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Chris Mason: Starmer’s irritation with Burnham shows as he seeks to tackle critics
Chris MasonPolitical editor The prime minister will address a conference of centre-left leaders from around the world on Friday and argue…
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Why great leaders encourage people to do a career pivot
Early in my career, a boss encouraged me to leave a stable operations role for a position in sales. They noticed my natural persuasiveness…
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Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Watch: Object seen flying away from Aalborg airport as drones disrupt flights Drone incidents at airports…
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Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns
Sir Keir Starmer has publicly acknowledged "where some on the Left went wrong" on immigration, writing in the Telegraph that his party…
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
Ali Abbas Ahmadi & Max MatzaBBC News Watch: "I'm not afraid", says James Comey after indictment A federal grand jury in Virginia has…
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Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive
Joshua NevettPolitical reporter A tech start-up investor is taking a leading role in Reform UK's efforts to access sensitive data in a bid…
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Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets
US President Donald Trump announced a new wave of tariffs on Thursday, including a 100% levy on branded drugs that are manufactured…
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Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Hundreds of Samaritans volunteers say they will leave the suicide prevention charity if plans…
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3 Lessons I learned from regenerative agriculture
A few years ago, I read an article that changed how I think about bourbon. It wasn’t about distilling or aging. It was about bread. Bread…
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Intel wants a second bite at the Apple—and this time might be better
Reports Wednesday that Apple has held talks with Intel about a possible strategic investment sent shockwaves through the stock market.…
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PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'
The prime minister has refused to be drawn on the leadership ambitions of Andy Burnham but drew a comparison between the Manchester…
Culture
Ryder Cup 2025: How Bryson DeChambeau has emerged as America's 'gladiator'
Making a concerted effort to join team bonding events has seemingly helped get him back on side, with US captain Keegan Bradley also…
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Here’s why Trump replaced Biden’s White House portrait with a picture of an autopen
Along the White House’s West Wing Colonnade, portraits of every U.S. president since George Washington hang side-by-side in gilded frames.…
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Ryder Cup 2025: How to watch golf’s ultimate team showdown as it comes to New York
Most people do not put New York City and golf together, nor do they consider the game to be a team sport. The 2025 Ryder Cup is…
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Amazon might owe you money: $1.5 billion payout for Prime members follows FTC settlement. Here’s what to know
Amazon reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday over whether the e-commerce giant used…
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FAA will keep limiting Newark airport flights through October 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was extending an order limiting operations at Newark Liberty International Airport…
Culture
Ryder Cup 2025 opening pairings: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood reunited at Bethpage
European captain Luke Donald has picked a series of heavyweight pairings - including reuniting Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood - as he…
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Instagram’s safety features for teens are ‘woefully ineffective’ despite Meta’s promises, report finds
Despite years of congressional hearings, lawsuits, academic research, whistleblowers and testimony from parents and teenagers about the…
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Cracker Barrel is closing Maple Street Biscuit Company restaurants. See the full list of doomed locations
As the dust settles on a botched logo redesign that turned it into a political and cultural flashpoint this summer, Cracker Barrel Old…
Culture
How to transfer your music library from one streaming service to another
Want to switch to Apple Music because you can’t find your favorite indie band on Spotify? Or maybe you’re on Amazon Music but saw a new…
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DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report
A newly released report from Senate Democrats alleges that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has “copied Americans’ sensitive…
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Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
US President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to stop buying oil from Russia, part of a wider drive to cut off Moscow's energy funding as the…
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U.S. economy grew more than expected in the second quarter at a 3.8% pace
An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy expand at a surprising 3.8% from April through June, the government reported in a…
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Former Arsenal striker dies after 'significant' injury
Chichester City FC and former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar has died after sustaining a "significant brain injury". Vigar, 21 and from…