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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…
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Ex-Black Sabbath Frontman Announces Retirement From Touring Ahead of Open-Heart Surgery
Glenn Hughes, the former Black Sabbath frontman and Deep Purple bassist, has announced he is retiring from touring ahead of another open-heart operation. The 74-year-old said his health must take priority after medical tests indicated surgery was necessary, ending a live career that has spanned 58 years. Hughes had been due to undertake a six-week…
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Ukraine mourns “collector of souls” Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead
Ukraine has mourned Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer known as a “collector of souls” for recovering the bodies of people killed in war, after he died in a landmine explosion during a mission. His death highlights the continuing dangers faced by those who retrieve and identify the dead near the front line, allowing families to bury…