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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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Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister warned that Houthi attacks pose a wider international security threat, particularly to commercial shipping through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. His comments followed Saudi claims that its air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles launched towards Taif and Yanbu, while Riyadh urged greater international cooperation amid reports that President…
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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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Trump aides’ influence linked to media restrictions and legal challenges
White House insiders say President Donald Trump’s decision to restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico reflects the growing influence of aides Natalie Harp and Bill Pulte. The move reportedly surprised some staff, triggered legal challenges and disrupted presidential media coverage, while critics questioned whether Trump received sufficient advice against an undemocratic decision. Harp, 35, is…
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How the Founder of Lady Gaga’s Biggest Fan Site Ended Up in Prison
Kirill Nguyen, the 32-year-old founder of GagaDaily, one of Lady Gaga’s most prominent fan sites, recently returned to social media after a year-long absence to reveal that he had been imprisoned for two-and-a-half years. Nguyen was arrested in Belarus in 2024 when he returned to visit family, four years after attending a political protest against…
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Serbia’s Screen Industries in Crisis Amid Claims That Blacklists, ‘State-Sponsored Censorship’ Are Designed to ‘Starve Independent Production’
Serbia’s film and television sector is facing a severe crisis, with industry organisations alleging that political interference, informal blacklists and state control of financing are restricting independent production. They say the freeze followed mass protests after the November 2024 Novi Sad railway-station canopy collapse, and argue that artists critical of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government are…