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What happens next if Platner drops out? Here’s who could replace him on the ballot and how it would work
Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, is under mounting pressure to quit the race after an ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, an allegation reported by Politico. With many observers expecting him to withdraw, attention has turned to who might replace him on the ballot against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins — a contest that could…
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Australian woman who has legally lived in the US for 30 years is indicted on federal charges after allegedly voting in two presidential elections
Denise Nataly Migliore, a 51-year-old Australian who has lived legally in the United States for around 30 years, has been indicted on federal charges over allegations that she voted illegally in two US elections, including two presidential contests. The case is notable because Migliore is a long-term legal resident, and US authorities have framed her…
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Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
A first-of-its-kind Australian government report has found that women and university graduates are the workers most exposed to having their jobs displaced by artificial intelligence, while those in manual and vocationally trained roles are least at risk. The report, drawing on data from Jobs and Skills Australia, warns that occupations such as telemarketers, accountants, advertising…
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Wish you weren’t Keir? Starmer endures awkward moment next to Trump at NATO summit – after President renewed jibes over Iran
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had an awkward encounter with US President Donald Trump at what was billed as Trump’s final NATO summit, held in Turkey. The two leaders stood silently side by side for the traditional “family photo” without appearing to exchange a word, though they were seated together during the main session and…
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This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster
Verity Harding, who led global public policy at Google DeepMind between 2016 and 2020, argues that the widespread framing of artificial intelligence as an “arms race” is not merely inaccurate but actively dangerous. In a newly curated essay anthology, Reframing the AI Arms Race, she and contributors including historian Lawrence Freedman and Japanese politician Taro…
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Port of Dover faces ‘utter chaos’ under struggling EU entry system, MPs warn
MPs have warned that the Port of Dover faces “utter chaos and miles of tailbacks” as a result of the EU’s entry/exit system (EES), unless the technology is fixed or the checks suspended within a week. The chair of the home affairs select committee, Karen Bradley, has urged the UK government to apply “maximum pressure”…
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Trump trolls Netanyahu as he makes staggering offer to Islamic despot
Donald Trump is reported to be considering the sale of US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, a move that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly opposed. Netanyahu warns that supplying the advanced aircraft to Ankara would “destroy” the balance of power and undermine peace and stability in the Middle East. The potential deal…
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Dem civil war hits primary debate stage in fiery battleground showdown: ‘What are you hiding?’
Moderate Democratic Representative Haley Stevens and progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed clashed in a heated debate on Tuesday ahead of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, in a contest framed as a proxy battle between the party’s centrist establishment and its left wing. The confrontation matters because the seat, being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters, is…
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UK housebuilders have far too much power. Now a £4.5bn lawsuit could change that for good | Peter Apps
The UK’s seven largest housebuilders are facing a collective legal action brought on behalf of an estimated 700,000 people who purchased a new-build home between October 2015 and June 2026. The claim seeks compensation of between £3,100 and £6,200 per buyer, amounting to a potential industry bill of £2.2bn to £4.5bn. The columnist argues the…
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Democratic party implodes over scandal-plagued Graham Platner’s nomination as Senate hopeful seeks to choose his own replacement
Maine’s Democratic Party has descended into open conflict over its embattled US Senate candidate Graham Platner, who faces mounting pressure to withdraw from his challenge to long-serving Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The turmoil matters because it threatens the party’s prospects in a key Senate contest, with Platner—a former oyster farmer—now mired in sexual assault allegations…