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Finland’s Stubb credits Trump for pushing Ukraine peace talks while dismissing Russian invasion fears
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Finland is prepared for any threat from Russia, while dismissing claims that Moscow is likely to launch a conventional attack on another European country. He credited Donald Trump with intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying the situation was better than before Trump became involved.…
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Megapoll projects Labour recovery as Reform’s surge fades
A More in Common megapoll suggests Labour’s electoral position has improved substantially, while Reform’s recent surge has weakened. The findings have revived speculation about a snap election at Labour’s conference, although Andy Burnham has rejected the idea and said a vote before 2029 is not being considered. The poll projects Labour winning 250 seats, Reform…
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From Gettysburg to Antarctica, military Bibles reveal prayers of families who sent loved ones to war
A Museum of the Bible exhibition in Washington, D.C., is using military Bibles to explore how American service members and their families relied on faith during wartime. The artefacts, spanning the Civil War to the 20th century and including one taken to Antarctica, highlight the personal hopes and prayers behind military service, rather than focusing…
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Healey urges action to halt wealthy departures as tax rises loom
John Healey said the Government must prevent wealthy individuals and business leaders from leaving Britain, arguing that they generate jobs and investment. His comments came as financier Sir Peter Lampl disclosed that he had moved to the United States, blaming London’s traffic and anti-car measures, while hedge-fund founder Chris Rokos is reportedly preparing to move…
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One of the Greatest Sci-Fi Nightmares Ever Made Is Officially Streaming for Free
Alex Garland’s sci-fi thriller Ex Machina is available to stream free with adverts on The Roku Channel in the United States during September 2026. The film follows programmer Caleb Smith, who is invited to the secluded home of tech billionaire Nathan Bateman to assess Ava, an advanced humanoid robot whose intelligence and apparent self-awareness become…
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Jia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie ‘Mamma Dunhuang,’ Rules Out AI in Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Jia Zhangke is preparing “Mamma Dunhuang”, a road movie starring Zhao Tao as a woman driving from Dunhuang in western China to the eastern coast. The film explores China’s continental geography and will feature AI as part of its story, although Jia says no AI will be used in production. Filming is planned for early…
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Massive ICE sweep fuels GOP push to lock Trump immigration crackdown into law
A five-day ICE operation in Indiana resulted in 426 arrests, according to the agency, and has prompted Republican Senator Jim Banks to press Congress to enshrine President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in law. Banks argues that legislation is needed to preserve the measures under future administrations, while ICE attributed the operation’s success partly to cooperation…
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Feature: Box Art Brawl – Duel: Dragon Quest II (NES)
Nintendo Life’s Box Art Brawl compares the North American and Japanese covers for Dragon Quest II, following last week’s Cubivore contest. The feature highlights their contrasting artistic approaches and invites readers to vote for their preferred design. The North American cover uses a more traditional fantasy scene, depicting three heroes confronting monsters in hand-drawn artwork.…
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Mother of Hillcrest tragedy victim saw son three days later
Georgie Burt, whose 12-year-old son Zane Mellor died in the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy, has told an inquest she was unable to see him until three days after his death. She hopes the proceedings will establish what went wrong and lead to lasting improvements in safety procedures and regulations. A freak dust-devil…