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‘Fascists threatened us but we always took them on’: the anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 years
‘Fascists threatened us but we always took them on’: the anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 years
A new book and podcast tell the story of a 1 in 12, a venue that used community and artistic passion as bulwarks against poverty and grim politics. Its founders and key acts recall gigs, plays and pranks on the NME
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
‘Fascists threatened us but we always took them on’: the anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 years
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The largest empire biscuit ever created has been made in Scotland in a spectacular celebration of skill, creativity and “jam-filled” ambition ...
World's largest empire biscuit baked in Scotland
www.thenational.scot
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The largest empire biscuit ever created has been made in Scotland in a spectacular celebration of skill, creativity and “jam-filled” ambition ...
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As footage emerged appearing to show a US congresswoman attacked with an unknown substance, US Editor Anushka Asthana explores the impact of the ICE crackdown in the embattled city.
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Minneapolis: Emergency focus diverted from extreme weather to ICE fallout
As footage emerged appearing to show a US congresswoman attacked with an unknown substance, US Editor Anushka Asthana explores the impact of the ICE crackdown in the embattled city.
channel4news.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
As footage emerged appearing to show a US congresswoman attacked with an unknown substance, US Editor Anushka Asthana explores the impact of the ICE crackdown in the embattled city.
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Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban
Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban
Gergely Karácsony urged people to take to streets in June in pushback against Orbán government’s attack on rights
Prosecutors in Hungary have filed charges against the progressive mayor of Budapest, seeking to fine him months after hundreds of thousands of people heeded his call to take to the streets in defiance of the government’s ban on Pride.
The June march made headlines around the world after the ruling Fidesz party, led by the rightwing populist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, backed legislation that created a legal basis for Pride to be banned, citing a widely criticised need to protect children. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban
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Nicki Minaj appeared with Donald Trump at an event on Wednesday and described herself as "probably the president's number one fan."
📸: Win McNamee / Getty Images
📸: Win McNamee / Getty Images
January 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Nicki Minaj appeared with Donald Trump at an event on Wednesday and described herself as "probably the president's number one fan."
📸: Win McNamee / Getty Images
📸: Win McNamee / Getty Images
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Federal immigration officers wear a bewildering array of labels, tactical gear and clothing accessories from different agencies, often wearing masks and refusing to identify themselves.
It's sometimes not possible to know which agency an individual works for.
This visual guide can help ⬇️
It's sometimes not possible to know which agency an individual works for.
This visual guide can help ⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Federal immigration officers wear a bewildering array of labels, tactical gear and clothing accessories from different agencies, often wearing masks and refusing to identify themselves.
It's sometimes not possible to know which agency an individual works for.
This visual guide can help ⬇️
It's sometimes not possible to know which agency an individual works for.
This visual guide can help ⬇️
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Reform UK have reported Labour to the police over a video of its new Manchester by-election candidate Matt Goodwin
Reform UK report Labour to police over video of by-election candidate Matt Goodwin
www.thenational.scot
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Reform UK have reported Labour to the police over a video of its new Manchester by-election candidate Matt Goodwin
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This week's FR is about Paper Escape from Mario: The Thousand Year After www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7K...
Escape from Ever After | Fully Ramblomatic
YouTube video by Second Wind
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January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This week's FR is about Paper Escape from Mario: The Thousand Year After www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7K...
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Vanimaru, 5-year-old accident-prone Prince of the Vanilla Kingdom, is the mascot for Yokohama Vanilla, who make delicious salted vanilla financiers.
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Vanimaru, 5-year-old accident-prone Prince of the Vanilla Kingdom, is the mascot for Yokohama Vanilla, who make delicious salted vanilla financiers.
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The demo for Dark Auction is up on PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...
January 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The demo for Dark Auction is up on PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/produc...
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January 27 1998, Fighter's Destiny debuted on the N64 in the Americas!
Many publications talked about the game positively, with @ign.com saying it was "the most original fighting game in years" and @gamespot.com with "Fighters Destiny stands alone as the best N64 fighter on the market"
Many publications talked about the game positively, with @ign.com saying it was "the most original fighting game in years" and @gamespot.com with "Fighters Destiny stands alone as the best N64 fighter on the market"
January 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
January 27 1998, Fighter's Destiny debuted on the N64 in the Americas!
Many publications talked about the game positively, with @ign.com saying it was "the most original fighting game in years" and @gamespot.com with "Fighters Destiny stands alone as the best N64 fighter on the market"
Many publications talked about the game positively, with @ign.com saying it was "the most original fighting game in years" and @gamespot.com with "Fighters Destiny stands alone as the best N64 fighter on the market"
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Richest will be 'biggest winners' from Reform UK's £2bn Scottish tax cuts⚠️
Read here 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Richest will be 'biggest winners' from Reform UK's £2bn Scottish tax cuts⚠️
Read here 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Read here 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Irvine Welsh to appear at Book Festival event in North Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also…
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also…
Irvine Welsh to appear at Book Festival event in North Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also include authors Doug Johnstone, Claire Mitchell, Zoe Venditozzi, Maisie Chan and former Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, OBE. The free programme is being brought to North Edinburgh by the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Irvine Welsh to appear at Book Festival event in North Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also…
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also…
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Stranglehold is $4.99 on GOG (preservation program) buff.ly/3U3LZTF
Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/j3r1fe2
Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/j3r1fe2
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Stranglehold is $4.99 on GOG (preservation program) buff.ly/3U3LZTF
Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/j3r1fe2
Hard Boiled is free to watch on Tubi buff.ly/j3r1fe2
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*Not so fun fact. Matt Goodwin was my dissertation supervisor.
