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Ireland staff member claims Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee – as Israeli government make ‘Nazi Germany’ comparison after Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake hands
Ireland’s fitness coach Damien Doyle alleged an Israeli player spat at him during a half-time tunnel incident in a UEFA Nations League match that ended 1-1 in Serbia. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson suggested the incident was designed to provoke his team but credited his players for maintaining discipline and avoiding escalation. The confrontation occurred amid…
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Aditya Chakrabortty and Yanis Varoufakis dissect democracy: best podcasts of the week
This week’s podcast recommendations feature five shows exploring politics, history, family dynamics, social justice and pop culture. – Aditya Chakrabortty interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about democracy and UK politics in an entertaining new weekly show. – A University of Leeds series explores the life and works of 19th-century poet John Nicholson, known…
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Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants to pilot a new nature levy in central Norfolk and parts of the Broads, requiring housing developers to contribute to conservation projects. The plan is intended to allow thousands of homes to be built despite river protection rules, while funding work to improve habitats and offset pollution from new developments. Environmental groups…
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France to close up to 500 schools amid student unrest
Up to 500 French schools will be partially or totally closed on Monday following violent clashes between riot police and student protesters demanding educational reforms. The demonstrations, which began last week and have spread from Paris to cities including Montpellier, Nantes and Marseille, are driven by student grievances over insufficient teachers, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating…
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Experts warn UK lacks plans to feed its population in a crisis
More than 150 experts have written an open letter warning the British government that the country lacks adequate plans for feeding its population during a crisis and is unprepared for future food shortages. They argue that the government is dangerously complacent about food security as a national issue, despite mounting threats from climate change, geopolitical…
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Badenoch Charts New Conservative Course with Policy Overhaul at Birmingham Conference
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch addressed the party’s annual conference with an ambitious policy platform aimed at positioning her party for a possible return to government within the next year. Drawing on strategic pr
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Leasehold overhaul; boat nears shore; plague row
Labour launches leasehold reforms with independent regulator and capped fees. Migrant dinghy approaches Hampshire coast as Russia faces plague cover-up accusations.
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Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Donald Trump has announced a federal taskforce called the “Super Intelligence Force” to coordinate US government engagement with AI companies and other groups. Led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, it will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, with the stated aim of keeping the US at the forefront…
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Badenoch sets out Conservative policy reset at party conference
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, launched a major policy reset at the party’s conference in Birmingham, positioning the party for an election as soon as next year. Drawing on Margaret Thatcher’s 1970s approach, Badenoch promised a return to “common sense” Conservative values on the economy, law and order and border control, arguing that the previous Tory…
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Trump rebukes Fox News for skipping his Ohio campaign rally
Donald Trump criticised Fox News for not airing or reporting on his rally in Vandalia, Ohio, accusing the network of neglecting events popular with his supporters. His complaint came during a campaign push ahead of the November midterms, as he sought to boost Republican candidates in a state with a closely watched Senate race. Trump…