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Andy Burnham has made a bold start – but convincing people that change is possible will take much more | Frances Ryan
In a comment piece, Guardian columnist Frances Ryan assesses Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister, arguing that his boldest move has been rejecting the “fatalism” that characterised Keir Starmer’s premiership. Rather than simply promising specific policies, Burnham has framed social problems such as rough sleeping and social care as solvable through political choice, a…
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Aussies warned they may have eaten horse meat or mouse fur after stomach churning find in beef mince and food products
Consumers in Australia have reportedly been warned that they may have unknowingly eaten horse meat or mouse fur after concerning discoveries were made in beef mince and other food products. The finding raises fresh questions about the traceability and testing of meat and packaged food supply chains in Australia, echoing similar food-fraud scandals seen internationally…
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Harvey Norman and Latitude Financial hit with $55million fine for interest-free advertising campaign – what Aussies need to know
Harvey Norman and Latitude Financial have been fined a combined A$55 million over an advertising campaign that promoted interest-free finance deals, after Australia’s corporate regulator found the promotions misled consumers. The penalty highlights growing scrutiny of “buy now, pay later” and interest-free retail finance schemes, which are popular with shoppers but have drawn criticism for…
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Beyond the Valley Announces 11th-Edition Lineup Led by John Summit and Black Eyed Peas
Beyond the Valley, described as Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, has unveiled the lineup for its 11th edition, headlined by John Summit, the Black Eyed Peas, KI/KI and Skepta. The event returns to Barunah Plains in Victoria from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, having sold out within an hour when tickets went on…
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Air Force One features new color scheme
The Biden administration has abandoned former President Donald Trump’s proposed red, white and dark-blue paint scheme for the next Air Force One aircraft. The decision preserves the long-standing light-blue-and-white appearance associated with the presidential fleet and avoids technical and financial complications linked to the darker design. The replacement fleet comprises two modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft,…
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Fiery Michigan Senate primary reaches final stretch: Takeaways from El-Sayed, Stevens debate
The article text was not accessible, so its specific account of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate cannot be reliably summarised. Based on the headline alone, it concerns a heated late-stage debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, with implications for the party’s Senate nomination contest. No verified details of the candidates’ exchanges, policy…
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Rand Paul releases Fauci diary before Senate origins testimony
Senator Rand Paul released a 1,141-page collection of Dr Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries in the run-up to Fauci’s testimony before the Senate committee Paul chairs, which is investigating the origins of Covid-19. The timing of the release, coming just before the former public health official’s scheduled appearance on 29 July 2026, sharpened political scrutiny…
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Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’
The article text was unavailable because the supplied page required JavaScript and cookies, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates an exchange between Michigan Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed concerning an alleged “ogre” remark. No further facts, quotations, dates or context were provided in the accessible material. Any more detailed…
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‘I’ve never lost:’ Rahm Emanuel makes his case for the White House
The article text is unavailable because the Politico page displays a message requiring JavaScript and cookies, so its contents cannot be reliably summarised. From the title alone, it appears to concern Rahm Emanuel arguing that his electoral record supports a possible White House bid. No substantive details, quotations, figures or wider context are provided in…
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China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese models
China’s Ministry of Commerce has warned it will “take all necessary measures” if the United States imposes new sanctions on Chinese AI companies, escalating a dispute over claims that Chinese firms distilled leading American AI models. The row began after Michael Kratsios, Donald Trump’s Assistant for Science and Technology, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent alleged…