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Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to impose a stricter interpretation of the country’s neutrality, with more than 70% voting against it. The initiative would have required UN approval before Switzerland could impose sanctions and blocked closer ties with Nato, reflecting debate over whether neutrality permits action against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The proposal…
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William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has over 1,600 hours in Dota 2: ‘It’s not a game made of love. It’s a game fuelled by hate and a desire to conquer’
William Pugh, co-designer of The Stanley Parable, has spent more than 1,600 hours playing Dota 2, despite describing it in intensely hostile terms. He portrays the game as driven less by affection or relaxation than by competition, frustration and the urge to defeat opponents, highlighting the compelling but abrasive nature of Valve’s multiplayer game. Pugh’s…
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Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
Venezuelan authorities have released dozens of political prisoners, according to human rights groups, shortly after interim President Delcy Rodríguez met US President Donald Trump. The releases have renewed opposition demands for free elections and may represent a key concession to Washington, although the government has not confirmed their cause or scale. Among those freed were…
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Georgia delivery driver found dismembered; teenager charged with murder
Shanteria Mosley, a 26-year-old Georgia delivery driver, was reported missing after leaving her Atlanta home and was later found dismembered, according to police and her family. Her relatives located parts of her remains near a Smyrna apartment complex, prompting the arrest of 18-year-old Kingston Bradley, who faces murder and concealing a death charges. Police said…
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Mother links former Fox producer’s suicide to trauma from assault allegations
Former Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart, 36, has died by suicide in Florida, according to a sheriff’s report. Her mother said Eckhart’s post-traumatic stress following sexual-assault allegations against former Fox anchor Ed Henry had profoundly affected her and ultimately contributed to her death. Henry denied the allegations, was never criminally charged and maintained that their…
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Avengers: Endgame Encore leads weekend as Primetime opens strongly
“Avengers: Endgame Encore”, a re-release of Marvel’s 2019 blockbuster with additional footage, led the North American box office with $26 million, despite competing with several new films. Its strong turnout suggests audiences are still drawn to major event re-releases and could help build interest in “Avengers: Doomsday”, due in December. The film earned $60 million…
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3 Swing Band Songs From the Late 1990s That I Remember Singing Out Loud
The article looks back nostalgically at the late-1990s revival of big-band and swing music, suggesting that films, Las Vegas and popular culture may have helped drive its popularity. It recalls three songs that encouraged listeners to sing along, dance and embrace the era’s retro style. The songs highlighted include “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin’…
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Man in his 80s dies in Wood Green house fire as cause investigated
A man in his 80s died at the scene of a house fire in Wood Green, north London, on Saturday night. The blaze destroyed the entire first floor and half of the roof of a two-storey terraced house, while a woman escaped before firefighters arrived. Police are investigating the cause, which remains unknown. The London…
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets Sights on Best Picture Oscar Nomination: ‘If the Possibility Is Not Zero, It’s Hard Not to Have a Little Bit of Hope’
Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” is being discussed as a possible Best Picture Oscar nominee after its acclaimed New York Film Festival premiere. Yamazaki said he is trying not to think about the possibility, but admitted that any chance of recognition naturally gives him hope. The film follows “Godzilla Minus One”, which became the first…
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Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers
Anna Kendrick said she is “over the moon” about directing Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She also reflected on her first directing experience, the support she received from Brittany Snow, and how Pitch Perfect shaped her career and enduring friendships. The film is being written by Liz Tigelaar,…