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Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

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America Has a Police Shortage

Many Americans have decided that their country’s problem is that it has too many police officers. In fact, it has too few.

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Abdul El-Sayed flipped the script on a bigoted gotcha attempt

The Senate candidate made quick work of a town hall attendee's insistence that he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.

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US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky says

"We are very thankful for this... Now it works," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall

"The trend this year continues," Zelensky said, "Since the start of fall, our warriors have liberated more territory than the Russians have managed to capture. The same was true at other points this y...

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Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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Hungary ready to allow Ukrainian grain transit to Western Europe, prime minister says

"If it just passes through the country, then obviously there is no obstacle to it," Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.

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Trump plows forward with plan to build the golf course of his dreams in DC

Regardless of how much it costs or how much is lost.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

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Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of trou...

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Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation

The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.

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America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was,” Jackson said.

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Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Capitulate to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia, escalating a week-long row with the US president.

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Zelenskyy says Starlink restrictions for Ukraine came from US government

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated on NBC's Meet the Press that the signal to impose speed limits on Starlink terminals came from the US government.

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US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions

Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies

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JD Vance’s Biggest Problem

Republican voters want Donald Trump. The vice president’s attempts at mimicking him always fail.

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US treasury secretary tells Zelenskyy to be very careful what he says about Starlink

Scott Bessent has called President Zelenskyy's assertion that the US government signalled Starlink restrictions "very reckless" during an interview with NBC News.

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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests

'Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,' said the French president in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with 'legitimate demands' and 'those who destroyed, smashed and looted.'

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Democrats: Embrace Incivility!

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is leading the rise of the rude Democrat. More should follow his lead.

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95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.

That split is complicating the GOP's midterm strategy.

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Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his renovation plans.

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Macron: 'How can French people do this to France?'

"Public buildings, shops and town halls were attacked and in some cases destroyed," he says

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Ukrainian foreign minister urges Europe to ban visas for Russians: "This is a matter of national security"

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged Europe to implement real entry bans for Russians and limit diplomatic movement to protect regional security.

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Sky News' Defence Insider gets exclusive access to staged Kaliningrad 'crisis simulation'

Mutiny erupts in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad in an uncomfortable test for the Kremlin.

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Councils unite to make Yarra River swimmable by 2050

Melbourne councils are looking to Europe for inspiration to clean up the Yarra River, in the hope of bringing swimmers back to the city's main fresh waterway.

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Australian activist imprisoned in Vietnam tells family he is 'terrified'

Australian officials have been able to meet Hiep Tran at a detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City, where he is being held after disappearing in Cambodia last month.

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Shoebridge insists Steele-John should take leave as Greens 'binfire' deepens

Greens leader David Shoebridge has insisted that Senator Jordon Steele-John should take personal leave, after the WA senator denied he had offered or agreed to step back while allegations against him were investigated.

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Robert McClelland named new corruption watchdog chief after Brereton resignation

Former Labor attorney-general and judge Robert McClelland is set to become the new head of the National Anti-Corruption Committee, after a turbulent first few years for the federal anti-corruption watchdog.

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CBS Correspondent Apologizes, Deletes X Post Thanking El-Sayed Heckler

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Which is worse for the planet, your kitchen extension or your 4x4?

The carbon footprint of the building work can be the same as driving 50,000 miles in Land Rover Defender. To avoid this, just ask the right questions...

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Burnham always wants to look like he’s listening, especially when he isn’t

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist

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Data centers are now the largest financial bet in US history • Kansas Reflector

The sheer size of investment in data centers is drawing concern as it surpasses all other historical booms and crowds out other more job-creating ventures.

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Fines up to £100 for playing music out loud on buses announced in new antisocial behaviour crackdown

Fines up to £100 can now be issued to people who play music or videos out loud on buses - part of a series of new powers tackling antisocial behaviour.

