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Former Defense Secretary says Iran ‘emboldened’ by conflict, ignoring Trump threats
Former US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Iran had been emboldened by the conflict and was disregarding threats made by former President Donald Trump. The remarks suggest concern that pressure and warnings alone may not be deterring Tehran’s actions. The article text was unavailable, so the specific conflict, remarks and supporting evidence could not be…
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Bend it like Burnham? Starmer says he is ‘more relaxed’ since quitting power as ex-PM, 63, braves summer heat for kickabout
Sir Keir Starmer, who stepped down as Prime Minister, was pictured taking part in a football kickabout during hot summer weather, and said he feels “more relaxed” since leaving power. At 63, his casual appearance for the game drew comparisons to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who has cultivated a similarly down-to-earth public image. The…
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El-Sayed reveals he spoke with Obama after Michigan Senate primary win
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he had spoken with former President Barack Obama after winning the state’s primary, describing their call as warm and encouraging. The contact could help El-Sayed unite Democrats following a divisive contest as he prepares for a nationally important November Senate race. El-Sayed said the conversation took place on…
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Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Ecuadorean prosecutors have charged former interior minister José Serrano and six others, including cartel leader Wilmer “Pipo” Chavarria, over the 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Villavicencio, a journalist-turned-legislator known for his anti-corruption stance, was shot dead at a campaign rally in Quito days before the election, having continued public appearances despite receiving death…
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Former DNC fundraiser says major donors won’t back Kamala Harris again as party faces divisions
A former Democratic National Committee fundraiser, Lindy Li, has claimed that major donors are unwilling to fund another Kamala Harris campaign, citing the party’s mounting debts and internal divisions. Speaking on Fox News’s “My View with Lara Trump”, Li said Harris’s multi-billion-dollar 2024 presidential bid, combined with a rapid shift towards progressive policies, has left…
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Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
Historian Jill Lepore, a Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yorker writer, argues in her forthcoming book “The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State” that technology companies are increasingly taking over functions once performed by democratic governments. Speaking on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, she described this as a largely unconsented, gradual shift towards “rule by…
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The unaccountability trap in government
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Israel rejects Board of Peace Gaza plan over disarmament terms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point Gaza ceasefire proposal put forward by the Board of Peace, ending speculation over Israel’s response and confirming that no Israeli withdrawal from the enclave will occur until Hamas is verifiably disarmed. The decision, announced at Sunday’s Cabinet meeting, hardens Israel’s negotiating stance and leaves the broader…
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Remember the lessons of Watergate — so we’re not doomed to relearn them
The article’s full text was unavailable because access was denied, so its argument cannot be summarised reliably. Its title indicates that it concerns the continuing relevance of Watergate’s lessons, particularly for congressional oversight. Without the article body, it is not possible to verify the author’s claims, examples or conclusions. A neutral summary should therefore avoid…
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Gianni Infantino comes out fighting: FIFA hit out at campaign to bring president down following bombshell allegation of his ‘affair’ with former UEFA staffer
FIFA has pushed back against what it describes as a campaign to remove president Gianni Infantino, after a bombshell allegation emerged claiming he had an affair with a former UEFA staff member. The governing body has framed the claims as part of a wider effort to undermine Infantino’s leadership, though the full details of the…