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Jon Favreau Just Did Something That Has Never Been Done Before for Nat Geo’s ‘Lion’
National Geographic’s Lion follows Kio, a lion cub born on the African savanna, over four years as he faces loss, exile and conflicts with rival prides. Executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton say it is the first nature documentary to chart a lion’s path from cub to king, offering an unusually character-led account of…
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Manchester City target Fernández to restore leadership ranks
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City want to sign one or two additional leaders before the transfer window closes, following a summer in which several experienced figures have left. He has identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as a potential target, underlining City’s effort to rebuild leadership as well as squad depth. Bernardo Silva, Rodri, John Stones…
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Whisky company is shut down after cheating victims out of thousands in barrel investment scam
Cask Spirits Global Limited has been wound up by the High Court after an investigation found it had taken money from people persuaded to invest in whisky casks they often did not own. The case highlights the risks of unregulated whisky-cask investments, where legitimate ageing-related value growth can be exploited through misleading sales practices and…
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Xiaomi’s new Redmi phone lasts for three days on a single charge
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, whose 9,210mAh battery is the largest it has put in a phone sold in Europe. The company says the silicon-carbon battery can provide up to three days of typical use, making extended battery life the handset’s main selling point despite some more modest specifications. In some…
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Lake District park bosses crack down on selfish fly-campers who leave litter and light dangerous fires ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Lake District authorities are stepping up enforcement against fly-camping before the Bank Holiday weekend, targeting people who leave rubbish, light fires and park dangerously. The action follows reports of campers lighting fires on dry grass during a heatwave, raising wildfire concerns and prompting worries that heavily visited areas are being damaged. Westmorland and Furness Council…
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Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels halves and small boat crossings slashed
The number of asylum seekers accommodated in Home Office hotels fell by half over the year to June, while small-boat crossings to the UK declined by 23 per cent. The figures matter because the Government is seeking to reduce reliance on controversial hotel accommodation, instead moving people to larger sites and shared housing. Around 16,000…
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Post Malone Postpones Tour of Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Post Malone has postponed the Asian, Australian and New Zealand leg of his Big Ass World Tour, cancelling planned stadium dates and festival appearances later this year. No reason has been given, and replacement dates have not yet been announced, leaving ticket-holders awaiting further information from Live Nation and organisers. The affected itinerary included concerts…
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UK car industry calls for ‘meaningful’ watering down of EV targets after latest slump in production
UK car manufacturers are urging the Government to substantially relax electric-vehicle sales targets and cut energy costs after production fell again in July. The industry says it faces pressure from weak overseas demand, global competition and potential trade barriers with the EU, while missing EV targets could expose companies to fines. UK production fell 10.6%…
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AI use among UK teachers doubles, but working hours still don’t come down
Around 80 per cent of UK teachers now regularly use AI, roughly double the level a year earlier, but most say it has not reduced their working hours. The findings cast doubt on whether wider AI adoption alone can ease teacher workload, despite a £23 million government trial intended to improve outcomes and cut administrative…