Ex-neo-Nazi Tory candidate withdraws, but lands counter-extremism role

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Former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn as a Tory candidate for the 2027 council elections in Somerset. Far-right candidate are hardly a rarity in UK politics these days. However, reports claim he has now been given an internal Conservative Party role educating people about extremism. Another Tory misstep Bonehill-Paine was convicted in 2016 for harassing former Jewish Labour MP Luciana Berger. The Guardian reported on 5 August: Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday that he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that the Conservative leader had instead asked him to become an adviser to the party’s culture and integration commission,…

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Cape Verde lands another huge point as Group H thriller ends level

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Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup debut keeps gathering momentum. After shutting out Spain, Cape Verde backed it up with a fearless 2-2 draw against two‑time champions Uruguay in Miami, claiming a second Group H point. The team proved its opening night resilience was no fluke.   Cape Verde played with clarity, confidence and refused to be intimidated. They led, fell behind, then found a way back again. Uruguay had the pedigree, but the Blue Sharks had the conviction. Cape Verde player Pina strikes first Kevin Pina set the tone early. His long‑range free‑kick, hit with clean precision, went straight through Uruguay’s…

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