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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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TelevisaUnivsion Q3 Buoyed by World Cup in Mexico, Streaming Revenue

  • World Cup rights and ViX growth lifted revenue to $1.4 billion.
  • Subscription and licensing revenue rose 30% to $640 million.
  • A broadcast licence write-down helped drive a $119 million operating loss.

TelevisaUnivision’s third-quarter revenue rose 9% to $1.4 billion, helped by World Cup broadcasts in Mexico and Latin America and growth in its ViX streaming service. The results show the value of sports rights and streaming subscriptions as the company seeks to strengthen its finances, although it reported an…

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Poundland administration threat puts 12,000 jobs at risk

  • A failed rescue sale left Poundland facing administration.
  • Up to 12,000 jobs were at risk.
  • Several retailers were interested in parts of the chain.

Poundland filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after a proposed rescue sale to Martin Property Group collapsed, leaving the chain facing a possible break-up. The move put up to 12,000 jobs at risk and prompted Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to demand an explanation from owner Gordon…

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Russian drone attack at Dnipro station kills 13 passengers on platform

  • A Russian drone strike at Dnipro station killed at least 13 people.
  • Ten others were injured in the attack on a busy platform.
  • Zelensky urged the US and Europe to respond.

At least 13 people were killed and ten injured when a Russian drone struck a platform at Dnipro railway station in central Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the United States and Europe to respond, while Ukrainian Railways said the jet-powered drone hit as passenger trains were at…

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Rybakina secures year-end number one ranking

  • Rybakina is guaranteed to finish 2026 as world number one.
  • She won the Australian Open and US Open this year.
  • Her next tournament is the WTA Finals in Indian Wells.

Elena Rybakina secured the year-end women’s singles number one ranking by beating Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 in the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The result means no player can overtake her in the remaining weeks of the season, capping a year in which she…

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New GTA 6 Gameplay Was Shown on South Park, and It Totally Stinks

  • Rockstar supplied real GTA 6 footage for South Park.
  • Jason throws dog waste at its owner.
  • The brief clip offers a glimpse of the game’s interactive detail.

Rockstar provided a brief clip of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay for an episode of South Park, showing Jason throwing dog waste at its owner. The unusual reveal gives fans a glimpse of the game’s interactive details, though it is far from the kind of gameplay showcase many…

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600,000 animations are the appetizer: Rockstar gave GTA 6 NPCs meticulous personality traits to control how they react to you

  • GTA 6 has about 600,000 NPC animations.
  • Pedestrian traits shape how they react to players.
  • The game is estimated to take up 210GB.

Rockstar Games has created around 600,000 animations for non-player characters in Grand Theft Auto 6, aiming to make pedestrians feel like individuals rather than generic crowd members. The reported work highlights the scale of the game’s world-building and helps explain the long development gap since GTA 5. An…

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What song was number one for the longest in 1981?

  • Two British new wave hits each led the UK chart for five weeks.
  • ‘Physical’ spent six straight weeks at US number one in 1981.
  • Newton-John’s video and provocative image helped make it a cultural event.

Adam and the Ants’ ‘Stand and Deliver’ and The Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ shared the UK’s longest run at number one in 1981, each spending five consecutive weeks at the top. Their success reflected the rise of new wave and synthpop as the single regained prominence.…

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The Ultimate ‘Dune: Part Three’ Companion Officially Lands on HBO Max

  • A 2013 documentary on Jodorowsky’s abandoned *Dune* film is streaming on HBO Max.
  • David Lynch’s 1984 *Dune* is also available there.
  • The planned adaptation involved Pink Floyd and an eclectic cast.

A documentary about Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unrealised 1970s adaptation of *Dune* is now available to stream on HBO Max, alongside David Lynch’s 1984 film. Its arrival comes as Denis Villeneuve’s *Dune: Part Three* is due in December, offering fans a look at an ambitious version of the story that…

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America’s enemies prepare to take the next major war into outer space

  • China and Russia are developing ways to disrupt or destroy satellites.
  • Satellite attacks could impair military operations and civilian services.
  • The DIA describes threats ranging from jamming to nuclear weapons in space.

A new US Defense Intelligence Agency assessment says China and Russia are developing ways to disrupt or destroy American satellites, potentially making space an early front in a future conflict. Because US forces depend on satellites for communications, navigation, surveillance and targeting, attacks could weaken military operations and…

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Hydrofoil ferries promise more efficient electric travel on US waterways

  • Hydrofoils lift boats above the water to reduce drag.
  • Electric ferries could cut emissions and waterfront air pollution.
  • Vessev plans its first US service on Lake Tahoe.

Electric ferries are beginning to enter public transport in the US and elsewhere, with hydrofoil designs offering a way to make battery-powered boats more efficient. By lifting the hull above the water, these vessels reduce drag, which can lower energy use and help cut diesel pollution around busy…

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