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Bessent invokes assassination attempt ‘2 hours after being sworn in’ in dramatic brushback of leftist threat

  • Bessent says he faced assassination attempt hours after being sworn in
  • He cites it as proof of rising left-wing political violence
  • Comments made at an international counterterrorism summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he was the target of an assassination attempt by a "left-wing activist" only two hours after being sworn into office, using the disclosure to argue that violent political extremism from the left poses a real and growing threat. He made the…

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World Cup reader Q&A: Nick Ames answers your questions now – live

  • Guardian's Nick Ames answered reader questions after England's World Cup semi-final loss
  • Spain face Argentina in Sunday's final in New Jersey
  • Topics included Kane's captaincy, Tuchel's future and Argentina's banner controversy

Guardian football correspondent Nick Ames hosted a live reader Q&A on 16 July 2026, the day after England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the final now set for Sunday in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina. Readers submitted questions on England's exit and the wider…

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Bryson DeChambeau posts 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale to silence critics after three straight missed major cuts

  • DeChambeau shot 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale.
  • He had missed the cut in three straight majors this year.
  • He has faced criticism over strategy and previously turned to AI for swing help.

Bryson DeChambeau shot a three-under-par 67 at Royal Birkdale, offering a much-needed lift after a difficult 2026 season in which he missed the cut in three consecutive men's major championships for the first time in his career. The performance comes as the two-time major champion faces mounting criticism…

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Masterpiece’s 100% RT British Detective Series Officially Sets Season 2 Release Date

  • Maigret Season 2 confirmed for 18 October release
  • New series shows a younger Maigret early in his career
  • Created by Patrick Harbinson, based on Georges Simenon's novels

Masterpiece PBS has confirmed that the second series of its acclaimed Maigret detective drama will return on 18 October, alongside a first-look image. The show, based on Georges Simenon's novels featuring French police detective Jules Maigret, was renewed for a second season in April after the first run…

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Andrew Garfield Leads ‘The Uprising’: First Trailer For Paul Greengrass’ Focus Features Drama On 14th Century Peasant Rebellion

  • Andrew Garfield leads Paul Greengrass's 1381 Peasants' Revolt drama, The Uprising.
  • Trailer released; film opens in cinemas on 11 September 2026.
  • Ensemble cast includes Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie and Katherine Waterston.

Focus Features has released the first trailer for The Uprising, a drama directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield, dramatising the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381. Garfield plays Ploughman, the rebellion's legendary leader, who raises an army of ordinary people to resist King Richard II's oppressive taxation…

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Labour nationalises British Steel to protect ‘vital national capability’ but Tories warn against ‘blank cheque’ for industry

  • Labour nationalises British Steel, citing national capability concerns.
  • Move aims to protect UK steelmaking from further decline.
  • Tories warn against unlimited taxpayer funding for the industry.

The UK government has moved to nationalise British Steel, arguing that keeping steelmaking capacity under state control is a "vital national capability" that must be protected. The move reflects longstanding concerns about the future of Britain's steel industry, including jobs, energy costs and the country's ability to produce…

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PNY’s Slimline RTX 5080 might be the best version of this graphics card for versatile PC building, and making good on those FE promises

  • PNY's Slimline RTX 5080 OC reviewed as a versatile, space-saving GPU option
  • Compact design suits varied PC builds while matching Founders Edition-style quality
  • Full spec and benchmark details weren't available in the retrieved text

GamesRadar+ has reviewed PNY's Slimline GeForce RTX 5080 OC, a compact take on Nvidia's high-end graphics card that the outlet suggests could be one of the best versions of this GPU for PC builders who want flexibility. The card's slim, small-form-factor design is highlighted as particularly useful for…

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Bungling Home Office admits catalogue of costly errors including mistakenly reimbursing migrants £19million that they can’t claw back

  • Home Office admits mistakenly reimbursing migrants £19million
  • Officials say the money cannot be recovered
  • Part of a wider catalogue of costly departmental errors

The Home Office has admitted to a series of costly administrative blunders, including mistakenly reimbursing migrants around £19 million that officials now say cannot be recovered. The admission highlights ongoing concerns about financial mismanagement and oversight failures within the department, raising questions about accountability for taxpayer money and…

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Fresh heartbreak for drowned frat boy Riley Strain’s family after they tried to sue his fraternity brothers over his tragic death

  • Riley Strain's family faces new setback in legal case
  • They had sued his fraternity brothers over his drowning death
  • Full details of the ruling were not available in this report

The family of Riley Strain, the US fraternity student who died after drowning, has suffered a fresh setback after attempting to pursue legal action against his fraternity brothers over his death. The case forms part of the family's continuing efforts to seek accountability for the circumstances surrounding his…

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Pauline Hanson and billionaire Gina Rinehart meet up at luxury Mediterranean hotel

  • Pauline Hanson met Gina Rinehart at a luxury Sicily hotel
  • Meeting fuels speculation given Rinehart's conservative political links
  • Article offers few details on what was actually discussed

Pauline Hanson, the Australian One Nation leader, was pictured meeting billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart at a luxury hotel in Sicily, sparking interest given both women's high profiles in Australian politics and business. The encounter has drawn attention partly because Rinehart, Australia's richest person, has previously voiced support…

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