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Taylor Swift to Receive Inaugural Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at the 2026 Video Music Awards, recognising her sustained creative influence and distinctive directorial style. The new award highlights artists who have pushed visual and artistic boundaries, and marks another major acknowledgement of Swift’s work beyond music performance. Swift has been nominated for Best…
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Trump locks out media; chip shortage sends iPhone prices soaring
President Trump has barred three major news networks from the White House following critical coverage. A global chip shortage driven by AI demand risks adding £100 to iPhone costs.
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Is it time for Ed Davey to quit as Lib Dem leader to make the party ‘relevant’ again?
Sir Ed Davey is facing criticism over whether he can keep the Liberal Democrats politically relevant, despite the party winning a record number of MPs at the 2024 general election. Polling suggests the party has struggled to build momentum since then, with concerns about its public profile, clarity and ability to connect with voters. YouGov…
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Chargers star gives blunt take on team’s defensive struggles after loss to Raiders: ‘That s— looks trash’
The Los Angeles Chargers began the season 0-2 after losing at home to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, despite both games appearing winnable before the season. Their defensive performance has drawn particular criticism, with Pro Bowl safety Derwin James saying the unit must be honest about its shortcomings and improve quickly. The Chargers…
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Google Vs Samsung: What features set their digital wallets apart?
Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet offer similar core functions, including storing payment cards, tickets, loyalty cards, boarding passes, keys and some forms of identification. Google Wallet is generally more versatile, with broader digital-ID support, compatibility across more Android devices and a web version, while Samsung Wallet is limited to Samsung devices. Google Wallet’s digital IDs…
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‘Half my day’s pay goes to filling up my car now’: diesel crisis ripples across Britain
Global diesel shortages caused by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have triggered record fuel price increases affecting households and businesses worldwide. Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries, combined with the US-Israel conflict in the Middle East and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have destroyed approximately a fifth of the world’s diesel supplies,…
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Insight into accused double-killer Beau Lamarre-Condon’s mind before he allegedly murdered Jesse Baird and his flight attendant boyfriend
A NSW Police senior constable, Beau Lamarre-Condon, is on trial for the alleged murders of television presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies in February 2024. The Crown prosecutor outlined a case of unrequited love and escalating obsession, with the accused becoming increasingly controlling and jealous after Baird ended their short romantic relationship.…
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London Fashion Week 2026: The five trends we’ll see in spring
London Fashion Week 2026 focused on return and renewal, with Alexander McQueen showing in London for the first time in 25 years and Mulberry returning after nine. The events highlighted London’s ambition to strengthen its reputation as a centre for British design, creativity and commercial growth, while presenting spring/summer 2027 collections. Key trends included the…
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Bungie plans free return of vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns and raids
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will receive a significant restoration, with previously removed campaigns, destinations, and raids returning to the game free for all players. This marks a reversal following the title’s end-of-service announcement earlier in the summer, which had disappointed the playerbase; the studio has stated that Destiny remains central to its future…