The political strategist who became Starmer's right-hand man
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist. Source link
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Winter Olympics 2026: Johannes Hosflot Klaebo wins first of potential six golds, GB’s Andrew Musgrave 10th
Norway’s Johannes Hosflot Klaebo clinched the first of a potential six gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the 10km+10km skiathlon. It takes the 29-year-old’s career Olympic gold tally to six, just two behind the all-time winter record. That is held by the Norwegian trio of biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen and cross country skiers…
Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. Source link
T20 World Cup: England survive Nepal scare in final-ball thriller
England fought from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai. A month on from the conclusion of their Ashes defeat, England needed Sam Curran to defend 10 from the last over to deny Nepal the biggest…
Polls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives
Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed. Source link
Vonn crashes out of Winter Olympics downhill
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashes in the women’s downhill competition at the Winter Olympics, nine days after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament. Source link
Three suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack. Source link
Lindsey Vonn crashes out in women’s downhill final at Winter Olympics
Vonn was the 13th skier to go in the women’s downhill and the treatment she needed after the crash led to a significant delay to the competition. She had appeared relaxed in the training runs and in the morning before the race with her coach Aksel Lund Svindal saying on Friday that he felt confident…
The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
When the job of eSafety Commissioner came up, she bashfully explains there was a small pool of candidates to choose from. The man who helped write the bill, Malcolm Turnbull, went on to become prime minister. He hired her and, she says, wanted a commissioner with a background in online safety, but also experience in…
T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert half-century helps New Zealand to five-wicket win over Afghanistan
Gulbadin Naib had earlier provided the backbone of Afghanistan’s 182-6 with a pugnacious 63 off 35 balls. The all-rounder struck three fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 180.00 as he shared stands with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal. Lockie Ferguson claimed 2-40 while Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra chipped in…