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2026-09-06

204 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.

California

'A Tale of Two Cities,' starring Kit Harington, leans heavily into 'the worst of times'

Mirren Mack and François Civil complete the cross-Channel love triangle in Daniel West's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1859 novel set in Paris and London before and during the revolutions.

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Technology

'He was a lifeline' - Families at a loss after Haitian caregivers let go in US

Haitian immigrants make up a large portion of the already overburdened home-care workforce.

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Technology

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' remains No. 1 as Hollywood wraps a banner summer

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks

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Bay Area

14 Concertgoers Hospitalized at The Chainsmokers’ San Jose Show

The duo took the stage at Discovery Meadow on Sept. 4.

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Bay Area

14 People Hospitalized During the Chainsmokers’ Concert in San Jose

Over a dozen concertgoers required medical attention for "suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues," authorities say

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Culture

17 Unique Wedding Traditions From Around the World

Whether you decide to jet off for your wedding or spice up your hometown nuptial, say “I do” with the most unique wedding traditions from around the world.

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Technology

5 dead, 5 injured in Amazon cargo plane incident at Miami International Airport

An Amazon Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, Amazon confirmed.

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Global

A fuel tanker explosion in west Iran kills 11 and injures 7

A fuel tanker explosion in western Iran has killed 11 people and injured seven others

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News

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches

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California

AI anxiety comes to Telluride, with Bill Gates sounding the alarm

At a festival built around the human touch, two events confronted the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, as Bill Gates warned "the aliens are here."

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Technology

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

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Technology

Affordable Luxury Is Gaining Ground in Department Stores

"Contemporary and premium tiers now dominate the segment map," according to the International Association of Department Stores.

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Global

Africa’s mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives

Growing interest in African languages is creating new business opportunities as people in the diaspora seek to connect with their relatives and roots

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Technology

Air conditioners are our best bet in the fight against extreme heat – whether we like it or not

Global AC demand will inevitably accelerate as the world continues to warm amid the climate crisis The greenest campaigners against climate change have long suffered from a crippling shortcoming: they too often frame the challenge as a problem of excess consumption. This motivates calls to “degrow” the economy and to curb the population . The claim is that humans consume too many resources, which in the context of climate change means too much energy. Nowhere has the tension between this proposition and reality become more palpable during this sweltering summer than in the conversation over air conditioning. Continue reading...

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Technology

Alan Cumming Lands Third Straight Emmy for Best Reality TV Host

'The Traitors' host was honored at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday.

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Technology

Amanda Seyfried Tries Her Hand at ‘Balletcore’ in Supple Satin Miu Miu Ballet Flats at 2026 Venice Film Festival

Seyfried has worn multiple Miu Miu designs while at the film festival.

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Culture

Amanda Seyfried, Susan Sarandon, Pamela Anderson, and More Joined Miu Miu for Venice Film Festival’s Most Glamorous Dinner

There are plenty of glitzy parties at Venice Film Festival, but none with quite the same sparkle as Miu Miu’s annual dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina.

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Technology

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport

A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement […] An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 06, 2026. | Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement saying: 21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. loca

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Culture

Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist & Professional Wrestler, Dies at 48

His passing was announced after he suffered a medical episode following a tag-team wrestling match.

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Technology

Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48

Founding rhythm guitarist for Buffalo metalcore band successfully segued into wrestling at "The Butcher"

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Technology

Are Russian Filmmakers Finally Coming in From the Cold?

The Venice Film Festival found itself under fire in the weeks leading up to opening night over the inclusion of “DAU,” by Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky, in the main competition of its 83rd edition. In a joint statement released on Aug. 17, the Ukraine Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture and the Ukrainian Embassy in Italy […]

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Technology

At Telluride Film Festival, Bill Gates Compares Lack of Control Over AI to HAL in ‘2001’: ‘You Could Say “Please Shut Down,” and It Would Say, “OK, I Took That Under Advisement, But…”‘

Plenty of comparisons have been made in recent years between fast-developing artificial intelligence systems and HAL, the rogue computer in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” that operated by its own sets of rules, ultimately disregarding human oversight. If that comparison ever seemed overstated, it may be worth knowing that tech mogul Bill Gates is […]

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Global

At least 25 dead in bus crash in Cape Verde's Fogo Island, officials and media say

At least 25 people, mostly teenagers, have died in a traffic accident in Cape Verde, according to local media and officials

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Technology

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five people were killed, three critically injured and two others hospitalized with less severe injuries, Miami-Dade County officials told a news conference.

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Technology

At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Three people in critical condition and two hospitalized as operations at one of busiest US airports brought to a halt An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon after the flight, which was arriving from Puerto Rico, overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths. The plane erupted in flames as dark smoke billowed into the sky, bringing operations at one of the busiest airports in the US to a halt. Continue reading...

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Technology

BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer

Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

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California

Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny has won his first Emmy for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He won in the outstanding variety special (live) category. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” took home a total of seven nominations, winning music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction/camerawork and directing. Jay-Z, also an […]

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins First Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show earned a total of seven Emmys on Saturday.

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Technology

Bad Bunny Wins His First Emmy Award

The Puerto Rican star’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show won all seven categories it was nominated in at the Creative Arts Emmys

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California

Bad Bunny wins his first Emmy for Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny won his first-ever Emmy Award on Saturday for his historic Super Bowl halftime show, and Mariska Hargitay, who will host the Primetime Emmy Awards, won two trophies for "My Mom Jayne."

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Technology

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins 7 Emmy Awards

Both Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter win their first-ever Emmys Saturday at the Creative Emmy Awards

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California

Barabak: Integrity on the ballot: Election deniers target secretary of state races in key states

Trump's attempts to undermine democracy has elevated the importance of election oversight. Election deniers are on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin and could cause mischief in 2028.

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Technology

Ben McKenzie Says He’d “Be Up for” a ‘The O.C.’ Revival: “It Was a Great Show”

The former 'Gotham' star's comments come nearly 20 years after the Fox teen drama ended after four seasons.

