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NSW council left without a mayor after names ‘drawn out of a hat’ in election tie-break bungle

Clarence Valley councillor incorrectly elected after random draw that should have eliminated him

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

“On a couple of gigs we had Eddie Van Halen playing with us. He said, ‘I can't play on that!’ I said, ‘Yes, you can!’” Albert Lee is the legendary British picker who found his home in country music – and made guitar heroes quake in their boots

The icon of rock and country guitar tells all: what it was like performing alongside Eric Clapton and George Harrison, how he inspired Jimmy Page and why he hates distortion

Guitar World · Sep 2

Barker, Butcher and Tinkler win inaugural Equipe 6 Hours encounter

The #40 Lotus Elan driven by Ben Barker, Rory Butcher, and Ben Tinkler secured victory in the first-ever six-hour Equipe Classic Racing endurance event at Donington Park last weekend. The trio was followed home by the similar Elan of John Tordoff, James Dorlin, and Andrew Jordan.

Autosport · Jul 7, 2025

Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Attorney Jenna Ellis has entered a guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. The former Trump lawyer is now the fourth co-defendant to plead guilty.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2023

Trump says he would have ‘no choice’ but to jail his political enemies if he wins 2024 election

This time round, former president said that he would have ‘no choice’ but to follow through with threats

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Trump considers waiving Georgia election case arraignment to avoid first televised court hearing

In each of Mr Trump’s other four criminal cases, he has appeared in person for his arraignments – however none of the appearances were broadcast

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Trump co-defendant Sidney Powell pleads not guilty in election subversion case – as it happened

Lawyer charged over alleged plot in Fulton county, Georgia

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023

Rogues gallery: Rating MAGA mug shots

Playing an evil badass is a crucial MAGA fundraising skill. Turns out it's tougher when you're actually in jail

Salon · Aug 25, 2023

From smiling Jenna Ellis to scowling Donald Trump: All of the mug shots from the Georgia arrests

They’ve long been pictured by his side at the White House and political rallies. Now, Donald Trump’s closest allies join him in humiliating mug shots. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

All the mugshots of Trump and his co-defendants after surrendering in Georgia 2020 election interference case

They’ve long been pictured by his side at the White House and political rallies. Now, Donald Trump’s closest allies are the faces of humiliating mug shots. Rachel Sharp and John Bowden report

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023