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TV tonight: Jon Hamm’s offbeat adult animation lands in the UK
The Guardian’s TV listings roundup for the evening highlights the UK debut of Grimsburg, an adult animated comedy starring Jon Hamm as a maverick detective who returns to his hometown, alongside the finale of Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour. The selection spans a range of genres, from documentary and travelogue to comedy and film, giving…
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What Is It Like to Portray Nazi Heinrich Himmler? Martin Müller Shares His Experience on ‘I Is Another’
Actor Martin Müller discusses playing SS leader Heinrich Himmler in Felix Randau’s new film “I Is Another” (Ich Ist ein Anderer), which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande programme on 7 August 2026. Randau said casting the role was unusually difficult, as several actors he approached declined and accused him of “providing a…
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
Taiwan’s president, William Lai, took part in an overnight emergency evacuation drill as part of the island’s annual Han Kuang military exercises, prompting questions about the reasoning behind moving the head of state in the middle of the night. The exercises, running from 5 to 14 August, are designed to test Taiwan’s readiness for a…
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ABC star who made disgraceful Gina Rinehart joke filmed twerking to The Last Post on Anzac Day
An ABC presenter is facing renewed criticism after footage emerged of her twerking to The Last Post during an Anzac Day broadcast, an incident that has resurfaced alongside an earlier controversial joke she made about mining magnate Gina Rinehart. The clip has been widely condemned as disrespectful given The Last Post’s significance as a solemn…
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6 Essential Western Books for Beginners
This Collider feature recommends six essential Western novels for readers new to the genre, arguing that literature, not just film, is the best starting point for exploring the mythology of the American frontier. The piece frames the Western novel as the origin point for many well-known films and television series, suggesting that readers who enjoy…
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Octopath Traveler Dev Not Ready To Announce A Third Major Entry Yet, But Is Aware Of High Expectations
Octopath Traveler developer Team Asano has said it is not yet ready to announce a third mainline entry in the HD-2D role-playing series, though it is well aware of fans’ high expectations following the game’s eighth anniversary. Speaking to Japanese outlet Dengeki Online, producer Tomoya Asano explained that after the strong commercial performance of the…
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Flights grounded at Sydney Airport – with passengers facing delays of up to 120 minutes
Sydney Airport experienced significant flight delays, with some passengers facing waits of up to 120 minutes, disrupting services for major carriers including Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. The disruption adds to a difficult period for Australian air travel, causing inconvenience for passengers and knock-on scheduling problems for airlines operating out of the country’s busiest airport.…
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Stephen King’s Thrilling 5-Part Supernatural Drama Is Officially Free To Stream
The supernatural drama Haven, a five-season series loosely inspired by Stephen King’s 2005 novel The Colorado Kid, is now streaming for free on Tubi. Reviewers have long rated the show among the more successful King television adaptations, in contrast to less well-received efforts, making its arrival on a free platform notable for fans wanting an…
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Former Gov Arrested For Alleged Involvement In Disappearance Of 43 Students In Mexico
Mexican authorities have arrested Ángel Aguirre, the former governor of Guerrero state, over his alleged role in concealing evidence relating to the 2014 disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers’ College. The case remains a defining symbol of state collusion with cartel violence in Mexico, and Aguirre’s arrest is the highest-profile detention since…
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Peter Katsis, Manager of Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys, More, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, the veteran music manager behind Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey and numerous other high-profile acts, has died aged 69 from complications of congestive heart failure. He passed away on 6 August 2026, prompting an outpouring of tributes from artists he worked with over a four-decade career that helped shape alternative rock and other genres. Katsis…