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Kenneth left everything to the son who cared for him for decades. His brother’s fight for a share of the $1.3m estate exposed Thailand trips, infidelity and a stunning mistake about his late mother
John Freeman, 76, has lost his NSW Supreme Court bid for a share of his late father Kenneth’s $1.3 million estate. The court upheld Kenneth’s decision to leave everything to John’s younger brother Mark, who had lived with and cared for both parents for years. Justice David Hammerschlag rejected John’s claims that he was destitute…
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Centenarian artist Ce Roser recalls activism ahead of London debut
At 101, American artist Ce Roser is preparing for her European debut at London’s VeneKlasen gallery, while reflecting on the activism that helped challenge the exclusion of women from the art world. In 1971, frustrated that female artists, writers and poets struggled to secure exhibitions and careers, she helped establish the Women in the Arts…
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Albanese urges climate action as Hanson faces KKK row
The Prime Minister has warned world leaders that climate change will intensify disasters unless urgent action is taken. Pauline Hanson faces fresh scrutiny following a KKK leader’s public endorsement.
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Readers invited to submit questions for actress Miranda Richardson interview
The Guardian is inviting readers to submit questions for an upcoming interview with acclaimed actress Miranda Richardson as part of its readers interview series. Submissions are being sought until 6pm on Thursday 24 September, with answers to be published thereafter. Richardson is a highly decorated performer with a career spanning over four decades, during which…
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Tom Cruise’s protected image exposes Hollywood’s double standards for ageing stars
Marina Hyde argues that Tom Cruise receives unusual protection from intrusive questions during film promotion, despite the intense personal scrutiny routinely imposed on other stars, particularly women. She contrasts Cruise’s carefully managed public image with the expectation that actresses discuss ageing, relationships and regrets, suggesting Hollywood treats him as an exceptional, seemingly ageless figure. The…
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Brad Pitt plays stranded veteran in heartfelt Alaskan survival drama
Variety praises “Heart of the Beast” as a carefully made and emotionally sincere survival drama starring Brad Pitt as James Belmont, a retired Special Forces officer. Directed by David Ayer, the film marks a notable shift from his usual urban violence towards an old-fashioned man-and-dog adventure, while exploring a veteran’s isolation and deep bond with…
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EssilorLuxottica unveils Nuance Audio Plus glasses with clearer sound and longer battery
EssilorLuxottica has launched the Nuance Audio Plus, an upgraded version of its discrete over-the-counter hearing aid glasses. The device retains the appearance of standard eyewear whilst housing FDA-approved hearing aid technology in its thin temple arms, and introduces enhanced audio amplification, improved voice clarity in noisy environments, and extended battery life of up to 10…
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Breakthrough Energy backs 21 startups developing future energy technologies
Breakthrough Energy, the investment fund connected to Bill Gates, has announced its sixth cohort of the Breakthrough Energy Fellows programme, backing 21 early-stage startups developing technologies to transform the global energy sector. The initiative comes as the organisation warns that electricity demand will surge dramatically over the coming decades as countries electrify entire economic sectors…
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VFX House 22Dogs Launches New Facility at Pinewood Toronto Studios (Exclusive)
22Dogs VFX, an Italian visual effects studio with credits on major productions including Apple TV’s The Morning Show and Netflix’s Outer Banks, has established a new production facility at Pinewood Toronto Studios as its North American headquarters. This expansion marks the company’s third production base globally and follows its existing offices in Milan and Tenerife,…
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‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt and His Canine Co-Star Earn Your Tears in David Ayer’s Tense, Tender Survival Thriller
Brad Pitt stars in “Heart of the Beast,” a survival film that functions primarily as a love story between a man and his dog rather than a conventional action thriller. Reuniting Pitt with director David Ayer, the film explores the profound emotional bond between retired Special Forces officer James Belmont and Odon, his combat dog.…