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Todd Blanche is CONFIRMED as Trump’s new attorney general in a big win for the president despite Republican ‘no’ votes
Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the US Senate as the country’s next attorney general, securing exactly the 50 votes needed after two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks to vote against him. The narrow win is a significant victory for President Donald Trump, who has said he wants…
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Switzerland is a neutral nation but has more nuclear bunkers than any country in the world
Switzerland’s long-standing civil-defence policy has left it with more nuclear shelters than any other country, despite its military neutrality. The network reflects Cold War fears and remains significant as European security concerns have risen again, showing how a small neutral state has prepared for threats beyond conventional warfare. Swiss law required most homes and many…
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From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
The US-Israel Education Association (USIEA) is marking 15 years of arranging visits to Israel for US members of Congress, aiming to give lawmakers direct exposure to the security, technology and regional issues underlying the alliance. The organisation argues that these trips have helped inform congressional support for major areas of cooperation, including missile defence and…
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The stark reality facing Andy Burnham’s council housebuilding revolution
Andy Burnham has promised a major expansion of council housebuilding to tackle high rents and a social-housing waiting list of more than 1.3 million households. The article argues that delivering this ambition will be difficult because the wider government target of 1.5 million homes before the next election is already behind schedule, while construction costs…
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Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited
The Xteink X4 Pro is a highly portable, 4.3-inch e-reader designed to attach magnetically to some smartphones, offering an appealing alternative for readers who want a lightweight device rather than reading on a phone. Its touchscreen, home button and adjustable warm or cool front light improve on the earlier X4, but its small display and…
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The Unwelcome Return of Sentimental Socialism
The article text was unavailable because the page displayed a JavaScript and cookies verification screen. As a result, its arguments, evidence and conclusions cannot be summarised reliably from the material provided. The title, “The Unwelcome Return of Sentimental Socialism”, suggests a critical opinion piece about renewed support for socialism framed in emotional or nostalgic terms.…
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The Women’s Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut
The Women’s Professional Baseball League has begun its inaugural season, marking the return of a professional women’s baseball league in the United States after more than 70 years. Its debut matters because it gives women a dedicated professional pathway in baseball, a sport in which opportunities have long been more limited than in softball. The…
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Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has former child star, OnlyFans model in senior campaign role: report
Wisconsin state Representative Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist candidate for governor, has reportedly appointed Renee Olstead — a former child actress and OnlyFans model who also goes by Renee Faust — as deputy campaign manager ahead of next week’s Democratic primary. The report has drawn criticism from conservative groups, who argue the appointment undermines the…
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Police catch on-the-run child rapist who escaped prison staff while on escorted leave in city centre
A convicted child rapist who absconded from prison staff during escorted leave in Perth city centre has been recaptured following a police manhunt. Cliff Lyons Dobbie, who has been detained since 1990 as a restricted patient, went missing on Thursday, prompting Police Scotland to appeal to the public not to approach him. He was found…