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HuffPostTrump's Response To Melania's Abortion Stance Has Critics Saying Same Damning Thing
The former president's "I'm not going to tell you what to do" admission drew backlash on social media.
- Manchester Evening News
Sir Keir Starmer defends UK decision after Argentina vows to retake Falkland Islands
The Prime Minister spoke out
- The Independent
Revealed: The real reason why people are leaving Donald Trump’s rallies as he is still on stage
Over the past months the former president has seemingly become more and more obsessed with attendance – amid claims that his fans are leaving early ‘out of frustration and boredom’
- CNN
Professor who correctly predicted 9 presidential elections weighs in on ‘October surprise’
CNN’s Michael Smerconish asked presidential historian Allan Lichtman about the October surprise and if it ever impacts his prediction for who will win the race for the White House.
- The Telegraph
‘Drunk’ colonel sending troops to their deaths sparks Russian TV row
A Kremlin propaganda ploy to deflect criticism away from a “drunk” front-line commander renowned for ordering soldiers on suicide missions has backfired.
- The Telegraph
‘I became an accidental landlord to Ukrainian refugees – now Labour is punishing me’
When war broke out in Ukraine, Alison Bloxham felt she had to help.
- The Telegraph
Labour suffers a dozen by-election defeats in less than a month amid donations row
Labour has suffered a dozen by-election defeats in less than a month as it grapples with the row over donations and freebies.
- The Telegraph
Labour accused of ‘breaking rules’ by withholding winter fuel impact assessment
Labour has been accused of breaking parliamentary rules by “deliberately withholding” the winter fuel impact assessment from MPs.
- HuffPost UK
Fiona Bruce Calls Out Tory MP For Overlooking Boris Johnson's Own Freebies Row In Question Time Clash
"He was leader of your party, and he accepted an awful lot of money," the BBC presenter pointed out.
- Evening Standard
Vladimir Putin 'fears Soviet-style collapse' amid budget pressures to fund war in Ukraine
Warning comes after Russia’s government unveiled plans to hike defence spending to highest levels since the Cold War
- HuffPost UK
Vladimir Putin Still Hasn't Stopped Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia – And Even The West Is Puzzled
Two months later, and Kyiv's small – albeit astonishing – occupation of Russian territory is going strong. Western officials don't understand how.
- HuffPost UK
James Cleverly's Attempt To Slam Labour's Chagos Deal Turns Into A Massive Own Goal For The Tories
It has descended into a Conservative blame game.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Made Crass Jokes About Death of Rally Attendee in Leaked Recording
Donald Trump was reportedly caught on tape turning the grieving widow of a man who died at one of his rallies into a source of amusement for his super-wealthy dinner guests.The recording, obtained by The Guardian, apparently comes from a private meal Trump held Aug. 10 in Aspen, Colorado. In it, the Republican presidential nominee reportedly recalled a meeting with the wife of Corey Comperatore, the man who was killed by shots fired at Trump by Thomas Crooks at a Pennsylvania rally in July.“So t
- The National
Labour blame Winter Fuel Payment cut for by-election losses
SCOTTISH Labour have blamed the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment for damaging losses in two by-elections, stressing it was the “biggest factor” in people not voting.
- HuffPost
Liz Cheney Splotches Donald Trump With Golden Line About Her Past
The lifelong Republican's zing came during a joint rally appearance with Donald Trump's Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.
- HuffPost
Trump Made Another Joke About Supporter Killed At Pennsylvania Rally: Report
The news comes as the former president is set to return to the site of his July assassination attempt.
- The Daily Beast
Republican Shocks Abby Phillip With Defense of Trump Lie
Abby Phillip appeared to be in complete disbelief after a Republican guest on CNN NewsNight defended Donald Trump’s claims that the Biden administration “stole” funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and spent money on housing immigrants.“The former president has an election to win in just about a month. With 31 days until America votes, it’s pretty clear that he is willing to break the rules—and the truth—to do it,” Phillip said.“The latest episode: his plainly false insistence that
- The Telegraph
Iran’s supreme leader swears Israel ‘won’t last long’
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sworn that Israel will not “last long” in a defiant sermon in Tehran on Friday.
- HuffPost
Anderson Cooper Struggles To Speak After Watching Weird Melania Trump Clip Live On Air
"Sorry, it’s the first time I’m seeing that. That’s the weirdest promo I’ve ever seen," the CNN anchor said.
- The Guardian
Donald Trump’s foul-mouthed migrant rant captured in private pitch to donors
Republican nominee claims Harris is threat to democracy in recording of top-dollar fundraiser in Colorado in August