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Reform UK under fire over plan to use navy to stop small boat crossings
Reform UK has been criticised over its proposal, dubbed “Operation Fortress” by leader Nigel Farage, to deploy the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel and return migrants to France or Belgium. The party describes it as the largest military operation in the Channel since the Second World War, but the plan…
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A victory for El-Sayed in Michigan could be a loss for Democrats nationally
The article argues that an Abdul El-Sayed victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary could strengthen the party’s progressive left but create wider electoral risks for Democrats. It presents the race as a test of whether a democratic-socialist message can win not only a primary but also a competitive statewide general election, where Democrats are defending…
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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks and government bonds rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran and said peace talks were set to resume, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict disrupting oil supplies. The move reverses some of the sharp rises seen in July, when fighting between the…
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Todd Blanche rescinds ‘anti-weaponization fund’. And, Trump calls off striking Iran
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that would have compensated people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by the federal government. The move came amid opposition from Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, whose backing is important as Blanche’s confirmation process resumes in the Senate. Separately,…
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Senate Republican on fatal In-N-Out shooting: ‘Idaho is heartbroken’
Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The suspected gunman also died, and Idaho’s Republican senator described the state as “heartbroken”, reflecting the scale of shock following the attack. Police said the shooting took place on Saturday afternoon at the recently opened…
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20 Best Movies for Fans of Ancient Greece
Collider has published a ranked list of the 20 best films for fans of Ancient Greece, spanning historical epics and mythology-inspired blockbusters. The list highlights how Greek history and legend have long provided rich material for filmmakers, blending factual drama with fantasy elements that appeal to broad audiences. Entries revealed at the lower end of…
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‘Have I Got News For You’ Producer Says BBC “Nervous” About Trump Jokes Amid Lawsuit: “I Wish The BBC Would Calm The F*** Down”
Jimmy Mulville, the Hat Trick Productions founder behind Have I Got News For You, has said the BBC has become nervous about jokes involving Donald Trump because of the US president’s ongoing $10 billion lawsuit against the corporation. He said the broadcaster fears Trump could accuse it of malice if upset by the topical comedy…
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Love Language: Sekou Interviewed
British songwriter Sekou, 21, spoke to Clash about the connection between fragrance, confidence and creativity, in an interview built around his visit to Grasse in the South of France to meet Olivier Polge, CHANEL’s Perfumer-Creator. The piece frames fragrance as central to Sekou’s sense of self-presentation, tying it to his rapid rise in music, where…
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Yes, we should be challenging Zionism in schools
The article’s full text is unavailable because access was denied by the publisher’s website. As a result, its arguments, evidence and conclusions cannot be independently summarised or assessed. The supplied title indicates that the piece is an opinion article advocating discussion of Zionism in schools. However, no supporting details, examples, data or wider context are…
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Todd Blanche inches closer to Senate confirmation after agreement with GOP holdouts and more top headlines
This piece is a Fox News morning newsletter roundup rather than a single news story, leading with word that Todd Blanche is nearing Senate confirmation after reaching an agreement with Republican holdouts, though no further detail on the nature of the deal or the timing of a vote is given. The rest of the article…