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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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Forget ‘Bosch,’ Titus Welliver Stole the Show in One of Sci-Fi’s Greatest Franchises

  • Titus Welliver plays an Imperial captain in “The Heiress”.
  • His brief role makes the Empire feel more threatening.
  • The episode helps set up Din and Bo-Katan’s alliance.

Titus Welliver, best known for leading the crime drama Bosch, made a brief appearance as an Imperial captain in The Mandalorian episode “The Heiress”. The article argues that his performance strengthens the episode by making the Empire feel like a more credible threat and giving its action a…

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Democrats eye congressional gains despite uncertainty in polling

  • Polls point to Democratic gains, but close races could turn on small errors.
  • Pollsters say reaching and modelling voters has become harder.
  • Midterm surveys were more accurate in 2022 than recent primary polling.

Democrats are entering the US midterm elections with hopes of gaining control of the House and making progress in the Senate, helped by polls showing close or favourable races. Their prospects matter because a shift in Congress could constrain President Donald Trump’s agenda, but past polling errors mean…

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Shabana Mahmood poised to massively cut back immigration crackdown in wake of demands from Labour Left-wing

  • Mahmood is expected to soften her proposed settlement rules.
  • Labour opposition has challenged longer waits for indefinite leave to remain.
  • Up to 2.2 million people could be affected by 2030.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce a substantially softened version of her proposed immigration settlement rules after opposition from Labour figures including Angela Rayner. The change matters because Mahmood had argued that weakening the rules could increase pressure on public services and cost taxpayers £10 billion.…

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Australian home values post steepest seven-month fall in 40 years

  • Australian home prices fell for a seventh month.
  • Capital city values are down 8.1 per cent in seven months.
  • Sales have weakened as another rate decision looms.

Australian home prices fell for a seventh consecutive month in October, with the pace of decline across capital cities the fastest in 40 years. The downturn matters as the Reserve Bank prepares to announce its latest rate decision, with economists widely expecting another increase that could further weigh…

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Iranian ‘ghost fleet’ filmed evading US blockade en route to China, UANI says

  • UANI says the SOGL carried 500,000 barrels of Iranian LPG to China.
  • The tanker reportedly used an offshore anchorage near Malaysia.
  • UANI says nine small tankers have breached the blockade since July.

Investigators from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) say small tankers carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas have evaded a US naval blockade and delivered cargo to China. The group says its covert footage of one vessel shows how sanctioned energy exports continue through offshore shipping networks, despite restrictions intended…

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30 Years Later, Kevin Costner’s Notorious Sci-Fi Flop Officially Makes a Massive Streaming Comeback

  • *Waterworld* is among Tubi’s ten most-watched US films.
  • The 1995 film earned just over $250 million worldwide.
  • Its streaming resurgence follows decades of flop status.

*Waterworld* has returned to the streaming charts more than 30 years after its release, ranking among the ten most-watched films on Tubi in the United States. Its renewed audience is notable given the film’s reputation as a costly 1995 commercial failure that also drew strong criticism. Kevin Costner…

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On This Day in 1994, Nirvana Released the Iconic Live Album That Earned Them Their Only Grammy Award

  • Nirvana’s *MTV Unplugged in New York* was released in 1994.
  • It debuted at No. 1 and was certified 8x Platinum.
  • The album won Nirvana’s only Grammy in 1996.

Nirvana released *MTV Unplugged in New York* on 1 November 1994, just over six months after frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, later earned 8x Platinum certification in the US and won the band its only Grammy Award.…

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Torvalds says AI-assisted kernel work is entering normal development flow

  • Linux 7.4’s merge window includes almost 20,000 commits.
  • Torvalds says AI work is moving into normal development.
  • Many AI-suggested patches are rewritten before inclusion.

Linus Torvalds has released the first candidate version of Linux kernel 7.4 and says AI-related work is becoming part of the project’s normal development process. He considers this healthier than having AI-assisted fixes arrive mainly during the release stabilisation period, though he cautions that the unusually large merge…

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‘We’ve got big problems’ – Hamilton says Ferrari need ‘serious talks’

  • Hamilton says Ferrari’s internal dispute cost them victory in Mexico.
  • Leclerc says both drivers missed the corner.
  • The clash adds to tensions between the team-mates this season.

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari need “serious talks behind closed doors” after a clash with team-mate Charles Leclerc in the Mexico City Grand Prix cost the team a chance to win. Leclerc cut a chicane while taking the lead from Hamilton on the opening lap, and Hamilton then lost…

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As confirmed water, air and fire defects mount, we asked the board in charge of the National Children’s Hospital for an opening date. They said BAM hadn’t told them 2028… Which isn’t what BAM told us

  • Defects could push the hospital opening back further.
  • The project costs €2.2 billion and has changed dates 20 times.
  • Around 2,000 defects remain, according to the development board.

The National Children’s Hospital in Dublin faces further delays as inspections uncover continuing construction defects, including water leaks, ventilation problems and fire door compliance issues. The development board says the hospital cannot be handed over until it meets required quality and safety standards, while BAM has not ruled…

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