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Republican senator skewers Xi as a ‘reptile’ after Trump fawns over Chinese leader and warns: ‘His God is himself’
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House this week, praising him warmly and describing their relationship as a great friendship. However, the visit has sparked significant disagreement amongst Capitol Hill lawmakers, with some Republicans and Democrats expressing serious concerns about the engagement amid an ongoing trade war and geopolitical tensions.…
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Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s military operations in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East during a speech to the UN General Assembly. Dozens of delegates walked out, while Netanyahu rejected genocide accusations, criticised foreign leaders and vowed that Israel would continue fighting. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking by video after being…
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Jay Pharoah, Cheri Oteri, Adam Devine Among ‘Universal Basic Guys’ Season 3 Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Fox’s animated series “Universal Basic Guys” has announced an expansive guest star line-up for its third season, including “Saturday Night Live” alumni Jay Pharoah and Cheri Oteri, along with “Workaholics” star Adam Devine and numerous other established television and film actors. The announcement was made at the SCAD Animation Fest in Atlanta, where the show’s…
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Zara Larsson Covers ‘Allure,’ Talks Taking Creative Control: ‘I Want to Build a World’
Zara Larsson says she is entering a new phase of her career with greater creative control and a stronger artistic identity. In an Allure cover story, the Swedish singer explains that she wants her music, visuals, performances and aesthetic to form a complete “world”, while moving beyond the child-star image associated with her early success.…
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How ‘All American’ Survived Long Enough To End Its 8-Season Run As The Lone YA Series Left At The CW: An Oral History
All American, a coming-of-age drama series inspired by former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger, is concluding its eight-season run on Monday as the final young adult programme at The CW network. The show survived considerable challenges including budget cuts, the COVID-19 pandemic, the writers and actors strike, and cast departures, whilst consistently addressing social issues such…
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Netanyahu defends Gaza operations as UN delegates walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the UN General Assembly defending Israel’s military operations and calling allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza “the biggest lie of the century”. Scores of delegates, including representatives from Spain, Ireland, Egypt and Syria, walked out after the Palestinian Mission urged countries to protest collectively; Netanyahu responded…
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4 GOP senators rebel against Trump on Iran war, vote with Dems to rein in authority
Four Republican senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis—joined Democrats in supporting a Senate resolution to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers over the conflict in Iran. The measure failed, as most Republicans backed Trump, but the defections highlighted growing tensions within the party as the war approaches eight months and becomes increasingly…
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Dozens of UN delegates leave before Netanyahu addresses General Assembly
Dozens of UN delegates walked out of the General Assembly hall before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech. Netanyahu criticised those who left as “moral cowards”, while Israel’s delegation applauded him; the walkout reflected international opposition to Israel’s conduct in Gaza and Lebanon. The conflict began after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7…
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Trump scolded by Xi on ‘winning and losing’ as tensions simmer behind panda diplomacy at historic US summit
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House with an elaborate state welcome, including military ceremonies, flyovers and a tour, while Xi announced that two giant pandas would soon arrive at Zoo Atlanta. The display of goodwill contrasted with continuing rivalry between the United States and China, particularly over artificial intelligence and the risk…