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Tourist hot spot slapped with US travel warning renewal due to crime and terror
The US State Department has renewed and raised its travel advisory for Belgium, moving the country to Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” citing risks from crime, terrorism and civil unrest. The update serves as a reminder to American travellers heading to the popular European destination to remain vigilant, coming amid a wider pattern of the…
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Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams have been given a wildcard to play women’s doubles together at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first pairing since the 2022 US Open. The reunion had originally been planned for Wimbledon in July, but Serena withdrew from that doubles appearance after suffering a knee injury during her singles comeback defeat to…
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Opinion: When It Comes To Metroid’s Future, Familiar Is Better
This opinion piece, published ahead of the original Metroid’s 40th anniversary on 6th August, argues that Nintendo’s Metroid franchise is best served by sticking to its established identity rather than chasing broader mainstream appeal. The author contrasts this with series like Zelda, which successfully reinvented itself with Breath of the Wild, suggesting Metroid’s recent attempts…
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Roku City Secrets Revealed: How Long Will Jimothy Last, Why Did the Titanic Get Nixed and Where Exactly Is It Located?
Roku City, the purple-hued screen saver that has run on Roku devices since 2017, has become a major branding and cultural touchpoint for the streaming platform, entertaining over 100 million viewers whilst quietly serving as an advertising space for brands, studios and celebrities. Its popularity stems largely from a rotating set of more than 40…
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Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues to recover from a stress fracture in her right lower leg, an injury that also forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon. The decision follows fresh consultations with her medical team and means the 2021 champion will not defend her return to Flushing Meadows this year,…
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Trump REJECTS Iran’s ‘duplicitous’ claims that peace talks aren’t happening… after desperate leaked email shows his war chiefs in panic mode
Donald Trump has publicly rejected claims from Iran that peace negotiations between the two countries are not under way, branding Tehran’s denials “duplicitous”. The dispute comes after a leaked internal email reportedly revealed that senior US military and administration officials were in a state of alarm over the state of relations with Iran, adding to…
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USMNT agree to new contract with coach Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup as obvious theme emerges
The United States men’s national soccer team has agreed a new contract extension for head coach Mauricio Pochettino that will keep him in charge through the 2030 World Cup, ending speculation that he might depart for a club role. The move gives the USMNT stability and continuity heading into a period of long-term squad building,…
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Tate McRae Says Fans Know Where She Stands Politically: ‘I Think It’s Pretty Obvious What Kind of Person I Am’
Pop star Tate McRae has addressed online speculation that she might secretly support Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, insisting her values are already clear through the causes she backs. The rumours grew after her chart-topping duet with country singer Morgan Wallen, “What I Want,” and after her reported boyfriend, ice hockey player Jack Hughes,…
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Apple takes UK government to tribunal over iCloud encryption demand
Apple has filed a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) challenging a fresh UK government demand for “back door” access to encrypted iCloud data, after the Home Office previously abandoned a similar request last year following a transatlantic dispute with Washington. The company is disputing the government’s underlying power to issue “technical capability…
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Real to resume talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid are set to resume contract talks with Vinicius Jr this week, with Arsenal continuing to monitor the Brazilian forward as their priority left-wing target should his situation remain unresolved. The uncertainty stems from 18 months of stalled negotiations between Real Madrid and the player’s representatives over a new deal, driven largely by disagreements…