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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…
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Connecticut woman charged after boyfriend is stabbed fatally amid self-defence claim
A 39-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend to death, but her family claims she acted in self-defence against years of domestic abuse. Destiny Smith was arrested after Joseph Rodriguez, 35, was found with stab wounds to his chest and arm at their Waterbury home on Friday. The case raises important questions…
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Skydance plans to unite HBO Max and Paramount Plus into one service
Skydance has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount Plus into a single streaming service over time. The consolidation aims to strengthen the combined company’s competitive position against Netflix, which reported 325 million subscribers in January. Skydance CEO David Ellison previously highlighted that the merger…
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Tories propose halving employer National Insurance for under-25s
The Conservative Party plans to halve National Insurance contributions for employers hiring workers aged under 25, with Kemi Badenoch set to unveil the “rescue package for young people” on Wednesday. The party claims this £2.3 billion initiative is essential to reverse a youth employment crisis, with youth unemployment rising by 174,000 since Labour took office…
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Labour bill could let private firms impose tolls on existing roads
Labour’s government has proposed legislation to grant private firms sweeping powers to finance road building and maintenance projects across Britain. Under the Highways (Financing) Bill, these firms would become highway authorities able to introduce tolls to recoup their investment. This represents a significant shift in how road infrastructure is funded and managed, but the government’s…
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Tugendhat accuses Miliband of putting green agenda before UK interests
Tom Tugendhat accused Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband of putting a personal green agenda and political gestures ahead of Britain’s energy security and foreign relationships. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference, the shadow foreign secretary called for the Foreign Office to focus on projecting British influence and criticised Miliband’s handshake with Iran’s foreign minister at the…
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Nick Timothy criticises Islamic veils as Conservatives review policy on restrictions
Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he “hates” the niqab and burqa, arguing that face coverings harm social trust and cut women off from society. His remarks at a fringe event during the party conference have renewed debate about whether the Conservatives might support restricting Islamic face veils. Timothy said he did not know…