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Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit

  • Judge orders Trump to disclose business finances in BBC defamation case
  • BBC can also subpoena Trump allies including Bannon and Trump Jr
  • Trump's team plans to appeal and may narrow the lawsuit's scope

A US magistrate judge has ruled that Donald Trump must hand over detailed financial records from his numerous businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The decision, made during a discovery hearing on Tuesday, could expose previously private information about the hundreds of companies…

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Mike Preston, ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’ and ‘Hot Pursuit’ Actor, Dies at 93

  • Actor Mike Preston has died aged 93 in Florida on 8 June.
  • Known for "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and "Hot Pursuit" roles.
  • Career began as a UK pop singer before moving into Australian TV.

Mike Preston, the British-born actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series "Homicide," has died at the age of 93. He passed away on 8 June in Florida, with his death confirmed to…

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This Forgotten 5-Part Spy Thriller Is Too Good To Miss for Fans of ‘Slow Horses’

  • Collider recommends 2015 BBC miniseries "London Spy" to "Slow Horses" fans
  • Five-episode thriller, inspired by a real 2010 MI6 death, streams on Prime Video
  • Stars Ben Whishaw as a man uncovering his late partner's secret spy identity

A television writer at Collider is recommending "London Spy," a little-known 2015 BBC Two miniseries, to fans of Apple TV's "Slow Horses" left wanting more after each of that show's short six-episode seasons. The five-part thriller, now streaming on Prime Video, offers a similarly gripping espionage story despite…

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Ridley Scott Saves Matt Damon in the Sci-Fi Masterpiece Taking Over Prime Video

  • The Martian is trending on Prime Video after joining the service this month.
  • Renewed interest follows Matt Damon's acclaimed role in The Odyssey.
  • The film has climbed to sixth in Prime Video's US Top 10.

The Martian, Ridley Scott's 2015 sci-fi film starring Matt Damon, has surged back into popularity after landing on Prime Video this month, riding a wave of renewed interest in Damon following Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Critics have praised Damon's performance as Odysseus in the newly released film, and…

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Mamdani calls out Democratic Party as ‘well-paid consultants and big money interests’

  • Mamdani says Democratic Party is run by consultants and big money
  • Comments highlight rift between party establishment and progressive wing
  • Follows other criticism of Mamdani's socialist-aligned politics

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticised the Democratic Party's internal structure, telling Rolling Stone that it is now effectively controlled by "well-paid consultants and big money interests" rather than ordinary members or voters. The remarks add to ongoing debate within the party about its direction, coming…

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‘The Odyssey’ Anoints Christopher Nolan as Hollywood’s Most Powerful Director — Here’s How Universal Thwarted Warner Bros. to Land Him

  • "The Odyssey" opened to nearly $265m globally, Nolan's best-ever start
  • Universal's Donna Langley won Nolan over from Warner Bros in 2021
  • Film could gross $1bn and is disrupting the best picture Oscar race

Christopher Nolan's Homeric epic "The Odyssey" delivered the biggest opening of his career, taking nearly $265 million globally and reinforcing his status as one of the few directors whose name alone guarantees a major box-office event. The film's success has boosted Universal Pictures and its entertainment and studios…

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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?

  • AI is rapidly gaining ability to do complex, hour-long human tasks.
  • US data shows AI hitting young workers' employment, especially in exposed sectors.
  • UK's service-heavy economy leaves it vulnerable to AI job disruption.

BBC analysis explores whether artificial intelligence will replace jobs or simply help people work more efficiently, as major companies pour huge sums into AI tools while investors question whether "flat is the new up" for workforce headcount. Industry benchmarks show AI models have progressed rapidly, from only reliably…

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Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?

  • Range Rover unveils all-electric GT, its first grand tourer model
  • Design closely resembles sister brand Jaguar's upcoming Type 01
  • Launches 2027; price, range and power details still unknown

Range Rover has confirmed a fifth model for its lineup, the Range Rover GT, an all-electric grand tourer marking a striking shift for a brand built around SUVs. Only camouflaged prototype images have been released so far, but the coupé-like proportions closely echo those of sister brand Jaguar's…

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Voto Latino, other advocacy groups call for Congress to impeach Mullin

  • Advocacy groups demand Mullin’s impeachment over alleged DHS abuses.
  • The coalition cites deaths, shootings and detention practices.
  • Congress has not begun impeachment proceedings.

Voto Latino and more than 50 advocacy organisations have urged Congress to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and investigate his department’s conduct. The appeal increases political pressure over alleged violence and civil-rights abuses in US immigration enforcement, although it does not itself start impeachment proceedings. In a…

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“When he sang, there was nothing else in the world that felt so powerful.” A guide to Howlin’ Wolf’s best albums

  • Howlin' Wolf was a pivotal Chicago blues figure whose commanding voice and intimidating presence made him one of the genre's most powerful performers
  • His early recordings from 1951 onward, particularly compilations like Memphis Days, capture his raw talent and remain significant documents of American blues history

Louder magazine has published a buyer's guide to the best albums of Howlin' Wolf, the influential Chicago blues singer born Chester Arthur Burnett in 1910. The feature, which draws on tributes from musicians such as Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, celebrates Wolf's fearsome stage presence and thunderous vocal…

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