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Crunchyroll locks shop behind subscription tiers, angering anime fans
Crunchyroll has announced that, from August 2026, its online store will only be open to subscribers on its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan tiers, shutting out non-subscribers and lower-tier Fan members from making purchases. The move has upset many anime fans because the store is not just a place for merchandise, but also a source…
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Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins review – the revolting world of parasites
The Guardian’s review presents Dino Martins’ Hidden Creatures as a vivid, unsettling but ultimately admiring exploration of parasites, from viruses and maggots to worms. The reviewer argues that the book matters because it shows both the ingenuity of evolution and the huge human cost of parasitic disease, especially given that many illnesses in the developing…
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Aimee Lou Wood Returning For ‘Daddy Issues’ Third And Final Season On BBC
The BBC comedy *Daddy Issues* has been renewed for a third and final season, with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey returning in the lead roles. The six-part series will conclude the story of Gemma Moscrip and her father Malcolm, whose relationship has been central to the show. The announcement matters because the programme has…
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Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict
The Competition and Markets Authority has told heating oil suppliers to compensate customers who were overcharged when prices spiked at the start of the Middle East conflict. Its investigation found possible breaches in cases where orders were cancelled and customers were then offered higher quotes, leaving some rural households facing sharply inflated bills. The issue…
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Keane was Kane’s England team-mate – this week they are on different paths
The article contrasts the very different careers of former England youth team-mates Harry Kane and Will Keane, showing how injuries and timing can reshape a footballer’s future. While Kane is preparing for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Keane is attending the PFA’s pre-season camp for out-of-contract players as he looks for a new club.…
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SkyShowtime Sets Spanish Original Series ‘Death in Llanes’ About Murder of a Politician (Exclusive)
SkyShowtime has commissioned a new Spanish original limited drama, *Death in Llanes* (*Muerte en Llanes*), a six-part series based on the real-life murder investigation into politician Javier Ardines. The project matters because it expands SkyShowtime’s push into local-language European productions while turning a high-profile Spanish criminal case into a prestige thriller for audiences in Spain…
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“He said he did these big gigs to make money, but what he enjoyed best was playing in churches and castles with his missus.” Russ Ballard’s wild tales of Ritchie Blackmore, The Beatles, Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne and more
The piece appears to be a feature built around Russ Ballard recounting memories from his long career and his encounters with major rock figures including Ritchie Blackmore, The Beatles, Robert Plant and Ozzy Osbourne. Its main point is less about a single news event than Ballard’s perspective on fame and music-making, especially the contrast between…
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“I’ve fought longer for justice than they’ve served”: CSE survivors’ agony as abusers could be released early
A survivor of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham has said she feels failed by the justice system after learning that her abuser could be released early under the government’s emergency prison overcrowding measures. The article focuses on Miriam Lake, who said she spent longer pursuing justice than her abuser may spend in custody,…
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China grows at one of lowest rates on record; Thames Water has funds to survive to year end – business live
China’s economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter, one of its weakest rates in years, missing forecasts and slipping below Beijing’s target range as weak domestic demand offset strong exports. That matters because slower Chinese growth can affect global trade, investment and market confidence. At the same time, Thames Water said it has enough…
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Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over
Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “Rebellion,” is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board. Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own company, El Sol Ermitaño, but retains a stake in the 30-plus year old…