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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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The Week: The Iran War Resumes
The article text was not available because the page required JavaScript and cookies, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests it concerns a renewed conflict involving Iran, but this cannot be confirmed from the material provided. Without the article’s reporting, it is not possible to assess what happened, why it matters, or…
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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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England out of World Cup as care worker pay rise risks strikes
Care workers face NHS-style annual pay rises amid strike fears, GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran stance, and England’s World Cup dream ends against Argentina, though Root’s ton levelled the cricket series.
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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…