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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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After 100 days Burnham has a Farage problem – he needs his bogeyman to stick around

  • Labour is polling at 32 per cent under Burnham.
  • Reform has fallen behind the Conservatives.
  • A weaker Farage could complicate Burnham’s election strategy.

Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as prime minister have coincided with Labour polling strongly enough to suggest it could win a large majority at the next election. The article argues that this success may create a problem for him: his political pitch has relied on defeating Nigel Farage,…

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Shoppers welcome Oxford Street’s new traffic-free stretch ahead of Christmas shopping

  • Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street is now traffic-free.
  • Shoppers praised the extra space and improved experience.
  • A £150m wider transformation is planned from spring 2027.

Oxford Street has become traffic-free along almost a kilometre, with buses, bikes, taxis and other vehicles rerouted. Many shoppers welcomed the extra room to walk and browse, saying it makes the street more pleasant and may encourage them to visit; the change is a major step in a…

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The “Sukiyaki” Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival’s Opening Movie

  • The 2026 Tokyo film festival opens with a drama about “Sukiyaki”.
  • Sakamoto’s recording led the U.S. chart for three weeks in 1963.
  • The song sold more than 13 million copies worldwide.

The 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival opens with *Sukiyaki*, a drama about the creation of the song that became an international hit. The film follows composer Hachidai Nakamura, lyricist Rokusuke Ei and singer Kyu Sakamoto; the song’s success also became a source of pride for Japan as it…

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Former US soldier jailed for 59 years for murdering wife in Anchorage

  • Former soldier Zarrius Hildabrand received a 59-year sentence.
  • His wife’s remains were found in an Anchorage storm drain.
  • A jury convicted him of second-degree murder and evidence tampering.

Zarrius Hildabrand, a former US Army soldier, has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for murdering his 21-year-old wife, Saria, and hiding her body in a storm drain near their Anchorage home. The case drew attention to his attempt to conceal the killing by reporting her missing…

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Four takeaways from Anthropic’s potentially record-breaking stock market filing

  • Anthropic’s filing reveals fast growth and substantial losses.
  • AI infrastructure is a major cost.
  • The company warns its safeguards may not always work.

Anthropic’s stock market filing gives investors their first audited view of the five-year-old AI company’s finances and risks. It shows rapid growth alongside heavy losses and spending, while highlighting both the potential uses of advanced AI and the possibility that its safeguards may fail. The company reported $16.3bn…

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China shares slide as doubts grow over lasting returns from AI boom

  • China’s stock market has lost $2.4tn since May.
  • AI shares account for over 40% of China and Hong Kong market value.
  • Weak demand and possible US restrictions weigh on tech firms.

Chinese shares have fallen sharply as concerns grow over whether the country’s AI boom can generate lasting profits. The downturn highlights the pressure on Beijing’s effort to compete with the US, as weak demand at home and the risk of Western restrictions weigh on technology companies. The STAR…

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Dead Man’s Bones return with first song in 17 years and video

  • Dead Man’s Bones have released their first song in 17 years.
  • “Lost in the Night” comes with a video featuring Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe.
  • The duo’s only previous album was released in 2009.

Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields’ band Dead Man’s Bones have released “Lost in the Night”, their first song in 17 years, with a music video starring Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe. The return brings the duo’s spooky-themed project back during the Halloween season. The video opens with Spencer…

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Shark fisherman warns rising catches could make Australian swimming unsafe within a decade

  • A shark fisherman predicts ocean swimming may become unsafe within a decade.
  • He reports catching more and larger sharks.
  • A shark expert says the prediction lacks evidence.

Shark fisherman Joel Nancarrow has warned that Australians may be unable to swim safely in the ocean within a decade, arguing that shark numbers and sizes are increasing. His prediction follows four attacks reported along the NSW coast within 48 hours in January, including the fatal attack on…

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Dad almost killed by one-punch attack walked daughter down aisle weeks later

  • Craig Brunt reunited with an ambulance crew member who helped save him.
  • A one-punch attack left him temporarily paralysed and needing brain surgery.
  • He walked his daughter down the aisle two months after the assault.

Craig Brunt, a Sheffield father who was left temporarily paralysed after a one-punch attack, has reunited with Casey, one of the ambulance crew members who helped save his life. His recovery and reunion highlight the lasting effects of the assault and the work he has since done to…

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Tokyo Jury President Rolf de Heer on FIAPF’s New A-List: ‘It Matters a Great Deal to Some People, and Not at All to Others’

  • De Heer says Tokyo’s A-list status is unlikely to change the festival much.
  • FIAPF named 17 festivals to its new A-list in March.
  • Tokyo’s jury will choose a Grand Prix winner from 15 films.

Tokyo International Film Festival jury president Rolf de Heer said FIAPF’s new A-list recognition is unlikely to change the festival much, which he believes was already regarded as an A-level event. The designation may help Tokyo attract stronger films, but its importance depends on who is judging: some…

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