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Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to ‘vote red’ in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support
Rapper Nicki Minaj urged young Americans to participate in the 2026 midterm elections and “vote red”, while reinforcing her support for President Donald Trump. Speaking on Lara Trump’s programme, she said young people’s votes were essential and encouraged them to take part in local as well as presidential elections. Minaj described Trump as authentic and…
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Labour conference live: Burnham says UK ‘needs to draw line’ on Brexit as he arrives for first time as leader
Andy Burnham arrived at Labour’s conference in Liverpool as party leader, saying Britain needs a new direction after years of Brexit-related “drift and division”. The government announced measures on housing and employment, while acknowledging that difficult decisions would be needed at the forthcoming Budget to protect the public finances. Angela Rayner proposed stronger powers for…
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Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz in a dramatic deciding tie-break, helping Team Europe take a 7-5 lead over Team World in the Laver Cup. The win was significant because it prevented Alcaraz from suffering consecutive singles defeats for the first time in 18 months, in his first singles match since…
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Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species
A £907,000, three-year project aims to help recover the Moss carder bumblebee, one of the UK’s most threatened pollinators. Led by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust with the University of Cambridge, it will focus on habitats in Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines, where the species faces pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation. The project will…
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‘Knots Landing’ star Ted Shackelford spotted with walker during rare Los Angeles outing at 80
Ted Shackelford, best known for playing Gary Ewing in “Dallas” and “Knots Landing”, was photographed during a rare outing in Los Angeles at the age of 80. The appearance attracted attention because of his limited public presence, while also highlighting his long television career. Shackelford played Gary Ewing from 1979 to 1993 and later reprised…
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Eva Longoria explores France’s indulgent culinary traditions in tonight’s TV pick
The article previews the evening’s television, highlighting Eva Longoria’s stylish but indulgent culinary tour of France. Beginning in Paris, she samples inventive food, meets Alain Ducasse and embraces the generous use of butter, while the review suggests her enthusiasm compensates for the programme’s sometimes thin content. Other recommendations include a pottery competition’s raku animal-sculpture challenge,…
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Four-year-old girl dies after being found in water-filled bin in Georgia
A four-year-old girl, Jayde Wooten, died in Macon, Georgia, after her parents discovered her unresponsive in a water-filled bathroom bin containing fish. Neighbours and emergency responders performed CPR, but she was later pronounced dead in hospital. Her father reportedly raised the alarm after finding her missing from her bedroom, while her mother said she had…
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Jane Hume rejects Barnaby Joyce’s claim of Coalition–One Nation talks
Liberal deputy leader Jane Hume has rejected Barnaby Joyce’s claim that the Coalition and One Nation are discussing a power-sharing agreement, insisting there is “no deal”. She said the Coalition would develop and campaign on its own policies, while leaving open the possibility of dealing with the parliamentary numbers after an election. The dispute comes…
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‘It means more’ – Sheffield Wednesday ace Harry Gray opens up on loan responsibilities and family history – thestar.co.uk
Seventeen-year-old Leeds United striker Harry Gray has discussed the responsibility of joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan, where he is expected to gain regular senior experience. The move matters because Gray is regarded as a promising young forward, while his family’s deep Leeds connections mean his development has attracted particular attention. Gray previously spent time on…