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Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend
With the 2026 World Cup finished, the article offers light-hearted suggestions for filling the resulting gap in viewers’ weekends. – Watch other sport, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, rugby league, cricket, rallying, racing and Formula E, although much coverage requires subscriptions or is limited to highlights. – See Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, presented as…
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Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to ‘Hamilton’ on West End Tonight After Exiting Mid-Performance (EXCLUSIVE)
Leslie Odom Jr. is due to return to the West End production of “Hamilton” on Friday evening after leaving Thursday’s matinee after the first act. The reason for his departure has not been disclosed, but the incident matters because Odom’s limited return as Aaron Burr has attracted high demand and high ticket prices. Odom was…
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Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck
This Rocket Report rounds up several developments in commercial spaceflight, including India’s first privately developed rocket reaching orbit and SpaceX preparing another Starship test launch. These milestones matter because they signal expanding launch capacity and competition, while US officials are also considering unconventional ways to reduce pressure on existing spaceports. – India’s Skyroot Aerospace successfully…
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MIFFest Founder Joanne Goh Pushes Kuala Lumpur’s Ambitions as Southeast Asia’s Film Hub
MIFFest founder Joanne Goh wants the Malaysia International Film Festival to help establish Kuala Lumpur as a leading Southeast Asian film hub, particularly through regional collaboration rather than competing primarily for global premieres. The ambition matters because she sees stronger ASEAN partnerships as a way to address persistent financing and distribution barriers for the region’s…
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3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1973
The article highlights three soft rock songs it says became part of many Americans’ summer soundtrack in 1973: Eagles’ “Tequila Sunrise”, Bread’s “Aubrey” and Seals and Crofts’ “Diamond Girl”. It argues that, despite differing chart performances, all three remained familiar radio favourites and illustrate soft rock’s prominence at the time. – “Tequila Sunrise”, from Eagles’…
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Resident Evil 4 Has Sold More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Current-Gen Remake
Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 remake has reportedly sold more than twice as many copies as any other current-generation remake, according to the article’s headline. The result underlines the game’s exceptional commercial performance and suggests that its modern reworking has connected with a notably larger audience than comparable releases. The available article text does not provide…
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Hokubu Time Attack Circuit location in Forza Horizon 6
The Hokubu Time Attack Circuit in Forza Horizon 6 is used for the “Italian Exotics” series and can be easy to miss because it is located within a large area. Completing the seasonal challenge requires both meeting the time limit and using the correct car class, making route knowledge and vehicle choice important. The circuit…
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The notoriously awful 1985 sci-fi movie Michael Caine wanted nothing to do with
Michael Caine reportedly declined involvement in the 1985 science-fiction film *Lifeforce*, which has gained a reputation for being notoriously poor despite its ambitious premise and notable creative team. The article presents his refusal as an example of Caine’s selectiveness, contrasting it with the film’s later critical standing and cult notoriety. *Lifeforce*, directed by Tobe Hooper…
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Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Loves Call Of Duty, Would Be Up For Being In The Movie
Alan Ritchson, best known for starring in Reacher, has said he is a fan of Call of Duty and would be interested in appearing in a film adaptation. His comments add another prominent actor to discussions around a potential movie based on the long-running video game series. No casting or production agreement was indicated, so…
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Is Sadiq Khan about to become the country’s best-paid politician? London Mayor hints he will claim £390-a-day tax-free House of Lords allowance – on top of his £170k salary
The article reports that Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, may claim the House of Lords’ daily attendance allowance if he takes up a peerage, alongside his mayoral salary. It raises the prospect of him becoming one of the country’s highest-paid politicians and focuses on the political sensitivity of receiving both forms of income. The…