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Technology

Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November

Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to […] Boox teased the Picco , its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to a phone. The 3.97-inch e-paper display, however, will be touchscreen, which The Verge's Andrew Liszewski called a "welcome upgrade" on the X4 Pro . The Picco has physical page-turn buttons, and they can be customized with different actions for short and long presses. There's apparently no onboa

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Technology

Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No. 1 in Sixth Weekend, Nears ‘Avengers: Endgame’ All-Time Domestic Record

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was No. 1 at the domestic box office for the sixth consecutive weekend, a rare feat that underscores the movie’s remarkable staying power as well as the lack of competition on cinema marquees. “Brand New Day” earned $18 million over the traditional weekend and is estimated to collect $23.3 million through […]

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Technology

Boy band star swaps stage for racecourse

JJ Hamblett is taking part in a charity horse race at Doncaster Racecourse on 11 September.

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Technology

Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests

Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confession The twins were 19 and still in high school when they were taken from their beds in the dead of night by masked men later identified as being sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. After four months of desperately seeking news from hospitals and state institutions, their mother, Marzieh Nourmohammadi, finally learned their fate. Taraneh and Romina Rahimi had been seized over their decision to join millions on the streets of Iranian cities during the January protests against the regime. The twins were unrecognisable by the time of their mother’s prison visit in May. Continue reading...

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Global

Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others

A building has collapsed in New Delhi, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others

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California

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

California's Democratic governor has barely begun to address what may be his biggest political liability as he stakes a claim as an early front-runner in the Democratic Party's 2028 shadow primary.

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California

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

Gavin Newsom’s secret is no secret here in South Carolina

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California

Can friendship survive the class war? South Korea's Oscar pick has an electrifying answer

In Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' a budding connection stumbles over the class divide. To capture it, Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong forged a sublime chemistry.

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Technology

Canadian skyrunner goes missing during training session for Matterhorn record attempt

Kalie McCrystal was hoping to break record in Alps Athlete was last seen on Tuesday afternoon Canadian athlete Kalie McCrystal has gone missing during preparations for a record attempt in the Alps. McCrystal, from Squamish in British Columbia, was on a “reconnaissance/training session” in the run-up to her attempt at ascending and descending the 14,692 ft (4,478m) Matterhorn on the Swiss-Italian border. Continue reading...

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Global

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reserves China will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up banks and insurers in the face of faltering economic growth. A host of financial institutions said they were due to receive billions of yuan in capital from state institutions including the ministry of finance and even the company that runs the country’s tobacco monopoly. Continue reading...

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Technology

Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion

To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in […] To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you're going to need a Switch. And there doesn't seem to be a good reason why. Battle simulator Pokémon Champions originally launched on the Switch and Switch 2 in April, with the mobile version following in June. The experience is nearly identical across the game's versions; since it's cross-platform, the choice really comes down to what devices you own and whether you prefer

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Technology

Creative Arts Emmys, Night One: Winners List

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' 'The Muppet Show,' 'The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny' and 'My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay' were among the big winners.

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Technology

Crocs Turned Its Classic Clog Into a New Limited-edition Loafer That Will Be Released This Month

The Solebox x Crocs Echo 2 Loafer will be released Sept. 12.

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Culture

Cult of male genius holding female film-makers back, says Woman Unknown director

May el-Toukhy says we must end veneration of male directors that causes ‘structural problem’ for women The enduring cult of male genius is keeping down female film-makers, one of the only two female directors in the running for the top prize at this year’s Venice film festival has warned. “I’ve never ever read an article where a female director is promoted as a genius,” said the Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy, whose film Woman Unknown has been selected for the Golden Lion competition on the Lido this year. Continue reading...

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Technology

DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started With a deep breath, I took […] EcoFlow’s high-end, weatherproof, plug-in solar kit with integrated battery. | Image: EcoFlow This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere , follow Thomas Ricker . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started With a deep breath, I took the cable seething with 800W of solar power and plugged it directly into a standard wall jack in my home. Nothing sparked, nothing smoked, and by the end of that su

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Technology

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at Ground Zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.

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Technology

Dev Benegal’s Judith Blum Reddy Doc ‘Everything Is Not OK’ Acquired by Watermelon Pictures, Annemarie Jacir Aboard as EP (EXCLUSIVE)

Watermelon Pictures has acquired “Everything Is Not OK,” a documentary from director Dev Benegal chronicling the life of artist Judith Blum Reddy. The film will stream exclusively on Watermelon+, the distributor’s streaming platform. The producing team pairs Benegal with Min(d) Studio’s Maya S. Patel and Neeraj Jain, while Annemarie Jacir (“Palestine 36”) has signed on […]

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Markets

EQT to Pay $2 Billion for Majority Stake in McGill and Partners

EQT AB has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus LLC for $2 billion, as the Swedish buyout firm looks to accelerate the company’s global expansion. The investment will be made …

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Global

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday morning that the US may not be able to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent the country from having nuclear weapons. Asked on ABC on Sunday morning about any sign of such a deal, as negotiations appear stalled and the US-Israel war on Iran continues, Wright said: “There may not be a nuclear agreement.” Continue reading...

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Technology

Europe has its first commercial orbital rocket

German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket. It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded. This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. […] German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket . It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded . This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. CEO and Co-Founder Daniel Metzler said in a press release : "Today, Isar Aerospace opened space from Continental Europe. Launch continues to be the largest bottleneck for the global space in

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Culture

Ever Anderson Marked Her First Venice Film Festival Premiere in Style

The rising actor and daughter of Milla Jovovich wore Dior and vintage for her first Venice: “I wanted something that was easy to wear but super fun and flashy.”

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Global

Everton v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Minute-by-minute updates from the action at Hill Dickinson Stadium Transfer failures leave Everton scrambling | Mail Tim “Selected scuttlebut,” says Ian Copestake, promisingly, “from Everton fans on the train from Birkenhead to the game is that the fans have been lied to. Promises made by the new owners (shiny new stadium not mentioned) have not been fulfilled. Mutiny is round the corner (probably at Sandhills).” An unexpected proposal from John Stedman. “I like the new(ish) Dining Across the Divide series [in the Saturday magazine] and hereby propose a new feature: Drinking Across the Sporting Divide, which you can pitch to your taskmasters in Guardian Towers. Continue reading...

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Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64

The explosion occurred Saturday night next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents.

