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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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Trump places telling condition on accepting midterm election results with ominous reply as Democrats surge in polls one week out

  • Trump says he will accept results only if he considers the elections honest.
  • Democrats lead Republicans 53 to 44 per cent in a new poll.
  • Paxton trails Talarico by two points in a Texas Senate poll.

Donald Trump said he would accept the midterm election results “if they’re honest elections”, making his recognition conditional on his view of the voting process. The remark recalls his response to the 2020 election and comes as he campaigns for Republicans facing a difficult contest and seeks to…

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Titus Welliver Officially Returns as Bosch Today

  • Titus Welliver narrates *The Hollow* as Harry Bosch.
  • Cameron Monaghan shares narration and is due to play young Bosch.
  • Bosch rejects a $400,000 settlement and seeks answers about Chops’s death.

Titus Welliver returns as Harry Bosch by narrating the audiobook of Michael Connelly’s new novel, *The Hollow*. He shares the narration with Cameron Monaghan, who is set to play a younger Bosch in the prequel series *Bosch: Start of Watch*. The novel centres on an unsolved death from…

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Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’ Series Adds Brian d’Arcy James, Reed Birney, Gus Birney (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Three recurring guest stars join Apple TV’s *Guilty Creatures*.
  • Julia Garner leads the cast.
  • The series is based on a true crime book about a murder in Tallahassee.

Apple TV’s upcoming true crime series *Guilty Creatures* has added Brian d’Arcy James, Reed Birney and Gus Birney as recurring guest stars. The series is based on Mikita Brottman’s book about a murder in Tallahassee and explores the long emotional aftermath of the crime. Julia Garner will star…

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Lego Appoints Its First Head of Celebrity Talent and Brand First Partnerships

  • Lego has created its first celebrity talent and brand partnerships post.
  • Kelsey Gray Sherman joins from WME and will be based in Los Angeles.
  • The role aims to expand Lego’s reach across entertainment and culture.

Lego has appointed Kelsey Gray Sherman as its first head of celebrity talent and brand-first partnerships, reflecting its growing ambitions in entertainment and culture. The role will shape how the company works with performers and brands, with an emphasis on relationships and projects beyond conventional licensing and product…

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Hundreds of staged armed robberies helped thousands pose as crime victims in US immigration scam: DOJ

  • Illinois organiser sentenced to two years in prison.
  • Thousands allegedly paid to pose as crime victims.
  • One staged robbery critically injured a shop employee.

An Illinois man has been sentenced to two years in prison for organising hundreds of staged armed robberies to help people falsely claim crime-victim protections under the US U-visa programme. Prosecutors say thousands paid to pose as victims and apply for visas, exploiting a scheme intended to protect…

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Meta faces $25bn penalty in New Mexico as remaining claims loom

  • New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $25 billion.
  • Meta says it will appeal the ruling.
  • The decision could influence other tech lawsuits.

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled users about data protection and its handling of misinformation and hate speech. The ruling dwarfs a $17 billion settlement accepted by attorneys general from most other states and could encourage governments and…

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Arise, Sir Harry? No 10 hints at knighthood for England captain after Ballon d’Or win

  • Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or.
  • He is the first English winner in 25 years.
  • No 10 praised him but did not predict an honour.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to receive football’s most prestigious individual award. Downing Street praised his achievement and suggested he had given a great deal to English football, while declining to speculate on whether he would be knighted. The 33-year-old…

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Maxine Peake Boards Short Film ‘The Secret Assistants’ Exploring Power Imbalances In The Movie Business

  • Maxine Peake joins the short film as executive producer.
  • The story centres on a newcomer facing an ethical dilemma.
  • The production says all crew members received equal pay.

Maxine Peake has joined the BAFTA-qualifying short film *The Secret Assistants* as an executive producer. The film follows an aspiring newcomer caught in a high-stakes interview and examines power imbalances and toxic working environments in the movie business. Camille Rutherford plays Sophie, who must choose whether to challenge…

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Argentina’s Dillom Announces First-Ever US Tour in Support of Acclaimed Album La Nueva Violencia

  • Dillom will play eight US shows in May 2027.
  • The tour supports his album *La Nueva Violencia*.
  • Tickets go on general sale on 30 October.

Argentine musician Dillom has announced his first US tour, with eight dates in May 2027 supporting his latest album, *La Nueva Violencia*. The tour spans cities from Miami to Houston, marking a new step in his international live career. The run begins on 8 May in Miami and…

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