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Leavitt deflects questions about new conditions on Saudi nuclear deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt avoided directly addressing questions over why President Trump added new terms to a US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement after it was announced. The change matters because it makes US nuclear co-operation conditional on Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, potentially putting the deal at risk. Trump…
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Republicans fall in line with Trump on Iran war despite rising costs and US death toll
Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic attempt to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority in the conflict with Iran, despite concerns about rising US casualties, higher energy prices and the wider uncertainty created by the war. The vote matters because it preserves the president’s ability to continue military action without the additional limits sought by Democrats. The…
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“Love Actually Live in Concert” Orchestral Tour Announced for 2026
A live orchestral tour of Love Actually has been announced for November and December 2026, bringing screenings of the 2003 romantic comedy to 30 cities across the United States. The film will be shown on a large screen while an orchestra performs Craig Armstrong’s score in sync, extending the film’s appeal as a seasonal live…
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Sharon Maguire Directing Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Laura Linney, David Tennant & More In ‘The Joy Of Sex’; Love Triangle Comedy Pre-Sells To Lionsgate, Wild Bunch & More
Sharon Maguire is directing The Joy Of Sex, a comedy based on the true story behind the influential 1972 sex manual, with Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Laura Linney leading the cast. The UK production has begun filming and brings together a high-profile ensemble including David Tennant, Jason Watkins and Vicky Krieps. The project matters…
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Physical Game Fans Won’t Like This New Data About US PS5 Sales
New US sales data suggests physical video game purchases have declined sharply, adding context to Sony’s move away from disc-based releases. While the figures do not necessarily justify ending physical production, they indicate that boxed games now represent a much smaller part of the market than they once did. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said only…
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Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Fall 2026 US Tour, Unveils Single “Enough”: Stream
Emma Ruth Rundle has announced a US headlining tour for autumn 2026 and released a new single, “Enough”, ahead of her forthcoming album These Killing Times. The announcement matters because the tour will see her perform with a full band after a separate October support run with All Them Witches. These Killing Times is due…
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Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Sony’s planned end to physical PlayStation game disc sales in 2028 appears to reflect a long-term collapse in the US disc market rather than a sudden change in strategy. New Circana data shows that consumers have increasingly moved to digital purchases for more than a decade, leaving relatively few PlayStation releases able to sell significant…
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The supplied page was a Google sign-in and cookie-consent screen, not the intended news article. Access was blocked because a weekly limit had been reached, with the page stating that it would reset at 11pm on 25 July. Google explained that cookies are used for service delivery, security and audience measurement, with optional additional use…
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The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is incredible value for money, but it won’t matter if Intel doesn’t follow through on its socket longevity promises
The article argues that Intel’s Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offers strong value for desktop PC buyers, but says its long-term appeal depends on Intel honouring commitments to support its processor socket across future generations. Socket longevity matters because it can let customers upgrade their CPU without replacing the motherboard, reducing the overall cost of…
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Britain has the WORST mental health in all of Europe, study finds – but the Japanese are the most miserable
A study has ranked Britain as having the worst mental health of any country in Europe, according to new research reported by the Daily Mail. The findings highlight a stark contrast between the UK and its European neighbours, raising fresh concerns about the state of mental wellbeing among Britons and prompting questions over what is…