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US Government Shutdown Threatens Food and Healthcare

Critical safety net programmes including SNAP food assistance and health insurance face immediate disruption as the US government begins its first shutdown in five years, threatening millions of vulnerable Americans.

White House press secretary faces book tour backlash

Karine Jean-Pierre faces mounting criticism for promoting her new memoir while President Biden battles COVID-19 and multiple international crises unfold, raising questions about White House priorities.

Dutch Coalition Names Jetten as 'Yes We Can' PM Candidate

In a dramatic political development, Dutch coalition partners have united behind D66 leader Rob Jetten as their 'Yes We Can' candidate to counter Geert Wilders and become the next Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

Massachusetts rejects Trump's Truth Social in election vote

In a stunning political development, election officials in Massachusetts have declined to tally votes for Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, dealing a significant blow to the former president's digital ambitions ahead of the 2024 election.

Farage's Union Jack merchandise made in China

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under fire after being spotted with Union Jack merchandise manufactured in China, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from political rivals.

Starmer: I was nearly sent to Vietnam as orphan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals he was nearly sent to Vietnam as an orphan during the war, sharing his mother's lifelong health struggles in a deeply personal interview.

Starmer and Reeves unveil economic reset plan

Labour leader Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves outline their vision for economic stability and growth in first major joint address since election victory.

Dutch far-right leader Wilders abandons PM bid

In a stunning political reversal, Geert Wilders has withdrawn his candidacy for Dutch Prime Minister after months of failed coalition negotiations, throwing the Netherlands into fresh political uncertainty.

Cambridge Dictionary 2024 Word: 'Hallucinate'

Cambridge Dictionary unveils 'Hallucinate' as its 2024 Word of the Year, exploring how AI's creative falsehoods are reshaping truth in politics and digital communication.

Albanese's Trump-style media blast in press conference

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deploys Donald Trump-esque rhetoric against journalists during tense press briefing, accusing media of misrepresentation while defending his government's record.

Johnson's green policy U-turn shocks Tories

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes dramatic intervention on Conservative environmental policy, urging party to abandon 'politically toxic' green measures ahead of general election.

Unwelcome Political Return Sparks UK Concern

A controversial political figure is making an unexpected return to the spotlight, sparking debate and concern across the UK political landscape. Discover why this comeback is generating such strong reactions.

Tories Slam Rachel Reeves Over Tax Raid Plans

Conservative MPs launch scathing attack on Labour's Rachel Reeves over controversial tax proposals, accusing her of planning 'the biggest tax hike in living memory' and targeting middle-class families.

Trump Crowns Himself 'King of America' in Bizarre Video

Former President Donald Trump has shared astonishing footage portraying himself as monarch of the United States, complete with royal crown, amid escalating courtroom dramas and accusations of political persecution.

JD Vance heckled at Mississippi Turning Point rally

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance encountered furious protests during a Turning Point USA rally in Mississippi, where conservative commentator Erika Kirk confronted him over his past criticism of the former president.

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