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Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? | Nils Pratley
The article argues that, while Britain successfully managed a predicted fall in solar power during a solar eclipse, the greater risk to electricity security is growing political tension over cross-border power links. Interconnectors can reduce costs and support grids during periods of low renewable output, but recent heatwaves and emergency restrictions on exports have exposed…
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Crowley says he won’t campaign with Hasan Piker
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley said he will not campaign with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker — who previously backed his rival, Francesca Hong, in the primary. Piker, a commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, has promoted the Democratic Party’s several progressive-leaning rising stars — including New York City Mayor…
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Sheffield Air Rifle Case as Zoo Conservation Faces Brexit Strain
Three men appeared in court in connection with an alleged air-rifle shooting in Sheffield in which five children and a 62-year-old woman were injured. The incident occurred on Richmond Park Avenue in August 2024; reports said three children needed hospital treatment to remove pellets. The proceedings reported on 13 August concern allegations, not findings of…
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5 things to know about David Crowley
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s surprising win in this week’s Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, where recent polling had shown him trailing progressive Francesca Hong by double-digits, had catapulted him from a relatively unknown local leader to the national spotlight. The 40-year-old Wisconsin native became the youngest county executive in Milwaukee County history and the first…
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Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
Mali’s military government has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Vezilier, who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison over allegations that he helped plot a coup against President Assimi Goïta. The decision is significant because it reverses a high-profile case that further strained relations between Mali and France, although the government…
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Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
Ski Sunday presenter and former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott has suffered a collapsed lung after landing badly while attempting a front flip from a five-metre platform into Lake Annecy in France. She was treated in hospital with a chest drain, and her experience highlights the risk of serious internal injury from jumping into water from…
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By sky and sea, Ukraine’s drone strikes challenge Russia’s grip on Crimea
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.
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How the Record ‘Reckless’ Transformed Bryan Adams From Scrappy Underdog To Pop Royalty in 1984
Bryan Adams’s 1984 album Reckless turned him from a relatively little-known Canadian rock musician into a major pop star. Its sustained run of successful singles and radio-friendly rock sound made it one of the defining blockbuster albums of the 1980s, establishing Adams alongside the era’s biggest commercial artists. Before Reckless, Adams had struggled after two…
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Watch Ritchie Blackmore Make Surprise Return to Deep Purple After 33 Years
Ritchie Blackmore made a surprise one-off return to the stage with Deep Purple, more than 33 years after leaving the band, to play “Smoke on the Water” at the Jones Beach Theater. The appearance reunited a founding member with the group he helped establish and gave fans a rare moment of rock history, though it…
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DAVID MARCUS: Why it’s too late for Dems to ditch Piker and his America-hating socialism
The article argues that Francesca Hong’s defeat in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite support from streamer Hasan Piker, does not resolve the Democratic Party’s tensions with its socialist left. It presents the result as a narrow victory for more moderate Democrats while contending that left-wing candidates and ideas will remain influential. According to the article,…