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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75
Nansun Shi, the pioneering Hong Kong film producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and produced the cult crime thriller Infernal Affairs, has died at the age of 75. She passed away on Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, with the production company stating she had been in declining health since 2022 due to…
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Karl Stefanovic unleashes on Anthony Albanese, brands him the worst prime minister – and tells critics to ‘go f*** themselves’
Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic has strongly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describing him as the worst prime minister and hitting back at critics with an expletive-laden retort. The comments, made in the context of the Nine Network host’s broadcasting career, reflect ongoing public commentary from Stefanovic on Australian politics and have drawn attention for…
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US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal
Government had been forced to pay back duties to companies that imported goods into the US that were hit by Trump’s tariffs The US government has already paid back tens of billions of dollars in tariffs it collected before the supreme court ruled them illegal, according to budget figures released on Monday. Tariffs – taxes…
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New poll shows One Nation ahead of Labor and Coalition in Victoria – as Jacinta Allan’s future hangs in the balance
A new opinion poll in the Australian state of Victoria has reportedly shown One Nation running ahead of both the governing Labor Party and the opposition Coalition, a striking result that underscores voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties. The finding comes amid mounting speculation over the political future of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, whose…
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‘The Beauty’ Cast Released; Future Of FX Series Unclear
FX’s body-horror thriller “The Beauty” is on indefinite pause after the contract options on its cast, including leads Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall, lapsed and the actors moved on to other projects. Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson’s series, adapted from a comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, launched strongly overseas in January…
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Trump threatens to charge a 20% toll on tankers using Strait of Hormuz – and declares himself the ‘Guardian Angel’ of the waterway
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 20% toll on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, while casting himself as the “Guardian Angel” protecting the waterway. The move reflects Trump’s broader push to leverage US military and diplomatic influence over global trade chokepoints, and comes…
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Trove of horrifying evidence that proves why America must NOT dismiss suspicions about Lindsey Graham’s shock death: Putin expert reveals exactly how Russian agents could have done it
A Daily Mail report claims to present evidence suggesting suspicions over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham should not be dismissed, citing a Russia expert who reportedly outlines how Russian agents could have been involved. The article does not provide substantiated evidence for this claim, and it appears to rest on speculation rather than…
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Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating
A Brown University economics professor, Roberto Serrano, has publicly criticised the Ivy League institution for what he describes as a slow and inadequate response to an alleged mass cheating scandal involving artificial intelligence. The complaint highlights growing tensions at universities across the United States over how to police AI-assisted cheating, as institutions struggle to balance…
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Donald Trump accuses ‘fake news’ of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting
President Donald Trump accused The New York Times of wanting the U.S. to lose its war with Iran and threatened imminent strikes on Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.
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Best served cold! Furious restaurateur gets revenge on diners who leave bad reviews by sharing CCTV of them appearing to enjoy their food
A restaurant owner has hit back at customers who left negative online reviews by releasing CCTV footage that appears to show them enjoying their meals, arguing the footage contradicts their complaints. The move highlights growing tensions between hospitality businesses and platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor, where owners often feel they have little recourse against…