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Andy Burnham ‘invites Donald Trump to Manchester’ in awkward first phone call… despite new PM previously suggesting he would BAN ‘deeply troubling’ US President from city
Andy Burnham reportedly extended an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Manchester during their first phone call since becoming Prime Minister, a move seen as awkward given his past remarks branding the US President “deeply troubling” and suggesting he could be barred from the city. The apparent shift in tone highlights the balancing act facing…
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Andy Burnham signals the return of the 50p top tax rate as he warns that help on the cost of living will have to be funded by the better off
Andy Burnham has signalled that his government will look to reintroduce a 50p top rate of income tax, warning that support for households struggling with the cost of living will need to be paid for by wealthier taxpayers. The comments come as Burnham settles into Downing Street following his elevation to Prime Minister, a move…
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Burnham backs new ‘death tax’ to fund social care within hours of taking power saying his father’s Alzheimer’s experience shows system is ‘broken’
Andy Burnham has backed the introduction of a “death tax” to fund social care within hours of becoming Prime Minister, citing his father’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease as evidence that the current system is “broken”. The proposal would see levies taken from estates after death to help pay for the spiralling costs of social care,…
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The Ultimate ’80s Toy Crossover Has Finally Arrived [Exclusive]
Nacelle and Oni Press are launching a Kickstarter for two new releases celebrating classic 1980s toy lines: The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a collection of behind-the-scenes artwork from the long-running Nacelle documentary series, and Nacelleverse: Year Zero, a collected edition of new comics based on cult toy properties. Collider has exclusively revealed…
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Just For Laughs Sets 2026 New Faces Lineup
Just For Laughs has revealed its 2026 New Faces lineup, selecting 47 comedians and creators across its stand-up, characters, creators and writers programmes. The showcase, launched in 1994, is a well-established launchpad for emerging comedic talent and has previously helped propel the careers of stars including Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Ali Wong, giving this…
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Microsoft 365 calendars become spy drop boxes in HOLLOWGRAPH campaign
Researchers at Group-IB have identified a new espionage malware component, dubbed HOLLOWGRAPH, that uses compromised Microsoft 365 calendars as a covert command-and-control channel. Rather than contacting attacker-run servers, the implant reads encrypted instructions from calendar appointments and deposits stolen files into new events for its operators to retrieve, disguising all traffic as ordinary Microsoft Graph…
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Joe Ryan’s 2.85 ERA and Guardians mastery make Minnesota Twins the smart MLB bet tonight
A betting analysis piece backs the Minnesota Twins to beat the Cleveland Guardians tonight, citing starting pitcher Joe Ryan’s strong form and Minnesota’s recent dominance over their AL Central rivals. The article frames the matchup as a favourable betting opportunity, positioning Ryan’s consistency on the mound as the decisive factor for punters weighing up tonight’s…
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Burnham’s Cabinet bloodbath kicks off as Starmer loyalists David Lammy, Steve Reed and Peter Kyle are axed – with swipes at new PM’s plotting
Andy Burnham has begun sweeping Cabinet changes after becoming prime minister, sacking several senior figures who had been loyal to his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and ministers Steve Reed and Peter Kyle. The reshuffle signals a decisive break from the Starmer era and has been accompanied by…
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Republicans defy Trump, jump into South Carolina Senate race despite his handpicked successor
President Donald Trump has endorsed Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term, in a move widely seen as installing a placeholder successor. However, several Republicans with ambitions for the seat have disregarded Trump’s endorsement and pressed ahead with their own campaigns for…
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Kevin Feige on Marvel’s Failed ‘Blade’ Reboot: ‘I Feel Like a Gigantic Loser and Failure That We Didn’t Get Off the Ground With Mahershala Ali’
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has openly expressed regret over the collapse of the studio’s long-delayed “Blade” reboot, which was meant to star Mahershala Ali as the vampire hunter. Speaking on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Feige admitted, “I am feeling like a gigantic loser and failure that we didn’t get off the ground with…