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Canada PM Mark Carney torches Trump officials after Pete Hegseth attacks teenage cadet
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sharply criticised members of the Trump administration after US officials appeared to mock Canada’s military, accusing them of “trying to be tough” instead of engaging seriously with efforts to resolve the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. The exchange marks a further deterioration in relations, coming shortly after…
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Magic: The Gathering’s 10 Funniest Meme Cards of All Time, Ranked
This Polygon feature ranks Magic: The Gathering’s funniest “meme cards” — cards that either intentionally recreate viral internet jokes or gained cult status by accident. It highlights how Wizards of the Coast has increasingly embraced self-aware humour in the trading card game, especially through crossover Secret Lair Drops tied to outside franchises such as Garfield,…
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‘Down the Arm of God’ Review: Caleb Landry Jones Finds That God’s House Isn’t a Home in a Stirring Social Drama
Variety’s review praises “Down the Arm of God,” a social drama starring Caleb Landry Jones as a decent Texas priest confronting small-town prejudice, marking a notable departure for an actor known for playing menacing characters. Directed by Peter Brunner, who reteams with Jones after their 2018 film “To the Night,” the film offers a critical…
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‘Get up, get breakfast, noise’: the teen going viral for enduring all 400 of Merzbow’s ear-splitting albums
An 18-year-old Georgia teenager, Sam Andrews, has become an unlikely social media hit by attempting to listen to the entire catalogue of Merzbow, the Japanese noise artist known for his punishingly harsh soundscapes. Since February, Andrews has been vlogging his daily progress through the musician’s forbidding discography, with some videos amassing half a million views…
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Washington veteran goes viral after announcing his own death in self-penned and heartfelt obituary as he jokes ‘this was not the plan’
A 51-year-old Army veteran from Washington state has gone viral after writing his own obituary, which was published shortly after his death and praised online as one of the best ever written. Michael De Simone died on 21 August from a cardiac event, following months of recovery from a stroke earlier this year and a…
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Football transfer deadline day: latest on Fernández, Alvarez, Ndiaye and more – live
Football’s summer transfer window is set to close later today, with clubs expected to complete a flurry of deals before the 11pm BST deadline. Deadline day traditionally builds anticipation even when the outcome proves modest, but this year is expected to be unusually active and costly, with several major clubs poised to make significant moves.…
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Raygun: Breaking Badly review – the ridiculed Olympic B-girl gets the last laugh … and it’s a total joy
Netflix’s Untold series has released a documentary examining Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who became a global punchline after her routine at the Paris Olympics scored zero points and spawned countless memes. The film, reviewed here as a “total joy”, explores how the academic-turned-B-girl coped with sudden worldwide ridicule and ultimately found vindication, fitting…
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BBC ‘fully committed to women’s football’ despite cancelling flagship highlights show
BBC Sport has discontinued its flagship Women’s Football Show for the new Women’s Super League season, despite insisting it remains “fully committed to women’s football and the WSL”. The weekly highlights programme, which aired on BBC One on Sunday nights after first appearing on iPlayer, will be replaced by digital-first coverage, including a newly launched…
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Ms Rachel confronted on accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ in park interaction with podcaster
Podcaster Avi Lichtschein has said he confronted children’s YouTube educator Ms Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, over comments accusing Israel of “genocide” in its war with Hamas, during a chance meeting at a neighbourhood park. Lichtschein recounted the exchange on the Sunday episode of his show “Depends on the Context,” saying he…
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Aston Villa v Arsenal: Premier League – live
Arsenal beat Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought win. The result continues Arsenal’s strong record at the ground and eases pressure on manager Mikel Arteta, while further complicating Unai Emery’s efforts to stabilise a Villa squad still adjusting after significant summer changes.…