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Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans
Andy Burnham, who becomes prime minister on Monday, has set out a broadly leftwing agenda while insisting he will remain “pro-business”, but critics say key details of his plans remain unclear due to the absence of leadership hustings or in-depth interviews since taking over. Reports and government sources point to significant shifts across energy, utilities,…
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The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
According to the New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killed two people in the…
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Trump’s election integrity speech: 7 takeaways every American should know
In a primetime White House address on 16 July, President Donald Trump outlined what he described as serious vulnerabilities in the United States’ election system, framing secure and fair elections as an issue that should transcend party lines. The speech, delivered as part of a broader push on election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterms,…
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Trump-backed Senate hopeful’s ‘white nationalist’ sympathizer son-in-law accused of spreading neo-Nazi ideology and wild Charlie Kirk assassination claim
A son-in-law of Mike Collins, a US Senate candidate backed by Donald Trump, has been accused of promoting neo-Nazi ideology and expressing sympathy for white nationalist views. The allegations also link him to a wild, unsubstantiated claim about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising fresh scrutiny of the Collins campaign given its ties…
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‘Who is D nexT one?’: Chilling Iran billboard fuels conspiracy theories over death of Lindsey Graham
A billboard reportedly displayed in Iran bearing the phrase “Who is D nexT one?” has fuelled online conspiracy theories linking Tehran to the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to the Daily Mail. The sign, widely interpreted as a reference to Donald Trump, has circulated amid heightened tension between Washington and Tehran, prompting speculation…
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Just b******s… Boris takes aim at claims from Vance and co that British civilisation is being erased by immigration, with London make-up similar to NYC
Boris Johnson has dismissed claims made by US Vice President JD Vance and others that British civilisation is being erased by immigration, reportedly branding the argument “b******s”. The former Prime Minister is said to have pointed to London’s demographic make-up, comparing it to that of New York City, as part of his rebuttal to warnings…
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Platner-ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has emerged as the clear frontrunner to become the Democratic nominee in Maine’s US Senate race, after winning the overwhelming majority of delegates in a hastily arranged selection process. He stepped into contention following the withdrawal of Graham Platner, whose candidacy had run into difficulties, leaving Jackson well placed…
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Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
The Australian government is preparing tough new rules to govern how federal departments and agencies use artificial intelligence in automated decision-making, as part of a broader national AI plan covering consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy. The move comes amid rapid growth in AI use and datacentre construction, with ministers seeking to build in fairness,…
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‘Third-world conditions’: Aussie tenants forced to drink water from bird bath after the taps ran dry at their dilapidated public housing complex
Tenants at a run-down public housing complex in Beaconsfield, Perth, say they have been left without running water for extended periods, forcing some to resort to drinking or collecting water from a bird bath. Residents describe conditions at the ageing property as akin to those in a developing nation, raising concerns about basic living standards…
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After fixing its engine problems, Rolls-Royce is turning to its next big challenge
Rolls-Royce has resolved the durability problems that plagued its Trent aircraft engines and is now pursuing government backing to re-enter the huge narrowbody jet engine market. Chief executive Tufan Erginbilgiç, who called the company a “burning platform” on arriving in 2023, invested £1bn in improving Trent reliability and expanding maintenance capacity after cracking turbine blades…