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Steve Hilton, a former UK political operative, has secured the Republican nomination for California governor. Hilton, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the November election. Becerra, the current California attorney general, is…

Steve Hilton, a British-born entrepreneur and former advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is running for governor of California. Hilton has lived in the US for 14 years, during which time he has worked as a Fox News host…

Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary, overcoming a series of scandals that dogged his campaign. Platner will now face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November midterm election. Collins, a moderate Republican, has held the seat…

President Trump has returned to questioning the integrity of US elections, a tactic he has employed in the past. This approach has raised concerns among experts, who worry that his administration may not adequately counter attempts to sabotage upcoming elections.…

Prison conditions in England and Wales have been heavily criticized in a recent report, highlighting severe issues with inmate living conditions. Many prisoners are forced to live among vermin, with rodent infestations and poor sanitation prevalent. Gangs have also been…

The UK government plans to introduce a tuberculosis vaccine for cattle in England from 2030. This move is part of a broader strategy to eradicate the disease by 2038. The vaccine will be used in conjunction with improved testing and…

Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, recently ran for mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt's campaign was widely seen as unconventional and unsuccessful. He lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, which he cited as motivation for his bid.…

US voters are heading to the polls in four states, with Maine, North Dakota, Nevada, and South Carolina holding primary elections. Democratic challenger Graham Platner is seeking to overcome a series of scandals that have dogged his campaign. Platner has…

Violence erupted in Belfast on Tuesday night as protests turned ugly. Masked men stormed a house, prompting panic from residents who reported children were inside. The incident occurred amid widespread unrest across the city. Protests had been ongoing, but took…

Australia has joined international sanctions against extremist settlers in the West Bank, targeting individuals and groups responsible for violence against Palestinian civilians. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the move overnight, citing "horrific levels of settler violence" in the region. The…

US President Donald Trump has vowed to retaliate against Iran after a US helicopter was reportedly downed. Trump blames Tehran for the incident, stating he "must respond" to the attack. The incident has escalated tensions between the US and Iran,…

House Republicans have voted to advance a $70 billion bill aimed at bolstering US immigration enforcement. The measure, which passed the Senate last week, would provide significant funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol agencies. The bill…

A recent knife attack in Belfast has become the latest far-right 'trigger event', sparking widespread outrage and mobilization among extremist groups. Footage of the incident spread rapidly on social media, demonstrating the key role these platforms play in enabling far-right…