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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers’ voting session and steal the show

  • Capybaras wandered into a Brazilian state legislature building on 30 July.
  • Animals calmly explored the building during a voting session.
  • Staff filmed the encounter while guiding them back outside.

A group of capybaras wandered into the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly in Cuiabá, Brazil, briefly interrupting the building's business as staff worked to guide the animals back outside. The lighthearted incident drew widespread attention online after footage of the visit was shared, offering a rare moment of levity…

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Locarno Open Doors 2026: Next Gen African Tales of Miraculous Snowfalls, Lost Dreams, an African Keyboard Prodigy and New Heroes 

  • Locarno's Open Doors 2026 spotlights African film talent, 5-10 August.
  • Featured projects span Mozambique, Uganda, Sudan and Nigeria.
  • Women film-makers dominate this year's producer and director selections.

Locarno Film Festival's Open Doors programme returns for its second year focused on African cinema, running on-site from 5-10 August 2026 and showcasing emerging directors and producers alongside recent festival hits. The initiative, curated by Suzsi Bankuti, offers a snapshot of the continent's upscale film scene, with organisers…

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Trump hints at fate of former Fox News star Jeanine Pirro after she dropped charges against reflecting pool vandal

  • Trump comments on Jeanine Pirro's future as US Attorney
  • Pirro dropped charges against a reflecting pool vandalism suspect
  • Full details of Trump's remarks were not available in the source

Donald Trump has offered hints about the future of Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host turned US Attorney, after she dropped charges against a person accused of vandalising the reflecting pool at the National Mall. The episode has drawn attention to Pirro's decision-making in the role and…

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The Morning Poll: If Harry invites his father to the 2027 Invictus Games, should Charles accept?

  • Daily Mail poll asks if Charles should attend Invictus Games if invited by Harry
  • Question follows reports Harry may extend the 2027 invitation
  • Poll weighs reconciliation hopes against past royal tensions

The Daily Mail's Morning Poll invites readers to weigh in on whether King Charles should accept an invitation from Prince Harry to attend the 2027 Invictus Games, should one be extended. The question follows reports that Harry is considering asking his father to the sporting event, raising the…

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What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?

  • Marcus Rashford expected to rejoin Manchester United after Barcelona loan ends
  • Barcelona didn't trigger £26m buy option; new wingers signed instead
  • Return could affect United's transfer plans and top wage bill (£325k/week)

Marcus Rashford appears set to return to Manchester United after his season-long loan at Barcelona ends, having been sidelined last season following a fallout with then-manager Ruben Amorim. Barcelona chose not to trigger a £26m option to sign him permanently, and with the club signing wingers Anthony Gordon…

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TV tonight: a heart-warming time with Welsh male voice choirs

  • New Sky Arts series follows Welsh male voice choirs at competitions
  • Channel 5 airs two hospital/emergency care documentaries tonight
  • BBC Three's spelling gameshow returns for a second series

Tonight's UK television listings highlight a new three-part Sky Arts documentary series, Voices of the Valleys, which follows Welsh male voice choirs as they prepare for competitions across the country while exploring their deep community significance. The series opens with the Beaufort Male Choir, featuring tenor and soloist…

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Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax

  • Big UK banks reported £29.2bn in half-year profits, fuelling windfall tax calls
  • Campaigners say a levy could raise £19bn to ease living costs
  • Bank bosses warn tax rises could curb lending and hurt the economy

UK banks are facing renewed pressure over a potential windfall tax after HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds posted bumper half-year profits, boosted by high interest rates and market turbulence linked to the US war on Iran. Campaigners and unions argue the lenders can easily afford higher taxes, urging…

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Random: Fire Emblem’s New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower

  • Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave character Anatolia wields a gun-like weapon
  • Weapon nicknamed "Salamander" draws comparisons to Valkyria Chronicles, Advance Wars
  • Weapons can reportedly be upgraded with materials in the new game

Nintendo's latest Direct revealed that Anatolia, a character dubbed the "mysterious bride" in the upcoming tactics game Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, wields a gauntlet weapon resembling an advanced firearm rather than the series' traditional swords and magic. Footage shown just before the seven-minute mark depicts her firing the…

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Three in four eating disorder patients dismissed by GPs, major study finds

  • Study finds 75% of eating disorder patients feel dismissed by GPs
  • Delays in diagnosis linked to worsening, entrenched illness
  • Charities call for better GP training and faster referrals

A major study has found that three in four people with eating disorders feel dismissed or turned away by their GP when they first seek help, raising concerns about delays in diagnosis and treatment that can allow the illnesses to become entrenched. Researchers and charities warn that this…

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‘I put a raging dent in Neil Young’s forehead!’ Tim Pope on his riotous videos for the Cure, Bowie, Queen, Soft Cell and more

  • Video director Tim Pope publishes memoir on his wild MTV-era shoots.
  • Stars including Bowie, Mercury and Robert Smith endured bizarre, risky stunts.
  • Career began in the 1980s, breaking through with Soft Cell's Bedsitter.

Tim Pope, the director behind some of the most memorable music videos of the MTV era, has published a memoir, I Shoot Rock Stars, recounting his often chaotic and dangerous shoots with major stars. Working with the likes of David Bowie, Queen's Freddie Mercury, the Cure's Robert Smith…

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