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“an interim agreement created a 60-day window for negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security.”
“nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund”
“the coin intends to commemorate 250 years of America’s independence”
“Of the 9 proposed SEC rules in 2026, all but two directed users to the "rule-comments" email address. The two outliers: the semiannual reporting proposal and a second rule on making more accommodations for emerging growth companies.”
“three-quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds now relying primarily on social media for their news.”
“In a transcript of his testimony, Gates said that he had been introduced to Epstein in 2011 on the premise that he could raise billions of dollars for global health.”
“Ontario’s under-fire minister of tourism, culture and gaming says he will repay more than $16,000 in expenses he claimed from the taxpayer over three years for hotel stays in Toronto, despite living in the city.”
“US President Donald Trump said he had abandoned plans to impose a 20% transit fee on ships using the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf leaders proposed investing billions of dollars in the United States instead.”
“some 1,200 former Department of Justice employees”
“sending her lavish gifts—including expensive spa visits, an Apple watch, an Hermes bag and $10,000 in Bergdorf Goodman gift cards”
“more than half of British adults count social media platforms among their principal news sources.”
“But in March, he told CNBC, external that he had not spoken to Gates 'since the whole thing was unveiled'.”
“Between 2023 and 2026, Cho charged the Ontario legislative assembly $16,203 for “Toronto accommodation,” according to publicly available disclosure records.”
“the business had a debt of Rs 1,600 crore”
“There's 1,200 former DOJ employees, I think, out of what, 40,000?”
“slapped with an ethics complaint backed by more than 101 former federal and state judges.”
“$10billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC in 2025”
“I don't want to be in a position where I know things... to be called as a witness.”
“In a single year, Cho’s Toronto hotel room expenses left taxpayers with an $11,000 tab.”
“Ethanol is just 10% of the business and the factories run by my sons have less than 0.5% share of the ethanol business in the country.”
“The confirmation hearing is set to start at 9 a.m. ET.”
“Trump had sued the IRS for $10 billion in January”
“threatened to impose tariffs of 100 per cent on British goods unless the government abandons its digital services tax”
“the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives”
“publicly accessible property records show Cho’s primary residence is exactly 5.9 kilometres — or seven subway stops — away from Queen’s Park.”
“vehicles contribute up to 40% of air pollution”
“He is a great lawyer, always very fair, and every Republican Senator should vote to CONFIRM Todd Blanche, ASAP!”
“Trump dropped the suit in May to settle with the IRS in a deal that gave him a $1.8 billion fund”
“a two per cent charge on revenues from social media companies, search engines and online marketplaces earning more than £500million, which was introduced in April 2020”
“Sir Keir had promised to pass the bill by 15 April 2025, to mark the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster”
“U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20 per cent fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.”
“I have reviewed 950 highway projects”
“A single Republican 'no' vote on the committee could kill Blanche's nomination.”
“The Court is extremely troubled by the testimony given by Acting Attorney General Blanche on May 19, 2026.”
“consulting on transitioning to internet-based television by either 2034 or 2044”
“The 62-year-old was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete the remainder of Lindsey Graham's term, which runs until January 2027.”
“Kies was confirmed by the Senate in June 2025 as Treasury’s assistant secretary for tax policy.”
“receives more than 300 threats a month”
“A special primary election is scheduled for August 11, with voters set to choose a candidate for November's general election to fill the seat for the next six-year term.”
“Before workforce reductions attributable to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Chief Counsel’s office had approximately 2,600 employees.”
“Reform recorded 1,577 threats against Mr Farage since February, including 597 death threats”
“After their parents died just 15 months apart, Darline was orphaned at the age of 13 in 1976.”
“The office lost nearly 13% of its staff through resignations and firings during the first half of 2025.”
“reduced his taxpayer-funded protection package by 75 per cent”
“Lindsey Graham died at 71.”
“The IRS has gone 341 days—just over 11 months—without either of its two Senate-confirmed leadership positions filled by a confirmed official.”
“The security detail offered to Mr Farage, which included one bodyguard, a car and a driver”
“The oath of office was administered by Senator Chuck Grassley.”
“Bisignano became the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration in May 2025 after a Senate confirmation vote of 53–47 along party lines.”
