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James Ball

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Trump has a dangerous new red line for his attack dogs

Trump has a dangerous new red line for his attack dogs

There is an old saying in politics: if you want loyalty, get a dog. The trouble for Kristi Noem is that she infamously shot hers as a 14-month-old...

06.03.2026 10

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Trump has left Vance with no good options. The VP is fighting for his future

JD Vance, a man who styles himself as a devout Christian, made his deal with a devil a long time ago. When he saw that supporting Donald Trump – a...

03.03.2026 10

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Trump is causing something worse than outrage: boredom

25.02.2026 10

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Elon Musk wants to be the UK's kingmaker – and he's starting with Tommy Robinson

10.02.2026 7

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Trump's weaknesses have become so clear - anyone can take advantage

15.01.2026 10

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Trump promised Maga the US wouldn't police the world - now it's running Venezuela

04.01.2026 8

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Putin has just exposed Trump's weakness for the world to see

30.12.2025 20

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Trump’s age is not an excuse for his utter indecency

30.12.2025 10

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Trump’s grip on power is weakening – here’s why

24.12.2025 6

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Trump is scared by the Epstein release - and here's the proof

23.12.2025 40

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The US is now a potent threat to Europe. No one alive has ever seen this

11.12.2025 20

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No one can save the monarchy from Andrew if the Epstein files keep coming

19.11.2025 8

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Musk may be the Tesla cult leader, but Trump is really in charge

07.11.2025 10

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The city that gave rise to Trump could be the key to his downfall

05.11.2025 10

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What comes out next in the US could be even worse for Andrew

31.10.2025 8

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'Peace President' Donald Trump could start the biggest arms race since the Cold War

30.10.2025 6

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The Canada advert revealed Trump's biggest insecurity - that's why he hates it

24.10.2025 5

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Trump's inner circle is cracking under the pressure of his revenge mission

17.10.2025 8

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Trump’s movement was fuelled by Pepe the Frog — now another amphibian is pushing back

12.10.2025 7

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Trump the peacemaker abroad appears a warlord at home – his supporters don't want this

08.10.2025 6

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The coded message behind Trump's pettiest grudge yet

25.09.2025 5

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The photo that will hurt Donald Trump more than you can imagine

02.09.2025 6

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Elon Musk is about to show how much damage he can cause Nigel Farage

27.08.2025 9

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JD Vance's desperation reeks in Washington

18.08.2025 10

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Trump just revealed he doesn’t understand US nuclear capability – we should be afraid

04.08.2025 7

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Melania won’t be able to stay quiet forever as Trump-Epstein controversy explodes  

24.07.2025 8

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JD Vance is holidaying in the Cotswolds – strange choice for an anti-elitist politician

21.07.2025 7

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Trump says Melania helped change his mind on Ukraine - don't believe him

16.07.2025 7

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Trump’s tariff chaos is making him look weaker by the day

13.07.2025 20

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Musk's America Party is doomed - he couldn't even complete his Doge 'internship'

01.07.2025 6

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Trump is the world's Daddy – and it's pathetic

26.06.2025 3

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Books / The bloodstained origins of the Italian Renaissance

24.06.2025 5

The Spectator

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Books / The bloodstained origins of the Italian Renaissance

24.06.2025 6

The Spectator

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Trump has just sown the seeds of his undoing

24.06.2025 4

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This is JD Vance's chance to become president - and he is squandering it

18.06.2025 6

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The Trump-Musk implosion is finally here – grab the popcorn

05.06.2025 20

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Even Maga is losing patience with Trump

14.05.2025 4

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The new Pope has already put JD Vance in a difficult position

09.05.2025 5

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Trump can be derailed - this is how the Democrats can win

24.03.2025 8

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Elon Musk could still abandon Donald Trump - and use his powers for good

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, and Donald Trump, who is about to become the world’s most powerful leader again, are locked in an unholy...

02.01.2025 7

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