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Korea Box Office: Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ Holds Firm at No. 1 as Market Slows
South Korean sci-fi thriller “Hope”, directed by Na Hong-Jin, remained the dominant force at the South Korean box office over the weekend of 24–26 July, extending its run atop the charts as overall market takings cooled. The film’s continued strength underscores its status as a major local tentpole, boasting an ensemble cast that includes Hwang…
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Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live
Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday morning after the US paused air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict that had driven crude towards $100 a barrel last week. The de-escalation coincided with a busy morning for UK corporate news, including another takeover for the London…
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The Ukrainian start-up taking the missile fight deep into Russia
Fire Point, a Ukrainian arms start-up founded after Russia’s 2022 invasion, is now producing around 100 long-range Flamingo cruise missiles and hundreds of drones a day, making it central to Ukraine’s ability to strike deep inside Russian territory. Chief executive Iryna Terekh says almost every recent deep-strike attack has involved the company’s weapons, which are…
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I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car
A self-employed driving instructor from Eastbourne faced losing her livelihood after Nissan took months to repair her leased dual-control car, leaving her to fund an expensive hire vehicle out of pocket while still paying finance on the car she could not use. The case, resolved by the Guardian’s Consumer Champions column, highlights how manufacturer delays…
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Honor Magic V6 review: sleek foldable phone lacking a bit of polish
The Honor Magic V6 is the latest version of the Chinese brand’s premium foldable phone-tablet, offering a slim, light alternative to Samsung’s foldables and now available in a new red suede-style finish with gold trim. It impresses with strong performance, long battery life and capable cameras, positioning it as a serious rival to top-end slab…
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Liberty embraces sewing boom with craft classes as it expands fabrics section
Liberty has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department at its central London store, part of a wider push to capitalise on a growing craft and sewing trend fuelled by social media. The Oxford Circus department store, which opened in 1924, will also expand its haberdashery section and host crafting workshops this autumn,…
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Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
Andy Burnham has pledged to spend “whatever political capital I have” on repairing England’s social care system, warning that the NHS risks effective collapse without urgent reform. Speaking in his first full interview since becoming prime minister last week, he said he could not set a firm timetable for a wholly new system but promised…
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Construction manager who lost his job over Melbourne Airport drug arrest is dragged back to court despite being cleared: Lawyer blasts charge over ‘ridiculously small quantity’ of cocaine
A construction manager who was arrested over an alleged cocaine offence at Melbourne Airport, and subsequently lost his job as a result, has been required to return to court even though the case against him had already been dismissed or resolved in his favour. His lawyer has criticised the prosecution, arguing that pursuing the charge…
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NHS pay revolt, China’s AI and chip surge, and PlayStation fans plan disc-ban blackout
Labour faces calls to curb NHS executive pay as nearly 600 bosses out-earn the PM; China’s Kimi AI model and CXMT’s 470% share surge fuel Western AI jitters; plus tributes to broadcaster Gerry Kelly, a tragic Florida crash, and a PS5 boycott over disc phase-out.
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Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China’s most valuable listed firm
Shares in CXMT, China’s largest memory chip maker, soared more than 470% on their debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market, briefly making it the most valuable listed company in mainland China. The surge is notable because it came despite a global sell-off in technology stocks this month, and offers reassurance to Chinese officials who have been…