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Buzz Title ‘Third Wheel,’ an ‘Allegory of Post-Colonial Africa,’ Brought to Market at Fantasia’s Frontières (EXCLUSIVE)
South African production house Totem Zea and Dutch company PRPL are jointly developing “Third Wheel”, a psychological thriller pitched as an allegory for post-colonial power dynamics in Africa, at Fantasia’s Frontières Co-Production Market in Montreal this week. The project marks a potential feature directing debut for Zoe Ramushu, whose short film “It Takes a Circus”…
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Here’s How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster launches on Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026, and Nintendo Life has compared the new version against the original Switch release to see whether the upgrade is worthwhile. As with many Square Enix re-releases, there’s no discounted upgrade path for existing owners, meaning fans wanting the Switch 2 version…
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Namco’s Arcade Oddity Armadillo Racing Makes Its Console Debut on PS5, with Trackball Support
Bandai Namco’s obscure 1997 arcade racer Armadillo Racing is making its first-ever home console appearance, launching on PS5 and PS4 this week via Hamster’s Arcade Archives series. The trackball-controlled title, originally built on the System Super 22 arcade board, tasks players with steering a rolled-up armadillo through various stages, and the release is notable for…
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Third-world scene outside public housing unit causes outrage as locals question how the government let it get to the point it caused a fire
An Australian public housing property has drawn public anger after images emerged showing rubbish and debris piled outside the unit in scenes described as “third-world,” which locals say posed such a fire risk that it ultimately contributed to a blaze at the site. Residents and neighbours are questioning how authorities allowed the property to deteriorate…
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Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort
The Trump administration has unveiled a $5bn “AI for science” initiative involving 15 federal agencies, aiming to use artificial intelligence to tackle long-standing scientific challenges such as identifying the root causes of chronic diseases, speeding up drug discovery and developing more durable building materials. The scheme, announced on Wednesday, matters because it signals a significant…
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Vanessa Marano to Produce and Star in Frontières Horror Comedy ‘Ring Leader’: ‘It’s ‘Bridesmaids’ Meets ‘Self Help’’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor Vanessa Marano is set to produce and star in “Ring Leader,” a horror comedy centred on a wedding party, which she is pitching to buyers at the Fantasia Film Festival’s Frontières Co-Production Market in Montreal. Marano, best known for her lead role in “Switched at Birth,” is making the film through her production company…
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The Stanford Family Band Embody Sunshine Pop On New ‘Go Again’
Brighton four-piece The Stanford Family Band have released their new EP “Go Again” in full, a follow-up to their previous record that the band describe as having “unfinished business.” The release matters as a showcase of the band’s melodic, sunshine-pop songwriting style, with Clash Magazine highlighting their knack for warm, harmonious hooks reminiscent of both…
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The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)
This is WIRED’s 2026 buying guide to fans, aimed at readers dealing with hot weather who want to upgrade beyond an old-fashioned pedestal fan. The reviewer highlights how modern fans now offer smart features such as radar-based person tracking, mood lighting, misting, and app or remote control, presenting a curated set of recommendations across different…
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Here’s your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for July
Xbox has announced the next wave of games joining Game Pass in the second half of July and early August, headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved and Hell Is Us. The update marks a strong stretch for the subscription service, particularly for Xbox’s own first-party output, with the Halo remake seen as the standout release alongside…
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A dormant court just woke up, and due process is on trial
The article examines the Justice Department’s first attempt to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a specialised federal tribunal created in 1996 but never previously used. It argues that the case will test whether the government can pursue terrorism-related deportations involving classified evidence without undermining affected non-citizens’ rights to a fair hearing and meaningful defence.…