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‘Christmas at the Kringles’ Director on Mixing Holiday Horror, Humor and Heart With a Cast of Comic Ringers
Director Kevin Lewis helmed the comedy-horror film “Christmas at the Kringles,” featuring an ensemble cast including Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson, arriving in theaters this week.
Eric Bauza Remembered as a “Once-in-a-Generation” Talent Who Gave Looney Tunes a New Voice
Voice actor Eric Bauza, who revived Looney Tunes characters for a new generation and was widely regarded as the successor to Mel Blanc, died Oct. 25 at 46.
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for ‘squeezed middle’
As Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget, middle-income households report persistent financial strain with no remaining spending cuts available to manage anticipated mortgage increases and rising living costs.
Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
Nationwide building society announced 275 job cuts across its retail and support divisions following its £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover, with no customer-facing staff affected.
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US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotel operators report World Cup bookings have underperformed expectations in most host cities, with demand in several locations trailing typical seasonal levels, according to an industry survey.
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
EasyJet’s profits fell 70% in the second quarter due to soaring fuel costs from Middle East tensions and delayed passenger bookings, while two US investment firms compete to acquire the airline.
Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees ‘new quality’ of threat
German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with the device successfully defused. The incident prompted runway closures and flight diversions, with security officials characterizing it as a new threat scenario.
Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week
Mount Etna’s persistent ash emissions have forced Sicily’s busiest airport to close for five consecutive days during peak summer holiday season, stranding hundreds of travelers and disrupting regional transportation.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
The UK’s competition watchdog has opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations of drip pricing, where companies display misleadingly low initial prices before adding mandatory fees at checkout.
Thailand’s Six-Year Tourist Fee Saga Returns With a $14 Price Tag
Thailand has revived a longstanding tourist fee proposal, setting the charge at THB 450 ($14) per visitor, pending Cabinet approval and potential implementation in early 2027.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, with orchestrating the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as part of a multiyear investigation into organized crime.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, expressed strong affection for the United States while emphasizing his primary identity as leader of the universal Church rather than as an American.
Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist received a one-year prison sentence in Bali for posting social media messages mocking the Day of Silence, a sacred Hindu observance requiring residents and visitors to remain indoors.
Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory
Ceuta has begun burying migrants who died in a border crossing crisis three weeks prior, with 18 laid to rest at a Muslim cemetery on Friday as identity efforts continue.
‘It is the riskiest film I’ve ever made’: Pedro Almodóvar on being the villain in his own movie
Director Pedro Almodóvar discusses his new film Bitter Christmas, describing it as the riskiest project of his career due to its complex nested narrative structure about filmmakers writing films about filmmakers.
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly faces a retrial on rape charges in Australia after a jury acquitted him on some counts but could not reach a verdict on others.