“Mr Farage today revealed he has received 300 threats a month, including almost 600 death threats since February.”
“"He had initially proposed imposing a 20% fee on commercial ships passing through the strait to compensate the US for providing security."”
“Trump withdrew it in November 2025, shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation vote.”
“Mr Farage rejected a downgraded security package last year after Labour cut his detail by 75 per cent.”
“Eighteen years and eight months after being forced to leave Kolkata amid violent protests, Bangladesh-born author-in-exile Taslima Nasrin is set to return to the city she calls home to attend a literary meet at Rabindra Sadan on Aug 1.”
“Kies was formally designated acting chief counsel in November.”
“Within days of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, at a moment when the threat to public figures on the right was escalating, the security package Mr Farage was offered represented a 75 per cent cut without clear reason.”
“Nasrin, who will arrive on July 31, is likely to be felicitated by CM Suvendu Adhikari.”
“The position dates back to 1866.”
“5,600-word essay warning Labour was 'playing with fire' and had no coherent plan for the country.”
“Three organisations are hosting a programme to felicitate me, which is why I am returning to the city that was my home for years till I was hounded out in Nov 2007.”
“300 yards long”
“1,500-word rebuttal, which included an attack against '40 years of neoliberalism'.”
“I was hounded out of Bangladesh in 1994 following death threats from Muslim clerics over my book Lajja.”
“the alleged gash in the pool was 250 feet long”
“Donald Trump has backtracked on his plan to impose a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, just a day after announcing it.”
“For 32 years, no govt there has allowed me back.”
“the alleged gash in the pool was 300 feet long”
“Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States.”
“CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee had banned Dwikhandita in 2003, but Calcutta High Court lifted the ban in Sept 2005.”
“the gash was 350 feet long”
“He added the US would continue to maintain a “full blockade", but only on ships heading to and from Iranian ports.”
“I loved that flat so much that I continued paying rent for two years after being forced out, hoping I would return soon.”
“in order to fix the scars and damage that was done by the Vandals two weeks ago”
“The USA will be, from this point forward, known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20 per cent on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do th…”
“PM Modi has held several conversations with Putin and Zelenskyy since the war began in February 2022.”
“drove the length of the pool on May 7”
“the 78-year-old’s death”
“During his meeting with Putin in Moscow in July 2024, Modi had said that "war cannot solve problems" and emphasised the need for peace and dialogue.”
“cost $1.8 million, but the costs have skyrocketed to more than $15 million”
“In October 2025, Reform UK claimed taxpayer-funded security for party leader Nigel Farage was reduced by 75 per cent by parliamentary officials, forcing Reform UK donors to step in to fund the remainder of his security.”
“PM Modi visited Russia in July 2024 for talks with Putin, and later hosted the Russian president during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.”
“Ruemmler said she met Epstein in 2014”
“I think the risk has significantly grown in recent years, and we've obviously seen, sadly, two MPs being murdered in fairly recent times.”
“The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has continued despite multiple diplomatic efforts.”
“Sir James Cleverly, shadow housing minister, accused Mr Burnham of leaving Greater Manchester with a 'mountain of debt' while taxpayers faced rising bills.”
“United States would not proceed with its proposed 20 per cent toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”
“In his time as mayor, the general mayoral council tax precept rose by a staggering 127 per cent.”
“Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States,”
“A Reform UK spokesman described the incoming prime minister's approach as 'high tax, high spend' leadership, adding his mayoral precept increased by 44 per cent in a single year.”
“The days of Iran killing hundreds of thousands of people, including 52,000 protestors, are OVER”
“Andy Burnham will be the next Prime Minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs, taking his total to 349.”
“Trump, after threatening a renewed US naval blockade, has said that ships will be allowed safe passage via Hormuz for a 20% toll.”
“the 322 he received last week”
“On Monday, Trump announced that the US was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ships using the Strait of Hormuz and declared that the US would become the waterway's 'GUARDIAN'.”
“the 81 endorsements needed to challenge for the Labour leadership.”
“He also said the US 'as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped.'”
“The Government has a majority of more than 150”
“Responding in a social media post, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said 'absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.'”
“MPs will break for a six week summer holiday on Thursday.”
“He will then become Prime Minister three days later, on July 20.”
