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Peter Medak, veteran director of The Krays and The Changeling, dies aged 88
Peter Medak, a British-Hungarian director known for horror classic The Changeling and crime dramas The Krays and Let Him Have It, has died at age 88 in Los Angeles.
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video game remakes leverage nostalgia to attract both longtime fans and new audiences, though developers must balance fan expectations with creative innovation to succeed commercially and critically.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype linked to body clock disruptions, affecting nearly a quarter of severely depressed patients and showing poor response to standard antidepressants.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
Research indicates that losing 5% of body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation and restore cardiovascular health to levels comparable with those who maintained healthy weight throughout adulthood.
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Chessington World of Adventures closed because of water outage
Chessington World of Adventures closed for the day following a burst water main affecting south-west London’s water supply in the KT9 area.
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
Peter Ruis is stepping down as managing director of John Lewis after less than three years, citing plans to pursue new projects amid challenging retail conditions.
HHS moves to tighten oversight of food ingredients as safety concerns mount
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced proposals to require food manufacturers to notify the FDA when ingredients are deemed safe, and submitted a definition of ultra-processed foods for review.
Trump Media: More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast-access data feed
Trump Media launched a data feed service offering Wall Street traders faster access to Truth Social posts, with over 10 customers paying $60,000-$100,000 monthly amid ongoing losses.
Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
UK consumer confidence reached a near two-year high in July, bolstered by the World Cup, domestic holidays, and a new prime minister, with card spending growth accelerating to 2% year-on-year.
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed
Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady at 4.35% but signaled further increases remain possible if inflation pressures persist, despite recent property market declines.
Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
Australia’s Fair Work Commission approved a landmark agreement setting a minimum hourly rate of $31.30 for delivery drivers and requiring platform-provided injury insurance.
Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Flooding in India’s Assam state has killed at least 100 people and displaced over 700,000 residents, with major rivers remaining dangerously swollen following heavy monsoon rains.
Firefighters spend second night battling ‘devastating’ New Forest blaze
Firefighters battle a major blaze in England’s New Forest that started when a van caught fire on a highway, threatening rare heathland and protected species across approximately one square kilometer.
US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
US intelligence believes Russia was responsible for a drone attack on a German airport, though Berlin has not formally accused Moscow as political sensitivities complicate the response.
Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Approximately 20 million pilgrims gathered in Karbala for the Arbaeen commemoration, with many connecting the ancient historical event to contemporary Middle Eastern conflicts and recent geopolitical developments.
Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates
Thousands of young job-seekers clashed with police in Jharkhand during a protest over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, with officers deploying teargas and water cannons.