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‘Total rubbish’: Feud brewing between PM and UK media

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4 years ago

April 28, 2021

There is a feud brewing in the UK between media outlets and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

The feud follows conservative publication The Daily Mail reporting that Johnson would rather see “bodies piled high in their thousands” than move the nation into another lockdown.

“No more f***ing lockdowns – let the bodies pile high in their thousands.”

Several further media outlets have come forward to confirm the remarks. As it stands, broadcasters and publishers across the UK are on a collision course with the Prime Minister.

Call me old fashioned but I think the smoking gun is *not* whether Boris Johnson did or did not say “let the bodies pile high in their thousands” – it’s that he did, in fact, let the bodies pile high in their thousands
— Grace Petrie (@gracepetrie) April 26, 2021

University of London’s Suzanne Franks says “it is pretty remarkable to see both the BBC and ITV go out on such a limb about this, as they’ve never done this before”.

The BBC is of particular note given the UK’s public broadcaster typically only reports on these issues when it has a high degree of confidence in the source.

Whoa—Boris Johnson said he ‘would rather let bodies pile high’ than impose third lockdown. They say Johnson lost his temper and “raged” after agreeing to new restrictions in late October 2020.

Reportedly—there are tapes. #COVID19 https://t.co/EYJIuQYvFf pic.twitter.com/KHvuPbCh37
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) April 26, 2021

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Who was Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk?

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews

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5 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been assassinated while speaking at a Utah university, sparking shock and grief across America.

Known as the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk became a leading voice in the MAGA movement, shaping conservative youth politics and energising Donald Trump’s base.

His sudden death leaves a major void in the U.S. conservative landscape.

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Oracle stock surges, pushing Ellison toward richest title

Oracle shares soar 43%, pushing Larry Ellison closer to top billionaire status amid AI cloud contract boom

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9 hours ago

September 11, 2025

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Oracle shares soar 43%, pushing Larry Ellison closer to top billionaire status amid AI cloud contract boom

In Short:
– Oracle shares rose 43% to $345.69, nearing a trillion-dollar valuation after multi-billion-dollar contracts were announced.
– Co-founder Larry Ellison’s net worth increased to $392.6 billion, making him a contender for the world’s richest person.

Oracle shares surged 43% to a record high of $345.69, putting the company close to joining the trillion-dollar club.

This spike follows the announcement of four multi-billion-dollar contracts on Tuesday, indicating a shift towards increased computing capacity necessary for AI development.

The surge boosts co-founder Larry Ellison’s net worth to approximately $392.6 billion, making him a contender for the world’s richest person, currently held by Elon Musk at $439.9 billion.

Oracle expects to see a market valuation around $913 billion if gains hold, contributing an additional $234 billion.

Market Dynamics

Oracle’s significant contracts include one with OpenAI for about $300 billion in computing power over five years.

The partnership is critical as Oracle aims to expand its market share, currently dominated by Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, which collectively hold 65%.

The company also supports AI startups, including xAI, founded by Musk, affirming its essential role in upcoming large-scale AI infrastructure projects, projected to reach $500 billion.

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Charlie Kirk has died following shooting at Utah university

Charlie Kirk shot during speech at Utah Valley University as law enforcement investigates the incident

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9 hours ago

September 11, 2025

Ahron Young

Charlie Kirk shot during speech at Utah Valley University as law enforcement investigates the incident

In Short:
– Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator, was shot during a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
– Authorities are investigating the incident, with the community showing strong support for Kirk.

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator, has died after he was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around noon local time, with video footage circulating on social media showing the moment shots were fired.Kirk is the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a significant conservative youth organisation active across 3,500 college campuses.

He has been influential on the right and is known for his podcast and “Prove Me Wrong” debates.

Kirk, 31, also played a key role in Donald Trump’s outreach to young voters during the 2024 election.

The university, located in Orem, Utah, is home to over 46,000 students, making it the largest in the state.