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MP warns British tourists ‘could die’ in 12 hour queues in Kent unless EU suspends new border checks
The article reports a warning from an MP that British holidaymakers travelling through Kent could face extremely long delays, with queues allegedly stretching to 12 hours if the EU introduces new border checks without changes or a suspension. The MP argues that such waits could create serious safety risks for people stuck in traffic for…
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The Brexit Effect, 2016-2026 edited by Anthony Seldon review – life without EU
This review argues that *The Brexit Effect, 2016-2026*, a large essay collection edited by Anthony Seldon, offers an important establishment verdict on Brexit but fails to confront one of the reviewer’s central explanations for it: English nationalism. That omission matters, the review says, because it leaves the book unable to explain both why Brexit happened…
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England top air miles among semi-finalists – does it matter?
England have travelled the furthest of the World Cup 2026 semi-finalists, covering more than 14,000 miles on their way to the last four, far more than France or Argentina. The article argues that the tournament’s three-country format and 16 host cities have created unusually large travel demands, raising questions about whether long distances, repeated flights…
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Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s ‘Spells to Revive a Witch,’ About Mythical Fortune Teller Soralla de Persia, Gets Backing from Spain, Uruguay (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s new hybrid documentary, “Spells to Revive a Witch”, has secured backing from Spanish company Testaferro and Uruguay’s Guay Films ahead of the Costa Rica Media Market. The film centres on Soralla de Persia, a Costa Rican fortune teller who became famous in the 1960s and was later largely forgotten. The project matters…
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Moment man’s shirt is ripped off in brawl at petrol station in Russia – as motorists wait for HOURS in queues as Ukrainian strikes strangle oil supplies
Footage from Russia reportedly shows a man having his shirt torn off during a brawl at a petrol station, in a confrontation said to have erupted amid lengthy queues for fuel. The disorder is linked to fuel shortages that have reportedly seen motorists waiting for hours, with the article attributing the strain on supplies to…
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Russian soldier loses control of mounted machine gun nearly killing several of his fellow troops
The page is a Daily Mail article headlined “Russian soldier loses control of mounted machine gun nearly killing several of his fellow troops,” which appears to describe an incident in which a Russian serviceman lost control of a vehicle- or tripod-mounted machine gun, endangering nearby comrades. However, the text supplied contains only the website’s navigation…
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Europe Recorded 10,000 Excess Deaths During Severe Heatwave
The vast majority — more than 9,000 — were among people aged 65 and above.
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British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfires in Spain – as blazes continue to burn
A British woman has become the 13th person to die as a result of the wildfires currently burning in Spain, according to the Daily Mail. The blazes are continuing to spread, and the fatalities underscore the severity of the fire season affecting parts of the country and the risks posed to residents and holidaymakers alike.…
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LISA DAFTARI: Lindsey Graham understood America’s role in the world — and why it matters
This Fox News opinion piece by Lisa Daftari pays tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican, following his death at the age of 71. Graham had recently returned from a trip to Ukraine — one of many he made in the years since Russia’s invasion — and the author argues that his passing…
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Emerging Directors Need to Be ‘Brave,’ ‘Curious,’ ‘Pushy’ and ‘Fearless,’ Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program
During this year’s banner 60th anniversary edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Variety hosted a panel in collaboration with Allwyn to discuss the longstanding success of the European Film Promotion’s Future Frames program, which acts as a springboard for up-and-coming European directors. The panel, populated by key industry names, broached issues such as…