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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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Hot Armando Iannucci Package Heading To AFM With James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander & Taron Egerton – The Dish

  • Iannucci is writing and directing a conspiracy thriller.
  • McAvoy, Vikander and Egerton are set to star.
  • Sales are heading to the American Film Market.

Armando Iannucci is set to write and direct a conspiracy thriller starring James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander and Taron Egerton. The project brings the three actors together with Iannucci for the first time and is being presented to buyers at the American Film Market. Plot details are being kept…

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Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?

  • Data centres can bring investment and tax revenue, but lasting jobs may be limited.
  • Residents are challenging the costs of power, water and infrastructure.
  • Public agreements can make promised benefits and responsibilities clearer.

Across the United States, proposals for large AI data centres are becoming local political disputes. Developers offer construction work, investment and potential tax revenue, while residents question how much electricity, water and land the facilities will use, who will pay for new infrastructure, and how many jobs will…

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Jeff Bridges’ 14 favourite songs

  • Jeff Bridges shared a list of 14 favourite songs.
  • His picks include Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.
  • The playlist reflects friendships and his work on *Crazy Heart*.

Jeff Bridges has named 14 favourite songs in a playlist reflecting his long-standing connection to music and the people he has worked with. His choices span folk and roots music, including songs by friends and collaborators, as well as a track he performed for *Crazy Heart*. Bridges selected…

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PS5 Still Outselling PS4 in USA Despite Much Higher Price and Fewer Exclusives

  • PS5 US sales are 1% ahead of PS4 at the same point.
  • 2026 sales so far trail PS4’s comparable period by 3%.
  • GTA 6 could boost console sales next month.

In its 71st month on sale in the United States, the PS5 has sold slightly more units than the PS4 had at the same point, despite a higher price and fewer console exclusives. The comparison suggests demand for Sony’s current console has remained resilient through the generation, even…

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Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort And Final Fantasy Resonance Go Head-To-Head

  • Switch Sports Resort led with over 64,000 sales.
  • Final Fantasy Resonance sold over 133,000 across three platforms.
  • Switch 2 sold 21,792 units, leading Japanese hardware sales.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort topped the Japanese software charts in its debut week, selling more than 64,000 copies. Final Fantasy Resonance also launched strongly, with its Switch 2, PS5 and Switch versions together exceeding 133,000 sales, making for a close contest at the top. Call of Duty: Modern…

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Oracle plans usage-based AI fees for enterprise software customers

  • Oracle plans to charge for AI usage alongside subscriptions.
  • AI tasks could raise revenue without adding user seats.
  • The company targets $225 billion in revenue by fiscal 2030.

Oracle plans to add usage-based AI charges to subscriptions for its enterprise applications, earning more when customers use AI to complete tasks without adding user seats. The move could increase customer bills as Oracle pursues rapid growth in AI and cloud services. At its investor day, Oracle said…

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DOJ’s ‘Operation Ghostbusters’ targets massive student-aid fraud scheme built on fake enrollees

  • US authorities are investigating alleged large-scale student-aid fraud.
  • The scheme allegedly used stolen identities and fictional students.
  • More than 40 cases are open across 26 FBI field offices.

The US Justice Department has launched a nationwide investigation called Operation Ghostbusters into an alleged international scheme using stolen identities to obtain federal student aid for fictional enrollees. Officials say the fraud may have caused several hundred million dollars in taxpayer losses since 2021, while victims who never…

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Survivor of Mao’s cultural revolution speaks out on Kylian Mbappe fallout in China over laughed-at meme

  • Mbappe faced commercial and broadcast consequences in China over a Mao meme.
  • Chinese-American author Xi Van Fleet criticised the backlash and apologies.
  • Real Madrid apologised after state broadcaster CCTV demanded it.

Footballer Kylian Mbappe faced a backlash in China after laughing at a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong, prompting Chinese sponsors to drop him and state broadcaster CCTV to stop showing La Liga matches. Xi Van Fleet, a Chinese-American author who lived through Mao’s Cultural Revolution, criticised the…

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Minecraft Creator Notch Is Selling His L.A. Mansion for the ‘Low’ Asking Price of $70 Million

  • Notch is asking $70 million for his Beverly Hills mansion.
  • The estate includes a nightclub, recording studio and 15 bathrooms.
  • He says he spends little time in Los Angeles.

Markus “Notch” Persson has listed his Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million, the same price he paid for it after selling Mojang to Microsoft for $2.5 billion in 2014. The sale reflects a cooling market for luxury homes, and if completed at the asking price it would be…

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Honky-Tonk Woman: Kaitlin Butts Is As Ambitious As She Wants to Be

  • Kaitlin Butts has released the honky-tonk-inspired album *Hello, Honky Tonk*.
  • A TikTok boost helped her previous song reach a wider audience.
  • She signed with Republic Records and toured with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley.

Kaitlin Butts has released *Hello, Honky Tonk*, an imaginative country album built around the characters and experiences found in honky-tonks. Its theatrical storytelling and mix of musical influences reflect the Oklahoma singer-songwriter’s distinctive approach as she reaches a wider audience. Butts’ previous album, *Roadrunner*, included “You Don’t Have…

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