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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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Strike action threatens new A-League season as post-World Cup glow again fades too fast | Joey Lynch
The Australian A-League is heading towards possible strike action after players unanimously rejected the latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), just as the sport should be capitalising on renewed interest following the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign. The dispute echoes a previous episode of self-inflicted damage four years ago, when…
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Cardinals’ Jordan Walker stuns Philadelphia crowd with Home Run Derby walk-off over Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber
St Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker delivered a dramatic walk-off victory over Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, held in Philadelphia during Major League Baseball’s All-Star weekend. The result was particularly striking given the home crowd, with Walker silencing the partisan Phillies fans by beating their own star in…
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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75
Nansun Shi, the pioneering Hong Kong film producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and produced the cult crime thriller Infernal Affairs, has died at the age of 75. She passed away on Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, with the production company stating she had been in declining health since 2022 due to…
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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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US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal
Government had been forced to pay back duties to companies that imported goods into the US that were hit by Trump’s tariffs The US government has already paid back tens of billions of dollars in tariffs it collected before the supreme court ruled them illegal, according to budget figures released on Monday. Tariffs – taxes…
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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…
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‘The Beauty’ Cast Released; Future Of FX Series Unclear
FX’s body-horror thriller “The Beauty” is on indefinite pause after the contract options on its cast, including leads Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall, lapsed and the actors moved on to other projects. Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s series, adapted from a comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, launched strongly overseas in January…