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Rob Beckett calls Celebrity Traitors reunion with comedy friends surreal

  • Rob Beckett to appear on Celebrity Traitors with three comedy friends
  • Will betray them if necessary to win, despite decades of friendship
  • Four comedians have journeyed from pub gigs to major TV show

Rob Beckett will appear on the new series of Celebrity Traitors with three comedy friends—Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, and James Acaster—an experience he has described as "surreal". Despite their long-standing friendships and shared history performing together, Beckett has confirmed that none of them would hesitate to betray each…

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South Korean intelligence assesses Kim Jong-un weighs over 310 pounds

  • Seoul’s spy agency says Kim weighs over 310 pounds.
  • It assesses him as being at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • His daughter is increasingly viewed as a possible successor.

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is “extremely obese”, weighs more than 310 pounds and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. A lawmaker relaying the assessment said Kim remains physically active and his medical team has not identified signs of current health problems.…

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Dangote and Ruto to launch £12bn Lamu refinery amid land protests

  • Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery is set to begin construction.
  • Residents are protesting over compensation for land.
  • The project includes a 1,000-megawatt power plant.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are due to break ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, despite protests from residents seeking more compensation for land used by the project. Dangote says construction will proceed as planned and the refinery should be ready by…

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Sean Combs’ scheduled prison release moved forward to January 2028

  • Diddy's release date moved to January 2028, four months earlier than originally scheduled
  • Convicted of prostitution charges; acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking counts
  • Release date has shifted multiple times since imprisonment began last year

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release date from prison has been moved forward to 21 January 2028, marking his earliest scheduled release date yet. Originally set for 8 May 2028, the adjustment brings his release four months closer, though the Federal Bureau of Prisons has not explained the reasoning behind…

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Spanish cult film Rapture explores obsession, addiction and cinema’s uncanny power

  • Cult 1979 Spanish film that influenced Pedro Almodóvar's filmmaking approach
  • Drug-addicted characters find rapture in filmmaking, blending addiction and cinematic obsession
  • Atmospheric horror exploring vampire-like immersion in cinema with disturbing imagery

Rapture (Arrebato) is a 1979 Spanish cult supernatural mystery that offers a deeply unnerving, atmospheric experience despite some longueurs and dated acting. The film carries significance as an influential work that shaped Pedro Almodóvar's filmmaking approach—Almodóvar himself provided voice-over work for a female character—with its themes of cinephilia,…

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Dori Media Hitting Cannes With Unscripted Shows Like ‘You Show Know’ & ‘New Love’

  • Dori Media brings largest unscripted slate to MIPCOM with six new shows
  • Portfolio includes game shows, documentaries and dating reality formats
  • Responding to global demand for affordable local content

Israeli production company Dori Media is attending MIPCOM in Cannes with its largest unscripted programming slate to date, featuring six new shows across various genres including game shows, documentaries, and reality formats. The company is responding to global client demand for affordable content that can help broadcasters connect…

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Zygi Kamasa’s U.K. Film Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration

  • Zygi Kamasa's True Brit Entertainment files for UK administration after three years
  • Independent distributor unable to capitalise despite strong backing and initial success
  • Upcoming releases left in limbo following administration filing

True Brit Entertainment, the UK theatrical distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa (former Lionsgate UK & Europe CEO), has filed for administration, a British legal process equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after operating for less than three years. The company represents another casualty of the UK's extremely challenging independent…

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Sony limits PS5 Pro sales in Japan through player eligibility lottery

  • Sony requires 60+ gaming hours to buy PS5 Pro in Japan; lottery system filters demand
  • Shortage driven by supply constraints and high demand for GTA VI compatible console
  • Measures target scalpers and foreign buyers during Japan visits

Sony has introduced a lottery system for PS5 Pro purchases in Japan to address ongoing supply shortages. The measure is designed to prevent scalpers from acquiring units for resale and to ensure that consoles go to genuine players rather than foreign visitors buying during trips. To be eligible,…

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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

  • Flydubai aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia after pilots' physical fight mid-flight
  • 150 passengers, mostly Israeli, landed safely at Tabuk Airport instead of Tel Aviv
  • Aircraft initially signalled hijacking code; later confirmed as crew altercation, not security threat

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation between the pilot and co-pilot during the flight. The aircraft signalled emergency codes, initially appearing to indicate a hijacking, but Israeli officials confirmed the incident was not a security threat. The…

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UK economy grew ‘slightly larger’ than expected in pre-Budget boost to John Healey

  • UK Q2 economy upgraded to 0.5 per cent growth; full-year forecast remains modest at 1.2 per cent
  • Energy bills facing 16 per cent spike in January due to Iran war-driven price rises
  • Services sector provides resilience but winter faces significant headwinds from soaring costs

The UK economy performed better than initially forecast in the second quarter, with gross domestic product growing by 0.5 per cent rather than the estimated 0.4 per cent, driven largely by strong services sector output. This upgrade means the overall economy is now slightly larger than previously calculated,…

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