With A-level results near, UK teens fear phone chats with admissions staff. Texting feels easier. One school runs six months of breathing, scripts, and how to end calls. UCAS hopes for near-miss offers, but reforms will take years.

In world affairs, Macron, Starmer, and Carney back UN recognition of a Palestinian state with no borders. Debate over Israelis in Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem rages. The piece says this empowers Hamas, delays a ceasefire, and panders to Muslims.

Mexico sends 26 fugitives to the United States, including cartel kingpins, to curb fentanyl smuggling. The DOJ says they trafficked tons of cocaine, meth, fentanyl and heroin.

Four Southport residents admitted offences tied to counterfeit luxury bags and clothes from Versace, Chanel and Hugo Boss. Jordan Borrowman, Megan Carney-Borrowman, Sandra Carney and Adam Yaffe pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for February 2026.

Hamas released hostage videos, Evytar David forced to dig his grave. The piece cites Holocaust echoes and condemns Hamas while leaders seek to recognize a Palestinian state. It blames Iran for propaganda and media bias, and urges action to topple Tehran for peace.

A Post column says leftist violence rhetoric is mainstream, citing threats and old Dem calls to fight. It notes AOC condemned killings and asks if that standard applies to her staff.

The Digest, 8/13/2025 @200AM, CDT

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