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One Nation leads Labor in Queensland and narrowly in NSW
A quarterly analysis of Newspoll data reports a sharp rise in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales. One Nation was the leading choice in both states and nationally, suggesting growing pressure on Labor and the Coalition ahead of upcoming state elections and the 2028 Queensland election. One Nation…
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Golf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service
Tom Kim is leaving the Presidents Cup early to compete for South Korea at the Asian Games in Japan, where a gold medal could exempt him from mandatory military service. Although he has played a key role for the International team, earning three points from a possible four, securing exemption is considered more important because…
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Fastest female comes home to win Sheffield 10k
Claire Frankland and Leo Cossham won the Sheffield 10K, finishing as the fastest female and male runners respectively. Thousands took part in the race, organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, with many raising money for charities. Frankland completed the course in 36 minutes and one second, while 27-year-old Cossham finished in 31 minutes and…
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Khan urges Burnham to begin campaign for closer EU ties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to begin immediately making the case for much closer ties with the EU, rather than merely promising to consider rejoining in a future election manifesto. Khan proposed returning to the customs union, seeking associate membership and eventually rejoining the EU, arguing that Labour needed to…
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FilmNation CEO Glen Basner Talks Art Of Film Sales & Financing: “It’s Really Just About Sitting & Listening To The Filmmaking Team” – Zurich Summit
FilmNation founder and CEO Glen Basner received the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit, where he discussed his career and the principles behind his success in international film sales and financing. In conversation with director Edward Berger, Basner stressed the importance of listening to filmmakers, treating films as works of art and building honest,…
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Trump reaffirms ICE arrest policy after confusing guidance sparks alarm among agents
The Trump administration has reaffirmed that US immigration enforcement policy has not changed, following confusion over guidance reportedly telling ICE agents to prioritise people with serious criminal records. The clarification matters because the apparent shift alarmed some agents and raised questions about whether the administration was reducing its broader deportation campaign. The guidance was described…
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Android emulators bring mobile apps to Windows PCs in 2026
Android apps can still be run on Windows PCs in 2026, despite Microsoft abandoning built-in Android support for Windows 11 in 2024. The article explains that emulators offer a practical way to use mobile games and apps on larger screens, with better graphics, keyboard and mouse controls, and potential benefits for developers, content creators and…
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Democratic duo fuel 2028 ticket speculation as pair trade winks about White House campaign
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Maryland Governor Wes Moore have intensified speculation that they could seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, after exchanging supportive comments at a Washington book event. Beshear said he was no longer certain he would never run for office again, while Moore told him, “Our country needs you”; Beshear’s reply…
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Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court
The High Court has ruled that 190 homes can be built on a north Somerset floodplain despite the development failing a key planning safety test. The decision has alarmed residents, councils, ministers and flood experts, who fear it could create a national precedent enabling similar developments across England and Wales. The site is in flood…
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Sjöbo referendum made Swedish town symbol of anti-migration politics
In 1988, residents of Sjöbo, a small town in southern Sweden, voted overwhelmingly against accepting refugees, after the national government asked it to take in about 15 people. The referendum, unusual in Sweden at the time, attracted international attention and exposed deep divisions over immigration, while its result helped make Sjöbo a lasting symbol of…