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Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back
Nigel Farage retained his Clacton parliamentary seat after calling an unusual by-election, framing the vote as a test of public confidence amid allegations and a renewed finance investigation. The result gives Reform UK’s leader a political boost and allows him to argue that voters rejected what he described as an establishment-backed campaign against him. Farage…
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Russian missile uses Nvidia AI chip to help target Ukraine
Ukrainian military intelligence says it found an Nvidia Jetson Orin AI computing module in the wreckage of a Russian S-71 Monochrome cruise missile. The discovery suggests the missile may use onboard artificial intelligence and optical sensors to identify or engage targets autonomously, raising fresh concerns that export controls are failing to prevent foreign technology being…
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Congress Is Opening an Investigation Into ‘Roblox’ Over Child Exploitation
US Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have launched a bipartisan congressional investigation into Roblox over allegations that children have been groomed, sexually exploited and exposed to explicit material through the platform. Their inquiry increases pressure on the company to demonstrate that its child-safety measures match its public presentation as a digital space for young…
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Coroner’s concern over 19-hour delay in treatment
A coroner has warned about a 19-hour delay in giving time-critical treatment to Barbara Cope, 75, after she died following admission to Rotherham Hospital in June 2025. The delay meant medication for paracetamol toxicity was not administered until the following day, raising concerns that unclear responsibility and communication could put future patients at risk. Blood…
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Teenage Welsh cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
British cyclist Finlay Tarling has died aged 19 after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The Welsh rider, who competed for Great Britain on the road and track, was racing for the NSN Development Team; his death has led the race to halt competition and cancel its planned podium…
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‘Raw material for election fraud’: Expert flags voter-roll problems far beyond one state
The article reports that allegations involving noncitizen voter registrations in several US states are intensifying debate over election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections. It frames the issue as a dispute over whether voter-registration systems prioritise access or citizenship verification, and over the federal government’s authority to require states to provide voter-roll information. A quoted…
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Avatar Boat Ride Attraction at Disney California Adventure First Look – D23
Disney has unveiled an early model for a new Avatar-themed boat ride planned for Disney California Adventure, offering the first indication of how one attraction in the forthcoming Avatar Destination may look. The reveal matters because it suggests a large-capacity ride in the park’s north-east corner, replacing the area currently occupied by Hollywood Land. The…
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‘Blue Bloods’ star Jennifer Esposito says she walked away from Hollywood after years of rejection and ‘abuse’
Jennifer Esposito said she left Hollywood after years of rejection and what she described as “abuse”, deciding to step away on her own terms and move to Paris. Speaking on Maria Menounos’ podcast, the former “Blue Bloods” actor reflected on the emotional strain of trying to meet the industry’s expectations; her comments underline wider concerns…
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.