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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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4 Music Videos From 1985 That Feel Like Mini Movies

  • Four 1985 videos are presented as cinematic mini-stories.
  • A-ha’s “Take On Me” combines animation and live action.
  • MTV helped bring the videos to a wide audience.

The article revisits four music videos released in 1985 that use cinematic settings or storytelling. It describes how their memorable visuals helped make the songs feel like more than performances, with MTV’s popularity in the 1980s giving such videos a large audience. Starship’s “We Built This City” pairs…

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After yet another inexcusable loss to Wisconsin, the Lincoln Riley era at USC looks to be nearing an end

  • USC lost 17-10 at Wisconsin.
  • The defeat revived questions about Riley’s leadership.
  • USC’s offence struggled, with minus-17 rushing yards overall.

USC’s 17-10 loss at Wisconsin has renewed questions about Lincoln Riley’s future, after the Trojans appeared to be building momentum towards a possible College Football Playoff place. The article argues that the defeat exposed familiar problems with discipline, coaching and performance on the road, making a hoped-for turning…

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3 Cover Songs That Decoded the Genius of The Rolling Stones

  • Otis Redding gives “Satisfaction” a soulful, horn-led edge.
  • The Sundays make “Wild Horses” dreamy and atmospheric.
  • Devo turns “Satisfaction” into anxious new wave.

The article highlights three covers of Rolling Stones songs that reinterpret the originals while revealing the strength of the band’s songwriting. Otis Redding and Devo reshape “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in contrasting ways, while The Sundays give “Wild Horses” a more atmospheric sound. Redding replaces the song’s…

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Budget airline expands its footprint with 11 new tropical flight routes beginning in November

  • Southwest is adding 11 international routes.
  • New services connect US cities with tropical destinations.
  • Some routes begin in November; others start by June.

Southwest Airlines plans to add 11 nonstop international routes, expanding its service from several US cities to holiday destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. The additions give travellers more direct flight options, including some routes where the airline will be the only carrier offering nonstop service. The…

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NASCAR’s Joey Logano rides on his roof, Riley Herbst nails wall at full speed in dangerous Talladega wreck

  • Logano flipped and Herbst hit two barriers in a late Talladega crash.
  • Both drivers were evaluated and released.
  • Larson won in overtime by 0.041 seconds.

Joey Logano’s car flipped onto its roof in a late crash at Talladega, while Riley Herbst struck the outer wall and then appeared to hit an inside barrier at speed. The wreck interrupted the Yellawood 500 with six laps remaining and highlighted the risks of tightly packed racing…

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Antonelli wins in US but has to wait to secure title

  • Antonelli won the US Grand Prix by 16 seconds.
  • He leads Russell by 123 points.
  • He can clinch the title in Mexico next weekend.

Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix, moving closer to his first Formula 1 world title. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver leads team-mate George Russell by 123 points, but must wait until next weekend’s race in Mexico City for a chance to secure the championship. Antonelli will be…

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Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh version of Jolene in Irish

  • Spotify labelled the Welsh lyrics as Irish.
  • The lyrics were removed after the BBC’s enquiry.
  • Parton recorded the collaboration before her death.

Spotify mistakenly displayed the lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh-language version of “Jolene” as Irish, before removing them after the BBC asked the service about the error. The mix-up drew attention to a posthumous release that brings together Parton, Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis and Parton’s niece, Jada Star. The…

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Guy Ritchie’s Forgotten Medieval Fantasy Is Officially Being Removed From Free Streaming

  • *King Arthur: Legend of the Sword* leaves Tubi on 1 November.
  • The film reportedly cost $175 million and earned under $150 million worldwide.
  • Its poor reception halted plans for a franchise.

Guy Ritchie’s 2017 film *King Arthur: Legend of the Sword* is leaving Tubi’s free US streaming catalogue on 1 November. The film was intended to launch a franchise, but its commercial and critical reception ended plans for sequels. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou and…

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Howe open to Man Utd talks – Monday’s gossip

  • Howe is open to talks with Manchester United if Carrick leaves.
  • United are targeting Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
  • Arsenal, Liverpool and United are tracking Bayern’s Lennart Karl.

Eddie Howe would be interested in speaking to Manchester United if the club parts company with Michael Carrick, according to reports. The rumours come as United consider changes to their defence and several clubs track young players across Europe. United are targeting Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite,…

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