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Nigel Farage hits back at Jeremy Clarkson over ‘impossible’ small boats plan claim
Nigel Farage has pushed back after Jeremy Clarkson dismissed his proposed use of Royal Navy ships to intercept Channel migrant boats as “impossible”. Writing in The Times, the broadcaster and Clarkson’s Farm star criticised the practicality and effectiveness of the Reform UK leader’s plan, dubbed “Operation Fortress”, questioning how a large warship could safely come…
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Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it.
Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.
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Football transfer rumours: Vardy to West Ham? Madrid move for Zubimendi?
The Guardian’s daily transfer rumour column covers a busy summer of speculation across the Premier League and beyond, with a “midfield merry-go-round” theme after Bruno Guimarães’s move to Arsenal and Manchester United’s recent signings. The most eye-catching claim is that free agent Jamie Vardy, 39, could make a stunning return to English football with West…
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Morning news brief
Voters in six states head to the polls Tuesday for high-profile primaries, Trump signals his strategy with Iran is shifting, 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.
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Football Australia backs AFC call for FIFA governance action
Football Australia has publicly backed the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) critical stance on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling for “clear and credible action” over the governance crisis engulfing world football, though it stopped short of demanding his resignation. The dispute stemmed from Infantino’s now-withdrawn proposal to privatise part of the World Cup through the Fifa…
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Clacton by-election poll tracker: Could Count Binface deliver a huge upset to Nigel Farage?
Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow
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Andy Burnham HAS found a way to stop PC Harper’s killers being freed early, ministers claim
Government ministers have claimed that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has identified a way to prevent the killers of PC Andrew Harper from being released early from prison, addressing concerns that had been raised about the fate of those convicted over his death. The case has attracted significant public attention given the circumstances…
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Just Played: A Column About Vinyl Records #72
This instalment of Clash’s vinyl column, Just Played, rounds up a fresh batch of releases spanning returning heavyweights, promising newcomers and deluxe reissues, alongside what the writer calls an “unfathomable” Pink Floyd compilation. The focus throughout is on both the music itself and the quality of the pressings, with particular praise for strong production and…
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US political rift and eyed Ohio seat, driverless trucks and Meta’s AI return, House of the Dragon wraps
A Democrat insider warns of an internal party rift as Republicans move to shield an Ohio congressman; Atlas Energy expands driverless lorries and Meta launches a new open AI model; plus House of the Dragon’s finale, Elordi-Johansson casting news and Bardem’s rock roots.
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Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head
Football Australia has issued a statement backing the Asian Football Confederation’s tougher stance towards Fifa president Gianni Infantino, whose leadership has come under intense scrutiny amid a wider governance crisis at world football’s governing body. Notably, the Australian body stopped short of explicitly calling for Infantino to resign, positioning itself as a cautious but engaged…