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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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Australian man faces 202 further charges over alleged child abuse

  • Griffith faces 202 additional charges in New South Wales.
  • Police identified 23 children aged one to five.
  • The investigation involved examining thousands of digital files.

Ashley Paul Griffith has been extradited from Queensland to New South Wales to face 202 further charges over alleged sexual abuse and production of child abuse material. The case adds to his existing life sentence and follows a lengthy investigation into offences spanning multiple locations. The new charges…

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French Action Film ‘Red Bird’ Lands CIS Deal as D.C. Romance ‘Step Back, Doors Closing’ Bows at Tokyo Market (EXCLUSIVE)

  • “Red Bird” has secured a CIS distribution deal.
  • Cappu Films is handling international sales for “Step Back, Doors Closing”.
  • The romance is seeking buyers beyond North America and the Caribbean.

Cappu Films has sold French action film “Red Bird” to Kinologistika LLC for distribution in Russia and other former Soviet states, while taking on international sales for the American indie romance “Step Back, Doors Closing”. The two deals put both films before international buyers at the TIFFCOM market…

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Jenna Ortega’s Sci-Fi Bomb Officially Cancels International Theatrical Release

  • Spanish cinema release reportedly cancelled for now.
  • The film earned $701,059 in its North American opening weekend.
  • Sony’s decision follows poor reviews and disappointing box-office returns.

*Klára and the Sun*, starring Jenna Ortega, has reportedly had its planned cinema release in Spain cancelled after a poor North American opening and unfavourable reviews. The decision highlights the commercial difficulties facing a film backed by a high-profile cast and director, despite its source being a novel…

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Disney’s Biggest Box Office Bomb of 2026 Officially Redeems Itself on Streaming

  • Live-action *Moana* reached No. 1 on Disney+ in the US.
  • It took the top spot two days after its streaming debut.
  • The film’s streaming performance follows a disappointing cinema run.

Disney’s live-action *Moana* has reached No. 1 on the US Disney+ film chart, giving the film a streaming boost after a disappointing cinema run. Its rapid rise suggests the familiar story and the popularity of the animated original continue to draw viewers. The film debuted on Disney+ on…

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Trump unleashes vicious tirade at ‘dope’ and ‘out of shape’ reporter who asked if he was ‘sick’ of travel: ‘You look like hell!’

  • Trump insulted a reporter who questioned his cancelled Kansas trip.
  • He said he felt well and would campaign remotely.
  • A poll showed Roger Marshall trailing by four points.

Donald Trump criticised a Reuters reporter’s appearance after being asked whether he had cancelled a Kansas rally because he was tired or unwell. Trump said he felt “perfect” and explained that he did not feel he needed to travel to Kansas, opting to hold a tele-rally instead. The…

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Mathis Landwehr Martial Arts Films ‘Lion Fist,’ ‘The Last Kumite’ Land Korea, Latin America Deals at Tokyo Market (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Both films sold to South Korea.
  • “Lion Fist” also sold in Latin America and the CIS.
  • The deals were announced at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market.

Two martial arts films led by Mathis Landwehr have secured distribution deals at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market. The sales broaden the films’ international reach, with South Korean rights sold for both titles and additional territories secured for “Lion Fist”. Studio DHL acquired South Korean rights…

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US dual citizen extradited to El Salvador, accused of killing son’s mother and abandoning toddler: DOJ

  • Dual US-Salvadoran citizen extradited to El Salvador.
  • He faces charges over a 2019 killing.
  • The case marks a first for US extradition of a citizen to El Salvador.

Michael Alejandro Castillo Murga, a 27-year-old dual US-Salvadoran citizen from California, has been extradited to El Salvador to face charges over the 2019 killing of Melvi Fernanda Nájera Quezada. The Department of Justice says this is the first time the United States has surrendered an American citizen for…

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Colorado mom says kids denied $12K in preschool aid over Catholic faith as Supreme Court showdown looms

  • A Colorado mother says her family lost $12,000 in preschool aid.
  • Catholic schools challenge state participation requirements.
  • The US Supreme Court is hearing the dispute.

Colorado mother Erika Nagle says her family was denied about $12,000 in preschool aid because her children attend a Catholic school. The dispute raises questions about whether states can exclude religious schools from publicly funded education programmes because of their faith-based admissions policies. Colorado’s universal preschool programme began…

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BOBBY BURACK: Online hate is winning, from Pat McAfee to everyday Americans and young children

  • Online abuse can affect mental health across age groups.
  • Negative comments were nearly twice as common as positive ones.
  • The article says online reactions may not reflect wider public opinion.

The article argues that online abuse has become a widespread problem, affecting public figures, ordinary users and young people, and can cause measurable distress. It cites ESPN commentator Pat McAfee’s account of receiving threats and says sports injury analyst Jesse Morse left his X role because the abuse…

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