Six MPs remain in bid for UK leadership

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2 years ago

July 14, 2022

The first round of Tory party votes leaves six MPs in the race to lead the Conservative Party and the UK

From a shortlist of eight, two were culled in the Conservative party’s first round of votes following the resignation of Boris Johnson.

Rishi Sunak remains the firm party favourite, receiving the backing of 88 of his fellow Conservatives.

Penny Mordaunt is a close second – with 67. She is emerging as Rishi Sunak’s main rival.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss received 50 votes.

Kemi Badenoch moves to the second round with 40

Tom Tughendhat got the backing of 37

And Suella Braverman rounds out as the sixth candidate through to the second round with 32 MPs backing her.

Nadhim Zahawi and Jeremy Hunt were eliminated – as they both failed to reach the required 30 votes to continue – receiving 25 and 18 respectively.

The next vote will be held on Thursday, whoever receives the least votes will be eliminated, leaving just five in the race.

Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes

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1 day ago

May 20, 2024

Ahron Young

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.

“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi takes off, May 19, 2024. Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA/WANA via REUTERS

State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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4 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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4 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending