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French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for a ‘New Multilateralism’ Across Creative Industries: ‘We Built a Civilization of Images. We Should Not Resign Ourselves to Watching It Deteriorate’
French President Emmanuel Macron has published an op-ed calling for a “new multilateralism” to protect and revitalise global creative industries, published on the eve of the Lumière Summit, which he is co-hosting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The gathering brings together leading figures from film, television and gaming to discuss the future of…
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Germans head to the polls as far-Right AfD party on course for landmark win in regional election
Voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt went to the polls in a regional election that saw the far-right, Moscow-friendly Alternative for Germany (AfD) positioned for a historic result, having polled above 40 per cent for months and harbouring hopes of forming its first-ever state government. The vote was closely watched nationally as a test…
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Leah Stewart steps out with her husband and young daughter for Father’s Day – in the ultimate comeback to radio hosts who threw shade at shark attack survival tale
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart was seen out with her husband Fernando and one-year-old daughter August in Sydney on Father’s Day, appearing in good spirits during a walk in the coastal area of the city’s east where she used to swim regularly. The outing came days after she gave a detailed 60 Minutes interview about…
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GTA Cheat Codes Taught a Generation How Much Fun It Is to Break a Video Game
A Polygon writer reflects on how cheat codes shaped their entire relationship with Grand Theft Auto games, arguing that entering codes for infinite weapons, tanks and flying cars from the outset was not a shortcut but a legitimate way to appreciate Rockstar’s open-world design. Rather than following the story as intended, the author and their…
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Dolly Parton Fans Officially Pay Their Respects on Disney+
Following Dolly Parton’s death last month at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, fans have been revisiting her breakout film 9 to 5 on Disney+, sending it back into the platform’s most-watched rankings in the US. The renewed interest reflects the outpouring of tributes to the country music icon, actress and…
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‘It leaves holes inside of you’: graphic novel aims to remember the history and horror of genocide
The artist and anthropologist Dana Mashoian Walrath has published The Book of Genocides, an experimental graphic history examining 10 episodes of mass killing and ethnic cleansing over the past five centuries, from the extermination of Indigenous peoples in the Americas to the persecution of the Rohingya. The book, which blends anthropology, memoir and interactive visual…
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‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold on to hope
Ezra Collective drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso is guest-editing this week’s Guardian Saturday magazine culture section, using his editor’s letter to argue for hope despite widespread reasons for pessimism about the UK and the world. Koleoso, raised in Enfield to Nigerian parents, reflects on his unconventional path from church drumming to touring musician, radio broadcaster…
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AC/DC Toronto show in doubt after venue suffers significant storm damage
AC/DC’s sold-out concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, scheduled for 16 September as part of their 2026 Power Up world tour, is at risk after the venue was badly damaged in a storm. The Canadian city was hit by severe weather on Wednesday, bringing flooding and strong winds that caused widespread disruption, and part of…
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HBO Max’s Biggest Series Will Officially Return, but There’s a Catch
The Pitt, HBO Max’s most-watched original series, has been confirmed to return for a third season, though fans face a lengthy wait until January 2027 with no exact date yet set. The Noah Wyle-led medical drama, set in a Pittsburgh emergency room, has become the streamer’s standout hit thanks to strong critical reception and viewership…
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Fears for the dead and food stores amid plans to build 3,500 homes on farmland
Campaigners from Sheffield’s green belt protection group criticised council plans to build more than 3,500 homes on farmland, warning of threats to food security and burial capacity. Three activists addressed a Sheffield Council policy committee meeting this week, objecting to the authority’s draft Local Plan, which earmarks 14 sites across roughly 800 acres of green…