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Nothing but ruins: Chinese rescue team find Nepal border station was swept off face off the Earth by flood as incredible satellite images show scale of devastation with 2,426 still missing
Satellite images and rescue reports indicate that severe flooding in Nepal has destroyed the Rasuwagadhi border crossing with Tibet, bridges and parts of nearby settlements along the Trishuli River. The disaster matters because it has cut through a remote but important route used by pilgrims and trekkers, while leaving thousands unaccounted for and complicating access…
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39 Years Later, This 10/10 Sci-Fi Action Masterpiece Is Officially a Streaming Sensation
The 1987 science-fiction action film Predator has become one of Vudu’s ten most popular rental titles nearly four decades after its release. The article attributes its continued appeal to its blend of jungle-set military action and horror, as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s leading performance and the threat posed by its alien hunter. Directed by John…
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Comedian finds the secret to surviving boomer parents: Put them in your act
Comedian Jared Freid’s new Netflix stand-up special, “Family Plan”, turns his sometimes exasperating relationship with his boomer parents into material about family, body image and adult dependence. He says the humour matters because it captures a recognisable tension for millennials who love their parents but can feel frustrated by their confidence, bluntness and continued involvement…
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Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro Officially Reunite in the Crime Blockbuster Leaving Streaming
DreamWorks’ animated comedy Shark Tale, featuring Will Smith alongside Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, is due to leave Peacock in the United States on 1 September. The article highlights the film’s unusual premise—a children’s animation influenced by gangster films such as The Godfather—and its place among Smith’s more unconventional career choices. Released in 2004,…
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13 Years Later, Harrison Ford’s Failed Sci-Fi Franchise Starter Is Officially Getting Another Shot
Harrison Ford’s 2013 science-fiction film Ender’s Game will become available to stream free on Plex from 1 September 2026. The article presents this as an opportunity for the film to find a new audience after its disappointing cinema performance, despite its well-known source novel and high-profile cast. Directed by Gavin Hood and adapted from Orson…
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Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves
Pennsylvania state representative Chris Rabb, a democratic socialist running for Congress, strongly criticised Democrats who have distanced themselves from left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. The dispute matters because it highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over associations with controversial online political figures and allegations of antisemitism. Rabb, who won a four-way primary in Pennsylvania’s heavily Democratic…
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Watch footage from Geese’s epic Reading 2026 set
Geese made their Reading Festival debut on 28 August, delivering one of the weekend’s most energetic crowds at The Gallery stage despite persistent rain. The New York band’s performance matters as it continues the momentum behind their acclaimed recent album ‘Getting Killed’ and their growing profile in the UK. The group opened with ‘Husbands’ and…
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Metal Hammer’s tracks of the week: August 28 2026
Metal Hammer has published its weekly selection of new metal tracks, highlighting releases from established acts including Amon Amarth, In This Moment, Imminence and Comeback Kid. The feature aims to help listeners navigate a busy release period, with new albums also arriving from Mastodon, Beartooth and In This Moment. The previous reader vote placed Derby…
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Euphoria star says Iran’s ‘golden boy’ football hero ‘bombarded her with requests for graphic sex videos and orgy messages’: ‘This is what the Islamic Republic really is’
Iranian-American actress Jewell Farshad has alleged that Iranian footballer Ramin Rezaeian repeatedly sent her sexually explicit messages and pressured her to send intimate videos and meet him in Paris with other women. She said the exchanges, which began during Iran’s World Cup campaign, made her fear for her safety and led her to stop communicating…
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The inside story behind the celebrations of Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday. “Syd emerged from the womb fully formed. There was no lead-in period – it was bang!”
The article explores the celebrations marking what would have been Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday, focusing on events designed to recognise his distinctive contribution to music and culture. It presents Barrett as an unusually immediate and original talent whose influence extended beyond his brief period as Pink Floyd’s frontman. The commemorations included a birthday show and…