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Trump drains Reflecting Pool and vows ‘country hating sleazebags’ will pay the price for slashing bottom of basin

  • Reflecting Pool drained after its basin was slashed
  • Trump vows "country hating sleazebags" will pay the price
  • Incident affects prominent National Mall landmark in Washington DC

The National Mall's Reflecting Pool in Washington DC has been drained after its basin was reportedly slashed, prompting President Donald Trump to vow that those responsible would face consequences. Trump described those behind the damage as "country hating sleazebags," signalling a tough stance on what appears to be…

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‘He made wine and he shared it. What more do you want?’: Sam Neill remembered by his co-stars

  • Guardian collects co-star tributes to actor Sam Neill after his death
  • Lindsay Duncan and Charles Dance recall his warmth, humour and generosity
  • Colleagues valued his wine-making and unpretentious, grounded character

The Guardian has gathered tributes to Sam Neill from actors and a director who worked with him, following the news of his death. Lindsay Duncan, Charles Dance and director Peter Webber each recall a warm, unpretentious man whose charm and generosity extended well beyond his acting career, particularly…

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8 Classic Mystery Books That Are Perfect From the First Page to the Last

  • Collider lists eight classic mysteries worth reading start to finish
  • Poe's "Rue Morgue" (1841) invented the detective fiction template
  • James's "Turn of the Screw" (1898) blends ghost story and mystery genres

This Collider feature recommends classic mystery novels that hold up brilliantly from beginning to end, opening with two picks that helped shape the genre. Edgar Allan Poe's 1841 short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is credited as the origin of the detective fiction genre, introducing C.…

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Nancy Mace says Trump ‘may have ended’ her political career when asked about running for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

  • Nancy Mace says Trump "may have ended" her political career
  • Comments came when she was asked about challenging Lindsey Graham
  • Highlights Trump's influence over GOP Senate primary prospects

South Carolina Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace said Donald Trump "may have ended" her political career after he weighed in on whether she should run for the US Senate seat held by Lindsey Graham. Her remarks highlight ongoing tension within the party over succession plans in South Carolina and…

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Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

  • Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens injured
  • Locked doors and blocked exits likely trapped fleeing patrons
  • Flammable decorations and lax venue classification under scrutiny

Thai police are investigating whether negligence contributed to a fire that swept through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens more. Survivors and safety experts say locked doors, obstructed exits and a lack of illuminated emergency signage prevented patrons from escaping,…

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Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes launches extraordinary public attack on his old mate Peter FitzSimons – after being ghosted

  • Dave Hughes publicly criticised friend Peter FitzSimons after being ghosted
  • Full article content was unavailable, limiting detail
  • Nature of dispute and FitzSimons's response remain unclear

Australian radio and television personality Dave "Hughesy" Hughes has publicly criticised his long-time friend, journalist and author Peter FitzSimons, in unusually strong terms after apparently being ignored by him. The confrontation appears to stem from a personal falling-out rather than a professional dispute, though the exact trigger for…

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FBI, Atlanta police target unauthorized drones flying near World Cup venues

  • FBI and Atlanta police use drones to secure World Cup semi-final venue
  • FBI enforces no-fly zones under FAA flight restrictions
  • Over 600 unauthorised drones seized nationwide during the World Cup

The FBI and Atlanta Police Department have deployed drones as part of a large security operation ahead of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium, aiming to detect potential threats on the ground and in the air. The operation is significant because unauthorised drone…

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Child fighting for life after being stabbed at Islamic College in Brisbane

  • Boy, 17, stabbed at Brisbane Islamic College, critically injured
  • Attack occurred as students returned from school holidays
  • Investigation ongoing; further details yet to be released

A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed at an Islamic College in Karawatha, Brisbane, in an attack that has shocked the local community just as students were returning from the school holidays. The teenager was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the incident…

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Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France World Cup semi-final test

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  • Lamine Yamal turned 19 before Spain's World Cup semi-final against France.
  • He downplayed pressure, calling football easier than life's real challenges.
  • Coach De la Fuente hopes Yamal's standout World Cup moment is imminent.

Spain's teenage star Lamine Yamal celebrated his 19th birthday with a training session and an upbeat pre-match press conference ahead of the World Cup semi-final against France in Dallas. Rather than showing nerves before one of the biggest matches of his career, the Barcelona forward brushed off talk…

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Forget Blockbuster Movies, Big Franchises Need To Focus on Video Games

  • Summer 2026 saw multiple big franchise films underperform or flop.
  • Writer argues franchises should prioritise video games over films.
  • Cites Hogwarts Legacy as proof games can deepen IP world-building.

An opinion piece from Collider argues that after a string of poorly received summer 2026 franchise films — including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Supergirl and Masters of the Universe — big studios should shift their focus away from blockbuster movies and towards video games as the primary way…

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