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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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Legendary Cartoon Network Anime Officially Returns With 26 Episodes

  • *The Big O* is back in a 26-episode Blu-ray collection.
  • The set includes the Japanese version and English dub in HD.
  • Initial copies have sold out amid strong demand.

Discotek Media has released the complete 26-episode run of *The Big O* on Blu-ray, bringing back a series that was among Toonami’s early anime offerings in the US. The noir-inspired mecha show, first broadcast in 1999, gained a stronger following in the West than in Japan and became…

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Indigenous Documentary ‘Ceremony’ Lands at Netflix

  • Netflix will release *Ceremony* in 2027.
  • The film follows Nuxalk efforts to restore ooligan fish.
  • Hanuse said making the documentary took 12 years.

Netflix has acquired *Ceremony*, an Indigenous documentary that premiered at SXSW, and plans to release it in 2027. Directed by Bianchi Hanuse, the film follows the Nuxalk Nation in British Columbia as it works to restore ooligan fish, whose annual return supports community life and ceremonies. The restoration…

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After ProPublica Investigation, House Democrats Demand Answers on U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents

  • House Democrats seek answers on citizen detentions by immigration agents.
  • Reporting counted more than 500 detained citizens.
  • Lawmakers want clearer tracking and details of agent training.

House Democrats have asked the Trump administration to explain why US citizens have been detained by immigration agents and how agents check people’s citizenship. Their request follows reporting that found more than 500 citizens had been detained, raising concerns about constitutional rights and the government’s lack of transparent…

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Key questions as Pocognoli prepares to name Scotland squad

  • Scotland need points to keep promotion hopes alive.
  • McTominay is likely to return after a strong Napoli comeback.
  • Injuries and right-back options pose selection challenges.

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli is due to name his second squad after two home Nations League defeats, with promotion hopes and the threat of relegation still at stake. Scotland need at least four points from their final games against North Macedonia and Switzerland to retain a chance of…

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Trump’s closing act before Election Day

  • Trump gave his final scheduled pre-election remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • Much of the speech concerned the pool’s renovation and changes to Washington.
  • The midterms would decide control of Congress, as Democrats pressed an economic message.

On 2 November, the eve of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump delivered his final scheduled public remarks beside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. He spent much of the speech describing repairs to the pool and his administration’s work on the capital, while also urging…

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Watch live: Trump delivers final midterm pitch at Lincoln Memorial

  • Trump spoke at the reopened Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the eve of the midterms.
  • Much of his speech focused on the pool and other Washington projects.
  • He urged support for Republicans as control of Congress hung in the balance.

President Donald Trump delivered his final public pitch before the US midterm elections on 2 November at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. He announced the reopening of the pool after months of repairs and spent much of his speech discussing the work and other plans for…

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Riley Green Tapped to Headline First Announced Concert at Massive New $160 Million Music Venue

  • Riley Green opens The Farmer Music Center on 24 June 2027.
  • The $160 million venue can hold up to 12,000 people.
  • Presale starts Thursday; general tickets go on sale Friday.

Riley Green will headline the first concert at The Farmer Music Center on 24 June 2027, making him the first country singer to perform at the new venue. The show marks the opening of a major new music space and adds another milestone to Green’s recent rise in…

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A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress

  • Think tank proposes blocking some elected Democrats from taking their seats.
  • Legal scholars say the argument distorts constitutional norms.
  • The article text ends before detailing protections against religious tests.

A post from the Center for Renewing America argues that some Democratic candidates could be denied seats in Congress even after winning elections, on the grounds that their beliefs conflict with the Constitution. Constitutional law scholars say the proposal twists established norms and could be challenged in court.…

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Olivia Rodrigo sets 5 November release for Christmas single

  • Rodrigo has announced a festive single and accompanying video.
  • It is due on 5 November at 5pm Pacific time.
  • Vinyl and cassette editions are available to pre-order.

Olivia Rodrigo has confirmed that she will release a festive single, “Take Me Home (4 Christmas)”, accompanied by a video featuring Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall. The release adds a Christmas track to a year in which Rodrigo has also put out a successful album, staged a charity…

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‘Obsession’ Breakout Inde Navarrette to Receive Rising Star Award at Palm Springs Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Inde Navarrette will receive Palm Springs’ Rising Star Award.
  • “Obsession” has grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
  • The award has previously gone to several future Oscar nominees.

Inde Navarrette, who stars in horror hit “Obsession”, will receive the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The honour adds to her awards-season attention and could boost her profile in the best actress Oscar race, where horror performances have historically faced challenges. “Obsession” has…

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