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Country diary: At this time of year, an ancient urge to forage kicks in | Kate Blincoe

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Rosehips, sweet chestnuts, sloes – there’s an order and a rhythm to their gathering, tied to the season and to the devil

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show struts through the seasons in Los Angeles

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday with a celebration of the changing seasons, as the brand's signature angel-winged models swept down the runway in elaborate flower-petal, snowflake and gleaming ‌metallic creations.

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Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson apologizes after his ejection for spitting at a Raiders player

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has apologized to his teammates after being ejected from Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders for spitting on an opponent just before halftime.

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Turkey Is Europe’s Plastic Dumpsite. Giving It Up Will Be Hard

Last year, the UK and EU sent nearly 650,000 metric tons of plastic waste to COP31 host Turkey — more than they sent anywhere else. Some view the recycling trade as too convenient to walk away from.

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‘No influencers’: the hotels, restaurants and beauty spots restricting photoshoots

Backlash against content creators includes restricted hours for filming and even outright bans Stand in any vaguely photogenic spot these days on holiday and the chances are you will come across people posing with raised phones and even ring lights. Some may be influencers with huge audiences on social media, others just overkeen Instagram users. With hotels and beauty spots now so overrun, however, bans on photography are coming into place. The five-star Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, known for its glamorous clientele, views of the Côte d’Azur and a stunning infinity pool, has brought in rules against photoshoots: no longer allowed without prior permission. Continue reading...

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David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting

The new Greens leader says it is his understanding the West Australian senator ‘agreed’ to take leave from the party room Greens leader David Shoebridge has said it was his understanding Jordon Steele-John agreed to take leave from parliament while misconduct allegations against him are investigated, and that it’s “appropriate” that he does so, despite the Western Australian senator saying overnight that he was not on leave and had never agreed to stay away from parliament. Steele-John released a lengthy, explosive statement on Sunday night claiming Shoebridge pressured him to take leave after complaints about his conduct were made public last week, and accused an internal faction within the Greens of playing “nasty political games”. He has denied any allegations of misconduct. Continue reading...

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Rising interest rates derail property recovery as buyers recut deals

‘Dire’ mood in sector as surging bond yields threaten deals agreed just a few months ago

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Spain’s pension bill is growing: who will pay as election looms?

Spain’s pension system is not bankrupt, but increasingly relies on state funding. Social Security ended 2025 with a deficit of 0.4% of GDP after €47.8 billion in state transfers. Research institute Fedea puts the underlying deficit, excluding those transfers, at 4.15% of GDP.

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Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32%

Bill to authorise production expansion at Mount Pleasant coalmine, subject to a landmark high court decision, criticised as ‘legislative overreach’ * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Minns government says it will introduce special legislation to allow a mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley that was the subject of high court proceedings to increase its coal production by 32% per year. Premier Chris Minns said the bill would authorise MACH Energy to increase the annual coal output at its Mount Pleasant coalmine by 4m tonnes to 16.5MT per year until 2032. He claimed it was necessary to save 400 jobs at the site before Christmas. Continue reading...

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Five things business wants from the Budget

Rates help for small companies and banks as well as cheaper energy are on the wishlist for UK businesses

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Hollywood recasts tech tycoons as bad billionaires

This new twist may portend a backlash against wealth creation in America

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Japan to expand language education for foreign residents

The education ministry plans to help local governments strengthen their teaching programs through subsidies and expert guidance.

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Chancellor announces Wallaroos retirement ahead of Scotland Test

Former Wallaroos captain Emily Chancellor is set to hang up her boots after a potential swan song with a 42nd Test against Scotland on Friday.

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Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank

‘Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy,’ paper by Institute for Public Policy Research says Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises such as Russian aggression and political turmoil in the US without rejoining the EU, according to an influential thinktank. The Institute for Public Policy Research has become the latest organisation with ties to the Labour party to call for the UK to re-enter the bloc, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to examine all possible options. Continue reading...

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Tim Campbell: My message to parents who want to help their kids buy a first home

Rising house prices and the end of schemes such as Right to Buy have made the Bank of Mum and Dad the only way onto the ladder for many young buyers

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