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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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In 2009, Gaspar Noé was casting his most ambitious film yet. He picked someone with no desire to be an actor

  • Gaspar Noé cast aspiring music-video director Nathaniel Brown in *Enter the Void*.
  • The film often shows its lead from behind.
  • Brown left his American Apparel job to film in Japan.

In 2009, Gaspar Noé cast Nathaniel Brown, who had no interest in acting, as the lead in *Enter the Void*. The film follows a drug dealer who is killed by police and then watches events from an out-of-body perspective, with the camera often trailing him from behind; Noé…

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Tallinn Black Nights Fest Turns 30 With New Artistic Director, a Latin American Streak and a Baltic Boom

  • PÖFF marks its 30th edition under artistic director Triin Tramberg.
  • The programme includes 230 features and 259 shorts from 87 countries.
  • Latin American and Baltic cinema feature prominently.

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) opens its 30th edition under new artistic director Triin Tramberg, who has worked at the festival for 16 years. The anniversary programme highlights films from Latin America and gives Baltic cinema a stronger international platform, reflecting PÖFF’s growing global reach. Running from…

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Zverev becomes deserved world number one – but sense of discomfort remains

  • Zverev won the French and US Opens to reach world number one.
  • He is the oldest first-time number one in over 50 years.
  • His achievements remain shadowed by abuse allegations he denies.

Alexander Zverev will end 2026 as world number one after winning his first two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open. His rise follows years of near misses and changes to his playing style, making his breakthrough a story of persistence and a significant shift…

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Who am I? Plus today’s other quizzes

  • Guess a footballer using as few clues as possible.
  • More daily football quizzes are available.
  • Other challenges cover clubs and England caps.

BBC Sport offers several football quizzes, led by a game asking readers to identify a footballer using as few attempts as possible. The page also points to other daily challenges and quiz collections. Wrong guesses reveal extra clues, and players score more points for needing fewer clues. Other…

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Domestic violence services at risk of closure

  • Lotus in Barnsley needs £20,000 to remain open.
  • Sheffield’s Vida closed after 30 years amid funding problems.
  • Ashiana reports 50 people waiting for support.

Resolute Women’s Centre says its Lotus drop-in service in Barnsley could close later this month unless it raises £20,000, raising concern about the future of local support for domestic abuse victims. The warning follows the closure of Sheffield charity Vida in August, which had operated for 30 years…

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Haley Stevens’ Unsettling CNN Interview Proves Why She’s Unfit for Public Office

  • Stevens could not clearly explain her endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers.
  • Her CNN interview drew criticism from Debbie Dingell and the article’s author.
  • Stevens said she is a lame duck and will leave the House.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens faced criticism after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate election, despite having previously supported El-Sayed. In a CNN interview, she struggled to explain the reversal, prompting the article’s author to argue that the exchange showed poor judgement and weakened her…

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Russell Brand denies forcing six women during trial evidence

  • Brand denies forcing any of the six women.
  • He faces seven charges relating to alleged offences from 1999 to 2009.
  • He said he could not recall the alleged incidents.

Russell Brand has denied forcing any of the six women whose allegations are being heard at Southwark Crown Court. Giving evidence in his own defence, he told jurors that the allegations had been “devastating” and that he could not persuade anyone to testify on his behalf. Brand faces…

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They handed Trump the White House and now hold the fate of Congress in their hands. What the blue-collar men of five battleground states told us should terrify every Republican

  • Some former Trump voters say they will back Democrats.
  • Cost-of-living concerns feature prominently in interviews.
  • The shift could matter in close Senate contests.

The article reports signs that some white working-class voters who backed Donald Trump are turning towards Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. Their shift could affect close Senate races and the balance of Congress, as voters cite dissatisfaction with the economy, the cost of living and the…

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Trump campaigns in three states as Republicans fight to retain Congress

  • Trump campaigned in three states he previously won.
  • Voters’ concerns over rising prices shaped his final pitch.
  • Polls suggested Democrats were favoured to gain congressional control.

Donald Trump spent the final weekend before the US midterm elections campaigning in Florida, Iowa and Kansas, states he previously won, as Republicans sought to retain control of Congress. He urged voters to focus on his attacks on Democrats and their policies, amid frustration over rising living costs;…

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Antonelli clinched the title – but who shone most in Mexico? Driver ratings

  • Verstappen won in Mexico after two restarts.
  • Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest world champion.
  • Penalties and incidents reshaped several drivers’ results.

Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, holding off Lewis Hamilton after a late safety car restart. Kimi Antonelli finished third and clinched the Formula 1 world title with four races remaining, becoming the youngest champion in the sport’s history. The driver ratings cover the full weekend,…

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