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Cattle farmer who shot dead three members of the family living next door to his property during a dispute about livestock is sentenced
A cattle farmer in Queensland, Australia, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 40 years after murdering three members of a neighbouring family and attempting to kill a fourth during a dispute over stolen livestock. Darryl Valroy Young, 63, was convicted by a jury of three counts of murder and one…
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In the Shadows of Nuremberg review – trial-adjacent thriller aims to be Russian answer to Saving Private Ryan
The Guardian’s review of In the Shadows of Nuremberg criticises director Nikolay Lebedev’s attempt to dramatise the Soviet perspective on the Nuremberg trials, arguing that a clumsy personal subplot and an undercurrent of sentimental patriotism undermine what could have been a compelling companion piece to films such as last year’s Russell Crowe-led Nuremberg. The reviewer…
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At least 11 climbers are swept away to their death in avalanche as video shows wall of snow and ice crashing down mountain in Russia
At least 11 climbers were killed and six injured after an avalanche struck a group of 33 mountaineers on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s North Caucasus, with rescue teams still searching for six people unaccounted for. The disaster, which occurred on Sunday evening, has triggered a major emergency response involving over 50 personnel and helicopters, though…
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CCTV appeal after laptops stolen from school
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify two men suspected of stealing laptops and other items from a school in Sheffield. The men were caught on CCTV entering the grounds of Meadowhead School on Dyche Lane on 5 July, then returning the following night to carry out the theft, in what…
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Gary Oldman Claims James Bond Has Been Cast, As He Backs Jack Lowden To Play 007
Actor Gary Oldman has claimed that the next James Bond has already been decided, backing his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden for the role. Speaking to Canada’s Global while promoting Slow Horses’ new season, Oldman said producers “have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet,” adding his “fingers are crossed” for the…
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Apple TV & HBO Max Set Emmy Night 3 Showdown For No. 1 After String Of Early Wins
Apple TV and HBO Max have emerged as the leading contenders for the most Emmy wins overall after two nights of preliminary ceremonies, setting up a showdown at the main televised event on 14 September 2026. Apple TV currently leads with 19 awards (20 counting its Commercial win) to HBO/HBO Max’s 16, while Netflix trails…
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AI Filmmaking’s Future Debated by Alibaba, Sonilo, PROMPTR Executives at TapNow and Dogme23’s Venice Production Bridge Panel
Executives from Alibaba Token Hub, Sonilo and PROMPTR joined film educator Barry Dignam at a TapNow- and Dogme23-hosted panel during the Venice Film Festival’s Venice Production Bridge to debate the creative and economic impact of AI on filmmaking. The event, titled “AI x Cinema: The 10,000 Parallel Universes Initiative”, explored how AI tools are reshaping…
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Turtle doves released in bid to stop extinction
Conservationists have released more than 30 turtle doves in the South Downs National Park in an effort to save the UK’s fastest-declining bird species from extinction. The dove, best known for its mention in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, has seen its UK population collapse by 98% between the late 1960s and 2023, and…
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Multiple music Emmy debuts celebrated at 2026 ceremony
Winners across the seven music categories at the 2026 Emmy Awards, presented over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, have now been confirmed. In the headline music category, songwriters Gavin Brivik and Andrew Bird won outstanding original music and lyrics for “Need Someone” from The Pitt, beating high-profile nominees Lady Gaga (for…
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Sending my children to private school means I always have to scrimp, save and make do. These are my best tips to keep the costs down… from my sibling discount trick to the school uniform saving
A columnist for the Daily Mail shares her personal tips for cutting the cost of private school, as the 20 per cent VAT now charged on fees, combined with the wider cost-of-living squeeze, leaves many independent-school parents feeling the financial strain. She notes even the Royal Family faces steep bills, citing reported fees of over…