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The Guardian

Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government

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The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal oppositionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Carroll government in Victoria has cancelled controversial plans for a statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews.Work began in May on the statue commemorating the former premier’s more than 3,000 days in office, as part of a 1999 policy recognising long-serving Victorian premiers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/29/controversial-plans-for-a-daniel-andrews-sculpture-officially-scrapped-by-victorian-government Author : Petra Stock Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Independent

Sacha Baron Cohen’s forthcoming Ali G film is already embroiled in controversy

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British news comparison site NewsCord has launched a campaign calling on theaters to boycott the film Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/ali-g-movie-backlash-controversy-b3041326.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-08-28 22:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Sacked care worker smashed elderly couple’s door to rob them in terrifying crime spree

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Ediongseyene Essien has now been handed a lengthy jail sentence for his crimes against former patients, which took place after he was suspended as a care worker in Liverpool Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/crime-spree-pensioner-kicked-robbery-37605890 Author : [email protected] (Adam Everett, Ethan Davies) Publish date : 2026-08-29 01:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

‘No chance’ Meghan’s possible return to acting was reason for Sussexes’ move – industry insiders

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The Sussexes' return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan's acting career - but senior TV executives have told Sky News "there's no chance" that is the reason. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/no-chance-meghans-possible-return-to-acting-was-reason-for-sussexes-uk-move-industry-insiders-say-13578243 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

British far-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE agents in USA

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Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial commentator who backed Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, has been detained by ICE agents in New Orleans, Louisiana Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/milo-yiannopoulos-ice-arrested-trump-37605866 Author : [email protected] (Ethan Davies) Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

BORIS JOHNSON: The hot dang Right-wingers of oil-rich Texas love solar and wind power – here’s why THEIR electricity bills are so low

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We just can't go on like this. It is now clear that the cost of electricity in this country is out of control. We are walloping consumers and we are crippling our industry. Source link : https://www.dailymail.com/debate/article-16088273/BORIS-JOHNSON-Texas-solar-wind-power-electricity-bills-low.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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BBC News

US and Venezuela reach ‘historic’ oil deal, Trump says

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The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2zlwe7qj1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

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US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves.The terms of the agreement remain to be seen, but the US president said on his social-media platform that it had been brokered “through a partnership with ⁠private business” by his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/trump-venezuela-oil-agreement Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:34:00
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The Independent

Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

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President Donald Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-venezuela-washington-marco-rubio-pete-hegseth-b3041340.html Author : Aamer Madhani Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Thousands at Reading and Leeds festival to be spoken to about toxic behaviour

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A Home Office-backed campaign will see thousands of music fans in Reading and Leeds given advice about tackling violence against women and girls as part of a drive to tackle the crisis Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reading-leeds-festival-violence-women-37604023 Author : [email protected] (Dave Burke) Publish date : 2026-08-28 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

US immigration officials arrest controversial British far-right commentator

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US immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/us-immigration-officials-arrest-british-far-right-commentator-milo-yiannopoulos-13578361 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 20:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

A66 crash tragedy ‘sparked by gangland fall out between teenage rivals in Middlesbrough’

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Cleveland Police believe the A66 crash that killed PCs Tom Clough, 38, and Matthew Blades, 37, plus five youths in a Passat may have been sparked by a Middlesbrough gangland fall out Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/a66-crash-tragedy-sparked-gangland-37605721 Author : [email protected] (Andrea Oldereide) Publish date : 2026-08-28 21:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Premier League LIVE: Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki score twice in dominant win

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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Crystal Palace's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Selhurst Park. Source link : https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16084221/Crystal-Palace-vs-Manchester-City-Premier-League-LIVE.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 21:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, detained by ICE

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A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor GreeneMilo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In a statement on Friday, a DHS spokesperson said that Yiannopoulos was arrested on Thursday at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans international airport (MSY). The spokesperson said Yiannopoulos “legally entered the country” in May 2019, but that “he chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/milo-yiannopoulos-detained-ice Author : Guardian staff Publish date
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The Independent

The best foods to stockpile for an emergency – and how long bottled water really lasts

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From pulses and tinned fish to peanut butter and long-life milk, nutrition experts tell Hannah Twiggs what the smartest foods are to keep on hand – plus how much water you need and how long it will really last Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/best-foods-to-stockpile-emergency-how-much-water-b3040224.html Author : Hannah Twiggs Publish date : 2026-08-28 16:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Middlesbrough – live: More arrests made after wrong-way A66 crash killed cops

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Cleveland Police announced more arrests on Friday as part of an operation against organised crime following the A66 crash - but said the deadly house fire in Grangetown was not linked to the collision Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/middlesbrough-gangs-war-grangetown-teesside-37601848 Author : [email protected] (Jeremy Armstrong , Laura Hill, Paige Ingram, Joe Smith) Publish date : 2026-08-28 21:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

Boy, 16, dies after collapsing near river

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A 16-year-old boy has died after collapsing in a river in Scotland. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/boy-16-dies-after-collapsing-near-river-nith-in-dumfries-police-say-13578234 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 19:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Everything that happened in Middlesbrough this week – from A66 crash to chaos explained

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The town has been gripped by fear in the past week as a gangland turf war caused chaos as nine lives in just five days have placed Middlesbrough in mourning and chaos Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/everything-happened-middlesbrough-week--37603932 Author : [email protected] (Sian Hewitt) Publish date : 2026-08-28 19:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Seven more people are arrested in organised crime probe following fatal A66 crash that killed seven people including two police officers

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In total, Cleveland Police have now detained 24 people following the smash on Saturday, which claimed the lives of seven people, including two police officers. Source link : https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16088143/Seven-people-arrested-organised-crime-probe.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-28 19:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Trump administration pushing to gift parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report

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Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital seeks to acquire land to construct private road to development outside parkThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing to give a parcel of land inside Yosemite, the country’s first national park and one of its most popular, to a Nevada-based private developer.Staff with the National Park Service have been exploring how the agency can give a quarter-mile parcel to a company operated by Kingsbarn Realty Capital, the news outlet Notus reported on Friday, citing agency documents and unnamed sources “directly familiar with discussions”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/yosemite-national-park-private-developer Author : Dani Anguiano Publish date : 2026-08-28
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The Independent

England have found another potent new-ball pairing – and they are too good for Pakistan

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England (290 & 81/3) lead Pakistan (110) by 261 runs: Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared seven wickets as an overmatched touring team were blown away at Lord’s Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-pakistan-second-test-ollie-robinson-jofra-archer-b3041205.html Author : Harry Latham-Coyle Publish date : 2026-08-28 18:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Grangetown house fire victim remains ‘critical’ after 2 killed and ‘murder’ arrests

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A woman injured in a house fire in Grangetown that killed two people - including a child - remains in a critical condition Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/grangetown-house-fire-murders-middlesbrough-37605492 Author : [email protected] (Eliana Nunes) Publish date : 2026-08-28 18:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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