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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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Obsession director’s mysterious new short film to premiere on YouTube just in time for Halloween

  • Mama Bear premieres on YouTube on 29 October.
  • Its plot and running time remain undisclosed.
  • Barker’s Anything But Ghosts is due in 2027.

Curry Barker has announced Mama Bear, a mysterious short film made with Windows, which will premiere on his YouTube channel on 29 October. The project adds to Barker’s horror work and gives his online audience a new release in the run-up to Halloween, although its story and length…

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Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen

  • Versant is launching four new FAST channels.
  • The channels draw on CNBC, E! and Oxygen programmes.
  • The expansion brings its portfolio to 13 channels.

Versant is adding four free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels drawn from programmes on CNBC, E! and Oxygen. The expansion broadens the company’s digital reach as it seeks to diversify beyond its cable business; the new selections will bring its FAST portfolio to 13 channels. The channels are…

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Mystery woman arrested in American’s death after manhunt in Costa Rican tourist destination

  • Ortiz was arrested over the death of 74-year-old American Fleming.
  • Investigators say a dispute led to a fatal head injury.
  • Confidential tips helped police find her in San Felipe de Alajuelita.

A woman identified as Ortiz has been arrested in connection with the death of 74-year-old American Fleming in Playas del Coco, a Costa Rican beach town popular with tourists. Authorities say the case matters because Fleming was allegedly killed after meeting Ortiz online, and she had been sought…

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Valve addresses Steam’s AI game cloning problem – by suggesting developers make their games less copyable

  • Valve urged developers to make games harder to copy.
  • It did not announce new safeguards against AI clones.
  • Repeated copies of an unreleased indie game illustrate the problem.

Valve has advised game developers to make their games harder to copy after being asked about AI-generated clones appearing on Steam. Its response places much of the burden on developers, rather than outlining new platform safeguards, renewing debate over how much responsibility Steam should take for moderating its…

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China exile-turned-GOP nominee warns socialist surge could give Beijing greater influence in Washington

  • Lily Tang Williams warned that a Democratic Congress could benefit Beijing.
  • She pointed to DSA influence and at least six possible new DSA-affiliated lawmakers.
  • Gallup found 43% of Americans view socialism positively, its highest level since 2010.

Republican New Hampshire congressional nominee Lily Tang Williams warned that a Democratic-controlled Congress could give China more opportunities to influence US politics and threaten national security. She linked that risk to the Democratic Socialists of America’s growing influence and accused Democrats of failing to challenge Marxist ideas. Williams…

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Man charged over deaths of two couples and their children in A61 crash

  • Christopher Cockell faces six dangerous driving charges.
  • The 2024 A61 crash killed two couples and two children.
  • Their surviving daughter was left orphaned.

Christopher Cockell, 50, has appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with six counts of causing death by dangerous driving over a fatal collision on the A61 in July 2024. The brief hearing did not outline his alleged role; the charges are serious enough to be dealt with at…

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Talarico rally warmup act calls for abolishing ICE, contrasting Senate hopeful’s message

  • Malik Williams called to abolish ICE at a Talarico rally.
  • Talarico has given differing descriptions of his position.
  • Polls show divided views nationally and in Texas.

Democratic Texas state legislative candidate Malik Williams used a rally introduction for US Senate hopeful James Talarico to call for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), legalising cannabis and taxing the rich. His remarks contrasted with Talarico’s recent campaign position, as the Democrat seeks to compete in a…

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US woman convicted of training with Islamic State in Syria

  • Halima Salman was convicted of joining and training with ISIS.
  • She said her father forced her into the marriage and group.
  • She faces up to 10 years in prison.

Halima Salman, a 27-year-old American, was convicted in federal court of joining and training with the Islamic State group after marrying one of its fighters in Syria as a teenager. The case matters because prosecutors said she pledged loyalty to the group and received military training, while Salman…

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The Neighbourhood Announce 2027 Tour Dates

  • The Neighbourhood announced 2027 tour dates across three continents.
  • The shows support their latest album, ((((ultraSOUND)))).
  • General ticket sales are set for 30 October.

The Neighbourhood have announced “The Wourld Tour II”, a run of arena and festival shows across North America, South America and Europe in 2027. The dates support their latest album, ((((ultraSOUND)))), and extend the band’s touring across three continents. The itinerary includes North American arena dates from March…

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Mahjong is the new tailgate game taking over college football for women — and even at home with head coaches

  • Mahjong is turning up at college football tailgates.
  • Women’s game nights have helped spread the pastime.
  • Men, including coaches, are also said to play.

Mahjong has become a popular social pastime among women in the American South, and is now appearing at college football tailgates. The writer spotted four women playing at an LSU tailgate and found the game was also being played around Ole Miss, Alabama and Indiana, suggesting it has…

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