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Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64

Mexican authorities say at least 10 people died and another 64 were injured when pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron saint festival in a town in the State of Mexico

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Technology

Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair

Exclusive: Tan Dhesi says Argentinian threats make it more crucial than ever that PM increase defence spending Javier Milei’s threats to the Falkland Islands make it even more important that Andy Burnham increase defence spending immediately, according to the Labour chair of the defence committee. Tan Dhesi said the comments by the Argentinian president this week show why the government should raise military spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. But he said Burnham’s plans remain mired in confusion after the prime minister appeared to reassure him that the 2030 target would be hit, only for Downing Street to later retreat. Continue reading...

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Global

Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

Polling stations open in Saxony-Anhalt with anti-immigration party AfD predicted to gain 41% vote share Polls have opened in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is predicted to emerge on top in an election that could have a groundbreaking effect on Germany’s political landscape. About 1.7 million people are eligible to vote. Polling booths opened at 8am local time and will close at 6pm, when exit polls are expected to deliver an initial indication of whether the AfD has secured enough votes for an absolute majority, enabling it to govern the state. Continue reading...

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Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

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Former Cuban President Raúl Castro reappears at a military event

Castro, 95, was seen alongside his bodyguard and grandson.

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Technology

French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for a ‘New Multilateralism’ Across Creative Industries: ‘We Built a Civilization of Images. We Should Not Resign Ourselves to Watching It Deteriorate’

In 1895, the first public film screening happened. It was in the basement of the Grand Café, nearby the Paris Opera, with a program of 10 short movies, each no more than 50 seconds long. Cinema was born. The names of the two brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, became symbols of an art which needs […]

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Culture

French thriller Jupiter brings nuclear anxiety to red carpets of Venice

Director Alexandre Smia says film about Russia detonating nuclear warhead – and US refusing to respond – is not unrealistic Russia has detonated a nuclear warhead over the Black Sea to underline its desire to revenge an assassination attempt on the Russian president. Germany and Italy urge restraint. The American president opts out of the standoff altogether and moots taking out Ukraine’s leader to appease Moscow. A new thriller, which has brought nuclear anxiety to the red carpets of the Venice film festival this week, plays through what would happen next. In Jupiter, which premiered on the Lido on Friday, the duty to square up to the Kremlin and enter the stress-inducing mind games of the nuclear deterrent falls on the fictional French president Paul Archambault (played by the hulking French actor Denis Ménochet), who is backed in his mission by the British prime minister. Continue rea

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Culture

From the Archives: The Hope-Affirming Power of Fashion

Forgoing the usual pomp and ceremony of runway presentations, American designers showed their stripes for spring with unquestionably strong, straightforwardly beautiful collections. Here, Vogue salutes the hope-affirming power of fashion.

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Technology

Gayle King & Oprah Winfrey Go Matchy-Matchy With Suede Booties in Telluride

The premiere was held at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colo.

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Technology

German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, went into the vote seeking an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern on its own. That would overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.

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German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing

The far-right Alternative for Germany is projected to win a strong victory in a regional election

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German far-right party set for regional election win but uncertain of governing

It could form the country’s first far-right state government since World War II.

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Technology

Groundbreaking Roma Director Alina Șerban on ‘Pain,’ ‘Joy,’ of Historic, Venice-Bound ‘I Matter’: ‘I Managed to Do Something Impossible’

Roma filmmaker Alina Șerban broke barriers long before she set foot on the red carpet this week at the Venice Film Festival, where her feature-length directorial debut, “I Matter,” world premieres in the Venice Spotlight section. Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has […]

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Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell makes its way toward the islands, with the first impacts expected as soon as Monday. The storm is the third system in just over three weeks to threaten Hawaii during an active hurricane season in the central Pacific. Lowell remained a category 3 hurricane early on Sunday morning, packing winds of 125 miles per hour while moving north-west at six miles per hour. Continue reading...

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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions

Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to prepare for heavy rains and flooding as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands

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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north.

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Technology

How to avoid Celine Dion ticket scams as she makes her grand concert comeback

Celine Dion fans are facing ticket scams as they flock to Paris for her comeback shows

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California

In this small Mexican town, avocados were a lifeline — and a curse

In Mexico's verdant avocado-growing region, locals are forced to form armed self-defense militias to protect their land and search for loved ones lost to cartel violence.

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Culture

In ‘Primetime,’ the True-Crime Thriller About ‘To Catch a Predator,’ Robert Pattinson Lets Rip

The actor transforms into Chris Hansen, the host of the 2000s TV phenomenon, in Lance Oppenheim’s Venice Film Festival drama.

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Technology

Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, forcing the temporary suspension of flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

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Technology

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031.

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Technology

Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates

Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries

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Iran live updates: US strikes oil tankers, Tehran claims attacks on US-linked vessels

The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.

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Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz

Mohsen Rezaei's comments to Iran's state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships.

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Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns

Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness Donald Trump’s war with Iran is likely to drag on for another six months, Leon Panetta, the former US defense secretary, has warned, as the US president struggles to find his way out of the controversial conflict. Panetta declared in an interview that the war with Iran – launched by Trump over six months ago – risks becoming another “forever war in the Middle East”, with no clear end in sight. Continue reading...

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Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks

The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.

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Markets

Is the U.S. losing its safe-haven status? Why global central banks are pulling gold out of New York.

What to know about safe havens and the U.S., as the Netherlands’ central bank follows France in pulling gold out of New York.

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I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI

A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills? When I was growing up, my dad and I often talked about a story we wanted to write together. It was called “The Day Nobody Went to Disneyland”. One day, the story goes, the weather is so perfect that everyone in the world decides to stay away from Disneyland because they expect it to be far too busy. But my dad, who has the same thought as them, sees the disappointment on my face that morning – and decides to risk it. We set off. And when we arrive, the park is completely empty. Nobody else was brave enough to visit. We have everything – the rides, shows, food – to ourselves. I loved the idea of writing that story. But, as so often happens, we were too busy to do anything about it. Life ran away from us. I grew up, and we

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I’ve always supported my dysfunctional siblings, but I’ve had enough. How can I divorce myself? | Annalisa Barbieri

You feel guilty because you’ve done ‘better’ in life, but you can’t rescue them. Listen to your resentment and learn to let go I’m a 66-year-old widow and the middle of three siblings . They are struggling with mental health, financial issues, or both . I’m the only one who is doing well in both areas. I’m the only one who graduated high school and college ; the only one who hasn’t spent time in jail ; the only one who had a successful career and has a comfortable retirement. I help them when asked and appropriate, and do my best to be supportive, even when they continue to make bad decisions. Recently, my older sister mistakenly texted me intimate pictures meant for the new man in her life. It’s one more disturbing thing in a very long line of disturbing things she’s said and done over the years and I’ve had enough. My world is so different from my siblings’ – it always has been. Contin

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Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles

The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

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Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of state A landmark petition is to be handed to King Charles by Jamaica over slavery reparations, aiming to confront historical crimes that still disadvantage former British colonies, the Caribbean nation’s culture minister has said. The petition will be lodged with Charles, Jamaica’s head of state, on Monday. Continue reading...

