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Samba queens to sound systems: the riotous streets of Notting Hill carnival – in pictures
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival, and to mark the occasion photographers Wayne Campbell and Wayne Crichlow have published a new book, Carnival of Resistance, drawing on more than 15 years spent documenting the event. A Guardian gallery showcases a selection of their images, capturing the carnival’s mix of spectacle,…
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Iconic RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART Celebrated In New Documentary On Canada’s CBC
A new documentary about the late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, titled “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple”, will premiere on Canada’s CBC network on 23 September 2026. The film traces Peart’s difficult early career and subsequent rise to fame, featuring interviews with RUSH bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson as well as tributes from other renowned…
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AFL woman-basher Nicky Winmar begs for mercy with lawyer’s laughable ‘Braveheart-style’ speech – as court hears of prideful fixation with ‘I’m black and proud’ protest
Nicky Winmar, the former AFL star famous for his 1993 “I’m black and proud” anti-racism protest, has appealed to a court for leniency after being convicted of assaulting a woman, with his lawyer delivering an impassioned defence plea likened to a “Braveheart-style” speech. The case has drawn attention because Winmar is a celebrated figure in…
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HBO’s Ambitious 3-Season Fantasy Series Deserves a Revival
HBO’s His Dark Materials, an adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy trilogy produced with the BBC, deserves to be revived, an article from Collider argues, despite ending after three seasons without becoming a major mainstream hit. The show, which follows Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pantalaimon as they battle the authoritarian Magisterium alongside fellow traveller Will…
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Aussie homebuyer almost loses $1.2million before Westpac banker spots suspicious detail in email: ‘Question everything’
A Western Australian homebuyer came close to losing $1.2 million to a scam after fraudsters intercepted email correspondence relating to a property purchase and attempted to redirect the settlement funds into their own bank account. A vigilant Westpac banker noticed a discrepancy in the payment details and flagged the transaction before the transfer could be…
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CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states has been linked to jalapeño peppers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday. Traceback information found that the affected jalapeños came from Sinaloa, Mexico, and were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. There have been no reported deaths and 36 hospitalizations so…
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‘Doctor Who’s Most Divisive Showrunner Sheds Light on the Show’s Cancellation
Former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall has said the BBC’s decision to put the long-running sci-fi series out to competitive tender, effectively pausing production, comes down primarily to money rather than declining creative quality. Speaking on the WHO Corner to Corner podcast, Chibnall pushed back on fan discourse blaming the show’s recent struggles, arguing the…
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‘Violent Night 2’ Producer Recalls Mrs. Claus Was Almost Introduced In First Movie, Would Have Been “Totally Different” From Kristen Bell
Kelly McCormick, producer of the “Violent Night” franchise, has revealed that Mrs. Claus was almost written into the original 2022 film but was ultimately cut, meaning the character introduced by Kristen Bell in the upcoming sequel is an entirely different creation. Speaking ahead of Violent Night 2’s December release, McCormick explained that the production team…
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Your Shot Returns To The US For 2026, Expanding To Denver And Miami
Your Shot, the beginner-friendly DJ academy and competition, is returning to the US for a second season in 2026, expanding from its original two cities to four by adding Denver and Miami alongside returning stops in Los Angeles and New York. The programme, founded in Australia in 2010, takes complete newcomers through a structured course…