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‘People are standing up and fighting back’: the north Devon revolt against a vast AI datacentre

  • North Devon residents oppose a huge AI campus in a protected landscape.
  • The proposal includes a 1.5GW datacentre and 1.8GW battery system.
  • Campaigners question early confidential discussions between developers and council officials.

Plans for a 1.5GW artificial intelligence datacentre and 1.8GW battery storage facility in north Devon have triggered fierce local opposition. The proposed campus would occupy about 344 hectares within a Unesco-designated biosphere reserve, raising concerns about damage to protected landscapes, farmland, water and energy use. Xlinks, the British…

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Burnham faces Labour conference meltdown as ministers clash on migration, Left accuses PM of ‘ghosting’ – and Chancellor admits he might need to find billions for fuel bailout

  • Labour faces renewed divisions over migration policy.
  • Left-wing figures accuse Burnham of abandoning former allies.
  • Fuel-duty changes could require billions in replacement funding.

Andy Burnham is facing internal Labour tensions at his first party conference as Prime Minister, with ministers divided over proposed tougher migration rules. Angela Rayner has criticised the plans, while other senior figures support Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood; left-wing Labour figures have also accused Burnham of abandoning former…

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Nicki Minaj urges young Americans to ‘vote red’ in 2026 midterms while doubling down on Trump support

  • Minaj urged young voters to support Republican candidates.
  • She encouraged participation in local and midterm elections.
  • The rapper reaffirmed her support for Donald Trump.

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…

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Labour conference live: Burnham says UK ‘needs to draw line’ on Brexit as he arrives for first time as leader

  • Burnham calls for a new direction after Brexit-related division.
  • Councils would gain stronger powers over long-term empty homes.
  • Labour warns of tough Budget choices and heightened Russian threats.

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…

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Alcaraz wins after saving match points as Europe lead Laver Cup

  • Alcaraz survived two match points to beat Fritz.
  • Europe lead Team World 7-5.
  • The title will be decided on Sunday.

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…

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Bumblebee project seeking to help rare species

  • Conservationists launch a £907,000 Moss carder recovery project.
  • Work will target habitats in Cornwall, Kent and the North Pennines.
  • Habitat loss and fragmentation threaten the rare pollinator.

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…

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‘Knots Landing’ star Ted Shackelford spotted with walker during rare Los Angeles outing at 80

  • Ted Shackelford was seen in Los Angeles aged 80.
  • He is renowned for playing Gary Ewing.
  • His television career spans several decades.

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…

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Rodney Travis Jr to serve 15 years for cat abuse scam

  • Virginia man receives 15 years for abusing cats in a donation scam.
  • Prosecutors say he raised over $400,000 through misleading videos.
  • International online investigators helped police identify and arrest him.

Rodney Travis Jr, 27, pleaded guilty in Virginia to animal abuse and computer fraud after prosecutors said he injured and killed cats to create misleading social-media videos and solicit donations. He is due to serve 15 years in prison, described as the largest animal-abuse penalty in the state’s…

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Eva Longoria explores France’s indulgent culinary traditions in tonight’s TV pick

  • Eva Longoria explores decadent French cuisine.
  • Several dramas, documentaries and reality shows continue.
  • Cricket and women’s football are also televised.

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…

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Four-year-old girl dies after being found in water-filled bin in Georgia

  • Four-year-old Georgia girl found unresponsive in a water-filled bin.
  • Neighbours and responders attempted CPR.
  • Autopsy results and official cause of death were pending.

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…

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