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Andrew Feinstein tears into Starmer’s political heart

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024

“The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.”

Steve Furtick

STORY OF THE DAY

Arms Deal whistle-blower Andrew Feinstein rocks Keir Starmer in his political backyard

By Peter Fabricius
Andrew Feinstein slashed Starmer’s majority in his London constituency, mainly because of Starmer’s prevarication over Gaza.
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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
🇷🇺🍊 A US intelligence official has indicated that Russia would prefer Donald Trump as the next president. In addition, he said Washington has seen Russia trying to influence campaigns that meddle in the election.
🇵🇸🇮🇱 Renewed attacks by the Israeli military could jeopardise peace talks, Hamas has warned. Palestinian authorities said at least two dozen people were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a tented area for displaced families.
🛡️💶 A procurement agency linked to Nato has placed an order for $700-million worth of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. Popular in Ukraine, the order sends a clear warning to Russia, or at least, its remaining helicopter and low-flying aircraft force.
🎾🇪🇸 At Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Tommy Paul 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 on Tuesday. Paul was the last American in the men’s Grand Slam, ending hopes of smashing a 21-year drought for the US.

PICTURE OF THE DAY

📷 Ross Kramm

“Siseko Vato readies his boat, Orion B2G2, ahead of sailing in the MSC Week Regatta, hosted by Point Yacht Club.”
Offshore of Durban.
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IN NUMBERS

400 billion

… the estimated number of trees in the Amazon.

FACTS OF THE DAY

Today in 1991, Boris Yeltsin is elected as Russia’s president.

Camels served in the American Civil War, but were a bit of a failed experiment.
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
🏉 France, England and New Zealand booked their place in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday, while Ireland will join them. In torrential rain, the Junior Boks went down 17-12 to lose their second successive match in the championship.

⚽ A wonder goal from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal – the youngest-ever goalscorer – helped Spain come from a goal down to beat France to the Euro 2024 semifinal last night with a 2-1 win.

🏉 An unchanged team for the Ireland Test includes the most experienced Bok starting XV in history, for Saturday’s second Test against Ireland in Durban.

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DAILY MAVERICK TODAY

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Relief operations continue as cold fronts lash parts of the country

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OPINIONISTAS

Steenhuisen’s appointment is a crucible for South Africa’s agricultural future

By Ivor Price

Hard work starts now with Starmer under pressure to urgently restore public trust in government

By Natale Labia
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