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Lego Partners with Nintendo on Functional Donkey Kong Arcade Set as Gaming Activations Expand
Lego has unveiled a new Donkey Kong arcade machine buildable set featuring a motorised barrel-throwing mechanism designed by Carl Merriam, who has previously created Game Boy and Piranha Plant sets. The project benefited
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What does the BBC do for you? – podcast
A podcast episode from The Guardian’s Today in Focus features media critic Mark Lawson discussing the BBC’s funding crisis with host Nosheen Iqbal, following new director general Matt Brittin’s warning that the broadcaster faces “real jeopardy” due to a faster-than-expected decline in licence fee payments. The discussion comes as the BBC launches a rebooted advertising…
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Anthony Albanese nearly falls over and drops an F-bomb as escalator suddenly grinds to a halt in awkward moment that overshadows speech
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was left momentarily embarrassed after an escalator he was riding suddenly stopped moving, nearly causing him to lose his footing. The moment, captured on camera, saw him mutter an expletive as he tried to steady himself, and it quickly overshadowed the substance of a speech he was due to deliver…
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Tuam remains, Harper widow’s fury, and Iommi’s Ozzy tribute lead the news
A grim new discovery at Tuam deepens Ireland’s mother and baby homes scandal, while Lissie Harper slams politicians over early-release plans for her husband’s killers; plus tributes to Vernon Taylor, Samsung’s new foldables and Palworld’s 30 million sales.
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Carnival Hunt release countdown: Exact date and time
Carnival Hunt, a new online co-op horror title from developers Crytivo and Bear Knight Studio, is set to launch for PC on 23 July 2026. The 5v1 asymmetrical game pits five players controlling “wound-up bunnies” trying to escape a sinister carnival against one player controlling the Carnival Monster, whose job is to stop them. It…
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Sophie Cunningham doubles down ahead of Sun game after ESPN profile stirs controversy: ‘I said what I said’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has reaffirmed her stance on protecting women’s sports from biological male competitors, dismissing the backlash that followed a recent ESPN profile on her. Her comments come amid heightened scrutiny of the WNBA off the court, with debates over player conduct, media coverage and sponsorship deals frequently overshadowing on-court performances this…
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Anthony Albanese has tried to downplay the rise of One Nation’s popularity… the Labor president has given him a reality check
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reportedly sought to play down the growing popularity of the right-wing One Nation party, but Labor Party president Wayne Swan has publicly pushed back, warning against complacency. The exchange highlights internal tension within the Labor Party over how seriously to treat One Nation’s rising support, which could shape political…
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Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Darline Graham
The Republican Jewish Coalition has endorsed South Carolina Senator Darline Graham in the state’s special Republican Senate primary. The endorsement signals confidence that Graham, who is seeking to succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham, would maintain his strongly pro-Israel foreign-policy stance. Graham was appointed to complete her brother’s term after his death on 11 July,…
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Nintendo signs off on Lego’s Donkey Kong barrel-throwing mechanism
Lego has revealed further details of its new $200 Donkey Kong arcade machine set, including exactly how its endless-barrel mechanism works, after receiving informal approval from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Designer Carl Merriam, known for previous nostalgia-driven sets such as the Lego Game Boy and Piranha Plant, told The Verge that Nintendo requested one specific…
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Las Vegas Grand Prix, F1 parent company are reportedly set to pay fans millions over 2023 drain cover incident
The Las Vegas Grand Prix and Formula 1’s parent company are reportedly set to pay millions of pounds to compensate fans affected by the loose drain cover incident that disrupted the inaugural 2023 event. The mishap became one of the most talked-about episodes of the race weekend, overshadowing the on-track action and prompting widespread criticism…