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Phillies force Game 3 as Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper go back-to-back and Alec Bohm homers in 10th vs Braves
Alec Bohm’s two-out home run in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 4–3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series. The victory levelled the series at one game apiece and set up a decisive Game 3. Atlanta had led 3–1 before Kyle Schwarber and Bryce…
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We can’t re-run old arguments, Burnham told Leave-voting Makerfield
Andy Burnham said he stands by his decision not to make Brexit a central issue during the Makerfield by-election, despite previously describing Brexit as damaging. Asked whether Leave-voting constituents had called for a review of the UK’s relationship with Brussels, he said he was not proposing an immediate, divisive referendum. During the campaign, Burnham said…
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Gavin Newsom seeks counsel from ‘master’ Bill Clinton as he plots Project 2029
Gavin Newsom has described former President Bill Clinton as his political model as speculation grows about a possible 2028 presidential campaign. In an interview with *Vanity Fair*, the California governor said he studies Clinton’s speeches and seeks his advice, including in frequent late-night conversations; he praised Clinton’s problem-solving while noting scrutiny of his past associations…
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PM ‘won’t rule out a new EU vote’: Referendum plan reignites Brexit war as Macron sends a ‘welcome’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened debate about the UK’s relationship with the EU, saying Britain could consider options ranging from closer economic ties to full membership. He also declined to rule out another referendum, despite acknowledging that referendums can divide families and communities, prompting criticism from political opponents and Labour MPs in Leave-supporting areas.…
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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is showing no indication of ending Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with recent developments suggesting a commitment to continued military operations. Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary election in September produced a more pro-Putin State Duma, which the Kremlin is presenting as a popular mandate. This comes as Russia intensifies military strikes against Ukraine whilst…
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Travellers restrain pilot after cockpit attack as plane plunges 17,000ft
Passengers on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight restrained a pilot after he stabbed his colleague and appeared to try to damage the cockpit instruments. Their intervention came as the plane plunged 17,000ft in less than two minutes, helping prevent further danger and allowing another pilot to take control. Passenger Yaniv Hayun said he and others pulled…
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Burnham says grandmother’s Liverpool house transformed family’s fortunes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken publicly about how his grandmother Kitty’s bold decision to purchase a house in Liverpool transformed his family’s fortunes, using this personal story as the centrepiece of his first address to Labour conference as party leader. He framed the house purchase as emblematic of how homeownership enables aspiration, stating that…
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Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded influencer army accused of plotting pressure campaign against NYC CEOs
New York media reports allege that senior aides to Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed using a City Hall-connected network of social media influencers to pressure prominent business leaders. The claims matter because the network has already raised questions about how the city uses public messaging and whether official communications can be properly accessed and preserved. The…
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Passengers overpower knife-wielding pilot; Chinese AI safety fears; Reform voters back EU
Passengers overpower a knife-wielding pilot in mid-air drama whilst Chinese AI tools are exposed with critical safety flaws. Reform voters show surprising appetite for closer EU ties, contradicting their party’s Eurosceptic stance.
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MAGA podcasters are abandoning the president… and a ‘new Trump’ is emerging
MAGA podcasters and influencers who championed Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory are significantly reducing their focus on the president as attention turns to midterm elections. Podcast mentions of Trump’s name have fallen nearly 70 per cent from their election-year peak, with content creators citing shifting algorithms and changing viral trends rather than any deliberate editorial…