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DeepSeek’s new model sets a template for powerful LLMs that run lean
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI developer, has released an updated version of its efficiency-focused “Flash” model, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash, on Thursday. Despite being significantly larger than its predecessor, the new model requires far fewer computing resources to run, challenging the assumption that bigger models necessarily demand more powerful hardware to serve. This matters because it points…
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J. M. Stelly’s Anatomica Films Taps Black Mandala for Global Sales on Horror Trio (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales company Black Mandala has acquired worldwide sales rights to three horror films from Anatomica Films, all written and directed by J. M. Stelly and produced with Johnny Stassi. The deal, negotiated between Stelly and Black Mandala co-founder Michael Kraetzer, marks a step in bringing the independent horror label’s work to international festivals,…
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What to know about Sunday’s election in Sweden, NATO’s newest member
Sweden goes to the polls on Sunday in an election that will decide whether Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson secures a second term or the centre-left, led by former PM Magdalena Andersson, returns to power. A notable feature this time is that the hard-right, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats could win Cabinet posts for the first time if…
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Top GOP senator reveals what Dem colleagues are fretting about behind closed doors
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso has claimed that Democratic senators privately worry their party is being pulled towards the “far, far left” by an emerging wave of progressive candidates. Speaking at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas, the Wyoming Republican framed this as evidence that the Democratic Party’s centre of gravity is shifting…
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The 8 Most Fun Animated Movies Ever Made
Collider has put together a list of the eight most fun animated films ever made, spanning family-friendly comedies, superhero adventures and Disney classics, chosen for their humour, energetic storytelling and rewatchability rather than dramatic weight. The list highlights how animation’s visual freedom lends itself to comedy and spectacle, and celebrates films that prioritise entertainment and…
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Bloodcurdling cry rings out at Trump’s GOP convention on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death: ‘He should be shot’
A heckler at the Republican Party’s Midterm Convention in Dallas shouted “he should be shot” three times as Senator Ted Cruz criticised prominent Democratic politicians, an outburst that drew attention given it came during a convention that was also paying tribute to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist assassinated a year earlier. The incident highlights the…
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Assisted dying ‘unsanctionable’ due to fears of poor end-of-life care, hospice chief says
As MPs prepare to debate and vote on Friday on legislation to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, leading end-of-life charities have renewed calls for the government to fix chronic underfunding and poor provision in palliative care. Hospice UK, Marie Curie and St Christopher’s hospice, which remain neutral on assisted…
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Latest Anthropic horror story chills with tales of kamikaze drone swarms and bioweapons research
Anthropic has published a report detailing how state-sponsored hackers, cybercriminals and other bad actors have been misusing its Claude AI models for activities including automated cyberattacks, drone swarm development, mass surveillance and bioweapons research. The report, covering activity disrupted between December 2025 and August 2026, shows a marked escalation from a previous disclosure in November,…
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Jay-Z Brings Justin Timberlake Onstage in Paris
Jay-Z’s guest-filled world tour reached its conclusion in style in Paris, where he brought out Justin Timberlake for a rare rendition of “Holy Grail,” their 2013 collaboration, followed by “Until the End of Time,” a track originally recorded as a duet between Timberlake and Beyoncé. The cameo was the latest in a string of high-profile…