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Pokémon World Championships Exclusive Plush Officially Revealed
The Pokémon Company has unveiled a set of plush toys that will be sold exclusively at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and the new PokémonXP event, both taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The reveal gives fans a first look at the merchandise before the pop-up Pokémon Center store opens, though attendance is restricted…
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Bus fares across England to be capped at £2 from January
Andy Burnham has confirmed that bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from the start of January, as part of a wider giveaway worth around £500 million. Rather than pursuing an earlier plan to end the freeze on income tax thresholds, the funding for the flagship fare cap is instead being borrowed, at…
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Trump-backed Andy Biggs to face Katie Hobbs in Arizona governor race
Arizona’s 2026 governor’s race is now formally set, with Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs and Republican Andy Biggs confirmed as their parties’ nominees following the state’s primary election. Hobbs advanced unopposed as she seeks a second term, while Biggs secured the Republican nomination with the backing of Donald Trump, setting up a closely contested general election…
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‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
The National Energy System Operator (Neso), which manages Great Britain’s electricity grid, has become embroiled in a political dispute after Conservative shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho alleged that whistleblowers within the organisation accused senior managers of covering up how badly the power system was strained during June’s heatwave. The claims include allegations that control room…
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Anthony Albanese dines with son of Chinese billionaire at luxury Sydney mansion after $1million donation – while Labor slams Pauline Hanson for taking money from Gina Rinehart
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced scrutiny after dining with the son of a Chinese billionaire at a luxury Sydney mansion, following a political donation reportedly worth $1 million. The dinner has drawn attention to questions of political access and donor influence in Australian politics, particularly given Labor’s own criticism of other parties over…
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Netflix’s Gruesome New 8-Part Sci-Fi Thriller Just Hit 24.3M Hours Streamed
Netflix’s new Japanese sci-fi thriller Human Vapor has proven a hit with audiences, racking up 24.3 million hours viewed and landing in the platform’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV rankings shortly after its debut. The eight-episode series, which premiered on 2 July, reimagines a little-known 1960 Toho cult classic, blending crime drama, political conspiracy, body…
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‘Woods’: The 2009 song that started Bon Iver’s obsession with autotune
In 2009, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon released “Woods,” a stark, largely a cappella track built almost entirely from layered, heavily Auto-Tuned vocal harmonies, on the Blood Bank EP. The song marked a significant departure from the raw, unprocessed folk sound that had defined Bon Iver’s breakthrough debut album, “For Emma, Forever Ago,” and set the…
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Vulnerable Republican wins GOP primary in Arizona toss-up district Dems aim to flip blue
Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani has secured his party’s nomination for a third term in Arizona’s competitive 6th Congressional District, running unopposed in the primary with the backing of President Donald Trump. The seat is considered a key battleground that Democrats are hoping to flip as they seek to retake control of the House of Representatives…
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EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham visits emergency hospital treating Venezuela earthquake victims
Reverend Franklin Graham, head of the Christian relief organisation Samaritan’s Purse, visited an emergency field hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, set up to treat victims of recent deadly earthquakes. The visit, reported exclusively by Fox News, highlighted the humanitarian response to the disaster and Graham’s call for prayer on behalf of those affected. During the…