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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, with prosecutors alleging he struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer at her home. The case has shocked the public and political establishment, particularly as police are investigating a possible political or…
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Woke activist group says State of New York must offer reparations to ALL black people living there
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) has called on New York State to pay reparations to all Black residents, arguing the state should atone for its historical role in slavery and subsequent discriminatory policies. The demand forms part of a wider push by activist groups to secure financial redress for the lasting effects of…
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Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother
A Utah man was killed by a lightning strike last weekend while hiking with his brother, coming down just steps short of reaching the summit of the east peak of American Fork Twin Peaks, the highest point in Salt Lake County. The death highlights the sudden dangers lightning poses to hikers on exposed mountain terrain,…
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Secret Biden tapes from bombshell classified documents probe on brink of release after court crushes his frantic bid
Audio recordings from the special counsel investigation into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents appear set for release after a court rejected his attempt to keep them sealed. The tapes stem from Robert Hur’s inquiry into Biden’s retention of sensitive material from his time as vice-president, an investigation that proved politically damaging after Hur’s report…
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Sylvan Esso Announce New Album Ow ∞: Hear The Sigur Rós-Sampling “Concrete Glen”
North Carolina duo Sylvan Esso have announced a new album, Ow ∞, alongside the release of a new single called “Concrete Glen”, which samples Jónsi Birgisson’s vocal from Sigur Rós’s 1999 track “Svefn-g-englar”. It is the band’s first album since founding their own label, Psychic Hotline, and comes roughly four years after their surprise release…
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Jon Stewart Cringes At Trump’s World Cup Photobomb: “What The F*ck Are You Doing On The Stage?”
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked Donald Trump on The Daily Show for lingering on stage during Spain’s trophy celebration after the team won the 2026 World Cup final. Stewart questioned why the president inserted himself into a moment meant for the players, reflecting broader mockery from comedians of Trump’s on-camera presence at the event, which comes…
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Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit
Andy Burnham has made cabinet appointments and held early calls with EU leaders that suggest his government may pursue a bolder renegotiation of Brexit than his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer. Just a day into his premiership, the removal of Nick Thomas-Symonds, who led Starmer’s Brexit reset negotiations, and his replacement by Hamish Falconer signals a…
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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the government is abandoning a controversial digital ID card scheme introduced by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The plan had faced fierce public opposition, with critics warning it would enable state surveillance, and its cancellation marks a significant policy reversal following Starmer’s resignation and Burnham’s formal appointment as…
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Trump faces Republican rebellion over Daylight Saving Time as Senate bill nears dead end
President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock change by allowing states to observe Daylight Saving Time permanently, but the bill appears headed for a dead end in the Senate. Despite the House passing the legislation last week, a rebellion among Republican senators means the…
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Rotherham MP John Healey’s political bounce-back with appointment as Chancellor
He has been catapulted back to the heart of Government after being appointed by new Prime Minister