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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under a deal to be signed by Trump, Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement expands US military presence and follows a standoff over the strategically located island. It marks a retreat from Trump's earlier acquisition ambitions while significantly increasing US military infrastructure.
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Andy Burnham refused to rule out making EU rejoin a Labour manifesto pledge while prioritizing a stalled UK-EU reset, and he blamed Brexit on outside actors manipulating opinion. The report also highlights UK concerns over EU protectionism ahead of his talks with Ursula von der Leyen.
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The article argues that Americans living in the UK vote at very low rates and urges them to use federal absentee voting procedures ahead of the 2026 US midterms. It notes that overseas voting rights are protected by federal law and pushes back on tax-related myths, while warning that Trump administration efforts to restrict mail-in voting could discourage participation.
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Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran on stage in Cardiff for not supporting Macklemore over Gaza, calling him a greedy capitalist and leading 'Free Palestine' chants. The article also covers Sheeran's emotional response to the controversy and Nadiya Hussain sharing a video accusing him of 'white tears'.
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A Georgia mayor who was removed from office after a sexting scandal and improper spending on a city credit card breaks his silence, blaming the city for not showing him proper expense-reporting processes while acknowledging some responsibility. He also defends his conduct with an 18-year-old mentee and says he was surprised voters did not remove him.
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The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.
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U.K. government borrowing rose by £2.9 billion in August from a year earlier to £18.3 billion, according to ONS data, complicating plans to reduce the deficit ahead of next month's budget. Borrowing for the fiscal year to date was down on year but still above projections.
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UK government borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August, about £3bn above forecasts, with high debt interest costs and warnings of further tax rises after a Middle East energy price spike. The article emphasizes Labour spending commitments and Conservative criticism of fiscal control while including ONS and Treasury responses.
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The US will open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland under an agreement Trump says gives Washington permanent control over Greenland's security. The deal follows months of Trump pressure and NATO tensions, while Greenland remains Danish territory.
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Israel's Football Association accused Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity' after he said his team was 'playing against genocide' before a match against Israel. The article reports the Israeli FA's response, Hallgrimsson's comments, and a Stop the Game campaign letter urging players not to fulfil the fixtures.
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UK government borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August, almost a fifth higher than a year earlier, as inflation increased spending and debt interest costs reached their highest August level since 1997. The figures put pressure on the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, with economists warning of a difficult fiscal backdrop and the Treasury stressing fiscal discipline.
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The UK government borrowed £18.3 billion in August, £2.9 billion more than a year earlier, according to official data. The increase is described as a setback for the government's deficit-reduction plans ahead of next month's budget. Year-to-date borrowing was down on the year but still above projections.