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Jay-Z Brings 30 Years of Hits to London: 9 Best Moments From His Triumphant Return

The rap icon touched down in London for the second night of a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium double-header (Sept. 5).

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John Turturro Has Waited 40 Years for an Oscar Nomination. ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Makes the Case

Forty years into a career that has made him one of American cinema’s most recognizable character actors, John Turturro has a Cannes best actor prize, an enviable résumé and exactly zero Oscar mornings when his name was read aloud with the words “and the nominees are.” Sony Pictures Classics is determined to end the drought […]

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Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming

U.S. ostrich farmers say they’re finding new customers who developed a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

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Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West Reconciliation: “Everyone Deserves Some Grace”

The "Day 'n' Nite" rapper joined West on-stage during his Sept. 4 Chicago concert.

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Labor Day Weekend Is Live & So Are These Not-to-Miss Footwear Deals — Here’s What to Shop and Why

From $40 Nike recovery slip-ons to 70-percent-off winter boots, this is what you should stock up on during the biggest shoe sale of the year (before Black Friday, that is).

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Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu on Class, Desire and Reunion in Venice Competition Drama ‘Possible Love’

Every great love story, in Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong’s telling, is secretly a story about love that cannot happen — class, status or fate standing in the way. His new film dares to ask the opposite question, and it took him the better part of two decades, one abandoned script about a 2009 workers’ strike […]

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Let your mind wander, don’t retire and stop worrying: surprising ways to help save your brain from the cognitive cliff

In his new book, The Brain Cliff, Dr Norman Swan outlines the science of brain ageing and strategies for staving off cognitive decline You write that “changing the way you think about the brain cliff can literally change the way you think and remember”. How? Dr Norman Swan: There are three things you need to know which are not widely known. Continue reading...

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Macklemore Calls Out ‘Free Palestine’ Onstage, Spurring Petition Demanding He Leave Ed Sheeran Tour

Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran on Friday night in New Jersey at the MetLife Stadium, and during his set the rapper sang out “Free Palestine” before launching into a speech, telling the audience he wanted people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank to know they had not been forgotten. “I believe that every human […]

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Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Emmys for ‘My Mom Jayne’ Ahead of Hosting Gig

The star, who is emceeing the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, took home two prizes at the Creative Arts ceremony, two decades after winning an Emmy for 'SVU.'

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May el-Toukhy Takes ‘Woman Unknown’ to Venice: “I’ve Used Every Part of Me to Make This Film”

The Danish filmmaker, one of two female directors in competition this year, comes to the Lido with a feature following a woman about to marry her widowed employer in the aftermath of World War II — while harboring a secret.

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Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 5 Is Finally Coming Out in the Beloved ‘Black Cat’ Colorway After Being Canceled Years Ago

The fan-favorite Black Cat style is finally coming to Michael Jordan's fifth signature sneaker.

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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

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Months after Venezuela earthquakes, a family refuses to give up search for their missing relative

Antonella Molina and her nephew Pedro are searching for 18-year-old Andres Molina in La Guaira, Venezuela

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Moonfish’ Director and Stars Lucy Liu and Morgan Spector Break Down Their Black-and-White Animated Film About Isolated Astronauts And Why It’s an Allegory for ‘The Current Human Condition’

For Lucy Liu, who has voiced memorable characters in everything from “Kung Fu Panda” to “Strange World,” being part of the independently made, black-and-white animated film “Moonfish” was all about lending her name and support to first-time filmmaker Daniel Zvereff. “These are the people that are not just the creatives, but the ones who are […]

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Mouse on Mars’ Jan St. Werner Taps Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens for New Album

Squares Will Fall lands on Thrill Jockey on November 13

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Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three after days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel

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Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'

The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

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Natalie Portman Gives Birth to Her Third Child

Congratulations are in order for Natalie Portman, who has welcomed her third child and first baby with partner Tanguy Destable.

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Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting

Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding

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Netflix Bets ‘Ink’ and Its Timely Rupert Murdoch Story Can Win Oscars for Danny Boyle and Guy Pearce

Netflix wants the “ink” to dry on its Oscar prospects. Danny Boyle made his first trip to Venice with “Ink,” his adaptation of James Graham’s stage sensation, which opened the 83rd edition in competition before moving through Telluride and Toronto, with the streamer giving it a December theatrical release and a January streaming date. The […]

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Nicola Peltz is a Real-Life Princess in a Purple Balenciaga Gown at the Kinéo Awards Red Carpet at the Venice Film Festival with Brooklyn Beckham

Peltz was joined by her husband Brooklyn Beckham.

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Ninja Artisan electric pizza oven review: so good it might even convert the purists

Affordable, fast-heating and with a clever air fryer function, this versatile model is a winner for outdoor cooks who are willing to give up the traditional flame • The best pizza ovens – tested • Gozney Dome Gen 2 pizza oven review An electric pizza oven with no flame and no need to rotate the pizza may seem sacrilegious to purists, but the Ninja Artisan electric outdoor pizza oven solves many of the hassles of outdoor pizza making. There’s no lighting or monitoring a flame, no need to keep adjusting the heat, and no need for a turning peel, bulky gas bottle or constant use of an infrared (IR) thermometer (although you may still want one – read on for details). Equipped with four presets – Artisan, Thin Crust, New York, Pan – plus a custom setting to enable you to bake your pizza exactly how you like it, the Ninja Artisan is as effortless as can be, even next to the simplest plug-and-pl

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Oasis Reunion Tour Documentary Rocks Venice Film Festival

The Gallagher brothers attended the Italian event to promote their new film, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.

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Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners

Most gambling websites nudge users towards accepting tracking data and harvest it before consent is given, study shows Online bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance of information privacy requirements, including “data surveillance” of customers, according to a study. Nearly nine out of 10 (86%) licensed British gambling websites appear to be flouting the general data protection regulation (GDPR), the strict rules governing how organisations can collect, store and process personal data, according to the research. Continue reading...

