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Farage reclaims Clacton as Alabama executes child killer
Nigel Farage regained the Clacton seat in a 14 August by-election, which he had triggered by resigning as the constituency’s MP before standing again. The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes, or 63.34%, in a contest with 34 candidates. Count Binface, the satirical candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, came second with 9,455 votes. Labour,…
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Issey Miyake Unveils New Art Project
The Paper Log: Shell and Core is the latest Issey Miyake artistic venture, currently on display from August 13th through September 13th at 21_21 Design Sight Gallery 3 in Tokyo, Japan. Initially, the project was presented throughout Milan Design Week in April. The project is made up of byproducts of… The post Issey Miyake Unveils…
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British girl, 12, vanishes during family holiday to Japan
A 12-year-old British girl has reportedly gone missing while on a family holiday in Japan. The case is likely to prompt concern among relatives and may involve co-operation between Japanese authorities and UK officials. The article provides no further verified details about the girl’s identity, where or when she disappeared, or the circumstances of her…
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Sony Wants to Create an Original Character IP to Rival Hello Kitty — and a Stressed-Out Insomniac Bear Is in the Running
Japanese character goods, like Hello Kitty, are popular worldwide for their cute and recognizable designs. Now, Sony is entering the fray. Sony Creative Products (SCP), the division that manages the Sony Group’s character IPs, wants to develop its own characters with universal appeal that can generate 10 billion yen (approx. $62.8 million) in annual sales…
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Project Revenant, a Unique Precision-Aiming 2D Sidescroller, Announces Public Playtest
Korea-based developer Mayfly is developing Project Revenant, a unique 2D sidescrolling action game for PC where you’ll need to use your mouse to specifically target enemies in order to hit them. No spray-and-pray here!
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Wings vs. Fever betting preview pits Paige Bueckers against Caitlin Clark amid WNBA distractions
Fox News presents a betting preview for the Indiana Fever’s game against the injury-hit Dallas Wings, framing it around the high-profile rivalry between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. The article says the WNBA is attracting significant betting interest, while also acknowledging that public discussion around the league has been dominated by negative stories and off-court…
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Ana Vaz Discusses the Impact of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, the Work of Yoko Hayasuke and Preferring to Be a Mother Rather than a Zombie
Brazilian experimental filmmaker Ana Vaz says her new feature, “Hanabi” (“Fire Flower”), explores the lasting social and psychological effects of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Premiering in Locarno’s Concorso Cineasti del Presente section, the film uses images of farming, gardens and fireworks to contrast ideas of healing with what Vaz sees as Japan’s uneasy silence…
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Busan Film Festival to Honor Founder Director Kim Dong-ho With Korean Cinema Award
The Busan International Film Festival will give its Korean Cinema Award to Kim Dong-ho, its founding festival director, at the opening of its 31st edition. The award recognises figures who have significantly shaped Korean cinema and increased its international standing, reflecting Kim’s role in building BIFF into a major Asian film meeting point. Kim founded…
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Hot new prog from Asia, Maiah Wynne, Jonas Bjerre and more in Prog’s brand new Tracks Of The Week
Prog has returned with a new Tracks Of The Week selection after a week off, bringing together seven newly released pieces of progressive-leaning music for readers to hear and vote on. – The feature is designed to collect new releases from across the progressive music scene in one place. – Readers can watch accompanying videos…