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Viral Democrat mocked as ‘bad SNL character’ lurches ahead of socialist-backed opponent in primary for battleground seat

• Viral Democrat leads socialist-backed rival in primary polling
• Battleground House seat seen as key 2026 midterm race
• Contest highlights Democratic Party's moderate-vs-left divide

A Democratic congressional candidate who went viral online, and has drawn comparisons to an exaggerated "SNL" character, has moved ahead of a rival backed by socialist-aligned figures in a primary contest for a competitive US House seat. The race is being closely watched as a test of whether…

Jake Paul sends fiery message to Tom Brady after dust-up with Logan Paul: ‘Revenge is sweet’

• Tom Brady slapped Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest in New York
• Jake Paul vows revenge, warns Brady to "keep your head on a swivel"
• Karl-Anthony Towns intervened between Brady and Logan Paul on stage

Jake Paul has issued a warning to Tom Brady after the NFL legend slapped Logan Paul during a tense on-stage moment at Fanatics Fest in New York City. Speaking to Fox News Digital at a separate event, Jake Paul said he was angry he had not been present…

Russian recruiter sanctioned by the UK for luring women to work in Kremlin-run drone factories is linked to Telegram channels for child sex abuse

The UK has imposed sanctions on a Russian recruiter accused of luring women into jobs at Kremlin-run drone factories, with reports also linking the individual to Telegram channels used for child sexual abuse material. The sanctions form part of the UK's ongoing efforts to target individuals supporting Russia's…

Moment trainspotter falls off world’s largest locomotive and fractures his spine as Big Boy 4014 steams across the US

• Trainspotter fell from Big Boy 4014 locomotive in Nebraska, US
• He suffered a fractured spine in the fall
• Incident occurred as the giant steam train toured the country

A trainspotter fractured his spine after falling from Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive, as it travelled through Nebraska in the United States. The incident, caught on camera, highlights the risks enthusiasts take to get close to the famous engine as it tours…

Trump-backed Senate hopeful’s ‘white nationalist’ sympathizer son-in-law accused of spreading neo-Nazi ideology and wild Charlie Kirk assassination claim

• Trump-backed Senate candidate's son-in-law accused of neo-Nazi sympathies
• He allegedly made unsubstantiated Charlie Kirk assassination claim
• Allegations could pose political risk to the Senate campaign

A son-in-law of Mike Collins, a US Senate candidate backed by Donald Trump, has been accused of promoting neo-Nazi ideology and expressing sympathy for white nationalist views. The allegations also link him to a wild, unsubstantiated claim about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising fresh scrutiny…

Van Jones warns far-left socialist agenda is ‘regressive’ threat to Democratic Party

• Van Jones calls DSA's stance on Hamas "regressive" for Democrats.
• Ex-DSA vice chair Bhaskar Sunkara defends the group's socialist platform.
• Sunkara backs abolishing the US Senate and universal healthcare.

CNN commentator Van Jones has warned that the far-left agenda pushed by groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) poses a "regressive" threat to the Democratic Party, citing the organisation's support for Hamas as a particular concern. His comments, made in a Fox News segment, add…

He’s the eccentric, taxidermy loving tycoon who made millions from the 90s rave scene. Now James Perkins is at war with neighbours over plans to build 82 houses to fund his biggest project yet – renovating the ‘Buckingham Palace of Dorset’

• Rave-era millionaire James Perkins plans 82 houses in Dorset.
• Proceeds would fund renovation of his vast Dorset residence.
• Local neighbours are opposing the housing development plans.

James Perkins, a businessman who made his fortune promoting 1990s rave events, has clashed with local residents over his plans to build 82 new houses near his Dorset estate. Perkins intends to use proceeds from the housing development to fund the restoration of his sprawling country residence, which…

‘Keep a low profile’: State Department warns Americans overseas they could be targeted

• State Department renews worldwide caution alert for Americans abroad.
• Officials fear Iran-linked retaliation against US citizens overseas.
• Advisory urges Americans to keep a low profile and stay alert.

The US State Department reissued a worldwide caution alert on Saturday, warning American citizens travelling or living abroad that they could be targeted amid escalating tensions with Iran. Officials fear that Iran or groups aligned with it could retaliate against US citizens, personnel and interests well beyond the…