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Trump’s Russian Diesel Is a Legal Hot Potato With a Five-Year Fuse
A Russian diesel tanker is heading to New York following President Trump’s announcement of a fuel import deal with Russia, raising legal questions about whether the transaction complies with existing import bans and congressional restrictions.
China’s Battery Factories May Sit Atop Lithium Resources
China’s battery factories may be positioned atop significant untapped lithium deposits formed from ancient volcanic activity, according to a new study examining geological formations in East and South China.
Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv three days before elections, demanding accountability for security failures preceding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calling for an independent inquiry.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
U.S. birth rates reached a record low in 2025, driven by declining births among younger women, though births among women ages 30-45 are increasing as more delay motherhood.
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TV tonight: Michael Sheen exposes a toxic scandal in north Wales
Michael Sheen investigates alleged chemical poisoning in north Wales from decades-old dumping by contractors, concluding with cancer victims seeking accountability in a documentary airing later this month.
David Olusoga’s extraordinary new show: best podcasts of the week
David Olusoga hosts a new podcast series about the 1819 Peterloo massacre in Manchester, exploring systematic disenfranchisement and state violence through survivor accounts.
‘It’s a big step up’: Behind the scenes as Netflix hit Dept Q returns to Edinburgh
Netflix’s Department Q returns to Edinburgh for its second season, with filming underway at FirstStage Studios through October. The production features elaborate sets and locations across Scotland as the detective drama expands its scope.
Practical Magic 2’s Kidman and Bullock board Essex vintage train
Vintage train carriages from a preserved Essex railway were featured in the production of Practical Magic 2, with actors Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock using the 1960s British Rail coach for filming.
TV tonight: the search for the murderer of Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee
Channel 4 premieres a three-part documentary about the 2019 murder of Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee in Derry, following detectives investigating the case across seven years of filming.
Dominic West and Sienna Miller Star in Image From Sky and HBO Legal Thriller ‘War’ (Exclusive)
Dominic West and Sienna Miller star in the upcoming Sky and HBO legal thriller ‘War,’ premiering in October from ‘Hijack’ creator George Kay.
Netflix’ Latest Marketing Mash-Up Pairs Stella Artois With ‘The Gentlemen’
Netflix is partnering with Stella Artois to promote the second season of ‘The Gentlemen,’ transforming a London pub into an immersive experience featuring the show’s characters and branded merchandise.
‘Tall Tales & Murder’ First Look: Ella Lily Hyland and Aidan Gillen Star in Wild Comedic Crime Drama From ‘Veep’ Director and ‘Love/Hate’ Creator (EXCLUSIVE)
The BBC has unveiled “Tall Tales & Murder,” a six-part comedic crime drama starring Ella-Lily Hyland and Aidan Gillen, launching later this year from the creator of “Love/Hate” and a director of “Veep.”
Italy’s RAI Cinema International Boards Edoardo De Angelis’ ‘The Fire Within You’ Ahead of Venice Launch, Reveals First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ dark tragicomedy ‘The Fire Within You’ has been acquired by RAI Cinema International ahead of its Venice competition premiere.
‘Maserati: The Brothers’ Trailer: Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba and Andy Garcia Star in Motorsport Biopic
A trailer for the motorsport biopic ‘Maserati: The Brothers’ has been released, featuring Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba, and Andy Garcia in a film about the Italian car family’s racing ambitions.
Oscars: Japan Picks Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission
Japan selected Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s French-language film ‘All of a Sudden’ as its best international feature submission for the 99th Academy Awards, marking the second Hamaguchi film chosen to represent the country at the Oscars.
‘Under Salt Marsh’ Renewed for Season 2 With Rafe Spall Returning
Crime drama ‘Under Salt Marsh’ has been renewed for a second season at Sky, with actor Rafe Spall returning as Detective Eric Bull. Season 2 will film in Scotland in 2027.