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US bases, ICE facilities targeted in Cuba-linked 24-hour activist mobilization plan
A new US State Department report alleges that Cuba has built a network of American activist groups capable of being rapidly mobilised against US government policy, including a reported 24-hour plan to organise protests targeting military bases and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. The report names a Cuban Embassy official as coordinating legislative lobbying…
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Caged monkey hidden with laundry bag is abandoned on London bus
A monkey was found abandoned on a London bus after being concealed inside a cage that had been covered with a laundry bag, according to reports. The incident has raised concerns about the welfare of the animal and questions over who was responsible for leaving it in such circumstances on public transport. Beyond the discovery…
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MCU boss Kevin Feige says Adam Driver has turned down multiple projects
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has revealed that Adam Driver has repeatedly turned down roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, despite persistent fan speculation linking the actor to the studio’s upcoming X-Men reboot. Speaking to podcast host Joshua Horowitz, Feige said he has long wanted to work with Driver, joking that “it’s a tradition to…
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MTG pounces on Hegseth, claiming US troop casualties ‘fuel’ his ‘bloodlust for a senseless war’
Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticised US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of “bloodlust” for war after he posted a tribute to American service members killed during the ongoing US military conflict with Iran. The clash highlights growing friction within Republican ranks over US involvement in the Iran conflict, with some conservative…
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BV Interviews: Tricky talks going “indie” on ‘Different When It’s Silent,’ the influence of The Specials, more
BrooklynVegan’s interview with Tricky focuses on his return with Different When It’s Silent, his first solo album in six years. He describes it as his first “indie” record, reflecting a renewed creative direction and a move back into public-facing work after a period centred on collaborations and personal grief. The discussion covers how manager Alan…
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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Video Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Square Enix has released a new video celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, which first launched in Japan on 19th July 2001, timed just before the release of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster on Switch 2. The re-release arrives on 23rd July, but it appears to offer little beyond what is…
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Staggering number of US troops wounded in secret Iran strikes the Pentagon kept quiet
US media reports have revealed that dozens of American troops were wounded during secret US strikes on Iran that the Pentagon did not publicly disclose at the time. The disclosure raises questions about transparency around American military operations against Iran and suggests the human cost to US forces was greater than officials previously acknowledged. According…
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FBI alleges suspect ‘deployed an incendiary device outside’ federal building
The FBI has confirmed that a suspect is in custody after allegedly setting off an incendiary device outside a federal building in New York City on Monday morning. The incident occurred at 26 Federal Plaza, a site housing federal offices, and prompted an immediate response from the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, underlining…