Only briefly mind. I swapped after he said that my idea - a study and survey on the politics of the homeless (less than 1% vote) - was of "no academic interest".
I got a 1st 🎓
Only briefly mind. I swapped after he said that my idea - a study and survey on the politics of the homeless (less than 1% vote) - was of "no academic interest".
I got a 1st 🎓
BREAKING: Reform UK have announced GB News host and far-right commentator Matt Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
*Not so fun fact. Matt Goodwin was my dissertation supervisor.
Only briefly mind. I swapped after he said that my idea - a study and survey on the politics of the homeless (less than 1% vote) - was of "no academic interest".
I got a 1st 🎓
Only briefly mind. I swapped after he said that my idea - a study and survey on the politics of the homeless (less than 1% vote) - was of "no academic interest".
I got a 1st 🎓
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BREAKING: Reform UK have announced GB News host and far-right commentator Matt Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM
BREAKING: Reform UK have announced GB News host and far-right commentator Matt Goodwin as their candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election
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Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British
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UK politics live – latest updates
The Reform UK candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection has refused to disown his claim that UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds are not necessarily British.
Matthew Goodwin, a hard-right activist, was unveiled on Tuesday as the party’s candidate in the demographically diverse seat in south-east Manchester. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
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NEW: Protesters have gathered in Glasgow in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis after a second killing during US president Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
It follows similar wide-scale protests in the US after the shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti
It follows similar wide-scale protests in the US after the shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti
January 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM
NEW: Protesters have gathered in Glasgow in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis after a second killing during US president Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
It follows similar wide-scale protests in the US after the shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti
It follows similar wide-scale protests in the US after the shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti
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The National was the most complained about paper to regulator IPSO (outside London) last year, yet not one complaint was upheld.
This is what our team is up against re vexatious complaints (particularly in relation to our coverage of Gaza), writes our editor Laura Webster 👇
This is what our team is up against re vexatious complaints (particularly in relation to our coverage of Gaza), writes our editor Laura Webster 👇
The National bombarded with IPSO complaints – but zero upheld
www.thenational.scot
January 26, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The National was the most complained about paper to regulator IPSO (outside London) last year, yet not one complaint was upheld.
This is what our team is up against re vexatious complaints (particularly in relation to our coverage of Gaza), writes our editor Laura Webster 👇
This is what our team is up against re vexatious complaints (particularly in relation to our coverage of Gaza), writes our editor Laura Webster 👇
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From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 1080, May 2003.
Issue 1080, May 2003.
January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 1080, May 2003.
Issue 1080, May 2003.
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“It shows how porous the boundaries are between money, access, and power in our democracy. That should be a wake-up call to strengthen our rules on political funding and influence”
https://www.theferret.scot/political-parties-lobbying-groups-scotland/
https://www.theferret.scot/political-parties-lobbying-groups-scotland/
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“It shows how porous the boundaries are between money, access, and power in our democracy. That should be a wake-up call to strengthen our rules on political funding and influence”
https://www.theferret.scot/political-parties-lobbying-groups-scotland/
https://www.theferret.scot/political-parties-lobbying-groups-scotland/
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiere moved up to April 1; Yoshi first look
Nintendo and Illumination have moved up the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from its previously planned April 3 release date to April 1, as well shared a first look at Yoshi.
Nintendo and Illumination have moved up the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from its previously planned April 3 release date to April 1, as well shared a first look at Yoshi.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiere moved up to April 1; Yoshi first look
Nintendo and Illumination have moved up the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from its previously planned April 3 release date to April 1, as well shared a first look at Yoshi.
www.gematsu.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiere moved up to April 1; Yoshi first look
Nintendo and Illumination have moved up the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from its previously planned April 3 release date to April 1, as well shared a first look at Yoshi.
Nintendo and Illumination have moved up the premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from its previously planned April 3 release date to April 1, as well shared a first look at Yoshi.
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Corpse Party TETRALOGY PACK (Switch English/JPN import) backorder available on VGP ($39.89 US Dollars) buff.ly/8k47Gqg
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western release cancelled, you'll need to buy this version if you want it
PNP buff.ly/JiqHIbf #ad
western release cancelled, you'll need to buy this version if you want it
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Corpse Party TETRALOGY PACK (Switch English/JPN import) backorder available on VGP ($39.89 US Dollars) buff.ly/8k47Gqg
PNP buff.ly/JiqHIbf #ad
western release cancelled, you'll need to buy this version if you want it
PNP buff.ly/JiqHIbf #ad
western release cancelled, you'll need to buy this version if you want it