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Poll puts Talarico two points ahead of Paxton in Texas Senate race
A Fox News poll puts Democrat James Talarico two points ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, though the difference is within the poll’s margin of error. The close contest has drawn fresh attention after leaked audio appeared to capture Paxton saying Republican candidates’ numbers fell after a Dallas convention, raising questions…
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New PM Burnham faces Heathrow test; Russia strikes Kyiv; AI concerns grow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confronts early tests over Heathrow expansion and Manchester City verdicts. Russia has struck a second major Kyiv bridge, whilst tech leaders warn AI development is outpacing safety measures.
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Former FBI profiler says OJ Simpson may have had accomplice in killings
Former FBI profiler Jim Clemente has said he believes OJ Simpson had an accomplice in the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. Speaking on a podcast with Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin, Clemente argued that evidence from Goldman’s wounds suggests someone held him while another person stabbed him. Simpson was acquitted in the…
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Man, 40, shot dead at memorial service in east London
A 40-year-old man has been shot dead during a memorial service in east London in what police describe as a “senseless act of violence”. The incident occurred at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street in Acton when up to 50 people, including children, had gathered for the service. This fatal shooting in a…
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Group has ‘exploded’ after Wales win – Bellamy
Wales manager Craig Bellamy says his side’s win over Norway has opened up the race for second and third place in their Nations League group, which he described as having “exploded”. Wales remain bottom of Group A4, but Sunday’s match against Denmark in Cardiff gives them a chance to improve their position and strengthen their…
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Selma Blair says ‘no one returned my calls’ after anti-Islam comment led to Hollywood fallout
Selma Blair says a February 2024 Instagram comment about Islam and two Muslim-American lawmakers cost her professional representation, brand partnerships and friendships. Speaking at a Jewish Museum event in New York, she said the fallout was swift and described the experience as leaving a lasting mark on her and her family. Blair apologised soon after…
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Florida high school football game erupts into violent brawl involving players, coaches after final whistle
A mass brawl involving players and coaches broke out after the final whistle of a high-school football game between Deltona and Matanzas in Central Florida. The incident matters because it may lead to disciplinary action against players or coaching staff, though the article reports no decisions had been announced. The teams had been going back…
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Sharon Stone exclaims if men got pregnant you could get ‘an abortion from a vending machine’
Actress Sharon Stone appeared on Michelle Obama’s podcast to discuss her experience of having an abortion at age 18, which she had kept secret at the time. Stone made a satirical comment that “if men got pregnant, you could get an abortion from a vending machine,” as a critique of what she characterised as inconsistent…
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Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2026?
The October 2026 PS Plus Essential selection features three games, but the article suggests their appeal may be limited because each targets a particular audience. It asks subscribers to vote on whether they are happy with the line-up and explain their views. The games are EA Sports F1 25, multiplayer extraction shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896,…
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Spanish protests against holidaymakers explode into violence as riot police charge fence-hurling demonstrators amid fight for tax hikes on tourist apartments
Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested on Saturday across Madrid, Valencia and other cities against the country’s housing crisis, which activists blame on short-term rentals and tourist holiday apartments. The demonstrations turned violent when protesters clashed with riot police, with footage showing demonstrators throwing fences at officers who responded with batons, tear gas and rubber…