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‘John Wick’ Meets Agatha Christie in This 126-Minute Sleeper Action Hit
The 2022 action-comedy *Bullet Train* follows Ladybug, an assassin tasked with retrieving a suitcase aboard a Tokyo-bound high-speed train. The mission becomes a chaotic web of rival killers, mistaken identities and connected motives, blending *John Wick*-style action with an Agatha Christie-inspired mystery. Brad Pitt leads an ensemble including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King,…
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Ugly Aussie bottle shop clash amid allegations that worker was spat on and customer pepper-sprayed: ‘Awful’
A Northern Territory bottle-shop worker was allegedly spat at twice by a customer during a confrontation in Moulden, south-east of Darwin. Police say the worker then used personal OC spray on the customer through her car window, while a young child was inside; the incident matters because both parties may face consequences over the alleged…
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Exploring Sheffield Manor Lodge: A Tudor ruin that imprisoned a Queen – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Manor Lodge is a Tudor heritage site whose surviving ruins preserve Sheffield’s connection to Mary, Queen of Scots. The article explores the site’s history and significance as the place where the Scottish monarch was held under guard, making it an important link to the political conflicts of Tudor England. The lodge was developed by…
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We go inside the Sheffield community kitchen – which deals in more than just food – thestar.co.uk
The article visits a Sheffield community kitchen that provides more than meals, functioning as a place where local people can find support, companionship and practical help. It highlights how such projects respond to food insecurity while also tackling isolation and other difficulties, making them important community hubs. The kitchen’s work reflects Sheffield’s wider network of…
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Netflix’s Epic Adaptation of One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Novels Drops in Just Days
Netflix is adapting John Steinbeck’s acclaimed 1952 novel *East of Eden* into a seven-episode series, premiering on 1 October 2026. Created by Zoe Kazan and led by Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, the project is significant because it revisits a major American literary work while drawing on Kazan’s family connection to the story: her grandfather,…
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8 ‘Far Side’ Comics That Prove Gary Larson Is a Genius, Ranked
The article ranks eight *Far Side* comics to demonstrate Gary Larson’s inventive humour and ability to make readers reconsider familiar situations. It argues that, unlike conventional strips centred on simple family or workplace jokes, Larson’s single-panel cartoons often contain layered observations that reward closer attention. Examples include monsters hiding under the bed because they fear…
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Lions coach Fagan joins three-peat celebrations amid future uncertainty
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan joined jubilant celebrations after his side defeated Fremantle by seven points in the AFL Grand Final. Footage showed the 65-year-old coach riding on the shoulders of 2-metre co-captain Harris Andrews, as the Lions celebrated their third consecutive premiership. The victory came after Fagan unexpectedly said he was considering stepping down,…
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Marvel Is Officially Switching the MCU’s Main Character
Marvel’s upcoming Avengers films are positioning Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., as the MCU’s new central character. Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are expected to unite multiple superhero generations and teams, potentially marking a major shift or reset for the franchise. Doom has featured prominently in promotional material, while trailers and added…
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Hank Brown’s last-second touchdown pass lifts Iowa to 20-19 win over Michigan in Big Ten
Iowa No. 17 stunned No. 18 Michigan 20-19 after quarterback Hank Brown threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee as time expired. The victory mattered as a significant Big Ten upset and capped a dramatic final drive, while recalling recent controversy at the same stadium over an extra second being added to the…
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Four dead after private helicopter crashes and burns near Montreal
Four people have died after a private helicopter crashed and caught fire in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 50km from Montreal. Emergency services found all occupants dead at the scene, while investigators work to establish what caused the crash. Police were called shortly after 14:30 local time on Saturday following reports of a helicopter in distress. The fire…