Labour leadership: Ed Balls condemns own unpopularity

Ed Balls, the former education secretary, yesterday became the first Labour leadership contender to condemn his own high level of unpopularity. Mr Balls unequivocally described his unpopularity as “wrong”. His comments suggest a determination to distance himself from the Brown-Blair unpopularity which began in 2003.

Bush finds WMD stash in Iraq

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UPDATE: Dr Evil henchman Random Task taken into preventative custody.

Surge strategy is working - General

The Supreme Commander of the Droid Armies yesterday claimed that the military surge had produced real gains, and that the Confederacy is heading for victory over the Galactic Republic. General Grievous told Congress in testimony before a joint hearing of the Confederacy armed services and foreign affairs committee that the objectives of his Sith master Count Dooku are “largely being met”. The fearsome cyborg who retains his own organic brain, nervous system and sensory organs said that uneven but substantial progress had been made this year. “I cannot guarantee success for the Dark Side but I do believe that it is obtainable,” he said.

Breaking news: Middle East desk

Iran boycotts Zionist football robots. (Thanks to: Judeosphere)

British troops do not release giant man-eating badgers into Basra.

Harry dismay at Iraq decision - Picture

Prince Harry was today pictured expressing his dismay at military chiefs' decision to reverse the decision to send him to Iraq.

Harry delight at Iraq decision - Picture

Prince Harry was today pictured expressing his delight at military chiefs' decision to send him to Iraq with his regiment, the Blues and Royals.