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15 minutes ago: Will Smith’s private plane crashes into the ocean — Witnesses report hearing a loud engine malfunction before the aircraft plummeted into the sea, no survivors confirmed. AT In a tragic and unexpected turn of events, Hollywood star Will Smith has been confirmed dead following a private plane crash just moments ago. The aircraft, which was en route to a private location for a vacation, reportedly suffered ... Read more

(Op-Ed Analysis) The American right is realigning in plain view. A cohort of America First heavyweights—Israel-critical, anti-intervention, and pro-speech—now commands large venues and the youngest audiences on the right. Among its most prominent standard-bearers are podcasters Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Dave Smith. Owens’s shows often reach seven figures within hours across platforms. Their case is ... Read more

Stephen Colbert Rips Trump Apart: “The Man Made Peace, Then Declared War on a Photograph” When Donald Trump complained about his Time magazine cover this week, Stephen Colbert didn’t hold back.On The Late Show, the host delivered one of his fiercest monologues yet — a mix of satire, psychology, and pure disbelief. “Trump just brokered peace in the Middle East,” Colbert began, eyes wide in mock awe. “And ... Read more

There must surely be a lesson for so-called centre-left politicians in the UK and elsewhere following the stunning victory by Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral election (How Mamdani built an ‘unstoppable force’ that won over New York, 6 November). If people are offered bold, progressive solutions and an inclusive message of hope for the many, they usually embrace the opportunity for change. As Barack Obama said, “the ... Read more