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Donald Trump Waging $10B Legal War Against BBC On Basis “Doctored” Documentary May Have Been Viewed 285 Times In America
Donald Trump is pursuing a $10 billion defamation case against the BBC in Florida over a Panorama documentary that edited together parts of his January 6 speech before the 2024 US election. His lawyers argue the programme amounted to election interference, but newly disclosed BBC data suggests only 285 iPlayer streams may have come from…
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Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Tottenham? Gabriel Jesus to Napoli?
The latest transfer-rumour round-up links several Premier League and European clubs with potential late-window moves. – Liverpool are reportedly pursuing PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Arsenal are also interested. – Tottenham may sell Djed Spence to Inter for £25.6m and are discussing a £51.2m move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. – Napoli are reportedly considering…
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Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that? | Arwa Mahdawi
The article argues that, despite the Trump administration’s “America first” justification for cutting USAID, US public money is still being directed overseas — this time towards conservative European thinktanks and related initiatives. Its author presents the funding as an effort to expand a global Maga-aligned political agenda, raising concerns about US influence over domestic politics…
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Primary takeaways: Dems’ left-center battle intensifies as Schumer takes another hit; split decision for Trump
Progressive Democrats won another closely watched Senate primary, adding pressure on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and highlighting the party’s continuing dispute between its left wing and establishment figures. However, the most prominent contest between progressive and centrist forces ended narrowly in favour of the establishment, producing a mixed result rather than a decisive ideological…
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Magna Studios Signs ‘20,000 Days On Earth’ Makers Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Magna Studios has signed filmmakers and artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for commercial and brand representation, with plans to collaborate on longer-form projects in future. The move adds the London-based duo to Magna’s creative roster and reflects the company’s effort to expand its profile across film, advertising and culture. Forsyth and Pollard are known…
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The far left hits a wall
The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.
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How to look at the eclipse if you don’t have solar glasses
The BBC video explains how people can view an eclipse safely when they do not have certified solar-viewing glasses. It matters because looking directly at the Sun without suitable protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Viewers should use only approved solar filters or indirect methods, such as projecting the Sun’s image through a…
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Labour doubles down on Burnham’s vow to make middle class areas take more migrants as minister defends imposing 1,200 on village of 400 people
The article reports that Labour is defending plans to distribute more asylum seekers across areas described as middle class, following comments attributed to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. It focuses on criticism of a proposal to place up to 1,200 migrants in an Oxfordshire village with around 400 residents, raising questions about local capacity and…
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Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primary
Francesca Hong, a progressive Wisconsin state representative, was defeated in the Democratic primary for governor by establishment-backed candidate Crowley, according to Fox News. The result is presented as a setback for the party’s left wing in a key swing state, where the Democratic nominee will compete in the general election. The race followed another closely…
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League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
League One’s 2026-27 season is expected to feature several ambitious clubs seeking promotion, led by relegated Leicester City under Russell Martin. The preview identifies Stockport, Sheffield Wednesday, Luton, Bradford and Plymouth among the leading challengers, while warning that Notts County and AFC Wimbledon may face difficult campaigns. – Leicester have cut high earners but retain…