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Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit

Stelter: I also think the rise of MeidasTouch this year, which has been noticed by many Democratic politicians—figures like Gavin Newsom—it also speaks to the energy in the country.

In today’s Observer 27/7 : Free speech, Lord Chris Smith.

Pam Bondi is breaking the DOJ And will take generations to put it back together.

"In its current degraded state, the DOJ is purely reactive, capable only of defending the policies of an aging demagogue and targeting his enemies for retribution. In short, Bondi presides over a department of weaponization and nothing else." — @lizdye.bsky.social

Unlimited corruption: how loopholes and foreign cash threaten UK democracy Opaque donations, crypto, and loopholes let foreign money and malign actors quietly erode Britain’s democratic system

Unlimited corruption: how loopholes and foreign cash threaten UK democracy
Opaque donations, crypto, and loopholes let foreign money and malign actors quietly erode Britain’s democratic system

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Photos show how iconic Cambridge street has changed over the years

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

Fascism. Call it what it is.

Meta opens £12 million Cambridge lab as part of AI glasses expansion

A Dedicated FEMA Fund Will Pay for 'Alligator Alcatraz' - FactCheck.org Q: Are FEMA funds being used to construct an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades? A: Yes, the immigrant dete

Let me get this straight: Trump is using millions in FEMA shelter and services funds to build the cruel and unnecessary "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility. 

The cruelty is staggering.

https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/

@svdate.bsky.social

Jeffries Passes 4-Hour Mark in House Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, delayed a final House vote with an impassioned speech, saying he would take his “sweet time” assailing the measure.

Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York passed the four-hour mark on Thursday morning in a marathon speech in the House opposing the GOP bill carrying out President Trump’s domestic agenda.

Empty food tray with a label reading "Antipasta Pasta Salad, $7.99 /lb" next to trays with food at a self-service counter.

i'm no stephen hawking but i think what happens is that they cancel each other out

Are you paying attention?

IWM Duxford Summer Air Show: See photos from the impressive event

Donald Trump’s stupidity leaves satirist speechless

Much as I would not dare to predict the consequences of this war, I do think we can summarize it thusly so far:

A smart and evil man manipulated a stupid and evil man into a war against a fanatical and evil regime.

That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.

Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? Hello?

The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

The Irish are standing by their principles, defying pressure to fall in line

This album/CD has arrived at a pivotal moment ……. #aMassForPeace

Government commits £2.5bn for new Oxford–Cambridge railway line Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £2.5bn boost for Oxford-Cambridge railway, reigniting ambitious East West Rail plans

Big news for East West Rail: Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £2.5bn to drive Oxford–Cambridge line forward.
New towns, new stations, new vision for the region.
Our explainer on what’s happening and why it matters ⤵️

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Stylish bistro opens as off-shoot to Cambridge Michelin star restaurant

The lost Cambs castle that a king ordered to be demolished after a siege

Tree 'older than Stonehenge' found during £2 million nature reserve project

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Announces Candidacy for Ranking Member of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially announced that she is running to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

I’m officially running to be the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee.

These are not normal times—and this cannot be a business-as-usual moment.

Read my full letter to my colleagues here:

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