Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing. Source: BBC News
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Another Bush family member breaks ranks in Texas — and takes subtle jab at Trump
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides | First Thing
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Witkoff thanks Putin after release of Stephen Hubbard
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin after the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Hubbard is a 74-year-old retired school teacher who was detained in Ukraine in…
Pakistan-Taliban conflict: How India could benefit from shifting regional dynamics
As Pakistan’s influence in Afghanistan comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban in Kabul. Can New Delhi turn this diplomatic opening into lasting strategic gains? Source: DW…
Trump creates new problems for Republicans with overnight post on hot-button issue
Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Wednesday to press for more data centers to be built at a time when it has become a highly contentious issue with Republican…
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'It will be a nightmare': Fireworks as Trump ally accuses DOJ of boosting Dems in midterms
Far-right activist Laura Loomer is in an open fight with President Donald Trump’s attorney general over a top Justice Department official. She says his handling of a high-profile veterans case…
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump. Source: NPR News