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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war – and will he listen?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, telling him to move towards “an end of war” rather than continued conflict. The appeal, made on Monday, is not a shift in Delhi’s stance but reflects India’s long-standing policy of strategic autonomy and its deep, decades-old…
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GB’s Fery returns to Grand Slam stage – what lies ahead?
British men’s number one Arthur Fery is making his senior US Open debut, having climbed from outside the world’s top 300 a year ago to a career-high ranking of 33rd following his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals. The 24-year-old opens against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday, a challenging draw as Fery narrowly…
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Nekome: Nazi Hunter is about gleefully butchering fascists in Germany and America, but its devs swear it’s not political
PC Gamer has previewed Nekome: Nazi Hunter, an upcoming action game in which players slaughter fascists across settings in Germany and America, despite its developers insisting the title isn’t intended as a political statement. The premise—violently dispatching Nazis—sits at odds with the studio’s stated intent to keep the game apolitical, a tension that forms the…
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Labour under fire over North Sea slump as Modi presses Putin on Ukraine
UK oil and gas investment has collapsed amid criticism of government policy, while homes near top schools command steep premiums; Amazon faces an FTC price-fixing suit and a Times Square shooting leaves two dead; entertainment and sport round out the bulletin.
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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 2000s We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores
American Songwriter has spotlighted three early-2000s one-hit wonders that continue to dominate the background music played in shopping malls and grocery stores. The publication argues these tracks endure in retail spaces because of their broadly relatable themes and upbeat, easy-listening qualities, which help create a pleasant atmosphere for shoppers. This kind of soft-rock and pop-rock…
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Sombr follows massive Reading & Leeds 2026 set by announcing huge 2027 UK and European tour – including London date with Suki Waterhouse
US pop star Sombr has announced a 2027 UK and European tour, extending his “You Are The Reason” run, days after playing a well-received main-stage set at Reading & Leeds 2026. The tour will include a headline show at London’s O2 Arena, with support from Suki Waterhouse, marking a significant step up for the 21-year-old…
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Barcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez
Barcelona thrashed Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday night, with a fluid front three of Raphinha (deputising as a makeshift striker), Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon inspiring the win. Despite the impressive attacking display, the result did little to distract from the club’s ongoing pursuit of Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez, whom president Joan Laporta has publicly…
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Tiphaine Auzière confirms relationship with 22-year-old business student
Tiphaine Auzière, the 42-year-old daughter of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron, has revealed a relationship with a 22-year-old business student, mirroring the significant age gap in her mother’s marriage to President Emmanuel Macron. Auzière shared a video on Instagram documenting the romance with Antoine Lecomte, including footage from a trip the pair took to Amsterdam…
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SND Swoops on Toronto-Bound Bérénice Bejo Starrer ‘Alice: Pioneer of Cinema’ Ahead of Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based studio SND, part of French media group M6, has acquired world sales rights to “Alice: Pioneer of Cinema”, a high-end period drama starring Oscar nominee Bérénice Bejo as Alice Guy, the first female fiction filmmaker. The six-part series, commissioned by HBO Max and France Télévisions, will premiere in Toronto Film Festival’s Primetime section before…
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Edward Berger & Jane Tranter Among Headliners At New-Look MIA
Italy’s MIA Market has unveiled its 2026 speaker line-up and a significant expansion of its Rome footprint, with Conclave director Edward Berger, Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti, Canal+ deputy CEO Anna Marsh and Industry and Succession producer Jane Tranter set to take part in fireside chats. Organised by ANICA and APA under director Gaia Tridente,…