trade truce, securing supplies of rare minerals, managing AI competition and addressing sensitive geopolitical issues including Taiwan and…
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Hit-and-run driver who killed grandad was ‘full of it on drink and drugs’
A 37-year-old man, Gary Gallacher, killed James Craig, a grandfather of three, in a hit-and-run incident whilst driving a hired Mercedes under the influence of alcohol and using his mobile phone. Mr Craig, who was walking home from his local pub in Hamilton on 27 October 2024, was struck by the vehicle and died at…
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Trump locks out media; chip shortage sends iPhone prices soaring
President Trump has barred three major news networks from the White House following critical coverage. A global chip shortage driven by AI demand risks adding £100 to iPhone costs.
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Placebo Announce 2027 Latin American Tour Celebrating Their First Two Albums
Placebo have announced a 10-date Latin American tour for February and March 2027 as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations. The shows will focus on songs from their first two albums, Placebo and Without You I’m Nothing, including tracks that have rarely featured in recent live performances. The tour begins in São Paulo on 20…