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Control Resonant launches worldwide on 24 September
Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant is scheduled to launch worldwide on Thursday, 24 September, across PC and consoles. The release date has been confirmed by the developer and is not expected to change at this late stage, allowing players to begin experiencing the next chapter of the franchise. The game places players in control of Dylan…
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European drug firms urge leaders to reverse widening innovation gap
Nine leading European pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca, GSK and Novo Nordisk, have written to national leaders across Europe warning that the continent is losing its competitive advantage in drug development to the United States and China. The letter calls on governments to treat medicines as strategic infrastructure and act urgently to reverse declining investment and…
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Microsoft reshapes Xbox through sweeping cuts and studio reorganisation
Microsoft is restructuring Xbox as part of a wider reset involving around 3,200 job cuts, consolidating studios, shifting major franchises and making some teams independent. Halo development is moving from Halo Studios to a new Activision-led team, while the changes further weaken Xbox’s traditional identity as a console-focused business with a clear stable of exclusive…
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Natalia Osipova makes challenging stage debut as Lydia Lopokova
Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova is making her acting debut as Russian ballerina Lydia Lopokova in James Graham’s play The Standard of Living. The production explores Lopokova’s unexpected marriage to economist John Maynard Keynes, and Osipova says the role has challenged her profoundly, leaving her crying and shaking during early rehearsals despite gradually gaining confidence.…
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Susan Sarandon & Olivia Colman Join Ronan Bennett’s Starry Thriller Series ‘Army Of Shadows’, Filming Underway
Susan Sarandon and Olivia Colman have joined the cast of *Army of Shadows*, a six-part thriller series created by Ronan Bennett. Filming is under way in Paris and London, with the story depicting how resistance develops in a near-future Britain under authoritarian occupation. The ensemble also includes Paddy Considine, America Ferrera, Alex Hassell and Kit…
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Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close
Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox employees as part of a major restructuring of its gaming business, described as “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” The cuts are part of a larger plan affecting 3,200 roles during Microsoft’s financial year ending June 2027, with the company roughly three-quarters of the way through the announced…
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Beats unveils premium headphones with interchangeable colours and materials
Beats has unveiled the Beats 360 headphones, a premium model positioned above the Studio Pro that marks a significant departure from the company’s traditional design aesthetic. The new headphones feature a modular, customisable approach with interchangeable ear cushions and headband components, allowing users to mix and match colours and materials—a strategy Beats’ vice president Oliver…
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Albanese urges climate action as Hanson faces KKK row
The Prime Minister has warned world leaders that climate change will intensify disasters unless urgent action is taken. Pauline Hanson faces fresh scrutiny following a KKK leader’s public endorsement.
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High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
High-mileage electric vehicles are more likely to pass MOT tests than petrol cars of the same age, according to an analysis of 47.4 million tests. The findings challenge the assumption that high mileage automatically indicates an electric car is worn out, and could increase confidence in the growing secondhand EV market. Between 90,000 and 120,000…