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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
Andy Burnham has reportedly been given a post-Brexit proposal that would see the UK offer to extend its Armed Forces protection and nuclear deterrent across Europe in exchange for rejoining the EU’s single market, according to The Telegraph. The plan, drawn up by former Tory MP Nick Boles, matters because it suggests the new prime…
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Poll: Box Art Brawl: Metroid 40th Anniversary Special
Nintendo Life’s Box Art Brawl feature marked Metroid’s 40th anniversary by pitting the box art of all five mainline games against each other in a fan vote. Rather than comparing regional variants as usual, the special edition asked readers to pick their favourite design across the entire main series, using the previously-crowned regional winner for…
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In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)
The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.
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Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square
A redevelopment scheme for Schuman Square, the traffic roundabout at the heart of Brussels’ EU quarter, has fallen far short of its ambitions, leaving a bare concrete expanse rather than the green, shaded meeting place that was promised. The centrepiece of the design, a steel canopy with a grass roof intended to shelter EU officials,…
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Grid operators brace for solar power dip during 12 August eclipse
A total solar eclipse took place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with totality visible across Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, and parts of Spain and Portugal, while a partial eclipse was seen across northern parts of the United States, from Alaska to North Carolina. The event drew huge interest from astronomy enthusiasts worldwide, many of whom…
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Full solar eclipse on Wednesday evening could pile pressure on power grids across Europe, experts warn
A full solar eclipse expected on Wednesday evening has prompted warnings from experts that it could put additional strain on power grids across Europe. The concern centres on the temporary loss of solar energy generation during the eclipse, which can create sudden fluctuations in electricity supply that grid operators must manage carefully. The article’s full…
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Due to “Unforeseen Logistical Challenges,” This 80s Rocker Just Canceled His Las Vegas Residency Days Before Opening Night
Morrissey has cancelled all four shows of his planned residency at the Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater, just a week before the run was due to open on 14 August. Fans learned of the cancellation on Friday 7 August via email, which cited “unforeseen logistical issues”; the Wynn has since removed the dates from its…
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Royal Navy steps up Russia patrols as US warns Putin could attack a NATO country within weeks
The Royal Navy has increased patrols to monitor Russian military activity after US intelligence officials warned that Vladimir Putin could order an attack on a Nato country within weeks, potentially through a small land incursion or cyber attacks aimed at testing the alliance’s resolve. The warnings follow a Russian missile landing in Poland and the…
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Urgent hunt to find ‘violent’ attacker after woman ‘seriously sexually assaulted by man riding delivery bike’
Police are urgently seeking a man after a woman was allegedly seriously sexually assaulted in West Barnes, south-west London, late on Thursday. Detectives have described him as a violent offender and appealed for information to help identify and arrest him. The assault reportedly took place at about 11.30pm. The suspect was described as about 5ft…
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Mason Mount injury overshadows Manchester United’s draw with PSG
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Gothenburg, but Mason Mount’s apparent foot injury dominated the occasion. The midfielder was substituted before 20 minutes had elapsed, renewing concerns over his fitness record since joining United in 2023 and potentially disrupting their preparations for the new season. PSG took an early…