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Kevin Feige on ‘Brand New Day’ Breaking Records, Sadie Sink’s Reveal and Tom Holland Getting a ‘Restful Victory Lap’ Before a Potential ‘Spider-Man 5’

  • "Brand New Day" set a record $360m opening weekend, beating "Avengers: Endgame".
  • Film hit $932m globally after three days, eyeing $1bn and beyond.
  • Feige discussed Holland's future, Sadie Sink's role, and "Avengers: Doomsday" links.

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, has spoken about the record-breaking domestic debut of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which took $360 million in its opening weekend, overtaking "Avengers: Endgame" as the biggest launch in box office history. Feige, who now holds the four biggest opening weekends of all…

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Brown University president to step down after 15 years

Brown University President Christina Paxson said Monday she will step down at the end of the academic year, after she oversaw negotiations with the Trump administration over the past 18 months. Paxson, who started her tenure in 2012, said stepping down is the “right decision” for her and…

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New secret recordings of congressman accused of ‘abusing’ senator’s daughter throw his race into jeopardy

  • Secret recordings add to abuse allegations against Ohio congressman
  • Republicans reportedly face a deadline to respond
  • Controversy threatens his re-election campaign prospects

A US congressman's re-election campaign has reportedly been thrown into doubt after newly surfaced secret recordings emerged relating to allegations that he abused a senator's daughter. The claims have put pressure on Republican party figures, with the article indicating a deadline has been set for a response amid…

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Aaron Rodgers: Fauci a ‘coward’ and a ‘criminal’ for taking the Fifth

  • Aaron Rodgers called Fauci a "coward" and "criminal" over a Senate hearing
  • Fauci had invoked his Fifth Amendment right during testimony
  • Comments continue Rodgers' long-standing public feud with Fauci

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly criticised Dr Anthony Fauci, the former US chief medical adviser, branding him a "coward" and a "criminal" after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing. Rodgers, who has long been an outspoken critic of Fauci and official Covid-19…

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Cartel-linked shooting, festival death and Wales snubs FIFA’s Infantino lead a busy briefing

  • Mexican bar shooting killed two and injured five; a cartel link was not independently confirmed.
  • Seattle festival shooting killed three and injured four; police examined a possible gang-related motive.
  • Wales withdrew support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid after the private-investment dispute.

A shooting in Cuernavaca, Mexico, left two people dead and five injured during the opening night of a bar, according to local reporting. The available accounts did not establish a motive or officially identify those responsible, so any connection to organised crime should be treated as an investigative…

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More European countries withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies

  • FA, Wales and Serbia withdraw support for Infantino's Fifa re-election bid
  • Backlash follows failed plan to sell World Cup investment stake
  • Switzerland resists, seeking talks; more nations expected to follow

The Football Association became the highest-profile of several Uefa member associations to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's proposed re-election as Fifa president, as pressure mounts on him over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Wales and Serbia also publicly confirmed…

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Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea

  • Trump calls UK "bankrupt", urges Burnham to reopen North Sea drilling
  • Burnham says he'll take a "pragmatic approach" despite Labour's manifesto pledge
  • Jackdaw and Rosebank fields face consultation decisions in August

Donald Trump has described the UK as a "bankrupt country" while urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reopen North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming the country would become wealthy if it exploited the resource. Speaking at a press conference, Trump said Burnham had "sounded terrific" on the…

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