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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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Thomas Markle’s Mexican storage unit raided by authorities after Daily Mail found child pornography inside… as one officer recoils in horror at sight of trove

  • Mexican investigators searched a Rosarito storage unit linked to Thomas Markle.
  • Authorities seized computers, drives, tapes and magazines.
  • The search followed a report of suspected child abuse material.

Mexican authorities raided a storage unit rented to Thomas Markle in Rosarito after being alerted to material that may constitute child sexual abuse material. A judge-authorised search sought evidence of that material and suspected aggravated human trafficking; investigators seized electronic devices, tapes and magazines for examination. The unit…

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Major US children’s hospital opens historic detransition clinic after $10M legal showdown

  • Texas Children’s Hospital has opened a detransition clinic under a state settlement.
  • The hospital will fund care for five years at no cost to patients.
  • It has begun assessing prospective patients but reports no appointments yet.

Texas Children’s Hospital has opened what the Texas attorney general describes as the nation’s first detransition clinic, under a settlement with the state. The clinic is intended to provide medical care and support to people seeking to reverse or address aspects of gender-transition treatment. The hospital must fund…

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As Democrats preach faith, conservative pastors condemn their campaigns from the pulpit

  • Pastors criticised four faith-focused Democratic candidates ahead of the midterms.
  • The candidates connect Christian teaching with public service.
  • The dispute centres on who speaks for Christian voters.

Conservative evangelical pastors are challenging Democratic candidates who have made Christianity central to their campaigns ahead of the US midterm elections. In Texas, Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas said he planned to draw parallels between the election and the Tower of Babel in a Sunday sermon. He…

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Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026?

  • November’s Essential games cover three distinct genres.
  • The selection includes Dead Island 2 and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered.
  • Monster Train 2 completes the line-up.

Sony’s November 2026 PS Plus Essential selection includes three games with different styles, ranging from zombie action to classic adventures and a deck-building roguelike. The article invites subscribers to vote on whether they are pleased with the offer and explain their views. The games are Dead Island 2,…

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Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Feels More Relevant Than It Did 55 Years Ago. That’s Because It’s About a World Gone Mad

  • A restored, uncut *The Devils* drew nearly $2 million in its opening weekend.
  • The 1971 film’s political and religious themes feel newly resonant to its critic.
  • Its revival has brought crowds to a once-scandalous art film.

A critic argues that Ken Russell’s 1971 film *The Devils* feels newly relevant, as audiences return to a restored, uncut version in cinemas. Its near $2 million opening weekend across 350 theatres suggests that a once-scandalous art film can now draw a broad crowd, and the writer sees…

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In 1981, Samuel L Jackson’s hero gave him “one of the first rude awakenings” about Hollywood

  • Jackson met James Earl Jones while auditioning for *Ragtime*.
  • The encounter revealed how both actors faced competition for roles.
  • Jackson has appeared in more than 200 productions and has remained sober since 1991.

While auditioning for Miloš Forman’s 1981 film *Ragtime*, a young Samuel L Jackson found himself waiting alongside James Earl Jones, then one of the most prominent Black actors in the United States. Jackson had assumed Jones might be helping other actors read for smaller parts, but realised he…

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Bolt Graphics tests Zeus GPU design on a 6mm² chip ahead of 2028 production

  • Bolt’s first Zeus test chip powered on successfully.
  • The planned GPU is not expected in volume production until 2028.
  • Performance claims remain unverified, with no named customers.

Bolt Graphics has powered on its first Zeus project silicon, a small test chip that the California startup says ran without issues. The milestone suggests its design can run on custom hardware, but the planned Zeus GPU remains years from production, with volume manufacturing not expected until 2028.…

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Evanilson capitalises on Trafford error in Bournemouth’s 2-0 win over Leeds

  • Bournemouth won 2-0 after a costly Trafford error.
  • Evanilson scored his fifth goal in six matches.
  • The victory was Bournemouth’s sixth in a row.

Bournemouth beat Leeds 2-0 after goalkeeper James Trafford’s misplaced pass led to the opening goal, turning a match in which Leeds had started strongly. The win was Bournemouth’s sixth in succession, extending their run to 16 goals scored and none conceded, and underlining their ability to maintain results…

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WoW: Forever ultimate impressions—Vanilla Plus approach makes Classic an exciting adventure once more

  • WoW: Forever adds new features to the Vanilla experience.
  • Players can leave the Skyborne zone and level across the original world.
  • The writer praises its nostalgia and busy shared world.

The writer says the WoW: Forever beta refreshes the Vanilla experience with new content while keeping its familiar foundations. Its Skyborne starting zone offers varied scenery and some stronger-than-expected quest writing, though the author found the quests became repetitive and the zone’s layout led many players to miss…

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New York and LA didn’t win America’s best mega airport title, but one Midwest hub did

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul topped mega airports for the third year.
  • Tampa and Charleston led their airport size categories.
  • Passenger satisfaction improved, including food and retail scores.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport was named North America’s top mega airport for the third year running in J.D. Power’s 2026 rankings. The result highlights how smooth journeys, convenient connections and access to city centres can matter as much to passengers as high-profile renovations. Minneapolis-Saint Paul scored 684 out…

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