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Reform’s Zia Yusuf hits back at Kemi Badenoch over ‘grievance’ party jibe
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf has hit back at Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch after she described Reform as a “woke” and “grievance” party, saying she had “lashed out” following a difficult week for the Tories. The exchange highlights the increasingly hostile relationship between the two parties, with Badenoch having already ruled out any electoral pact…
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Splatoon Raiders Version 1.1.1 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released Version 1.1.1 for Splatoon Raiders, its recently launched first-party Switch 2 exclusive, bringing a range of bug fixes and gameplay adjustments. The update addresses a crash that occurred on the loading screen, alongside several other stability and control improvements, continuing the developer’s post-launch support for the title. Key fixes include allowing players…
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Moment Japanese surgeons cling to patient in operating theatre as 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits
CCTV footage has captured the dramatic moment surgeons in a hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, shielded an anaesthetised patient as a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook their operating theatre. The medical team can be seen clinging to the operating table and steadying equipment as the room lurches violently, with one medic knocked to the floor. Japanese media…
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Prime Video’s ‘Ride Or Die’ To Be Submitted As Comedy With Stars Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer In Lead Actress Consideration For TV Awards
Prime Video’s action-comedy series “Ride or Die” will be submitted in comedy categories for the upcoming television awards season, with stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer both entered for Lead Actress in a Comedy. The decision follows the show’s strong commercial and critical performance since its 15 July 2026 release, and reflects an increasingly common…
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J-pop powerhouse ASOBISYSTEM opens first US headquarters in California
ASOBISYSTEM, the Tokyo-based entertainment company behind two decades of Harajuku culture exports, has opened its first permanent US headquarters, marking its largest North American investment to date. The new subsidiary, ASOBISYSTEM U.S.A. INC., is based in Culver City, California, and will oversee business development, partnerships, marketing, publicity and artist support across the continent, giving the…
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Heart have finished recording their first album in a decade. “It’s what we were born to do, and do together”
Nancy Wilson has revealed that Heart have finished recording a new studio album, which would be the band’s first collection of original material in a decade. It follows their 2016 record Beautiful Broken, and marks a significant return for the veteran rock outfit fronted by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Wilson shared the news during…
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Christian driver is told car insurance will be voided unless he removes ‘Jesus Loves You’ stickers from his Nissan Pixo
A Christian driver has been told that his car insurance policy will be declared void unless he removes “Jesus Loves You” stickers from his Nissan Pixo. The case has drawn attention as an apparent example of an insurer objecting to religious messaging displayed on a personal vehicle, raising questions about the boundaries insurers can set…
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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments
Princess Cruises has introduced stricter booking terms, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, prompting a mixed reaction from customers. The changes affect how much travellers must pay upfront and how far in advance they must settle their balance before sailing, altering the financial commitment required to secure a cabin. The cruise line said…
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Tiny village sees FIVE traveller sites set up in just nine months as furious locals claim it has seen their house prices tumble
A small village has reportedly had five traveller sites established within the space of nine months, prompting anger from residents who say the rapid development has damaged their community. Locals claim the sudden proliferation of sites has caused local house prices to fall, adding to concerns about the pace and scale of the developments. The…
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Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger plans to seek formal intervenor status in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. The move would give her administration a direct role in scrutinising a deal that could reshape the state’s electricity system, with implications for household bills, jobs and future energy investment. The all-stock transaction…