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Mayor Mamdani Faces Organised Opposition Over 9/11 Ceremony Appearance
Opposition to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned attendance at the 25th-anniversary 9/11 commemoration became more organised in early August. Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive and the Republican candidate for New York governor, urged attendees to turn their backs on Mamdani in a peaceful protest if he appears. The call followed an online petition…
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Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
Nintendo’s latest quarterly financial report has revealed updated sales figures for its best-selling Switch 1 and Switch 2 titles as of June 2026, offering a snapshot of which games continue to drive hardware sales years into the console’s lifecycle. The rankings matter as an indicator of enduring franchise strength, with Switch 1 evergreens still shifting…
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Edinburgh Film Festival Expands Industry Offerings With UK Film Conference Launch
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is unveiling an expanded industry programme anchored by a newly created one-day symposium called the UK Film Conference, which will focus on the state and prospects of independen
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Nadja review – Dracula’s daughter is divine in dreamy lo-fi modern vampire tale of predatory sexuality
This is a review of Michael Almereyda’s 1994 vampire film Nadja, which the critic praises as an atmospheric “midnight-movie” gem. Shot largely in indistinct monochrome with dreamlike transitions and looming close-ups, the low-budget indie was bankrolled and executive-produced by David Lynch, who also appears in a cameo as a morgue attendant, and the review highlights…
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Ed Miliband insists his past jibe at ‘racist’ Donald Trump ‘didn’t come up’ in talks with US counterpart Marco Rubio – as Foreign Secretary is urged to boost UK defence spending
Ed Miliband has said his past description of Donald Trump as “racist” did not come up during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the Foreign Secretary faces calls to increase UK defence spending. The comments highlight the delicate diplomatic balancing act facing British ministers who have previously criticised Trump, now that he…
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Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage
South Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign that critics say trivialised the country’s 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. Investigators searched the Seoul offices on Tuesday and reportedly also searched the homes of company executives, following complaints from relatives of victims of the crackdown, in…
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ReelShort forecast to hit $1.05bn revenue with first profit in 2026
ReelShort is projected to generate $1.05 billion in revenue in 2026 and achieve its first significant profit, according to Media Partners Asia. The forecast highlights the rapid growth of microdrama platforms outside China and suggests ReelShort is moving from aggressive expansion towards a more sustainable, profitable model. Revenue rose from $97 million in 2023 to…
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Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Nintendo has reconfirmed the release windows for its upcoming first-party Switch 2 line-up as part of its latest financial results. The schedule points to a strong run of releases through 2026 and into 2027, with several major franchises represented and no further Switch 1 titles currently planned, suggesting Nintendo may now be focusing solely on…
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Elliot Page Says Christopher Nolan’s Script for ‘The Odyssey’ Left Him ‘Breathless’
Actor Elliot Page has spoken about reading Christopher Nolan’s script for The Odyssey, comparing the experience to first reading the script for Inception, which he also starred in. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Page said the screenplay left him “breathless” and praised Nolan’s directing style as “impeccable” and focused, calling it a…
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Alessia Russo: ‘When you join the club, you take on a part of Arsenal and the love’
Alessia Russo has reflected on becoming an “adult Gooner” after a triumphant season with Arsenal, describing how joining the club deepened her affection for it even though she wasn’t originally a fan. The Arsenal and England forward, whose game reached new heights last season, spoke about the emotional highlight of the club’s victory parade through…