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Sheffield councillor says government is “asleep at the wheel” over extreme heat
A Sheffield councillor has accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” over the heat emergency currently hitting the city and country.
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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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PETER HITCHENS: E-scooters have turned our roads into a lawless Wild West
Peter Hitchens, in an opinion column for the Daily Mail, argues that e-scooters have turned Britain’s roads into a lawless “Wild West”, with riders operating largely without regulation, accountability or basic safety checks. He contends this poses a growing danger to pedestrians and other road users, and calls for urgent government action to bring the…
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US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale – business live
US long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2001 after the Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield of 5.216%. The result signals investor concern that inflation may remain elevated and that the United States’ growing debt and budget deficit will require higher returns to attract buyers, increasing pressure on the government’s finances.…
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New Zealand Football withdraws backing for Gianni Infantino
New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president and called for an independent review of the Forward Enterprise Scheme. The move reflects wider concerns about governance, accountability and trust after Fifa abandoned plans to sell 20% of World Cup commercial rights to private investors. New Zealand broke with the…
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump’s administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.
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Trump slaps a 100 percent tariff on heavy and ‘sensitive’ drones
President Trump has introduced tariffs of up to 100 percent on heavier and security-sensitive drones entering the US, a move intended to bolster national security and encourage domestic manufacturing. It is likely to raise costs and limit options for commercial operators, particularly because Chinese manufacturers such as DJI currently dominate the market with products that…
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Anthony Albanese claims his ‘melons’ hand gestures were misinterpreted
Anthony Albanese has defended hand gestures he made while discussing melons gifted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, saying the interpretation that they were sexual was incorrect. The controversy matters because critics say the remarks and gestures were disrespectful towards a foreign leader and risked undermining the standards expected of Australia’s prime minister. The exchange…
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Anthony Albanee jokes how Australia could ‘take over’ and reveals it’s in our constitution
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joked on a podcast that Australia could “take over” New Zealand, saying the possibility was contained in Australia’s Constitution. The remarks were presented as humour rather than a policy proposal, but draw attention to the long-standing constitutional and political links between the two countries. The Constitution allows the Australian Parliament…
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Kansas school kids ordered to lock their phones away all day under controversial new policy
Kansas has introduced a statewide “bell-to-bell” restriction requiring school pupils to keep personal electronic devices switched off and securely stored away throughout the school day. Supporters say the measure will reduce distraction, improve learning environments and address concerns about smartphones and social media, while critics argue it limits local control and could make communication during…