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Rand Paul’s calls for Fauci to face imprisonment continue after contentious hearing
Republican Senator Rand Paul has reiterated his view that Dr Anthony Fauci should face imprisonment, following a contentious Senate hearing and a subsequent appearance on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” programme. Paul was directly asked whether he still believed the former chief White House medical adviser should be jailed, continuing a long-running campaign in which he…
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Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a further pay rise for soldiers, with the most junior ranks receiving increases of up to 80%, in what he described as recognition of the armed forces’ role in tackling the country’s severe security threats. It is the second pay boost for troops in a month and forms part…
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El-Sayed beats Stevens to take on Rogers in battleground Michigan Senate race
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is projected to defeat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the fiercely fought Michigan Democratic Senate primary to take on former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) for the battleground seat in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. El-Sayed’s primary victory delivers a blow to the Democratic establishment that lined up behind Stevens in recent…
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Trump-backed congressman drops out of election after disturbing sexual harassment allegations with young female staffers
A US congressman backed by Donald Trump has withdrawn from his re-election campaign after disturbing sexual harassment allegations emerged involving young female staffers. The move ends his political future in the current race and adds to a string of controversies surrounding Trump-aligned candidates, raising questions about vetting and accountability within the movement ahead of the…
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South Dakota Senate Democrat drops out, leaving independent candidate to run against Rounds
South Dakota Senate Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion announced on Tuesday that he would be suspending his campaign for the upper chamber, leaving independent candidate Brian Bengs to take on Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) this fall. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary personal challenges. As many of you know, we experienced a devastating house…
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Green’s Zack Polanski claims ‘climate crisis is biggest threat to Britain since World War Two’ – as he appears with BBC’s Chris Packham who ‘fantasises’ about climate denial being a crime
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has described the climate crisis as the greatest threat facing Britain since the Second World War, making the claim during an appearance alongside BBC naturalist Chris Packham. The comments come as Polanski continues to position climate action as central to his leadership of the Greens, while Packham has separately drawn…
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Businesses in England: tell us about your experience of taking on apprentices
The Guardian is inviting businesses in England to share their experiences of taking on apprentices, following government plans to create thousands more apprenticeship places as part of a wider overhaul of technical and vocational education. The call-out aims to gather first-hand accounts from employers to inform coverage of how apprenticeship schemes are working in practice…
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Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday
President Trump signaled late Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-shipping corridor. “It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump said after traveling to Los Angeles for a fundraising event hosted by the Republican National Committee. “A lot of progress has…
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Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collides with object mid-air
A DHL cargo plane made an emergency landing in Hanover after colliding with an unidentified object while climbing away from Leipzig airport, and police separately found a drone, reportedly fitted with explosives and a detonator, near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at the same airport overnight. German authorities confirmed the incident caused serious air traffic…
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Boy George claims Bandcamp “bowed to the pressure of antisemites” for removing his pro-Israel song and hits out at their AI policy
Boy George has accused Bandcamp of removing his 2024 song “Cha Cha Cha” – which addressed the Israel-Gaza conflict from a pro-Israel perspective – after complaints from what he called antisemitic critics. The singer’s comments add him to a growing list of musicians publicly clashing with streaming and hosting platforms over perceived political bias and…