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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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Kingdom Come, Lord of the Rings studio Warhorse ‘hit by a cyberattack’

  • Warhorse Studios says it was hit by a cyberattack.
  • The breach’s extent and impact are still unknown.
  • The studio is working with cybersecurity specialists.

Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming role-playing game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, says it has been hit by a cyberattack. The studio is working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems and assess what happened, but has not yet disclosed the breach’s…

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Freddie Foreman, Kray associate and former gangster, dies aged 94

  • Former Kray associate Freddie Foreman has died aged 94.
  • Friends and underworld figures attended his funeral in Sidcup.
  • Foreman was linked to the Krays’ Firm and later criminal cases.

Freddie Foreman, the former Kray Twins associate known as “Brown Bread Fred”, has died aged 94. Friends and associates gathered for his funeral in Sidcup and later at a pub in Keston, marking the passing of a prominent figure from London’s criminal underworld. Foreman died in a west…

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Roberto Andrade Dirak promoted to President of Warner Music Latina and A&R, Latin America

  • Roberto Andrade Dirak takes charge of Warner Music Latina and regional A&R.
  • He will continue to report to Alejandro Duque from Miami.
  • US Latin music revenue reached US$542.2 million in the first half of 2026.

Warner Music Group has promoted Roberto Andrade Dirak to President of Warner Music Latina and A&R for Latin America, expanding his role to cover regional A&R strategy. He will remain based in Miami and report to Warner Music International President Alejandro Duque, working with local teams on genre…

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Prince Albert’s cousin found dead in Monaco garden as police investigate

  • Prince Albert’s cousin Antoine de Massy was found dead aged 29.
  • Police arrested a man seen with him on CCTV.
  • Investigators say the circumstances and cause remain unclear.

Antoine de Massy, a 29-year-old cousin once removed of Monaco’s Prince Albert II, was found dead in a public garden on Sunday. His death has prompted a police investigation, while a man seen with him on CCTV has been arrested; authorities say the man’s role is unclear and…

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Scotland’s recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years

  • Scotland’s recycling rate fell to 42.8%, its lowest in five years.
  • The 2025 target was 70%, but recycling has stalled around 45%.
  • Local rates ranged from 55% in South Ayrshire to 18.2% in Orkney.

Scotland’s household recycling rate fell to 42.8% in 2025, its lowest level in five years, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. The figure is well below the Scottish government’s target of 70% for 2025, renewing concerns about how the country manages waste as landfill space runs short.…

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5 Trilogies Based on Books Where Every Movie Is Perfect

  • Strong book adaptations rarely sustain quality across three films.
  • The Samurai Trilogy helped popularise samurai cinema in the West.
  • Ray’s Apu Trilogy follows Apu from childhood to fatherhood.

The article argues that making three consistently strong films from a book series is rare, because each novel still has to be adapted successfully for the screen. It introduces five acclaimed trilogies, spanning samurai epics, coming-of-age stories, war films and spy thrillers, whose influence and lasting reputations reflect…

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Dante Moore won’t quit on Oregon, but concussion will keep star QB out of games moving forward for Ducks

  • Dante Moore is unlikely to play again this season.
  • Oregon’s medical staff has not cleared him for live action.
  • He is expected to focus on recovery and the NFL Draft.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning said quarterback Dante Moore is not expected to play again this season because the team’s medical staff has not cleared him for live action after a concussion. Moore wants to return, but Lanning said the decision is based on his health and the risks…

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EHRC urges ban on salary history questions and wage disclosure requirement

  • EHRC wants salary-history questions banned in recruitment.
  • It says employers should disclose current staff pay.
  • More than 10,000 equal pay claims reach tribunals yearly.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has urged the Government to ban employers from asking job applicants about their previous pay or salary expectations. It says such questions can carry existing pay inequalities into new jobs, while requiring employers to disclose current staff wages could help candidates…

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Speaker Johnson predicts Democrats’ far-left shift will ‘juice enthusiasm’ for GOP in midterms

  • Johnson says Democrats’ leftward shift could energise Republican voters.
  • A cited poll gave Democrats a 47% to 36% lead.
  • Johnson disputes the polls and predicts turmoil under a Democratic Congress.

House Speaker Mike Johnson argued that Democrats’ shift to the left could boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections, despite polls showing Democrats ahead. He framed the contest as a choice between the parties’ policies and warned that a Democratic takeover would bring political turmoil. Johnson criticised Democratic…

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The survival of American democracy depends on taxing billionaires

  • The richest 1% hold over 31% of US wealth.
  • California’s proposed 5% tax could raise about $110 billion.
  • The debate centres on fairness, public funding and billionaire migration.

The article argues that taxing billionaires is vital to funding public services and restoring a sense of fairness, which it sees as important to the health of American democracy. It says extreme wealth gives a small group outsized influence while making it difficult for governments to tax their…

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