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Original ‘Practical Magic’ Star Alexandra Artrip Reacts to “Negativity” Surrounding Sequel Recasting

In 'Practical Magic 2,' Maisie Williams and Joey King were cast as Sandra Bullock’s character Sally Owens' daughters Antonia and Kylie, respectively.

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Oscars: Iraq picks ‘No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman’ as Best Intl. Feature Contender

Halkawt Mustafa’s feature, which premieres out of competition in Venice, follows a female Kurdish sniper who returns to Mosul to try and rescue her younger sister.

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Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning

Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack

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Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain

Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.

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Petition Calls for Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Rapper’s “Free Palestine” Onstage Plea

Macklemore also performed his protest song "Hind’s Hall" while opening for Sheeran at MetLife Stadium.

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Phoebe Bridgers Is Ethereal in Sheer Alexander McQueen Gray Gown at 2026 Venice Film Festival

The singer was in attendance for the screening of the film "Primetime."

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Phoebe Bridgers and Her Leg Hair Make for a Memorable Venice Film Festival Debut

For a turn around the Lido, musician and “Primetime” actor Phoebe Bridgers embraced the glamorous yet free-spirited Venice dress codes her way.

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Podcaster Amanda Hirsch Apologizes for ‘Insensitive, Wrong’ Polymarket Lindsay Clancy Sponsored Content: ‘I Should Have Known Better’

On Sunday, influencer Amanda Hirsch — the creator behind the popular “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, who also hosts Hulu’s “Get Real” podcast — addressed the uproar about having posted partner content with the betting platform Polymarket over the Lindsay Clancy verdict. In a since-deleted post from Friday, after the judge in the case had […]

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Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss

The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

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Possible Love review – a tale of two couples is finely judged study of exploitation and friendship

Acclaimed Korean director Lee Chang-dong returns with an inspired account of an unhappy married couple befriended by a documentary maker and her wealthy husband Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong brings to Venice his first feature for eight years. It is a finely judged, beautifully acted and rather novelistic work, in which a character at one point actually compares her surroundings to something from a novel. It is expansive and diffuse in terms of storytelling scope and dramatic focus, rich in intelligence while paying its audience the compliment of treating them as intelligent also. There are moments of pure inspiration in the superb flashback scenes of two characters’ early lives, and I rather regretted that these flashbacks were phased out relatively early on and that more was not made of their relationship with the present. Possible Love is perhaps a little contrived and self-aware and un

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Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan's government reinforces male-only succession rules

Japan’s Prince Hisahito has turned 20 while facing growing attention as a future monarch

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Rauw Alejandro Turns His Past, Present & Future Into a Three-Act Spectacle at Forest Hills Stadium: ‘2027 Will Be Completely Raúl’

The Puerto Rican star discussed Red Bull Chapters, a production that fused his personal history with an athletic approach to live performance.

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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Get Romantic in Contrasting Couple Style at Venice Film Festival

Arriving on the Lido for the “Primetime” premiere, a Dior Homme-suited Robert Pattinson was joined by Suki Waterhouse in glittery Saint Laurent.

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Rod Wave Achieves Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘Don’t Look Down’

Plus, Alex Warren’s WILDCHILD debuts at No. 2.

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SEC sues ISS as Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of proxy advisers

The SEC sued Institutional Shareholder Services to enforce a subpoena as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of influential proxy advisers.

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STAT+: Not so fast: Diabetes association panel not done reviewing ejections from its June meeting

The American Diabetes Association “continues to move from crisis to crisis to crisis,” says one of five members ejected from June conference.

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Sabrina Carpenter Wins First Primetime Emmy for ‘The Muppet Show’

This marks the the second time she has beaten her friend Taylor Swift for an EGOT-level award.

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San Sebastian, Busan-Bound Taiwanese Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ Boarded for Sales by Moveria, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris-based Moveria has boarded international sales on Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun’s debut feature “Will You Still Be My Friend,” which is set for a berth in San Sebastián’s New Directors sidebar before travelling on to the Busan International Film Festival. A Taiwan-Singapore co-production, the film follows two young boys, played by Jaden Wang and Aloysius […]

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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement

The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement. The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages from their reporting in response to user queries. This is similar to lawsuits filed by […] The OpenAI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface on which the company's logo is projected in Creteil, France, on September 4, 2026, as OpenAI began rolling out GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced model to date. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement . The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission

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Storm creates huge waves, dangerous currents at California beaches

Hurricane Marie stirs “life-threatening” conditions as it churns in the ocean.

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Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

In Sudan, many residents are turning to solar energy to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the ongoing conflict

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Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here's what's driving it, and where it can go from here

The sweetener's prices surged last week, reflecting a sharp deterioration in the global supply outlook.

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Susan Sarandon Says She’s Had “Movies Taken Away” Over Her Support of Palestine

"There are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still," said the actress, who was dropped by United Talent Agency three years ago after controversial remarks at a pro-Palestine rally.

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Susan Sarandon Says She’s ‘Still Had Movies Taken Away Recently’ Over Palestine Support: ‘There Are Agencies That Are Telling People Not to Hire Me’

Susan Sarandon said she’s “still had movies taken away recently” over her outspoken support of Palestine. At the Venice Film Festival press conference for her new film “The Echo Chamber” on Sunday, Sarandon was asked if she thinks the narrative is changing in Hollywood when it comes to the conflict in Gaza. In 2023, the […]

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System of a Down Release ‘Johnny’ to Streaming for the First Time

The 25th anniversary Toxicity reissue also corrects a two-decade tracklist error and arrives alongside a run of stadium tour dates.

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TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

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Taylor Swift Talks ‘Double Meaning’ of ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Lyrics in Rare Country Radio Appearance

"I love that the lyrics of this song are really being delved into by the fans. There are several lyrics that have more than one meaning to them," she said of "I Knew It, I Knew You."

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Telluride: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Team on Blending Genres, Shooting on Location and John Malkovich’s Oscar Buzz

Writer/director Martin McDonagh, producer Graham Broadbent and stars John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi and Mariana di Girolamo speak with The Hollywood Reporter about their film, which got a 14-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival en route to Colorado.

