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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 review – once more unto the mercenary breach
This Guardian review covers Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2, Konami’s remastered bundle of Ghost Babel, Peace Walker and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, available on PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The reviewer finds that while the collection offers a nostalgic trip through the stealth series’ history,…
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Michaela tops GCSEs as US politics row grows and Premier League returns
The US Navy is reportedly working to rename an aircraft carrier that had been due to honour Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his heroism at Pearl Harbor, with two sources telling CNN that discussions have centred on naming it after Donald Trump instead. The move has drawn sharp criticism from veterans’ advocates and…
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Singham-linked nonprofits fight House subpoenas, accuse lawmakers of McCarthy-era ‘witch hunt’
Two nonprofits linked to a network funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, BreakThrough News and Peoples Forum Inc., have formally rejected subpoenas from the House Ways and Means Committee, arguing the demands amount to a politically motivated “witch hunt” reminiscent of Cold War-era Red Scare tactics. The dispute pits the committee’s stated aim of…
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GTA 6 Leaks Could Be Part of a Big Crypto Scheme
The hacker known as “Cyberleek”, who has been leaking early footage and details from Grand Theft Auto 6, may be running the operation as part of a cryptocurrency scheme rather than purely as a protest against Rockstar and Take-Two’s business practices. While Cyberleek has framed the leaks as retaliation against decisions such as GTA 6…
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“I Want To Keep Moving!” The Journey Of Grace Cummings
Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings speaks to Clash Magazine about her fourth album, ‘Bloodhorse!’, discussing how her songwriting process, sound and place within the wider music community have evolved. It is her second album made with producer Jonathan Wilson at his Topanga Canyon studio, following ‘Ramona’, the record that broadened her reputation internationally, and the interview…
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CENOBIA Announce Debut EP ‘Lethal Devotion’
CENOBIA has announced their debut EP, ‘Lethal Devotion’, due for release on 18 September via Fearless Records. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the rising modern metal act, whose atmospheric, vocally driven sound has been steadily building anticipation through a series of standalone singles. The six-track EP will include previously released songs ‘Devour Me’,…
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Labour’s Bridget Phillipson claims racism and sexism have become ‘normal’ in Britain as she warns about ‘cesspit’ of social media
Bridget Phillipson, Labour’s women and equalities minister, has said racism and sexism have become “normal” in Britain, warning that social media acts as a “cesspit” that pushes fringe views into the mainstream. Her comments matter because they come as the government grapples with rising concerns over online radicalisation, misogyny and extremism, and follow her demotion…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day concept art sparks backlash for alleged use of generative AI
Concept art for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has prompted online backlash after viewers alleged that it may have been created using generative AI. The criticism reflects continuing concerns among fans and artists about AI’s possible use in major film marketing and development materials. The reaction appears to centre on visual details in the artwork that…
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Boutique hotel owned by Eric Clapton gets one-star food hygiene rating
The boutique Malvern House hotel and restaurant in Ripley, Surrey, co-owned by rock star Eric Clapton, has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating of one out of five by council inspectors. The rating, awarded following an inspection, means “major improvement” is necessary and puts the venue in the lowest tier alongside establishments deemed…
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Tornados, flash floods and 95mph winds spark chaos in top tourist destinations in Spain, Italy and France as wild storms lash Europe
Severe storms swept across parts of Spain, Italy and France, bringing tornadoes, flash flooding and winds of up to 95mph to some of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. The extreme weather caused significant disruption for holidaymakers and residents alike, highlighting the increasingly volatile conditions affecting southern Europe during peak summer travel season. The full…