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Fox News host Tomi Lahren ripped the Republican Party on Monday, arguing the GOP has failed working Americans so badly that socialism has become increasingly appealing to those struggling with the cost of living. “Let’s be frank about it, some Americans are turning to socialism because Republicans have…
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, who had been detained since 2022 and was reportedly in extremely poor health, on humanitarian grounds. He was flown on a US plane towards Washington DC on Tuesday, with Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev confirming the release; his family credited…
Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Sammy Hagar are highlighted in a retrospective piece as 1970s rock musicians who moved between solo careers and celebrated bands. The article traces how each artist balanced independent work with group membership during a pivotal decade for rock music, illustrating how collaboration shaped…
An X Factor finalist charged with murdering a rival influencer in an alleged road rage incident has asked to change their legal representation. The request comes as the case continues to make its way through the courts, with the accused's choice of defence team likely to affect the…
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey just crossed a billion dollars at the global box office. Tom Holland, the permanently fresh-faced young actor who played Telemachus in The Odyssey, might hit double that number with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If only for zeitgeist-related reasons, this is obviously a good moment…
Ahead of Thursday’s Clacton by-election, readers tell us Nigel Farage has done little for the town since 2024 – and many suspect he called the vote to dodge scrutiny of his finances
Republican Sens. Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Bill Cassidy faced criticism for confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general despite his lack of qualifications and previous betrayals by Donald Trump.
Melbourne writer-director Adrian Chiarella has signed with talent agency Anonymous Content, fending off interest from several other companies, following the acclaimed Sundance debut of his feature "Leviticus." The queer horror film follows two teenage boys whose romance turns fatal after a violent conversion therapy ritual, with each subsequently…
Singer-songwriter Allison Russell has announced a fall 2026 North American tour to support her new album, In the Hour of Chaos. The 20-date run underscores continued momentum for the record, which she released in July and features a string of high-profile collaborators, reinforcing her standing as one of…
Marvel's Wolverine launches next month, and to celebrate, Sony has revealed a new limited-edition PS5 console and controller design inspired by the game. Dubbed the Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle and priced at $650, fans of the Marvel mutant can choose between a PS5 Digital Edition that comes…