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Andrew Scott drama Elsinore leads British independent film award nominations
Andrew Scott’s drama Elsinore, about actor Ian Charleson’s final months, leads British independent film award nominations with 12 nods including best film and best lead performance.
They fell in love on The Simpsons and married in real life. Meet the French Homer and Marge
French voice actors Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau, who have dubbed Homer and Marge Simpson since 1990, met through their work and married in real life.
Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are visiting Tehran for talks with Iranian counterparts amid escalating regional tensions and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Do Palestinians in Gaza expect anything to change after Israel’s election?
Palestinians in Gaza are watching Israel’s upcoming election with uncertainty, hoping for leadership change that might ease their suffering after three years of conflict and a ceasefire that has brought limited relief.
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Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the UK government invested in Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI, which aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia’s first nationwide emergency alert test reached 94% of targeted cell towers, though some users didn’t receive notifications due to device incompatibility, outdated software, or poor coverage.
Paramount and Warner Bros. merger hit with temporary restraining order
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order halting the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days following an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
Customers prefer AI chatbots, says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre and back office jobs axed
British Gas owner Centrica plans to eliminate 1,300 jobs across call centers and back offices, citing shifting customer preferences toward digital channels over phone support.
Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
Southwest Airlines chartered a ship to transport jet fuel from Texas to California in May, marking its first such shipment as West Coast prices surged amid supply concerns.
Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists
UK economists warn the Bank of England may need to raise interest rates later this year if oil prices sustain above $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.
Ford wants more customers to customize vehicles to boost profits as it eyes ‘Nike shoe drop’ moments
Ford is expanding its vehicle customization and aftermarket parts business, launching limited-edition “shoe drop” style vehicle releases through Ford Custom Garage to boost profits and customer loyalty.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, during which the nations will share electronic warfare technology intellectual property.
Jaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, India’s first female army boxer and reigning 57kg world champion, aims to upgrade her Commonwealth Games bronze medal to gold at Glasgow later this month.
Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’
Argentina’s president Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response to the diplomatic incident.