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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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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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Winter vitamin D had no effect on fracture risk in older adults

  • UK adults are advised to take 10 micrograms daily from October to April.
  • A study found no meaningful fracture benefit for older people.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is more common in winter.

Vitamin D supplements are widely recommended in the UK during autumn and winter because weak sunlight limits the body’s ability to produce the vitamin, which helps maintain bone health. But a recent study found they made no meaningful difference to fracture risk among older people, prompting fresh questions…

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In 1977, Sylvester Stallone wanted one of cinema’s most famous roles. He would have been the worst possible choice

  • Stallone wanted to play Superman after *Rocky*.
  • Donner and Salkind felt he was miscast.
  • He also missed out on roles in *The Godfather* and *Star Wars*.

Sylvester Stallone pursued the title role in Richard Donner’s 1978 film *Superman* after the success of *Rocky*, but director Donner and producer Ilya Salkind concluded he was wrong for the part. The story matters as a reminder that a major star’s momentum does not always make them suited…

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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: After 100 days in Downing Street, what exactly has the PM achieved?

  • The article says Burnham has achieved little in his first 100 days.
  • Defence spending and social care decisions remain unresolved.
  • It cites £2.7 million for MoD diversity and inclusion staff.

The article argues that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made little meaningful progress in his first 100 days and has postponed difficult decisions. It criticises his approach to defence, welfare, small-boat crossings and adult social care, while disputing his recent statements about closer ties with the European Union.…

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Michelle Hooper leaves Searchlight Pictures after Disney cuts

  • Michelle Hooper is leaving Searchlight amid Disney cuts.
  • Her tenure spanned nearly two decades.
  • Searchlight films earned 49 Oscars during that period.

Michelle Hooper is leaving Searchlight Pictures as part of cuts at Disney earlier this month. Her departure ends a two-decade tenure leading the studio’s publicity, awards and creative marketing, work that helped shape campaigns for films including *Slumdog Millionaire*, *12 Years a Slave* and *Nomadland*. Hooper joined Searchlight…

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Aged care algorithm and Snowy Hydro costs threaten Albanese’s legacy

  • An aged care algorithm has drawn a damning Ombudsman assessment.
  • Snowy Hydro 2.0 could cost $25 billion.
  • The writer says both projects expose a gap between promises and delivery.

An opinion writer argues that two major policy problems could overshadow the failed Voice referendum as legacies of the Albanese government: flaws in the automated system that allocates aged care support, and the escalating cost of Snowy Hydro 2.0. The article says the cases expose a gap between…

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Architect banned for two years over dishonest allegations against neighbours

  • Architect Karin Elliott was barred from practice for two years.
  • A tribunal found her allegations against neighbours dishonest and misleading.
  • Neighbours described the claims as false and malicious.

Dr Karin Elliott, an architect, has been barred from working for two years after a professional tribunal found that allegations she made against neighbours were dishonest and misleading. The case matters because the tribunal ruled her conduct amounted to professional misconduct, while neighbours say the accusations caused harm…

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Flavio Bolsonaro says police seized passports after election defeat

  • Flavio Bolsonaro says he must surrender his passports.
  • He denies planning to leave Brazil after losing.
  • Lula won the run-off with 51.7 per cent.

Flavio Bolsonaro, a far-right senator who lost Brazil’s presidential run-off to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, says police ordered him to surrender his passports and barred him from leaving the country. He said he would comply and denied intending to flee; the reported order followed comments by his…

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YouTube topped US TV viewing as free streaming services gained share

  • YouTube led US TV streaming with a 14.2 per cent share.
  • Free services Roku Channel and Tubi beat several paid rivals.
  • Nielsen’s figures track TV viewing, not subscriptions or phone use.

YouTube was the most-watched streaming platform on US televisions in July 2026, ahead of Netflix, while free services The Roku Channel and Tubi also outperformed some major subscription rivals. The figures show how much viewing time is going to ad-supported platforms, but they measure TV use rather than…

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