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Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks
Former All Black Ma’a Nonu performed a solo haka in response to New Zealand’s pre-match haka before his Sharks side lost 54-0 to the All Blacks in Durban. The gesture, made with the agreement of the New Zealand team, was a respectful tribute from a 44-year-old rugby great to the side he represented for 104…
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AI-Generated Turkish Series ‘Castle Walls’ Launches on Prime Video in What Is Being Touted as a Worldwide Streaming First – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Turkish producer Ay Yapim has launched the AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls” on Prime Video, describing it as the first series made end-to-end with artificial intelligence to receive a worldwide release on a major global streaming platform. The launch matters because it presents a high-profile test of AI-led television production while seeking to address concerns…
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Xbox Officially Implements Mandatory 18+ Age Verification
Microsoft has introduced mandatory age verification for Australian Xbox users seeking to access or download content rated 18+. The measure is intended to comply with Australia’s Age Restricted Material Online Safety Codes and could make access to digital game stores more burdensome for affected players. Users may verify their age through email checks, facial age…
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America’s AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income
The article argues that fears about artificial intelligence eliminating jobs should not be used to justify universal basic income. Its author contends that government payments could discourage work and undermine the dignity and social value attached to employment, particularly for people in practical and industrial occupations. Framed as an opinion piece, it advocates preparing Americans…
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Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
Wrong Organ’s next game, Carcass Clad, shifts from the scripted space horror of Mouthwashing to a gameplay-led co-operative tank survival experience. Three players must operate different roles inside a cramped armoured vehicle while escaping a ruined city, combining intense pressure, body horror and the potential for accidental comedy. Players act as gunner, driver or commander,…
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Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?
Marvel is preparing a fresh X-Men film series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduced Jean Grey, played by Sadie Sink. The reboot would bring a major Marvel property fully under Disney’s control after its purchase of Fox, but it arrives while superhero films face concerns over increasingly complicated continuity and…
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review – an anime-style rumble that’s rooting for you
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is praised as a visually striking, accessible yet deep superhero fighting game that could become a modern successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2. Arc System Works’ anime-inspired reinterpretation of Marvel characters makes flashy combat approachable for newcomers while rewarding players who learn its strategic systems. Matches use four-character teams sharing one…
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Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki and Marina Abramović will receive the 2026 Liberatum Pioneer Awards during the Venice Film Festival. The honours recognise artists who challenge convention, overcome systemic barriers and broaden the possibilities of their fields, with the organisers highlighting each recipient’s influence on public culture and artistic practice. The presentations will be held in…
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Saturday Night Live UK returns for second series in September
Sky has confirmed that the second series of Saturday Night Live UK will premiere on 12 September. The show will air six episodes before pausing, then return in early 2027, extending Sky’s commitment to the British version of the US sketch-comedy format. The full first-series ensemble is returning, while guest presenters have not yet been…
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Billboard U.K. to Launch Inaugural 40 Under 40 List, Host Honors Event at Manchester’s Beyond The Music Festival
Billboard U.K. will launch its first 40 Under 40 list this autumn, recognising young executives and other industry figures shaping Britain’s music business. The initiative extends Billboard’s existing franchise and will culminate in an honours event during the Beyond The Music conference in Salford, highlighting talent across labels, management, publishing, streaming, live music and rights…