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The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading
The US-China trade war has subsided from headlines, but tensions persist as both nations compete for control of critical supply chains and advanced technologies in what could escalate into economic conflict.
Tens of thousands protest against Narendra Modi regime in Delhi
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters gathered in Delhi to protest against the Modi government over a voter roll revision that erased 130 million names, with leaders calling for the election chief’s resignation.
New human data hints at psychedelics’ potential to combat inflammation
Researchers publishing new human data suggest psilocybin may help combat inflammation and support mitochondrial function in patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.
New Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more
A Trump administration rule permits hunters to bait bears on federal Alaskan lands with bacon, doughnuts, and human foods. Critics argue the practice will increase bear aggression toward people and represents a political gesture to trophy hunters.
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EastEnders’ Kellie Bright to leave after 13 years
Kellie Bright will depart EastEnders after 13 years portraying Linda Carter, with her exit described as “unmissable drama” set for later this year.
Mahesh Babu’s Look in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Unveiled
Character stills from S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ featuring Mahesh Babu were released on the actor’s birthday, showing his character Rudhra in African locations including Kilimanjaro and Maasai Mara.
‘Objet a’ Explores Desire and Control in an Age When We “Touch Flat Screens More Than Our Lover’s Skin”
Ann Oren’s new film ‘Objet a’ explores desire and control through two hand surgeons whose relationship is disrupted by a mysterious woman’s arrival, premiering at the Locarno Film Festival on August 11.
Naseeruddin Shah, Gurvinder Singh Turn a Village’s Real Grief Into Locarno Competition Title ‘Rehmat’: ‘It’s Important That These Films Get Made’
Director Gurvinder Singh’s “Rehmat” premieres at the Locarno Film Festival with Naseeruddin Shah starring as a Punjabi Muslim man returning to his birthplace after decades abroad, exploring themes of displacement and inherited grief in Punjab.
In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)
Director Natalka Vorozhbyt’s “Demons” will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, using a relationship between a Russian drifter and Ukrainian woman as metaphor for Russia-Ukraine tensions.
Luca Guadagnino Explains Why He Just Had to Produce Giovanni Tortorici’s Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Ketticè’ in a “Sterile” Italian Film Landscape
Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino produced Giovanni Tortorici’s coming-of-age drama ‘Ketticè,’ which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and explores adolescent struggles in Sicily.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network rewiring costs have risen 50% to nearly £90bn in the 2030s, according to the government-owned energy system operator, reflecting accelerated clean energy targets and rising inflation.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, including a former nuclear facility in Gloucestershire, targeting power generation beginning in 2034.
Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Britain’s grid operator warned of potential power supply strain during Thursday’s extreme heat, marking the third heatwave of the year as temperatures approach 34C across southern England.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit its North Sea operations after six decades.
Power Systems Have More Flexibility Plans Than Flexible Grids
A study of 25 electricity systems found that grid flexibility planning often outpaces actual operational capability, with most systems averaging lower scores on delivery metrics than on institutional design.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed changes to the EU’s flagship Emissions Trading System that would slow carbon reduction targets, sparking concerns the moves could weaken climate action globally.