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‘Al Fayed told me he’d be my father figure…I was vulnerable and he seized his chance to sexually abuse me’
A woman has alleged that Mohamed Al Fayed exploited her vulnerability by presenting himself as a protective father figure before sexually abusing her. Her account adds to the wider allegations against the former Harrods owner and underscores concerns about how powerful figures can use trust and influence to target victims. She said Al Fayed offered…
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The $317M Horror Gem That Revived a Franchise Is Taking Over the World
Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth instalment in the horror franchise, has continued its success on Netflix a year after its 2025 cinema release. The film reportedly revived a series that had often disappointed critically and commercially, becoming both its best-reviewed and highest-grossing entry. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana,…
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Somebody get Robert Pattinson a video game role already
The article argues that Robert Pattinson should take on a video game role, citing his broad acting range, distinctive voice work and experience in effects-heavy films. It matters chiefly as an opinion piece about the growing overlap between film actors and games, rather than as confirmation of any new casting. The writer suggests Hideo Kojima…
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Terrifying moment plane passenger tried to open emergency exit at 30,000 feet ‘because he felt like it’ as he is arrested for attempted murder of his fellow flyers
An Indian national has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly trying to force open an emergency exit while a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi was at 30,000ft. Jamsheer Athanikkal, 36, is accused of smashing the exit window panel without provocation and threatening passengers and crew who intervened, prompting the pilot to…
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Blocky zombie survival sim Unturned releases its source code so players can build a ‘lasting legacy’ for the game ‘regardless of the changes we make’
Unturned’s developer has released the game’s project files, allowing players to create their own versions, modifications and potentially major conversions of the blocky zombie survival game. The move is intended to let the community preserve and extend Unturned over the long term, even if the official game changes or development priorities shift. The developer says…
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Green trans Scottish politician sparks outrage by saying rape is ‘on a spectrum’ and rapists should not be ‘demonised’
A Scottish Greens MSP, Q Manivannan, has provoked criticism after describing rape as existing “on a spectrum” and arguing that rapists should not be “demonised,” during a podcast conversation recorded in February 2025 that has recently resurfaced online. Manivannan, who is trans non-binary and elected to represent Edinburgh and Lothian East, also dismissed the notion…
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Konami investigating Silent Hill 2 Performance Mode issues after latest PS5 patch
Konami is investigating problems introduced to Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Performance Mode on PS5 and PS5 Pro by Patch 1.07. The update was meant to improve visual quality, but reports of darker imagery and visual glitches have instead renewed concerns about the remake’s technical performance on Sony’s consoles. Players have reported crushed blacks, overly dark…
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Robert Eggers’ New Gothic Horror Gets a “Stunning” Early Reaction [Exclusive]
Willem Dafoe has praised Robert Eggers’ forthcoming gothic horror film, Werwulf, describing the director as an increasingly accomplished “world maker”. The film marks their fourth consecutive collaboration and is significant as it continues Eggers’ established blend of historical research, folklore and horror. Werwulf is due to be released on 25 December and is set in…
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Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
Sadiq Khan has urged Andy Burnham’s government to renew its commitment to net zero and reduce Britain’s reliance on oil and gas, arguing that this summer’s droughts, wildfires and heatwaves demonstrate the urgency of stronger climate action. His intervention increases pressure on the prime minister ahead of expected decisions on further North Sea drilling, particularly…