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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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Ballon d’Or gala returns to England honouring inaugural winner Stanley Matthews

  • The Ballon d’Or returns to England in tribute to Stanley Matthews.
  • Matthews won the first award in 1956, aged 41.
  • He played until 50 and pioneered new training methods.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony is being held in England for the first time in decades, at London’s Palladium, in tribute to Stanley Matthews, the inaugural winner in 1956. The move revives attention on Matthews’ pioneering career and marks the contrast between the award’s modest beginnings in Blackpool and…

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One Born Every Minute returns with parents’ birth stories at its centre

  • The childbirth series returns for its 12th run.
  • New episodes centre parents’ stories and varied experiences.
  • The premiere explores loss, anxiety and caesarean births.

Channel 4’s *One Born Every Minute* returns for a 12th series, shifting its focus towards parents’ experiences and the stories behind their births. The reboot reflects how people now share more openly about pregnancy, loss and mental health, while offering fuller narratives to hold viewers’ attention in an…

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Seabirds and sewage among UNESCO status challenges

  • A decade of Biosphere status has brought conservation successes.
  • Many seabirds remain under threat, and young salmon are declining.
  • UNESCO will review the Isle of Man’s status next summer.

The Isle of Man’s first decade as a UNESCO Biosphere has brought conservation gains, including the recovery of Manx shearwaters and the return of juniper. A new report also warns that many species and habitats remain in long-term decline, with sewage discharges and falling numbers of young salmon…

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How stolen session cookies can let criminals bypass logins and MFA

  • Stolen session cookies can give criminals access to accounts.
  • Malware is a common way cookies are taken from devices.
  • Log out fully and scan devices if you suspect compromise.

The article explains how cookie theft allows fraudsters to take over an account by stealing an active session cookie, the small file that keeps someone logged in. A stolen cookie can let a criminal act as the account holder without entering their password or triggering a new login,…

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Iowa councillor in anti-Garriott advert was convicted of child endangerment

  • An anti-Garriott advert featured a woman convicted of child endangerment.
  • Flockhart’s 2017 offence involved driving intoxicated with her children.
  • The Cook Political Report now favours Garriott in the race.

A Republican Iowa city councilwoman who featured in an advert portraying Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott as dangerous to children had herself been convicted of child endangerment. The disclosure has drawn accusations of hypocrisy and renewed scrutiny of a roughly $1 million campaign opposing Garriott in a…

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‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Squid Game’ Stars Fete Netflix’s Korea Decade as Ted Sarandos Teases ‘Tantara,’ ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Season 2

  • Netflix celebrated ten years in Korea at a Seoul fan festival.
  • “Tantara” is due on 11 December.
  • More than four in five subscribers have watched Korean content.

Netflix marked a decade in South Korea with a two-day fan festival in Seoul, featuring stars from “Squid Game” and “KPop Demon Hunters”. Co-chief executive Ted Sarandos used the event to preview upcoming Korean titles, reflecting how Korean productions have become central to Netflix’s global offering. “Possible Love”…

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AI Firm Behind India’s ‘Mahabharat’ Series Turns to Indonesian Myth in Cross-Border IP Pact (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Galleri5 is taking its AI filmmaking tools to Indonesia.
  • The partnership will develop stories based on Indonesian mythology and history.
  • “Echoes of Nusantara” is the first concept being discussed.

Indian AI company Galleri5 is partnering with Collective Studios’ Historyverse and Indonesia’s Singhasari Special Economic Zone to develop films and series based on Indonesian mythology and history. The venture aims to pair local creative expertise with AI-assisted production tools, helping stories rooted in Indonesia reach wider audiences. The…

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Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck discusses the difference between playing hockey in US and Canada

  • Hellebuyck is preparing to play for New Jersey after a trade from Winnipeg.
  • He said he valued his time in Canada and enjoys hockey culture in both countries.
  • The Devils were 7-4-0 after Saturday’s win over Los Angeles.

Connor Hellebuyck said he is eager to return to the ice after the Winnipeg Jets traded him to the New Jersey Devils. He described joining a skilled team and said he was ready to contribute both on and off the ice. Asked about the difference between hockey culture…

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Raiders mourn Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak, key figure in iconic ‘Holy Roller’ play

  • Raiders great Pete Banaszak has died at 82.
  • He scored twice in the franchise’s first Super Bowl win.
  • His 16 rushing touchdowns in 1975 remain a team record.

Former Oakland Raiders running back Pete Banaszak has died at 82, the team announced. A 13-season player who helped Oakland win its first Super Bowl, he was remembered for his toughness, competitive spirit and pride in his Polish heritage. Banaszak played 173 NFL games, starting 36, and scored…

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