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    • All the president’s guests

      President Donald Trump hosted a prominent group of political and sporting figures in his box at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, as Spain played Argentina. The gathering mattered because it brought together leaders from the tournament’s three co-host nations and Spanish representatives during an event with wider diplomatic significance. Those present included…

    • Spain edge Argentina in World Cup final packed with celebrities

      Spain defeated Argentina in a World Cup final attended by numerous celebrities, according to the article title. The result matters because it secured Spain the tournament’s top prize and brought a high-profile sporting contest to a close. No further article text or URL was provided, so details such as the score, venue, key players and…

    • Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, backs North Sea drilling expansion

      Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s departure from Downing Street, and has moved to authorise an expansion of oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. The decision marks a sharp reversal of Labour’s previous position on fossil fuel extraction in British waters and has proved contentious, with the change of leadership…

    • Andy Burnham expected to announce more North Sea drilling as he replaces Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

      Andy Burnham is expected to greenlight expanded North Sea oil and gas drilling as he takes over from Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the government’s energy policy. The move would represent a break from previous Labour positioning on North Sea extraction and comes amid a broader reshuffle of Downing Street…

    • Trump watches Jennifer Hudson sing anthem before World Cup final

      President Trump attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium, watching from a suite alongside first lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The occasion combined high-profile political attendance with sporting ceremony, as the sold-out crowd was treated to a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” performed…

    • Scandal-proof: why Infantino’s Fifa power can’t be touched – video

      Gianni Infantino is set to be re-elected unopposed as Fifa president for a fourth term in March, with the Guardian reporting that more than 200 of Fifa’s 211 member associations have already sent formal letters of support. The scale of this backing, arriving despite a summer marked by controversy surrounding Infantino and Fifa, illustrates how…

    • DAVID MARCUS: Socialism and El-Sayed run into harsh reality in blue-collar Michigan

      A Fox News opinion piece by David Marcus reports on a Detroit rally for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, arguing that the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, epitomised by El-Sayed’s campaign, is struggling to connect with blue-collar and Black voters in Michigan despite backing from prominent progressives. The article contends that the crowd at…

    • Trump to present FIFA World Cup winners with trophy

      President Donald Trump is set to present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team’s captain after Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, a White House official has confirmed to Fox News. The ceremony will take place on the pitch at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino joining Trump to hand…

    • 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,…

    • 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…