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Peter Zumthor unveils £110m concrete extension to Basel’s Beyeler Foundation
Peter Zumthor, the 83-year-old Swiss architect, has unveiled his first major project in his hometown of Basel: a £110m extension to the prestigious Beyeler Foundation, one of the world’s finest art collections housing Monets, Mirós and Picassos. The monolithic, rammed-concrete structure raises a question about whether it is a worthy companion to the museum’s celebrated…
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£30m Abersoch hotel project stalls again amid developers’ dispute
A £30 million hotel complex in the Welsh coastal village of Abersoch has stalled for a second time, with a dispute between developers now threatening the project’s future. The proposed Ty Gwyn Abersoch hotel, which would replace the White House Hotel demolished in 2016, began construction in 2024 after years of delay, but work halted…
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‘Ba’s Book’ Director Uncovers Father’s Secrets Over Vietnam War, Revolutionary Iran Upbringing
Ashley Duong has turned her father Anh’s memoir about growing up amid the Vietnam War and revolutionary Iran into *Ba’s Book*, a hybrid documentary and drama. The film matters to her family because it brings painful memories and long-held secrets into the open, including the distress of Anh leaving relatives behind in Vietnam. The story…
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Fulcrum Echo promises AI text in the style of any writer, so I tested it
Fulcrum, an AI startup founded in 2025, has released Echo, a language model designed to generate text in the style of any writer. The technology has prompted questions about the ethics of AI systems that can convincingly imitate individuals’ distinctive voices, from celebrated authors to ordinary journalists. A journalist from The Register tested Echo by…
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California fashion couple’s deaths under investigation after reported $100m losses
Bryan Walker and Michelle Min, a California fashion business couple found dead at their home, may have died in a murder-suicide linked to Walker’s financial losses, according to Min’s brother. The account describes a severe decline in Walker’s mental health and says the family feared he was suicidal; police have not formally determined how the…
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Forget ‘Tulsa King,’ Ethan Hawke’s Taylor Sheridan-Style Crime Thriller Officially Returns This Month
Ethan Hawke’s neo-noir crime series “The Lowdown” is returning for a second season on FX, beginning this month. The show debuted in 2025 to widespread critical acclaim, earning a 98% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an Independent Spirit nomination for Hawke’s lead performance. Its return marks another success for the actor as he…
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Overwatch’s Most Radical Hero Rework in Years is Coming Soon
Sombra is being reworked from a damage hero into a support when Overwatch season 5 launches on 6 October. The change is one of the game’s most ambitious hero reworks in years and has divided some Sombra players, but Blizzard says it aims to preserve her aggressive play style and distinctive character. Associate game director…
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New PM Burnham faces Heathrow test; Russia strikes Kyiv; AI concerns grow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confronts early tests over Heathrow expansion and Manchester City verdicts. Russia has struck a second major Kyiv bridge, whilst tech leaders warn AI development is outpacing safety measures.
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Tories pledge major prison expansion; Cornell assault case reopens; Grohl joins AC/DC
Conservatives pledge major prison expansion and end to early-release schemes. Cornell faces renewed scrutiny over a sexual assault investigation, whilst Dave Grohl joined AC/DC on stage at MetLife Stadium.