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The Oxfordshire village planning to declare independence from Britain: As furious locals hit out at plans to dump 1,250 single male asylum seekers on them, ROBERT HARDMAN reveals extraordinary measures they’re taking
A West Oxfordshire village is exploring drastic, largely symbolic measures — reportedly including a mock “declaration of independence” — after residents learned of government plans to house up to 1,250 single male asylum seekers nearby. Locals argue the scale of the proposed accommodation is wildly disproportionate to the size of the village and fear it…
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Inside New York’s shanty town: Festering in the heart of Manhattan, the stinking tent city offers squatters electricity, water and even free needles to inject their drugs… while police turn and walk the other way
A Daily Mail report describes a sprawling encampment in Manhattan where dozens of homeless people and drug users have set up semi-permanent tents, reportedly with access to electricity, running water and clean needles supplied to reduce disease transmission, while police allegedly avoid intervening. The piece frames the site as a symbol of New York’s worsening…
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Burnham to drag us back to the 1970s: New Labour leader finally takes over and pledges to roll back Thatcherism
Andy Burnham has formally taken over as Labour leader, using his inaugural “coronation” speech to attack capitalism and pledge to unwind reforms dating back to the Thatcher era. The Daily Mail casts the move as a sharp lurch to the left for the party, framing Burnham’s rhetoric as a bid to return Britain to policies…
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Emmys Slice Key Writing, Directing, And Acting Categories From Primetime Show But Will The Guilds Agree? – Notes On The Season
The Television Academy’s Board of Governors has voted to remove several major categories from the 2026 Primetime Emmy telecast, moving them instead to the earlier Creative Arts ceremonies. For the first time, this includes key Limited Series/Anthology/TV Movie categories such as Supporting Actor and Actress, Writing and Directing, alongside Writing for a Variety Series, a…
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“A Serious Medical Emergency”: The Dramatic Rescue You Didn’t See During Alan Jackson’s Final Nashville Concert
Metro Nashville Police mounted officers helped emergency crews reach a fan suffering a serious medical emergency amid a densely packed crowd following Alan Jackson’s final Nashville concert on 27 June 2026. The show, part of Jackson’s farewell to touring as he deals with health issues, drew around 70,000 attendees, and the crush on a pedestrian…
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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Rocky’ Replacement Is a Knockout on HBO Max
Sydney Sweeney’s boxing drama “Christy” flopped at cinemas late last year but has found a much larger audience since arriving on HBO Max, climbing into the global top 10 in more than 25 countries. The film’s streaming success marks a notable turnaround for Sweeney, whose 2026 has been dominated by higher-profile projects, and it stands…
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We just awarded $500 to the PC gamer who sent us this wild Crimson Desert video, and next month it could be you
We’re giving away $500 in Amazon gift cards every month, so send in your best gaming clips for a chance to win.
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The monster in our midst: GUY ADAMS on Shabir Ahmed, the paedophile Rochdale grooming gang leader recently freed to a hostel just 15 miles from his old hunting ground
Daily Mail writer Guy Adams reports on the release of Shabir Ahmed, one of the ringleaders of the Rochdale grooming gang, who has been moved into a hostel roughly 15 miles from the town where he and his associates abused children. The case has reignited public anger over the handling of grooming gang offenders, given…
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Tehran unveils sinister banner of Trump family as US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks
Tehran has displayed a menacing banner depicting the Trump family in the Iranian capital as US airstrikes continued for a sixth consecutive night, targeting dozens of sites across Iran. The renewed wave of attacks marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with the propaganda display suggesting Iranian authorities are seeking to rally…
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Matt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King
Matt Damon has cemented himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety is ranking his 12 best film performances. After getting his start with small roles in films such as “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and the prep-school drama…