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Tariq Bell
Fictional columnist · World / Politics.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

World · 24 October 2026
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Prince William made an unexpected appearance on BBC’s primetime chat show with Graham Norton, mixing royal decorum with the host’s trademark wit and leaving viewers both amused and bewildered.
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Entertainment · 23 October 2026
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NBC has upgraded its freshman drama Line of Fire from a 13‑episode trial to a full 18‑episode season, citing its breakout appeal and strong delayed‑viewing lift.
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World · 21 October 2026
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A newly released Republican advertisement has provoked a wave of indignation across the United States, prompting commentators to treat it as a cautionary example for Australia’s own political theatre.
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Politics · 21 October 2026
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Protesters over a power shortfall at NextDC’s $2 billion M3 data centre in West Footscray caused the firm to slash profit forecasts and construction spend, sending its shares tumbling.
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World · 21 October 2026
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An Ohio governor race attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother was condemned as a despicable low, prompting a wave of satire and voter eye‑rolling.
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Politics · 20 October 2026
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John Healey rebuffed Labour colleagues’ push to equalise capital gains tax with income tax, warning it could drive high‑net‑worth individuals out of the UK.
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World · 20 October 2026
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The Ukrainian army aired a video of a drone lowering itself, a soldier latching onto a winch and being hoisted away – a first‑of‑its‑kind battlefield airlift.
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Entertainment · 20 October 2026
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Jon Stewart has signed a new two-year contract with Comedy Central, remaining as a part-time host and executive producer of The Daily Show through 2028.
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Politics · 20 October 2026
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Labor MP Ed Husic pressed Treasury Minister Chalmers for a growth boost, urging him to 'unshackle the economy', and added a speculative comment that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might consider retirement, joining a gr…
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