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Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth

A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

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That sound you hear is not the world ending – it’s liberalism being monstered | Waleed Aly

It turns out most of us no longer believe in progress. And when that happens, it quickly becomes a crisis for societies like ours Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Depending on your politics, the monsters are everywhere. Perhaps you see them in the form of tech billionaires and the artificial intelligence they’re developing. Perhaps you see them in the bin fire of social media they bequeathed us before that, or the legacy media that refuse to tell you “the truth”. You might see them in the manosphere, or the institutions teaching our kids gender fluidity. Maybe you see them in the migrant youth wielding machetes in the suburbs, or the refugee attempting to behead someone on a Belfast street. Or perhaps you see them in the violent anti-immigrant mobs that torched houses in response. If so, you’ll likely see them in the Marches for Australia or to Unite the Kingd

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The Best Black Flats Outfits Inspired by Celebrities in 2026

From the ballerinas loved by Kaia Gerber to the glove flats Kendall Jenner relies on, shop outfit ideas on how to wear black flats.

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The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Balance Summer and Fall Style

From Jennifer Lawrence to Amal Clooney: easy, breezy summery dresses collided with sleek fall suiting on the red carpets this week.

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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed

The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors […] Repairability rules. The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors and bad cameras, in order to embrace the sustainability mission. The latest generations of Fairphone have inched toward closing that gap, and the 6 Plus achi

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The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children

The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, is now a memorial for children and others killed in the Feb. 28 attacks that sparked the war with the United States and Israel

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The Story Behind Edith Head’s Very First Collaboration With Alfred Hitchcock

Not only was 1946’s “Notorious” the film that confirmed Alfred Hitchcock’s position as the “master of suspense,” but it also has an important place in Hitchcock lore, and indeed in cinematic history, marking the director’s first time working with costumer extraordinaire Edith Head.

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The Story Behind Kendall Jenner’s Ultra-Rare, Artist-Made Earrings

Kendall Jenner looked to Peggy Guggenheim—Venice’s legendary adopted art-world grande dame—as inspiration for her first Venice Film Festival looks.

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The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them here US military presence in Australia, mapped – video Why can the US access so many Australian military bases? – podcast US military interests control or have access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, in what some analysts describe as a “saturation” – even a “colonisation” – of the Australian continent. New data compiled by the Nautilus Institute and published by Guardian Australia maps the extent of US militarisation. The US military controls 17 facilities on mainland Australia and has access to 75 more Australian-run military installations. US defence corporations have access to an additional 18. Gathering intelligence, accessing satellite data

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The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered

Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

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The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'

Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.

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The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam

About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

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The “Curtain Crop” Is The Cool-Girl Haircut for Fall 2026

Part Kiera Knightley in ‘Bend It Like Beckham,’ part Gina Gershon in ‘Bound,’ part Carrie-Anne Moss in ‘The Matrix,’ the grown-out crop is already this year’s most in-demand style.

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Top marks for the Bayeux tapestry | Brief letters

Rate that art | Panic buying | Rich pickings | JD Vance’s antichrist | Autumn’s arrival A five-star review of the Bayeux tapestry ( The Bayeux tapestry: a stupefying, thrilling, horrifying masterpiece that shakes the earth, 3 September ). Even creatives from nearly a thousand years ago are subject to the modern media’s determination to rate art. Still, they will be pleased to have impressed the Guardian. Andrew Vincent Westmancote, Worcestershire • While I understand Angela Eagle’s advice to “store … a bit of food that can keep you going for a while” ( Report, 3 September ), I fear that this will lead to the kind of panic buying that we had during Covid, when those who can, financially and physically, will stagger out of supermarkets laden with supplies, while those of us less fortunate will find shelves stripped bare. Perhaps we need to bring back rationing? Jean Austin Crawle

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Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections.

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Trump again asks supreme court to restrict mail-in voting as midterms loom

Legal fight continues as states begin sending out ballots for voters to vote by mail in November’s midterm elections The Trump administration renewed its appeal to the US supreme court on Sunday to allow restrictions on mail-in voting, after a federal judge had blocked new limits on such ballots, just ahead of November’s midterm elections. The latest filing follows a decision by US district court judge Indira Talwani on Friday to extend a court order preventing the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing Donald Trump’s executive order. The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...

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Tupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the case

Police received information nearly immediately after the killing. It took Las Vegas police 27 years to make an arrest For years, US law enforcement officials blamed their failure to solve hip-hop star Tupac Shakur ’s murder on the lack of cooperation from key witnesses, and on gang members’ “snitches get stitches” culture. But testimony in a much-delayed murder trial, which concluded this week , almost 30 years after Shakur’s death, highlighted just how much law enforcement officials knew about the shooting, and how early. Continue reading...

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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

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U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

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U.S. is running low on advanced defensive missiles — and it could take years to recover

As the U.S. burns through key Patriot and THAAD interceptors, experts warn it could take years to rebuild defenses against potential conflicts with China or Russia.

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U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping

The bilateral rift has not stopped state and local tourism officials and popular destinations like Graceland from trying to persuade Canadian visitors to return.

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US Open tennis 2026: Medvedev v Tiafoe, Alcaraz sees off Paul, Sabalenka and Noskova win on day eight – live

The latest fourth-round updates from Flushing Meadows You can mail Daniel here We’re 4-4 in the doubles and knocking up on Ashe. Thinking more about the match, I’d expect Townsend to use top spin to hit cross at Sabalenka’s backhand, taking her outside the lines if possible. She’ll also try and slow the game down, I think, and frustrate the champ, who doesn’t enjoy the wind-ups. Townsend comes out wearing a coat that wouldn’t be out of place in the Night’s Watch, photo to follow but, in the meantime: Continue reading...

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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin

Arrival marks first visit to Ukraine and comes day after ‘substantive plans’ on ending war discussed in Moscow The US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Kyiv for a second day of talks on how to end the war in Ukraine. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met the pair in Sophia Square, in front of Kyiv’s historic Saint Sophia Cathedral. Zelenskyy greeted Witkoff with a hug, saying: “It’s good to see you, Steve.” Continue reading...

