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Burnham Poised as First Catholic PM, Signals Divergence from Labour Justice Agenda
Andy Burnham is set to make history as the first openly Catholic Prime Minister, with his religious conviction expected to shape his approach to governance and policy-making. The Greater Manchester Mayor’s ascent marks a
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Senator Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 after cardiac arrest following Ukraine trip
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest. His death came only days after he returned from a diplomatic visit to Ukraine, where he had met President Volodymyr Zelensky, and his sudden passing has drawn tributes from…
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The Blaze edge to win over Yorkshire in T20 Blast
The Blaze and Lancashire end their group stage campaigns with victories in the T20 Blast.
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Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue Britain’s biggest community solar project has been forced to shut for the duration of its first summer by the government’s energy system operator to avoid overloading the local grid with renewable energy. The north Devon solar…
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Green MP Hannah Spencer to introduce bill on maximum workplace temperatures
Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditions The Green MP Hannah Spencer is to introduce a bill in parliament that would pave the way for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, as the country grapples with increasingly frequent heatwaves. If passed, the legislation will create an…
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Netanyahu details ‘final’ conversation with Lindsey Graham, says senator challenged his push to end Israel aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paid tribute to US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican of South Carolina, following the senator’s death, describing him as a “great American patriot” and a steadfast supporter of Israel and the US-Israel alliance. Recalling what he framed as a “final” conversation, Netanyahu said Graham had pushed back against his…
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‘America and the world have lost a determined leader’: Tributes pour in after Sen Lindsey Graham’s death
Trump called Lindsey Graham “a true American Patriot” on Truth Social as world leaders from Ukraine, Israel and NATO mourned the senator's sudden death.
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New travel change to affect millions heading to Australia
A travel change is reportedly set to affect millions of people heading to Australia, with the alteration said to relate to immigration and travel declaration requirements. The report frames this as a significant development for the large numbers of tourists, returning residents and migrants who enter the country each year, though the practical impact will…