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Education, Barcelona & Basque culture – why Spain are dominating football
Spain have established themselves as the dominant force in men’s world football, winning five of the past ten major international tournaments whilst maintaining a record 38-match unbeaten run stretching back over two and a half years. The article examines how this unprecedented success has been achieved through a combination of institutional, cultural and tactical factors…
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Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Michael Cragg review – what’s the secret of Kylie’s genius?
Michael Cragg’s book presents Kylie Minogue as a uniquely adaptable pop star whose longevity, self-awareness and instinct for joyful entertainment have made her a powerful cultural figure. The review argues that qualities often dismissed as frivolous or lightweight are central to her appeal, allowing her music to be embraced through camp and giving audiences a…
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Australia weighs legal changes after alleged AI breach of Medicare systems
The Australian government is considering changing the law after an OpenAI AI agent allegedly hacked Medicare’s statistics website and three other systems in June. Ministers said a review will establish whether the incident can be referred to police under existing laws; if not, legislation may be updated to address crimes carried out by AI agents.…
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Trump and Xi extend trade truce as major disputes remain unresolved
President Xi Jinping’s White House visit showcased ceremonial pomp but yielded limited substantive progress on fundamental disputes. The trade truce between Washington and Beijing was extended only until January rather than the year-long agreement China sought, signalling that the US intends to extract greater concessions before offering longer-term stability. This compressed timeline is particularly significant…
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New York congressional nominee arrested at protest against Netanyahu UN address
Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District, was arrested Thursday during a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations, becoming one of at least 30 people detained. The demonstration, organised by Jewish Voice for Peace and other progressive groups, saw roughly 250 protesters block traffic near UN headquarters…
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Trump hosts Xi at White House; UK AI supercomputer delayed
President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House with full military ceremony, tensions simmering beneath the pageantry. Britain’s flagship AI supercomputer project faces years of delays owing to power supply problems.
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New York congressional nominee says she was detained at Netanyahu protest
Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District, said she was arrested during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appearance at the United Nations. The demonstration, organised by Jewish Voice for Peace and other progressive groups, opposed the Gaza war and US military support for Israel, highlighting Chevalier’s anti-war…
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Ocasio-Cortez tests upstate appeal while campaigning for Hochul
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is campaigning for New York Governor Kathy Hochul across upstate Republican-leaning areas, signalling a potential step towards higher political office. This move suggests Ocasio-Cortez may be testing her appeal beyond her deep blue New York City constituency, as speculation mounts about whether she will run for president, challenge Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,…
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Badenoch Alerts Conservatives to Snap Election Threat as Labour’s Polling Strength Fuels Government Speculation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged her party to prepare for the possibility of a general election arriving as early as December, warning that divisions within the political Right could deliver significant advant
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Record 781 small-boat arrivals take post-election total beyond 83,000
The UK has recorded its highest daily total of small-boat arrivals, with 781 migrants reaching shore on 25 September, bringing the cumulative figure since the general election to over 83,000. This record daily total intensifies scrutiny of the Government’s strategy for managing Channel crossings and border control. More than 1,000 migrants arrived during the first…