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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have held talks in Kyiv as part of a renewed push for peace in Ukraine

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US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping

An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year

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Uncanny and unappetizing: appetites spoil as AI images take over food menus

Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated images on food menus such as leathery meat and bread resembling reptile skin During a recent lunch break, Jill Sennett saw something so unappetizing she had to share it with her 26,000 X followers : Artificial intelligence-generated menu images from a Jamaican barbecue pop-up restaurant in which the meats looked like leather belts crawling with tiny beetles. The images were reshared by more than 500 people who similarly expressed their disgust. Eating is “such an essential human experience”, said Sennett, a 37-year-old nurse in Denver. “I think it’s a bad cultural thing that restaurants are converting to these horrific, uncanny food images that are unappetizing.” Continue reading...

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Violet Grohl Covers The Cure for Triple J’s Like a Version

The singer stripped the 1992 track down to just her voice and an acoustic guitar, calling it "such a cute love song."

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Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights

No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the active crater.

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Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia

More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

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WATCH: What's the song of the summer of 2026?

With the summer season coming to an end, ABC News' Will Ganss looks back at the music that added to the fun and some picks for the song of the summer.

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Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.

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White House files another SCOTUS emergency appeal over USPS mail ballot rules

The judge handling the legal battle over new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules last week extended her block of the rules for the November midterms.

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Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

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Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

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Why the Met’s John Galliano reversal shocked the fashion world: ‘There hadn’t been this much excitement since camp’

Despite Anna Wintour’s years-long redemption campaign on his behalf, the Dior designer’s controversial past got him booted as the 2027 Met Gala honoree When the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it was dedicating its 2027 costume exhibition to designer John Galliano, vintage dealer Johnny Valencia figured it would be a red carpet for the ages. Celebrities would show up in full Marie Antoinette drag, or squeeze into tightly bound corsets showcasing hourglass figures, recreating the pageantry of Galliano’s over-the-top runway shows. “There was a lot of excitement around this theme,” said Valencia, whose customers include the likes of Beyoncé and Rihanna. “There had not been this much excitement since camp” – the institution’s fete of outrageous and questionable taste in 2019. Continue reading...

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Wim Wenders Clarifies His Stance on Filmmakers’ Role in Politics After Berlin Controversy: ‘We Are the Opposite of Politicians … We Are the Antidote’

Wim Wenders has clarified his much-discussed statement about filmmakers’ role in politics that kicked off a firestorm at Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. Wenders was at the center of a heated debate at the Berlinale in February after the celebrated German filmmaker, who served as jury president, said during the opening press conference that […]

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Wim Wenders clarifies that he does not believe film-makers should stay out of politics

Director’s controversial comments earlier this year warned of films that ‘enter the field of politics’ The director Wim Wenders has clarified personal views on the relationship between cinema and politics that caused controversy earlier in the year, saying at the Venice film festival that he does not believe film-makers ought to stay out of politics altogether. During the Berlin film festival, the veteran German director, who was acting as the jury president, had said at a press conference that “we have to stay out of politics because if we make movies that are dedicatedly political, we enter the field of politics.” Continue reading...

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Wim Wenders on His 14-Year Journey Building Peter Zumthor Doc ‘From Inside Out’

The Oscar-nominated director of 'Pina' and 'The Salt of the Earth' returns to 3D for 'From Inside Out: The Architecture of Peter Zumthor,' a portrait of the Pritzker-winning architect behind LACMA's $724 million David Geffen Galleries — and a defense of beauty in a world of flattened cities.

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Wim Wenders on Why He Made a Documentary About Architect Peter Zumthor, and How Brad Pitt Helped Get It Made

Wim Wenders’ 3D documentary “From Inside Out,” which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, examines the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, paying particular attention to the design and construction of the David Geffen Galleries of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In the film, the result of […]

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Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine for talks after 'substantive' meeting with Putin

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday.

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Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for three hours Saturday about the war with Ukraine.

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Woman Unknown review – postwar paranoia with some deliciously dastardly Du Maurier touches

Venice film festival A nanny becomes the new lady of a prosperous Copenhagen house as accused Nazi sympathisers are violently shamed in May el-Toukhy’s shrewd, painful portrait of survival Here is an elegantly appointed drama-thriller from May el-Toukhy, about sexual shame and political paranoia in postwar Denmark, with something of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca , which it consciously recalls. As director and co-writer, El-Toukhy has created a shrewd and painful movie about the terrible things you need to do to survive, and what it takes to forget those things afterwards. The scene is a prosperous, upper-middle-class apartment in Copenhagen just after the second world war, when the Danish resistance was permitted the powers of a secret-police militia to detain and interrogate those suspected of having given assistance to the Nazis. Christian (Carsten Bjørnlund) is a ageing factory owner and

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Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys

There was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

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‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Review: Kit Harington Has Done Far, Far Better Things Than This Bland MGM+ Dickens Adaptation

The 'Game of Thrones' star and François Civil fight for the affections of Mirren Mack in a new four-episode adaptation of the classic novel.

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‘Agata the Writer’ Review: Mia Wasikowska Plays an Author Adrift and Short of Ideas, in a Sly, Witty Film With Plenty

As anyone who has made a great-author biopic (or even watched one, for that matter) can tell you, writing is among the hardest professions to make cinematic. The slow churn of ideas, the second-guessing and self-editing, and even those rare, exhilarating surges of creative flow are all part of a stubbornly interior, usually static process. […]

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‘Elsinore’ Revisits Daniel Day-Lewis’ Infamous Walk-Off During ’80s ‘Hamlet’ Production

Audiences got the first glimpse at a triumphant and career-defining performance from Andrew Scott in “Elsinore” this weekend, but the Telluride player also delivers another important gift: legendary show business gossip. Central to the plot is an infamous real-life moment in the history of the U.K. theater — when Daniel Day-Lewis stopped cold during a […]

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‘From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor’ Review: Wim Wenders’ Latest 3D Documentary Is an Architectural Marvel

The screen is usually a canvas, but it becomes a window to an enormous room in Wim Wenders’ latest 3D documentary, “From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor.” Within that room unfolds the tale of the Swiss architect of the title, told in occasionally laborious ways. It spends much of its two-hour runtime […]

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‘La Bola Negra’ Fever Hits Telluride: “Let’s Make the Gayest War Movie Ever”

Cannes-winning directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo joined star Carlos González at an electric post-screening Q&A — capping a weekend of deafening word-of-mouth for the Oscar contender.

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‘Model fatigue’ sets in as AI labs race to roll out new versions at frenetic pace

Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google all released model updates this week, while Nvidia said it's acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face.

