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Burnham’s first big test comes in his beloved Manchester as voters prepare to elect his replacement
Andy Burnham faces his first major electoral test as prime minister when Greater Manchester voters choose his successor as mayor, a role he held from 2017 until returning to Parliament in June. The contest matters because it will test Labour’s strength in a region closely associated with Burnham’s popularity, while exposing differences between prosperous central…
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Live updates: Maine Dems to replace Platner in Senate race; Quiet night in Iran
The article text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its live updates cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates coverage of Maine Democrats seeking to replace Platner in a Senate race and a reportedly quiet night in Iran. No verified details, figures or additional context were provided in the accessible text.…
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Khanna echoes Mamdani’s calls for Netanyahu arrest
The article text is unavailable because access to the page was denied. Based on the headline, it reports that Democratic Representative Ro Khanna supported Zohran Mamdani’s calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested. The headline suggests the remarks concern Netanyahu’s legal accountability, likely in relation to international allegations, but the supplied material…
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COMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool?
NPR’s comic examines how people in Cairo cope with punishing summer heat as forecasts indicate temperatures could reach 106°F (41°C). It matters because the piece frames extreme heat as an increasingly everyday challenge in Egypt, where access to air conditioning has expanded but is not universal. The author, Malaka Gharib, recounts speaking with her father…
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Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is proposing ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra investment across 17 industrial sectors by 2040, aiming to raise productivity, strengthen Japan’s position in artificial intelligence and reduce dependence on trade with China. The scale and lack of clear funding have alarmed investors and some members of her own party, who fear a…
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Far-left victories rip mask off Democrats as top conservative sounds alarm party is ‘way beyond socialism’
House Freedom Caucus chair Andy Harris has argued that supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America are exerting growing influence over the Democratic Party, claiming this could help Republicans retain their narrow House majority at the midterm elections. His remarks, made to Fox News Digital, frame recent left-wing electoral successes as evidence that Democrats are…
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Opinion: New Jersey pizza, the fuel of world champions
An opinion piece by NPR’s Scott Simon celebrates a light-hearted footnote to Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph: after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final at New York-New Jersey Stadium on 19 July, the Spanish squad ordered 46 pizzas from Bagels by Jarrett, a shop in West Orange, New Jersey. The piece plays on the…
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With Washington’s help, humanoid robots can transform US manufacturing
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Sextortion: That’s the threat for women who are simply trying to buy clean water
Women and girls in Nairobi’s informal settlements are reportedly being pressured into sex in exchange for water or preferential access to it, a practice known as sextortion. The article highlights how unreliable, costly water supplies can turn a basic necessity into a means of exploitation, leaving those affected to choose between safety and their families’…
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‘This is not great’ – McCarthy’s big batting blunder
Cassidy McCarthy was run out in SunRisers Leeds’ women’s Hundred match against Southern Brave after failing to ground her bat quickly enough. The error allowed Southern Brave wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee to hit the stumps, adding to Leeds’ difficulties in the match. The incident occurred during the current Hundred fixture between the two sides and was…