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Hunter Biden calls Merrick Garland the ‘greatest mistake’ made under the Biden administration

  • Hunter Biden calls Merrick Garland his father's "greatest mistake"
  • Comments made on the "I've Had It" podcast
  • Garland served as attorney general throughout Joe Biden's term

Hunter Biden has described Merrick Garland's appointment as US attorney general as the "greatest mistake" of his father Joe Biden's presidency. He made the comments during an appearance on the "I've Had It" podcast, offering a rare public critique of a key figure from his father's administration. Garland…

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Chinese satellites are being ‘used by Iran to hit American bases in the Middle East’

  • Chinese satellites allegedly help Iran target US bases in Middle East
  • Reported amid escalating Iran-US tensions in the region
  • A third US service member reportedly killed by Iranian drone

The Daily Mail reports that satellites made in China are allegedly being used by Iran to help target American military bases in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns about Beijing's indirect role in regional tensions involving Tehran and Washington. The claim comes amid escalating hostilities in the region,…

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‘Obsession’, ‘The Invite’ & ‘Young Washington’ Power On, ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Tops $1 Million — Specialty Box Office

  • "Obsession", "The Invite" and "Young Washington" hold steady in top ten
  • "Maddie's Secret" passes $1 million in its fifth week
  • Angel Studios developing "1776" sequel after "Young Washington" success

Deadline's weekly specialty box office round-up shows several indie and mid-budget releases continuing to perform well, even as the wider market was dominated by "The Odyssey" and the football World Cup final. Olivia Wilde's comedy "Obsession", A24's "The Invite" and Angel Studios' historical drama "Young Washington" all remained…

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US launches ninth night of strikes on Iran after death of third soldier confirmed

  • US strikes Iran for a ninth straight night
  • Third US soldier confirmed killed by Iranian drone
  • Conflict in Middle East continues to escalate

The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, with the Trump administration confirming that a third US service member has died in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The latest fatality, attributed to an Iranian drone attack, marks a significant escalation…

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Foreign aid could be doubled and Thames Water taken over in blizzard of politics

  • Report suggests foreign aid spending could be doubled
  • Thames Water may be taken over amid financial troubles
  • Described as part of a busy period in UK politics

The Daily Mail reports that British politics is facing a flurry of major developments, with suggestions that foreign aid spending could be doubled and Thames Water could be brought under state control, according to the paper's Political Editor, Jason Groves. The piece, published on 20 July 2026, points…

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Andy Burnham doesn’t speak for us, say voters in South: Mail poll shows new PM faces a legitimacy crisis

  • Poll finds Southern voters doubt Andy Burnham's legitimacy as PM
  • Survey suggests a North-South divide in public support
  • Full poll details and figures weren't available in this extract

A Daily Mail poll suggests new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing a legitimacy crisis, with voters in southern England indicating they feel he does not represent them. The finding highlights a regional divide in public opinion so soon after Burnham took office, raising questions about how effectively…

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Weeks before he died, Derryn Hinch took my call about a lurid secret book buried for 50 years. What he said about the most awkward chapter of his career revealed everything about the journalist he was

  • Derryn Hinch discussed a secret, decades-old book weeks before he died.
  • The book covered an awkward, lurid episode from his early career.
  • His candour about it reflected his character as a journalist.

Australian broadcaster Derryn Hinch, who died recently, spoke in one of his final interviews about a long-buried book detailing a lurid, awkward episode from early in his career. The conversation, recounted by the journalist who made the call weeks before his death, is presented as a revealing insight…

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Lammy’s ministry paid £176,000 to social media influencers to promote Labour policies – including soft justice measures

  • Lammy's ministry spent £176,000 on social media influencers
  • Funds promoted Labour policies, including justice measures
  • Spending likely to face scrutiny over use of public money

David Lammy's department has paid £176,000 to social media influencers to promote Labour government policies, including measures relating to justice that critics have characterised as "soft". The disclosure is likely to renew scrutiny of ministerial spending on influencer marketing, a practice that has drawn criticism in the past…

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‘Thriving’ personal trainer freed from prison after 20 years thrown back in after release date error

  • Colorado man freed after 20 years jailed again over release date error.
  • He had rebuilt his life as a personal trainer post-release.
  • Case highlights risks of prison administrative errors.

A personal trainer who had built a "thriving" new life after serving 20 years in prison was returned to custody in Colorado after officials discovered an error had been made regarding his original release date. The case has drawn attention because it highlights the disruption and potential injustice…

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Born in England 79 Years Ago Today, the Out-of-This-World Guitar Hero Who Helped NASA Explore the Cosmos

  • Queen guitarist Brian May turns 79 years old
  • Built his own "Red Special" guitar with his father
  • Also holds a physics PhD and has advised NASA

Brian May, the guitarist and co-founder of Queen, has turned 79, prompting a look back at his life and career. Alongside Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, May helped make Queen one of the best-selling bands in history, contributing distinctive layered guitar work to hits such as…

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