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Netanyahu tells Trump Iran deal impossible, backs economic pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he told US President Donald Trump that no diplomatic agreement is possible with Iran’s leadership, whom he described as “savages”, as he threw his support behind Trump’s newly announced economic pressure campaign against Tehran. The comments, made at an event for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank,…
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‘Wild Horse Nine’ First Clip: John Malkovich & Sam Rockwell Get Themselves Into Trouble In Martin McDonagh’s Dark Comedy
Deadline has released an exclusive first clip from Martin McDonagh’s crime-dramedy “Wild Horse Nine”, ahead of its premiere next week at the Venice Film Festival. The film reunites McDonagh with several regular collaborators and marks his first feature since the Oscar-nominated “The Banshees of Inisherin”, making it one of the more anticipated titles on the…
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Burnham faces crunch vote on ditching first-past-the-post system within days as nearly 100 Labour MPs back Commons amendment
Andy Burnham faces a significant Commons vote next week after nearly 100 Labour MPs backed an amendment calling for a “national commission” to examine replacing first-past-the-post for Westminster elections. The amendment, attached to the Government’s Representation of the People Bill, tests Sir Keir Starmer’s long-standing personal support for electoral reform against his government’s more limited…
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Deborah Turness Resurfaces With Studio At Independent Talent Group
Deborah Turness, the former BBC News and NBC News chief, has joined Independent Talent Group (ITG) to launch and lead its new creative studio. As president of Independent Talent Studio, she will help creative clients turn ideas into media brands, franchises and intellectual property across video, podcasts, social media, newsletters, live events and emerging formats.…
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Reform UK promise taxpayers £30 cashback if they are left on hold for more than half an hour by HMRC
Reform UK has proposed giving taxpayers a £30 tax credit if they are left waiting more than 30 minutes to speak to an HMRC adviser by phone. Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick unveiled the “delay, repay” scheme, arguing it would pressure HMRC into improving customer service and accused the tax authority of deliberately letting phone services…
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The 8 Most Fun Fantasy Books of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks the most entertaining fantasy books ever written, highlighting titles that combine imaginative world-building, sharp plotting and genuine enjoyment from start to finish. The list spans satirical fantasy, beloved YA sagas and metafictional romance, showcasing how varied “fun” can look across the genre. – Terry Pratchett’s “Going Postal” (Discworld #33) — a con artist…
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Donald Trump orders that flags be flown at half-mast across the US for a week in honour of Dolly Parton
US President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast across the United States for a full week in tribute to Dolly Parton, following the announcement of her death on 25 August 2026. The 80-year-old singer and philanthropist died after what her team described as “a brief battle with cancer”, prompting tributes from…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Should older people be taxed more to prop up public finances?
A left-wing think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), has proposed a wealth tax targeting older people to help shore up public finances, arguing the current system is skewed towards taxing work and younger earners. The idea could feed into government thinking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn Budget, given ongoing fiscal pressure…
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‘Captain Canada’ firebrand unloads on Trump with profane one-liner as trade war escalates
Ontario premier Doug Ford launched a profane public attack on President Donald Trump, telling a Toronto radio station on Monday that Trump “can kiss my a–”, as the US-Canada trade dispute intensified sharply. The exchange follows Trump’s threat to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, auto parts and steel, and comes after Trump mocked…
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COL Group, CP Group Strike 360-Degree Partnership to Grow Thailand’s Short-Form Drama Industry
COL Group and CP Group have announced a wide-ranging partnership designed to develop Thailand’s short-form drama industry, combining creative talent training, local content adaptation and distribution under a single strategy. The tie-up matters because it links a global player in vertical/micro-drama content with one of Thailand’s largest conglomerates, potentially accelerating the growth of Thai-language short-form…