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I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan
This Guardian opinion article argues that Palantir has become deeply embedded in the British state, especially through its £330 million NHS federated data platform, and says that should alarm the new government. Peter Geoghegan contends that weak regulation, political access and strong media backing helped the US data and surveillance company expand rapidly, while evidence…
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Frantic scramble to be Trump’s new Senate whisper revealed … and how Lindsey Graham’s front-running replacement was once ‘dead to him’
The article says there is an intense contest to become Donald Trump’s main confidant and go-between in the Senate, a role long associated with Lindsey Graham. It matters because whoever fills that position could shape how Trump works with Republican senators, advances his agenda and manages internal party tensions. The piece also highlights the irony…
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Balogun expected World Cup ban reversal to distract US squad
Folarin Balogun has said he expected the reversal of his World Cup suspension to create controversy and unsettle the United States squad, after he was allowed to return for their last-16 defeat to Belgium. His remarks matter because they add a first-hand account from the player at the centre of a wider row over Fifa’s…
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Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg
Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source
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England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta prompts joint security operation
A joint security operation is being put in place in Atlanta ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina because officials believe the fixture carries an unusually high risk of disorder. The match is seen as sensitive because of the long-running football rivalry between the two countries, recent crowd trouble elsewhere in the tournament, and…
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North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
The UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry has appealed to Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain’s next prime minister within days, urging him to approve further offshore drilling as part of his agenda to tackle deindustrialisation. Industry group Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), joined by more than ten related business bodies and the GMB union,…
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Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Death
Comedian Jon Stewart used the Monday episode of “The Daily Show” to criticise President Donald Trump’s public comments following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on 11 July 2026 aged 71. Stewart mocked what he characterised as a lukewarm and self-focused response from Trump, contrasting the president’s remarks with the more solemn…
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Nancy Mace says Trump ‘may have ended’ her political career when asked about running for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
South Carolina Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace said Donald Trump “may have ended” her political career after he weighed in on whether she should run for the US Senate seat held by Lindsey Graham. Her remarks highlight ongoing tension within the party over succession plans in South Carolina and underline how heavily Republican primary prospects can…
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Karl Stefanovic unleashes on Anthony Albanese, brands him the worst prime minister – and tells critics to ‘go f*** themselves’
Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic has strongly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describing him as the worst prime minister and hitting back at critics with an expletive-laden retort. The comments, made in the context of the Nine Network host’s broadcasting career, reflect ongoing public commentary from Stefanovic on Australian politics and have drawn attention for…
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New poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria – as Jacinta Allan’s future hangs in the balance
A new opinion poll in the Australian state of Victoria has reportedly shown One Nation running ahead of both the governing Labor Party and the opposition Coalition, a striking result that underscores voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties. The finding comes amid mounting speculation over the political future of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, whose…