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The Green Party secured its first parliamentary by-election victory as Spencer beat Reform UK into second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia into third, marking a 27.5-point swing against Labour since the 2024 general election. The result followed Labour MP Andrew Gwynne's resignation amid a suspension for offensive messages and health issues, with turnout at 47.6 percent. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a 'deeply disappointing' mid-term protest vote, defended his government's progress on inflation and NHS waits, and criticized the Greens' policies, while polls show his net favourability at minus 47.

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Hannah Spencer celebrated a stunning upset on February 26, taking 40.7 percent of the vote in a Greater Manchester seat Labour once dominated with over 50 percent.

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In recent interviews, the 82-year-old actor urged voters to oust President Trump through peaceful protests and the midterms, comparing love for America under him to an abusive relationship. Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly demanded the Secret Service question De Niro over the repeated phrase, citing a law against presidential threats and recent assassination attempts. Trump hit back on Truth Social, calling De Niro 'sick and demented,' while legal experts cite precedents protecting such political rhetoric as non-threatening hyperbole. No action from authorities has followed.

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Robert De Niro wiped away tears on MSNBC, calling Trump 'this thing' out to destroy America and insisting, 'We got to get rid of him.' The raw emotion set off a firestorm of reactions.

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On February 18, Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux left Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives to sit with the Liberals, bringing their seat count closer to the 172 needed for a majority in the 343-seat House. He follows Nova Scotia's Chris d’Entremont in November and Ontario's Michael Ma in December, who cited policy differences and constituent feedback. Conservatives decry the moves as disloyal without by-elections, while Liberal allies see moderates fleeing Poilievre's rigid leadership amid economic pressures like inflation and housing woes.

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Matt Jeneroux sat down with his family and constituents before making the call to cross the floor. Now, he's the third Conservative to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's team since November.

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Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 on Monday night, thanks to summer signing Senne Lammens' man-of-the-match display in goal, where he topped the Premier League in goals prevented this season. Chief scout Tony Coton pushed hard for the £18.2 million bargain from Royal Antwerp, overriding preferences for pricier options like Emiliano Martínez—unlike the 2023 Onana signing that Coton opposed and which struggled. Coach Michael Carrick praised Lammens for taking away the chaos, comparing him to Edwin van der Sar, as United sit fourth and chase Champions League spots.

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Under a storm of 10 corners from Everton, 23-year-old Senne Lammens stood tall, punching clear and claiming every cross to secure a crucial clean sheet.

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The strikes, launched February 28, 2026, under names Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, hit Iranian nuclear sites and leadership in Tehran, Qom, and Isfahan, causing over 200 deaths including Khamenei and top generals. Pro-Iran posts on X, like one gaining nearly 50,000 likes labeling bin Salman the 'Traitor of the Muslim Ummah,' accused Gulf states of providing bases for the attacks. Saudi Arabia denied this, confirming it barred US use of its facilities and intercepted Iranian retaliation missiles, amid reports of private urging for action against Iran.

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As US and Israeli airstrikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pro-Iran voices unleashed fury at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, branding him a betrayer of Muslims.

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The 22-year-old Uzbek star shook off a concussion scare from Saturday's tense 2-1 win at Liverpool and is set to feature against Fulham. Guardiola highlighted Khusanov's rapid improvement, good decisions, strength, and speed, despite his limited English, while confirming City's injury woes with Gvardiol and Kovacic out. City trail Arsenal by six points and face a tough historical record against Fulham, making every match crucial in the title race.

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Pep Guardiola grinned through his press conference, calling young defender Abdukodir Khusanov no William Shakespeare—but plenty smart on the pitch.

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Pope Leo XIV named 67-year-old Archbishop Duffy of Tuam as Bishop of Killala, allowing him to lead both neighboring Irish dioceses under the 'in persona episcopi' arrangement while keeping them administratively distinct. A native of County Cavan with a background in teaching, school leadership, and prior bishop roles, Duffy steps into the position after Bishop John Fleming's retirement in April 2024. He described the move as 'mission-driven renewal' and 'strategic adaptation' to pastoral challenges like priest shortages, quoting Jeremiah's hopeful words and earning warm support from fellow bishops. This union joins recent restructurings in Ireland's west, fostering shared governance for about 92,000 Catholics.

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After nearly two years guiding Killala as administrator, Archbishop Francis Duffy heard his permanent appointment announced following Mass at Saint Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.

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