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Audi has a new flagship designed with the US in mind: The 2027 Q9
Audi has unveiled the 2027 Q9, its new range-topping SUV, aimed squarely at the large-SUV segment popularised in the US by vehicles like the Cadillac Escalade. Unlike the smaller Q7, which remains a Europe-focused model, the Q9 becomes Audi’s de facto flagship, as there are currently no firm plans to replace the A8 saloon. The…
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One Nation risks losing legal status as Pauline Hanson fails to turn over financial records
One Nation, the Australian political party led by Pauline Hanson, faces the risk of losing its official legal status in Queensland after Hanson failed to submit required financial records to the relevant authorities. The matter is significant because maintaining registered status is essential for a party to contest elections and operate formally under its official…
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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East in what US Central Command described as an “attempted surprise attack”, ending a brief pause in hostilities that had raised hopes of renewed negotiations. All the missiles were intercepted, and the US and Saudi Arabian forces responded by striking Iran-aligned targets in Iraq,…
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has announced a ban on new imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, a move squarely aimed at Chinese manufacturers who currently dominate the global market for such machines. The restriction, which also covers four-legged robots, was framed as necessary to address “unacceptable risks” to US national security, reflecting the wider technological rivalry between…
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Trump spy chief wins approval to take over intel as Democrats look to release wiretap powers
Jay Clayton has secured approval to take on the role of US Director of National Intelligence under President Trump, giving him oversight of the country’s intelligence agencies at a sensitive moment. The appointment comes as Democrats push to release information about the use of wiretap powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), placing Clayton…
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10 Animated Shows Without a Single Flaw
Collider has published a listicle naming ten animated television series it considers essentially flawless, spanning family-friendly and mature audiences alike. The piece, written by Eddie Possehl, argues that great animation can combine accessible art styles with sophisticated storytelling, and highlights shows praised for their worldbuilding, character development and visual craft. Among the entries confirmed in…
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Ryan Murphy Reveals ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Brings Together All Previous Seasons: “It’s Like the Avengers”
Ryan Murphy has revealed that the 13th season of “American Horror Story”, titled “13”, will unite characters from across the anthology’s previous instalments rather than focusing solely on a “Coven” revival, as recent set photos had suggested. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight while promoting his new series “The Shards”, Murphy compared the season to “the Avengers”,…
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Godzilla Minus One is Getting a Limited Edition 4K Steelbook, and Preorders Are Live Now
Preorders have opened for a Limited Edition 4K SteelBook release of Godzilla Minus One, ahead of a 6 October launch date. The release gives fans of the acclaimed 2023 kaiju film a collectible physical edition with exclusive extras, timed to arrive shortly before its sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, hits North American cinemas. The three-disc SteelBook…
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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer – what to watch out for
Consumer group Electrical Safety First has warned holidaymakers to be cautious when buying travel plug adaptors online, after tests found that 14 products bought from AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace, eBay and TikTok Shop all failed to meet UK safety standards. The charity said some of the adaptors could expose users to serious electric shock or fire…
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Texas elite rocked by explosive sex scandal: Glamorous mom’s X-rated photos and videos spark firestorm… as clique of wealthy wives threaten to leak whole town’s ‘dirty laundry’
A woman in an affluent Texas community has become embroiled in a scandal after explicit photos and videos of her were reportedly circulated, prompting a group of wealthy local wives to threaten leaking further private information about others in the town. The row has reportedly caused significant upset within the social circle, which is said…