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‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ Review: A Vietnam Vet Reckons With PTSD in a Heavy-Handed Trauma Drama

Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto adapts the nonfiction account of former U.S. Marine Allen Nelson, who spoke about the brutalities he committed on the front and hardships he faced back home.

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‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues

Serhii Beskrestnov says deadlock on frontline and increasing use of deep strikes is placing civilians and infrastructure at greater risk Russia and Ukraine are locked in an escalating war of long-range strikes with a growing risk to civilians in which neither side can entirely prevail, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s defence technology adviser. Serhii Beskrestnov, widely known by his call sign, Flash, said he was worried about the prospects for Kyiv this winter, and suggested elderly people should be evacuated in case Russian bombing were to knock out the capital’s energy supply. Continue reading...

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‘Possible Love’ Cast Sobs as Lee Chang-dong’s Epic Embraced at Venice With 6-Minute Standing Ovation

Acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong returned after 24 years to the Venice Film Festival, where he was warmly embraced with a six-minute standing ovation for his sweeping romantic drama “Possible Love.” Directed by Lee and co-written by Oh Jung-mi, “Possible Love” follows the intertwined lives of two married couples — a laid-off factory worker […]

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‘September 5’ Director Tim Fehlbaum Working on a ‘Historical Film’ Set in Berlin as Swiss Filmmakers Take on Challenges and Opportunities of Shooting in English

Some of the main breakouts of Swiss cinema in 2026—and the few years that precede it—share one striking commonality: they are either entirely in English or feature large chunks of English. Think Petra Volpe’s Locarno-winning “Frank & Louis,” Damien Hauser’s festival darling “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” Denis Rabaglia’s buzzy “Butterfly Stroke” and, of course, Tim […]

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‘The Debut’ Explodes at Telluride With Julianne Moore’s Gonzo, Career-Best Turn, Thanks to a Toolbelt, Unlit Cigarettes and a Faux Musical

Jesse Eisenberg has made his most significant debut to date. There is a delicious irony at the center of “The Debut,” Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, which world premiered at the Telluride Film Festival: it is a film about a nobody who attacks a bit part as if it were the role of a […]

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‘The Debut’ Features Seven Original Songs, All Written by Jesse Eisenberg, and One Is Getting an Oscar Push (Exclusive)

The best original song race already includes tunes by Taylor Swift, Travis Scott, David Byrne, Backstreet Boys and, yes, Diane Warren.

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‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore Is Astonishing in Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny and Dizzying Community-Theater Comedy

What holds it together is the suppleness of Eisenberg’s voice as a writer-director (the wit that singes, the story that never stops poking around corners), and the utterly astonishing performance of Julianne Moore, who plays a crumpled-up wallflower in dire need of blooming. Oh, does she bloom.

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‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti Are Dynamite Together in Jesse Eisenberg’s Entertainingly Offbeat Theater Comedy

Premiering at Telluride, the film follows a meek New Jersey housewife who gets cast in a local production headed by a domineering director, and then increasingly loses herself in the role.

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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon Deliver Slow-Burn Sparks in Challenging but Affecting Portrait of Art and Addiction

Director Andrea Pallaoro returns to the Venice competition with an intimate three-hander based on the final original screenplay by Bernardo Bertolucci.

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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Luca Marinelli, Alicia Vikander and Susan Sarandon Reverberate Through a Smoky, Somber Single-Location Love Story

If you’re ever thinking of attempting a single-location film, choose that location with care. Make it high-ceilinged, light-filled, book-lined, with a reading-nook conservatory area, a gargantuan sofa, a killer sound system and space enough that you don’t even have to turn sideways to sidle past the grand piano. If possible, have it overlook a neatly […]

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‘The first half of my 20s was hell’: Maisie Williams on her tough childhood and why she’s been having more fun since Game of Thrones

After her role in the fantasy series, the actor felt lost. Now she’s getting relationship advice from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and following a Sex and the City star’s mantra: never be anywhere you aren’t enjoying yourself Maisie Williams has dabbled in witchcraft exactly once. The actor was getting ready to audition for a part in a film. “I wanted it so badly that I went on to Etsy, and I paid a witch to manifest me the role,” she says, poker-faced. “It didn’t work, and that was where my days of witchcraft ended,” she adds, breaking into an infectious cackle. Continue reading...

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‘When there’s joy, there’s room for hope’: Eberechi Eze, Leona Lewis, and Yinka Ilori in conversation with Ezra Collective

Bandleader Femi Koleoso brings together the England and Arsenal star, the musician and the artist to discuss adversity, creativity and Black British culture • ‘On the other side of pain there can be renewal’: Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso on reasons to hold onto hope • ‘Like painting with light’: photographer Temi Adegbayibi on capturing the energy of music • My cultural awakening , featuring Ezra Collective Femi Koleoso I wanted to bring together people who inspire me and whose work I think evokes hope and joy. Yinka, the first time I saw your work I thought: this is exactly what joy looks like – it’s bold, colourful and the perfect embodiment of that feeling. Leona’s music has brought me joy ever since hearing you when you were on The X Factor. You’re one of the most iconic Black British singers we’ve ever had. With you, Eberechi, your transfer to the Gunners meant a lot to a lot of A

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‘Woman Unknown’ Director May el-Toukhy Talks the Torment of World War II ‘Horizontal Collaborators’ and Venice’s Female Director Snub: ‘It’s a Structural Problem’

In “Woman Unknown,” May el-Toukhy takes a closer look at women accused of having relationships with German soldiers during World War II. “When we started to build a story about a ‘horizontal collaborator,’ we realized that, during and after the war, the female body became part of national identity. But in Denmark, it wasn’t really […]

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‘Woman Unknown’ Review: A Sharp, Haunting Portrait of Denmark’s Post-War Reckoning

This Venice competition entry from director May el-Toukhy ('Queen of Hearts') revolves around a maid whose past threatens to unravel her future in the wake of World War II.

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‘Woman Unknown’ Review: Some More Problematic Sex — and Its Consequences — by Denmark’s May el-Toukhy

Against the rubble gray and stiff mahogany with which director May el-Toukhy washes out her post-Second World War Copenhagen, the pops of crimson in “Woman Unknown” announce a stark symbolism that’s about as subtle as the red swastika eventually smeared on the front door of protagonist Marie (Mathilde Arcel). As obvious as these subliminal scarlet […]

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