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Trump and Xi set to tackle AI, trade and Taiwan
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, trade and Taiwan at their US summit, as China’s global influence and the stakes in the relationship have grown since their last meeting. The talks may produce limited progress, with disagreements over AI safety, US technology restrictions, Taiwan’s defence and the future of the…
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Retired engineer killed by neighbour acting on delusion
Retired civil engineer Gerald Ring, 82, was fatally stabbed in his front garden by his neighbour Julian Donoher, 51, in September. Ring reached his home and called 999 but died in hospital three days later; Donoher was sentenced to a hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The court…
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Royal commission to question former Victorian premier over Big Build claims
Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is expected to give evidence to a royal commission investigating alleged corruption and misconduct on construction sites linked to the state’s $150 billion Big Build programme. The inquiry will examine whether concerns about intimidation, criminal involvement and industrial relations problems were communicated to ministers, including Allan, and whether they affected…
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10 Greatest Sci-Fi Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based on Books, Ranked
Many iconic science fiction films originated from literary works, with their literary origins often overlooked once the film versions became cultural landmarks. The article showcases several acclaimed sci-fi movies and their source material: – Logan’s Run (based on William Nolan and George Johnson’s novel) – explores themes of overpopulation and totalitarianism in a 2274 dystopia…
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Doha festival to open with Yemeni drama about women’s resilience
Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has announced *The Station*, a drama about a women-only petrol station in war-torn Yemen, as the opening film of its second edition in November 2026. The selection constitutes a statement of artistic commitment: whilst neighbouring Saudi Arabia has cancelled its Red Sea International Film Festival in December citing heightened geopolitical tensions,…
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Ambassador Jeff Bartos: UN must abandon anti-American, anti-Western legacy of Durban Conference
In this opinion article, Ambassador Jeff Bartos argues that the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban created an enduring anti-Western and antisemitic legacy within international institutions. He says the United States should reject upcoming commemorations of the Durban Declaration, which he portrays as incompatible with American principles of equality and individual rights. Bartos…
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HYBE CINE FEST expands to over 60 territories with two live BTS broadcasts and concert films from SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ENHYPEN
HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing will take HYBE CINE FEST 2026 to more than 60 territories from 24–31 October, expanding on earlier editions in Latin America and Asia. The festival matters because it brings live BTS broadcasts, major K-pop concert films and interactive cinema experiences to a global audience. The six-title programme includes BTS broadcasts from…
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Putin’s mobilisation risks NATO clash as Anthropic AI safety crisis erupts
Fears mount of Russian military miscalculation triggering NATO’s collective defence clause and wider European conflict, whilst resignations at AI safety firm Anthropic fuel fresh debate over governing superintelligent systems.
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UK defends Falklands self-determination as Milei plans renewed UN claim
The UK said it would firmly defend the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination and remain British, after Argentina renewed its sovereignty claim. Speaking alongside Donald Trump in New York, the Prime Minister said Trump had listened and understood the British position, but the US president did not publicly endorse it. Argentina’s President Javier Milei, a…
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Xi arrives in Washington for summit with Trump centred on AI rivalry
President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a high-stakes two-day summit with Donald Trump, featuring elaborate formal ceremonies including a state arrival ceremony with 479 military personnel across the White House grounds. The summit follows more than a decade since Xi last visited the nation’s capital and represents a significant diplomatic engagement amid considerable bilateral…