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Iranian director Asghar Farhadi to receive Sarajevo festival honour
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi will be honoured with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, running from 14 to 21 August 2026, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the art of cinema.” A retrospective of his work will be shown as part of the festival’s “Tribute To” programme, cementing his…
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Maine Democrats recycle Platner’s far-left talking points in scramble to replace disgraced ex-nominee
Eight Democratic Senate hopefuls seeking to replace Graham Platner as Maine’s nominee took part in a debate on Thursday night, with several candidates aligning themselves with or praising elements of Platner’s policy platform ahead of the state’s upcoming nominating convention. Platner had been forced out as the party’s Senate candidate amid controversy, leaving Maine Democrats…
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A Not-So-Gay Holiday
Turkey and Egypt refused entry to the Scarlet Lady, a cruise ship chartered for an LGBTQ+ holiday, forcing major last-minute changes to its Mediterranean itinerary. The episode matters because it highlights the practical and political risks faced by LGBTQ+ travellers in destinations where official attitudes towards homosexuality remain restrictive. The Atlantis Events voyage carried roughly…
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I’ve studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran’s oldest battlefield trick
In a Fox News opinion piece, a military strategy analyst argues that Iran, unable to defeat the United States militarily, is instead relying on a longstanding tactic of drawing out negotiations and widening the conflict to avoid a decisive defeat. The author frames the confrontation as a game of chess rather than checkers, suggesting President…
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U.S. Attacks Bridges, Collapses Tower At Key Port As Iran Campaign Expands
The United States and Iran exchanged further strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. Washington said it had struck Iranian surveillance, logistics, weapons-storage and maritime facilities, while Iran targeted the wider Gulf region; the conflict’s focus on the strait has disrupted shipping and pushed up oil prices. US…
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BTS Invite Fans to Look Beyond the Spotlight in ‘Normal’ Video
The song features on the band’s massive hit album, Arirang
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Netflix To Ramp Up Live Programming As ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’ & ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart’ Perform For Streamer, Drive Subscriber Numbers
Netflix says it will expand its live programming after several high-profile events, including BTS: The Comeback Live – Arirang and The Roast of Kevin Hart, attracted strong audiences and helped drive subscriber sign-ups. The move matters because the streamer views live events as a tool for customer acquisition, advertising revenue and cultural conversation, even if…
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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The United States has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes in Iran, while denying Iranian claims that it targeted civilian infrastructure. Iranian authorities said bridges, a railway station and an airport were hit, and seven people were killed in Hormozgan province; the dispute matters because deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure can breach…
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Knives out as Iran war pushes Republicans to breaking point: Insiders leak humiliating Washington whispers about ‘worst mistake of Trump’s life’
Tensions within the Republican Party are reportedly escalating over Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, with insiders describing growing unease in Washington. According to leaked whispers from within GOP circles, some are privately branding the decision to engage in the conflict as “the worst mistake of Trump’s life”, reflecting fears about the political fallout…
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Noga Erez Turns Turmoil Into Art
The documentary “Noga” follows Israeli musician Noga Erez and her partner Ori Rousso across three turbulent years, capturing how the couple’s rise to international stardom collided with the outbreak of war in Gaza after the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Directed by Austrian filmmakers Benji and Jono Bergmann, who began filming in 2021 before the…