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The IndependentLed by Donkeys interrupt Nigel Farage speech by lowering huge Putin banner
Nigel Farage was initially unaware that the Russian president was on the poster, with the words ‘I heart Nigel’ written below
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There's an Extremely Stupid Reason NASA Scientists Can't Study China's Amazing New Moon Rocks
Earlier this week, China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe landed in Inner Mongolia, delivering the first samples collected from the far side of the Moon. The mission has the international scientific community excited — the far side of the Moon, which permanently faces away from the Earth, remains a bit of a mystery. Only China has […]
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Has a Prime Minister ever lost their seat in an election and what would happen?
Leaders of a party usually win their seat easily in a UK election, but has there ever been a case where a Prime Minister has lost their seat?
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Rishi Sunak: I’ll still be Prime Minister on Friday
The Conservative leader defended his party’s record in government against what he described as a ‘declinist narrative’.
- CNN
Pelosi: Some health experts think Trump has dementia
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi tells CNN’s Dana Bash that “if we’re just talking about mental acuity, let’s be fair about it.”
- The Telegraph
‘Constitutional pickle’ for Queen Elizabeth was averted with help of Agatha Christie
The late Queen’s private secretary has revealed how he averted a “constitutional pickle” for Elizabeth II - with inspiration from an Agatha Christie murder mystery.
- Bloomberg
Goldman Sees South Africa’s ‘Fragile’ Coalition Spurring Growth
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Reform candidate defects to Tories amid racism row
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's immunity claim for 'unofficial acts' but grants some for 'official' ones
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Donald Trump's sweeping claim of "absolute" immunity from criminal prosecution for "unofficial acts" but granted some protections for former presidents for official acts taken while in the White House. The split 6-3 opinion was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts. The ruling will affect whether Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony counts brought by special counsel Jack Smith, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruction of an official proceeding, for his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
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State attorney general probing police shooting of teen who allegedly wielded replica gun
New York State Attorney General Letitia James said her office is launching an investigation into the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly pointed a replica handgun at officers during an encounter in Utica. James's announcement came a day after hundreds of people attended a community vigil for 13-year-old Nyah Mway, who was killed Friday night. Citing New York state executive law, James said the Office of Special Investigation, which is part of her office, assesses every incident reported to it where a police officer "may have caused the death of a person by an act or omission."
- The Telegraph
John Swinney admits there are only two genders despite backing Sturgeon on self-ID
John Swinney has admitted he thinks there are only two genders despite being Nicola Sturgeon’s deputy when she pushed through her self-ID laws.
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Attacker with crossbow killed outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade, officer wounded
A Serbian police officer on Saturday killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, in what the prime minister called a "terrorist act".- 'Terrorist act' - Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic strongly condemned what he labelled a "heinous terrorist act".
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‘What’s going to happen for us?’ These gay military veterans wonder what Biden’s new pardon means for them
After President Joe Biden pardoned American veterans who were convicted under a military law that banned gay sex for more than 60 years, Mona McGuire and Karla Lehmann have been left wondering whether the announcement will affect service members, like them, who accepted less than honorable discharges rather than face court martial – a lasting stain on their military records.
- The Guardian
Could the UK soon have the most working-class cabinet of all time?
More than three-quarters of the shadow cabinet attended state schools – in stark contrast to Sunak’s government
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Labour would cause 'irreversible damage within first 100 days' in power, Rishi Sunak claims
Leaders and politicians of all parties are coming out swinging today as the general election campaign enters the final days. Rishi Sunak is today saying that Labour would cause "irreversible damage within just 100 days of coming to power", while his top lieutenants warn of the "danger" of a government led by Sir Keir Starmer. With polls throughout the campaign showing the Conservative Party failing to make a dent in Labour's 21-point lead, according to the Sky News Poll Tracker, the prime minister only has days to change minds across the country in his bid to retain power.
- South Wales Argus
Council reports on charity collections, smoking laws and sex establishments
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- Evening Standard
General Election 2024 LIVE: Tories risk being 'all but wiped out' in London, says new poll as leaders fight for votes
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey ramps up his campaign stunts by doing a bungee jump in Eastbourne
- The Telegraph
Putin wants Labour election victory, claims Sunak
Rishi Sunak has told voters that Vladimir Putin is hoping for a Labour victory as the general election campaign enters its final week.
- Herald Scotland
SNP says Starmer must ‘repeal dangerous anti-devolution legislation’ as PM
A Scottish National Party politician has challenged Sir Keir Starmer to “repeal the dangerous anti-devolution legislation introduced by the Tories” if he becomes prime minister next week.
- Business Insider
Kamala Harris' camp is mad that Newsom and Whitmer are being floated as Biden replacements over the VP
Harris is seen by many as a natural potential successor to Biden. But an array of Democrats believe her middling approval ratings are a liability.