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Trump Pentagon launches competition for America’s next great military base
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans for a new, self-sustaining US military base, to be built at a location chosen through a competition among states. He presented it as part of a wider effort to modernise the military and improve living conditions for service members, rather than placing troops on ageing installations. The proposed…
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Shocking sexual allegations made against suspect accused of killing top pediatrician and stabbing victim’s wife inside their Pittsburgh home
The suspected murderer of a Pittsburgh paediatrician has been charged with an additional rape and sexual assault that allegedly occurred just hours before the fatal attack. Elijah Hemingway, 32, is accused of brutally killing Dr Idris Evans, 46, a paediatric critical care physician, and stabbing Evans’s wife, Gina, during a midnight home invasion. The revelation…
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Cristiano Ronaldo walks out on Portugal after being dropped from starting lineup
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said he would again be left out of the starting line-up. Ronaldo announced his departure after speaking with the Portuguese Football Federation president, saying he would explain his reasons later; the decision comes amid visible disappointment at his reduced role in the…
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Scotland’s public workforce growth puts frontline services at risk amid budget gap
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has acknowledged that the Scottish National Party’s plans to reduce public sector staffing have stalled, admitting the strategy is currently “off course”. Rather than shrinking the workforce as planned, Scotland’s public sector actually grew by 6,640 employees in the year to June 2026. This reversal significantly increases the risk…
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Pension triple lock axed, billionaires’ wealth soars amid crisis
Burnham has announced significant pension reforms replacing the triple lock with a double lock from 2030. New analysis reveals billionaires’ wealth has soared during the cost of living crisis, whilst young people face reduced employment opportunities.
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Leah Williamson blunder gifts Paris FC a point as Arsenal’s struggles continue
A mix-up between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and captain Leah Williamson gave Paris FC a late penalty, which Maeline Mendy converted to secure a 2-2 draw in the Champions League. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway had put Arsenal two goals ahead, but the dropped points add to a difficult start to the season for a…
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RFK Jr. thinks AI will free us from the “tyranny” of medical facts, expertise
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued at a Make America Healthy Again event that AI could help Americans challenge medical advice and free them from what he called the “tyranny” of doctors and health experts. He said AI was better informed than any doctor and suggested it might support his scepticism about masks,…
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi receives MBE at Windsor Castle
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) at Windsor Castle, recognising his outstanding contribution to music and sustained impact on the field. The honour celebrates his legacy as a metal godfather and his enduring influence on generations of musicians. The MBE is the third-highest ranking…
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KimStim Acquires North American Rights to León & Cociña’s ‘Donkey Princess’ (EXCLUSIVE)
KimStim has acquired the North American rights to *Donkey Princess*, the latest feature by Chilean directors Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña. The deal brings the distributor back together with the filmmakers after its North American release of *The Wolf House*, and KimStim plans a theatrical rollout in 2027, followed by digital and home-video releases. The…
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Rapid weight loss on popular drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warns
Dr Tommy Wood, a neuroscience professor, warns that rapid weight loss while using GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy may leave the brain short of energy and nutrients if people severely restrict their food intake. He says the drugs can also benefit brain health when they improve obesity-related risks such as high blood sugar…