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Higher alcohol intake linked to rising osteoarthritis risk in South Korean study
A large South Korean study found that adults who drank more alcohol had a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis. The association increased across drinking levels, even after researchers accounted for body weight and liver function, though the findings show a link rather than proving alcohol causes the condition. Researchers followed more than 1.2 million adults…
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Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has acknowledged preparing contingency plans for a possible US invasion, though he emphasises the risk is low and highly improbable. He framed this as responsible risk management given the uncertainty surrounding the redefinition of US-Canada relations under President Trump’s administration, particularly concerning Trump’s global tariffs and his repeated suggestions about…
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Study finds nearly one in 10 dogs die in car crashes, prompting restraint rules calls
Research has found that dogs face a significant risk of serious injury or death during car accidents, with academics calling for properly regulated restraints similar to human seatbelts. The study examined 268 vehicle incidents involving dogs and found that nearly 10 per cent died and 28 per cent suffered injuries severe enough to require veterinary…
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Activists exclude pro-Israel Jewish groups from Cable Street anniversary march
Activists have told pro-Israel Jewish groups they are not welcome at a march marking 90 years since the Battle of Cable Street, where East End residents opposed Oswald Mosley’s fascist movement. The dispute has drawn attention to competing views over who should represent the anti-fascist legacy of the event and how it relates to contemporary…
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Home Office supplied 974 hijabs to small-boat migrants in six months
Government figures show that 974 hijabs were provided to small-boat migrants between January and June, prompting Conservative criticism that public money should not fund religious clothing. The Home Office says it has a legal duty to supply basic clothing, including cultural and religious items, when needed. The figures imply a rate of about 162 hijabs…
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Jagex announces RuneScape animated series with Charlie White and Lyrical Animation
Jagex has announced an animated series set in RuneScape’s fantasy world of Gielinor, extending the franchise beyond its games. The project was unveiled at RuneFest and is being made with Charlie White, known online as MoistCr1TiKaL, and Lyrical Animation. Few details have been confirmed, including the story, release date and the extent of White’s role.…
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Spain Extends Nations League Dominance with Victory Over Czechia as Yamal’s Early Goals Continue
Spain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo, extending their unbeaten run to 41 matches after winning the World Cup this summer. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a curling shot, continuing his run of scoring early in three consecutive Spain appearances. The 19-year-old had also scored in the second minute against Croatia…
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Jeremy Strong Defends Method Acting, Says He Doesn’t Feel the Need to ‘Apologize’ to Co-Stars Who May Think ‘I’m Taking It Too Seriously’
Jeremy Strong has defended his commitment to method acting, saying he does not feel he should apologise if colleagues find his approach too serious or uncomfortable, provided he believes it serves the material. He said he does not intend to interfere with anyone else’s way of working and was not frustrated by less committed co-stars.…
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Queens of the Stone Age’s John Homme on the genius of Dave Grohl
Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age has praised Dave Grohl’s drumming abilities as “addictive” and effortless to collaborate with. Grohl, who rose to prominence as Nirvana’s drummer before becoming the frontman of Foo Fighters, is considered to have produced his finest post-Nirvana drumming work on the 2002 Queens of the Stone Age album…