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Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Defends Selection of Russian Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s ‘DAU’ After Backlash: It’s ‘Not Pro-Putin Propaganda’
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera has publicly defended the decision to include Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s “DAU” in this year’s competition lineup, following criticism from Ukrainian officials. In an Instagram post, Barbera rejected accusations that the film amounted to pro-Putin propaganda, calling it instead a work that “denounces totalitarian regimes and their intrusion…
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Number of foreign offenders still living freely in Britain despite being earmarked for deportation surges nearly 10 per cent to record high since Labour came to power – with early release scheme set to fuel crisis, experts warn
The number of foreign offenders in Britain who have been marked for deportation but remain living freely in the community has risen to a record high, up nearly 10 per cent since Labour took power. Experts have warned that the government’s early release scheme for prisoners is likely to worsen the problem, adding further pressure…
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Slotkin asks Hegseth, Caine to confirm troops won’t be sent to polling places
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday sent letters to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, asking them to confirm they will not deploy U.S. service members to polling places this year. In the letters, Slotkin asked Hegseth and Caine to confirm the Defense Department…
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De Blasio: DSA ‘providing vision’ many in US ‘hungry for’
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Tuesday said the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are “providing vision” that many across the country are “hungry for” ahead of midterm elections. “Like a majority of American people I think we should get out of the war in Iran. We should have Medicare for…
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Democrats shied away from faith voters for years — that’s finally changing
As Christian nationalism grows within the Republican Party, Democratic candidates are increasingly engaging religious voters and emphasizing inclusivity to counter claims that the party opposes faith.
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Niall Horan Is Letting Fans Decide His Next Tour Set List
Singer-songwriter opens online portal where fans can vote for up to 20 songs they want to hear on his upcoming Dinner Party tour
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Trump says he told Mills to exit race before primary loss
President Trump said Wednesday he told Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) to abandon his reelection bid before he lost his district’s GOP primary. “I told Congressman Cory Mills of Florida, a friend of mine, to get out of the Race, but he wouldn’t listen,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He thought he could win, so who…
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Céline Dion Is Determined To Fight On Amid 17-Year Battle With Stiff-Person Syndrome Ahead of Return to Stage in Paris: ‘I’m Living the Life’
Céline Dion is preparing for her return to live performance with a 16-show residency at Paris’s La Défense Arena, running from 12 September to 17 October, followed by a further 10 shows in May 2027. Ahead of the run, the 58-year-old singer has spoken candidly in Harper’s Bazaar about her long battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome,…
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Poll: 63 percent say inappropriate for Trump, family to profit from cryptocurrency
Most Americans believe it is inappropriate for President Trump to proft from cyrptocurrency while he is president, according to a new poll. In the Reuters/Ipsos poll, 63 percent of respondents said Trump and his family profiting from cryptocurrency is inappropriate, while 32 percent disagreed and 5 percent did not answer the question. Last month, top…
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Watch Collection Has Drawn Scrutiny — Is It Luxury or Simply Geek Chic?
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr Abdul El-Sayed has faced Republican criticism over his fondness for mechanical wristwatches, with critics framing his taste as hypocritical given his focus on wealth inequality and support for the working class. However, a closer examination of the timepieces he has actually worn suggests his collection reflects “geek chic” rather than…