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New Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’
A new station at Bradford Interchange is planned as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail, enabling through trains between Leeds and Manchester. The government says more frequent, faster services could improve travel across the north and support homes, jobs and regeneration in Bradford. The station is expected to be built by the mid-2030s and is intended…
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Manga piracy site registered as David Beckham ranked second worldwide in February 2025
A manga piracy site registered under the name “David Beckham” was reportedly the world’s second most visited source of pirated Japanese manga in February 2025. The case was raised at an ICANN meeting as publishers called for stronger checks on domain registrants, arguing that anonymity and rapid domain changes make commercial piracy harder to tackle.…
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Jon Stewart Jokes Skydance Has ‘Pulled Our Renewal’ Before Slamming JD Vance, Trump and Emmanuel Macron
Jon Stewart returned to host “The Daily Show” on Monday, joking about his newly announced renewal through 2028 before criticising JD Vance, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. His monologue focused on political rhetoric around immigration, unrest in France and the effects of the Persian Gulf conflict, using satire to question how leaders explain events and…
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Protests and clashes with police continue in Albania for seventh day
Clashes between protesters and police in Albania have continued for a seventh day, as students and other demonstrators demand better university conditions, action on corruption and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. The unrest has brought attacks on a police station and government buildings in Tirana, while Rama has rejected negotiating with the protesters and alleged…
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Zelensky urges US senators to speed up Ukraine’s military support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a bipartisan group of US senators that Ukraine urgently needs military support, saying the situation is its most difficult since the war began. The appeal came as President Donald Trump questioned Zelensky’s leadership and said someone else should negotiate for Ukraine, amid a dispute over US support. Zelensky said Ukraine…
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JD Vance stays neutral in Israel election despite Trump backing Netanyahu
Vice-President JD Vance said he would not endorse either side in Israel’s election, despite President Donald Trump’s public support for Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election. Vance said he was concentrating on US candidates ahead of the midterm elections and stressed that staying out of the contest did not mean he opposed Netanyahu. Trump described Netanyahu as a…
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Disney appoints Carol Choi to lead Asia-Pacific from December
Disney has named Carol Choi president of Asia-Pacific, succeeding Luke Kang, who is retiring. Choi takes up the role on 1 December, leading a major regional business as Disney expands its international programming and competes in growing streaming markets. A 20-year Disney veteran, Choi has led work across the region, including studio operations, original content…
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Disney Appoints Carol Choi As Asia Pacific President Following Luke Kang’s Retirement
Disney has named Carol Choi its next Asia Pacific president, succeeding Luke Kang, who is retiring after 16 years at the company. Choi takes up the role on 1 December and will oversee a broad portfolio of Disney businesses across the region. Choi is a 20-year Disney veteran who currently serves as executive vice-president of…
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‘Friday Night Lights’ Stars Hit The Field For James Talarico’s Smashmouth Attempt To Score Texas Senate Race Win
Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons and Adrianne Palicki appear in a campaign advert for Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, drawing on the football slogan from *Friday Night Lights*. The advert launches a final-state tour ahead of the 3 November election, as Talarico seeks to win a seat in a state that has not elected a…
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Morocco’s first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has become Morocco’s first female prime minister, after her party won the most seats in September’s parliamentary election and formed a coalition. Her appointment is a historic step for women, but has revived debate about whether women should hold senior political office in a country where the king retains executive power…