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Findlay criticises Swinney’s Sinn Fein meeting over IRA victims’ families
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused First Minister John Swinney of inappropriately engaging with Sinn Fein at a separatist summit in Cardiff last month, claiming families of IRA victims are angry about the decision. Findlay argues that Swinney should have used the opportunity to demand that Sinn Fein condemn IRA terrorism, but refused to…
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Leaked audio reveals AOC’s rising influence in crucial Michigan Senate race as she eyes 2028
Leaked audio has revealed that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is actively backing Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, framing a Democratic victory as essential for advancing progressive policies and reshaping American politics. AOC’s vocal endorsement at a private New York City fundraiser underscores her growing influence as a progressive kingmaker and signals her own ambitions…
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Four jailed for raping and sexually assaulting teenage girl in Bristol
Four defendants have been jailed for raping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a house in Bristol in November last year. The court heard they had groomed her with alcohol and cigarettes, and the three adult defendants fled to France in a lorry before being returned to the UK and convicted. The judge said…
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Croatia face Spain as Nations League quarter-final race intensifies
Croatia and Spain meet in the Nations League, with Spain able to secure a place in the quarter-finals if they win and England avoid defeat against the Czech Republic. The match follows Croatia’s recent loss to England, which has prompted questions about the team’s performance and response. Croatia captain Luka Modrić said the manner of…
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Nigeria crash kills 32; Paris protests rattle euro zone
Nigeria mourns 32 after military aircraft crash; Paris protests send euro to 17-month low amid debt crisis. Prostate cancer diagnoses among under-50s surge 305 per cent in England.
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Democrats lead in midterm polls as Trump’s approval rating falls
Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 per cent amid an unpopular war with Iran and economic difficulties, with Democrats predicting a “blue tsunami” that could sweep both the House and Senate on 3 November. Republicans fear losing seats in traditionally safe states like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, though some indicators suggest the…
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Elderly dog abandoned at Washington park as officials seek information about driver
An elderly, malnourished dog was left at Valley Mission Park in Washington on 29 August, and local animal protection officials are seeking information about the person who abandoned him. The case matters because a witness and surveillance footage may help identify the driver, while the dog is now receiving care. A witness said he saw…
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Boston judge blocks Trump administration’s multimillion-dollar fines for migrants facing deportation
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from imposing fines of up to $1.8 million on migrants who remain in the US after receiving final deportation orders. Judge George O’Toole ruled the penalties unlawful, describing them as excessive and likely to worsen migrants’ financial hardship. The fines were part of the administration’s…
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Ben Duncan left £91,683 after fatal fall from London hotel bar
Ben Duncan, a former Big Brother contestant and university friend of Prince William, died aged 45 after falling from a rooftop bar at a central London hotel on 30 October 2025. He left no will, so the High Court appointed his mother to administer his estate; an inquest is due to be opened later this…