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The Guardian - World News

2026-07-09 12:59:21 (1 day ago)

George Cottrell referred to Nigel Farage as ‘daddy’, says ex-Reform candidate

Exclusive: Questions grow over convicted fraudster’s role in Reform UK as party says he has never held official position

• Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again?

George Cottrell was routinely introduced as Nigel Farage’s chief of staff before the 2024 general election despite denials that he had any official role, according to a Reform UK candidate who stood aside for the party leader.

Others who have been closely involved in the party have also claimed Cottrell arranged the Land Rovers that ferried Reform’s newly elected MPs to parliament, and that he covered the cost of a fundraising lunch with potential donors before the national vote.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-09 12:59:16 (1 day ago)

Congress DEMANDS Answers From WNBA Over Caitlin Clark Treatment! | Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich

On this episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich breaks down the breaking news that Congress is DEMANDING answers from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over the league’s blatant failure to protect Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

New York Times - World News

2026-07-09 12:57:51 (1 day ago)

Poland Sentences Russian Exile to 7 Years in Prison for Spying

Igor Rogov, who has publicly opposed the Kremlin, was arrested in 2024 and later confessed to spying for Russian intelligence on regime opponents living abroad.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-09 12:56:34 (1 day ago)

Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’

Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment Democrat

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Progressive groups and lawmakers who rallied behind Graham Platner’s insurgent bid for a US Senate seat are now racing to decide where to transfer their support after his withdrawal from the Maine race following yet another allegation of sexual assault.

The scramble and apparent heartbreak underscores the uncertainty facing the coalition surrounding Platner’s anti-establishment message, and the response from more centrist Democrats to proceed with caution. Organizations, voters, volunteers and elected officials that once saw him as a vehicle for a more populist progressive agenda are now weighing whether to unite behind a successor, or hold back until the party’s replacement process plays out.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-09 12:53:54 (1 day ago)

Racing warrior Rebel’s Romance continues world tour with Newmarket victory

From San Diego to Hong Kong, via Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Qatar the gelding keeps on winning

One of the sport’s great warriors returned to the front line for the 32nd time in a remarkable career on Thursday, with £12.12m in prize money already banked and the all-time record for a European-trained horse of £12.7m now within reach. Jumping fans often complain that Flat horses are rarely around long enough to become heroes, but Rebel’s Romance is a cast-iron case for the defence.

From San Diego to Hong Kong, via Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Qatar, Charlie Appleby’s eight-year-old has taken on many of the world’s best middle-distance horses since first setting foot on a track in October 2020.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-07-09 12:53:21 (1 day ago)

Is this France’s far-right National Rally’s best chance to take power?

A court ruling clears the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president next year.

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-07-09 12:53:06 (1 day ago)

California restaurant owner hits parents of bratty kids with hefty fines for trashing his business

A California restaurant owner now charges parents for damage caused by unruly kids, listing specific incidents and costs on his online menu.

RT News - Top Stories

2026-07-09 12:52:56 (1 day ago)

France summons Durov for questioning again – media

French investigators have questioned Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov for a fourth time in a long-running criminal probe
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Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-07-09 12:52:48 (1 day ago)

Will NATO get involved in securing Strait of Hormuz?

Iran war overshadows defence alliance's summit in Turkiye.

Times of India

2026-07-09 12:50:38 (1 day ago)

One Walmart heiress owns a $300 million superyacht, while her billionaire sister owns a Texas ranch 13 times the size of Washington DC, where helicopters herd cattle

Walmart heiresses Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie are icons of immense wealth, each showcasing their lifestyle choices through extravagant assets. While Ann is the proud owner of the sprawling Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest in the U.S., Nancy indulges in her luxurious $300 million superyacht, Kaos, which has drawn the ire of environmental activists.

ABC News - International News

2026-07-09 12:50:03 (1 day ago)

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire has broken out at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province, killing 28 people

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

2026-07-09 12:49:37 (1 day ago)

Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up

The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.