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Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will both address the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, with Pezeshkian speaking on Wednesday and Trump on Tuesday, creating what former White House officials have described as a “dramatic” diplomatic moment. This high-profile convergence occurs amid heightened Middle East tensions and an ongoing…
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The “ridiculous” 1986 album Neil Young knew was destined to die: “Wearing me down”
Neil Young’s 1986 album *Landing on Water* emerged from a turbulent period in which his experimental 1980s records alienated fans and led Geffen Records to sue him for making music deemed “uncharacteristic” of him. Under legal and commercial pressure to sound more like his established self, Young produced an awkward, synthesiser-heavy rock album that reflected…
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The end of an era: A WarCraft 3 world editor forum is shutting down after 27 years
The Helper, a prominent forum that has hosted over 100,000 threads about WarCraft 3 modification content, is closing down after 27 years online. The site’s owner announced the shutdown on 12 September, citing personal and spiritual reasons for stepping back from the project, with the site expected to go offline by the end of September.…
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Ratcliffe blasts taxes as Germany faces crisis and Ukraine strikes Moscow
Billionaire Ratcliffe sparks taxes row prompting Education Secretary’s response as Germany convenes emergency talks after far-right and far-left electoral gains. Ukraine launches drone assault on Moscow; stabbing probed in Liverpool; new Miss Marple novel commissioned; EU warned of China reliance.
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Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase scores jaw-dropping first touchdown of the season after lackluster Week 1 start
Ja’Marr Chase produced a spectacular touchdown catch for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Houston Texans, responding to a quiet opening game. His acrobatic grab helped the Bengals capitalise on defensive momentum and demonstrated why he remains one of quarterback Joe Burrow’s most important targets. The Bengals had struggled to score in the first quarter, but…
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AI firms debate whether voluntary safeguards can restrain frontier development
AI leaders are publicly debating whether the industry should slow the development of increasingly powerful systems. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s proposal to “pace the frontier” has attracted support from figures including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, but the discussion matters because it raises questions about whether safety commitments are genuine and enforceable. The…
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Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Hit Is Officially Back on the Charts
Apple TV’s *Widow’s Bay* has returned to the platform’s global top ten after achieving major success at the 78th Primetime Emmys. The show won 14 awards from 19 nominations, making it the ceremony’s most successful programme and raising its profile among viewers. Its victories included outstanding comedy series, lead comedy actor for Matthew Rhys, and…
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From Chris Stapleton to George Jones: 4 Essential Country Songs About Whiskey
Country music has long featured whiskey as a central motif, with the spirit representing both life’s finest and most troubling moments in classic songs. – “Tennessee Whiskey” – Chris Stapleton’s smoky blues rendition of this song (originally recorded by David Alan Coe and George Jones) has become the definitive version; it compares a lover to…
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Sorkin details Strong’s Zuckerberg-inspired treatment of co-stars
Director Aaron Sorkin has revealed the extent of Jeremy Strong’s method-acting commitment whilst portraying Mark Zuckerberg in the upcoming film *The Social Reckoning*. Strong remained in character between takes, forgoing his natural voice and mannerisms to embody how he imagines Zuckerberg treats those around him, avoiding socialising with fellow cast members on set. Sorkin expressed…
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Trump Evaluates Iran Military Response as International Tensions Escalate Ahead of UN Address
As diplomatic and military tensions with Iran intensify, President Trump is actively evaluating military options, with senior officials including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth engaged in the decision-making process. Tru