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The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang

  • China’s ambassador calls for UK-China AI cooperation.
  • He argues global AI risks require shared standards.
  • China highlights investment, training and open AI models.

Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang argues that artificial intelligence should be developed through international openness and cooperation rather than national competition. He says collaboration between China and Britain could bring benefits in areas including manufacturing, healthcare, research and AI governance, while helping address concerns over safety, accountability, privacy and…

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John Legend joins apartheid drama as Harry Belafonte

  • John Legend will play Harry Belafonte in The Road Home.
  • The drama centres on Hugh Masekela’s anti-apartheid activism.
  • Filming has begun in South Africa.

John Legend has joined Bill Condon’s apartheid-era drama The Road Home, playing US singer, actor and civil-rights activist Harry Belafonte. The film follows South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid campaigner Hugh Masekela, exploring divisions over cultural boycotts and the role of music in challenging racial segregation. Thabo Rametsi…

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From individual achievement to partner impact

  • Databricks says certification strengthens partner delivery and customer credibility.
  • Respondents reported improved technical confidence and career opportunities.
  • Findings are based on self-reported survey data.

Databricks’ partner-sponsored survey argues that certification can turn individual professional development into wider benefits for technology partners. It says certified staff gain confidence and technical credibility, helping organisations deliver data and AI projects more consistently and build customer trust. Respondents reported stronger knowledge of Lakehouse architecture, AI, data…

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Delpy, D’Arcy and Hira join Mizuno’s ballet drama Stages

  • Delpy, D’Arcy and Hira join Mizuno’s directing debut.
  • *Stages* follows a ballet dancer facing family tragedy.
  • A24 has US rights; Focus distributes internationally.

Julie Delpy, Emma D’Arcy and Takehiro Hira have joined the cast of *Stages*, Sonoya Mizuno’s feature directorial debut, as filming begins in the UK. The A24-backed ballet drama marks Mizuno’s move behind the camera and draws on her own background as a former professional ballet dancer. The film…

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Justice Department brings first case in dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court

  • Justice Department activates a terrorism deportation court unused for 30 years.
  • The defendant and allegations remain classified.
  • The case could test secret-evidence safeguards and immigration powers.

The US Justice Department has filed the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a specialised court created in 1996 that had never previously heard a case. The move could create a new route for deporting non-citizens accused of terrorism where classified evidence is central, and has…

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Blanka’s Introduction in the Street Fighter Movie Is Just Perfect

  • Jason Momoa’s Blanka appears in a new Street Fighter clip.
  • The scene recreates the games’ intentionally extravagant style.
  • Street Fighter is due in cinemas on 16 October.

A new clip from the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film introduces Jason Momoa as Blanka in a prison-set fight scene. The footage embraces the games’ exaggerated tone, including Blanka’s electric attack and a stylised skeleton effect, suggesting the film aims for deliberately over-the-top action rather than realism. In…

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Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

  • Tornado footage shows power lines falling onto a car
  • Eastern Wisconsin suffered building damage and power cuts
  • No deaths were reported

Dashcam footage obtained by the BBC shows a tornado in eastern Wisconsin toppling power lines onto a car during a severe storm system on 27 July. The incident illustrates the destructive force of the weather, which damaged buildings and caused widespread electricity outages. Despite the extensive damage, no…

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Littler’s nan shocked by seeing mural from bus

  • Warrington unveiled a mural honouring darts champion Luke Littler.
  • Littler’s grandmother discovered it unexpectedly from a bus.
  • The tribute followed his 11th PDC major title.

A mural celebrating Luke Littler, the two-time world darts champion, has been unveiled in his hometown of Warrington. Littler’s grandmother unexpectedly saw it being prepared while travelling by bus, got off to speak with the artists and alerted the family, adding a personal moment to the public tribute.…

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AMC chief defends £500m Netflix Walking Dead agreement

  • AMC calls its £500m Netflix deal the best option.
  • All 371 franchise episodes arrive on both services in 2027.
  • Netflix expands Walking Dead rights internationally.

AMC Global Media chief executive Kristin Dolan has defended the company’s five-year, $500 million agreement with Netflix for The Walking Dead, saying a co-exclusive arrangement with AMC+ was the best choice after interest from several large streaming platforms. The deal is intended to expand the franchise’s global reach…

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Guest Appearance With BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG’s THE COVERUPS: ‘It’s Preserved On YouTube In All Its Awful, Awful Splendor’

  • Dickinson joined Billie Joe Armstrong’s covers band in San Diego.
  • They performed “All The Young Dudes”.
  • His next solo album is not due before 2027.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson made a guest appearance with Billie Joe Armstrong’s covers band The Coverups at a San Diego Comic-Con party on 23 July, performing Mott the Hoople’s “All The Young Dudes”. The appearance brought together two prominent rock frontmen and revisited a song Dickinson had…

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