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Elgin Marbles could still be sent to Greece on Bayeux Tapestry-style deal despite Andy Burnham backtrack on returning them
The British Museum’s director has suggested that the Bayeux Tapestry’s loan to the UK could offer a model for sending the Elgin Marbles to Greece temporarily. Such an arrangement could ease a long-running cultural and diplomatic dispute without requiring permanent repatriation, which the UK fears could set a precedent for museums worldwide. Nicholas Cullinan said…
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Trump ruthlessly sidelines Pete Hegseth after Camp David showdown… as insiders mock war secretary’s humiliating inadequacy – and new cabinet golden boy gets promotion
The article reports that Donald Trump is relying more heavily on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his administration seeks to end its war with Iran, while becoming frustrated with War Secretary Pete Hegseth. It says Trump has shifted from favouring further military force towards economic pressure, reportedly because US stocks of important missiles and other…
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Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has warned that Democrats could lose Jewish voters if the party does not take their concerns about antisemitism more seriously before the midterm elections. Former Hillary Clinton campaign organiser Kaivan Shroff supported her argument, saying the dispute concerns whether Jewish Democrats feel accepted within the party, rather than simply disagreements…
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Victorian plans for 90-storey high Great Pyramid of London that could hold 5million dead are remembered as burial space runs out in the capital
London faces a growing shortage of burial space, with 17 local authorities expected to have no capacity by 2040 and three boroughs already full. The situation has revived interest in an unbuilt Victorian proposal for a vast cemetery pyramid, illustrating the scale of the capital’s long-term challenge in accommodating its dead. Architect Thomas Wilson proposed…
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James Cleverly leaves shadow cabinet for London mayoral bid
Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet to pursue his party’s nomination for London mayor at the 2028 election, arguing that Labour has “let down” the capital. His departure from the shadow housing, communities and local government brief takes effect immediately and confirms weeks of speculation about his political future, positioning a…
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Vladimir Putin meets Belarus hardman Lukashenko as fears grow of Russian attack on Nato after CIA boss’s warning flight
Vladimir Putin met Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow as concern grew over reports that Russia could test Nato’s resolve, potentially near Poland. The meeting was expected to focus on the war in Ukraine, while an unconfirmed visit by CIA director John Ratcliffe to Moscow heightened speculation about behind-the-scenes diplomacy and security warnings. Reports cited…
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Tech investor mocks Vance’s call to hire Americans as ‘DEI’, gets blasted by Trump officials in H-1B firestorm
A Silicon Valley investor at Y Combinator, Ankit Gupta, faced criticism from Trump administration officials after reportedly describing Vice President JD Vance’s call for companies to hire and train Americans as “DEI”. The dispute arose amid a broader row over proposed high fees for new H-1B visa petitions, which supporters say could encourage technology firms…
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Hilaria Baldwin explains how she stays fit raising 7 kids with ‘bathroom workouts’ and an unexpected diet
Hilaria Baldwin has described fitting exercise around raising seven children by running daily and doing short yoga, barre and “bathroom workouts”. Speaking to Fox News Digital, she said the routine supports her mental wellbeing and nervous-system regulation, while stressing that her diet is based on balance rather than constant restriction. Baldwin, 42, said she aims…
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The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
TechCrunch’s review finds that Therabody’s $299 Theragun Sense (2nd Gen) is a capable, user-friendly massage gun for everyday aches, tension and relaxation rather than intensive deep-tissue recovery. Its main appeal is reducing the uncertainty around massage-gun use through on-device guided routines, making it potentially useful for people seeking simple, regular recovery support. The device offers…