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Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz Reuniting for Fourth ‘Mummy’ Movie

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reunite on screen for a new chapter in The Mummy franchise, with directing duties to be handled by filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin…

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Mpox strain spreads in Europe

Health officials are calling for people to ensure they are vaccinated against mpox, as there are indications the 'clade Ib' strain has spread locally in some European nations. The UK…

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Fawlty Towers Sybil has died aged 93

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil, has died aged 93, her family has said. Prunella Scales was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she…

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Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker has firmly rejected any suggestion of banning Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest as his country prepares to host the next edition of the competition in…

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Eurovision cancels vote over Israel’s competing in song contest

Israel's appearance in next year's Eurovision remains in doubt after a decision by the organisers to push back until December a vote on its participation because of the ceasefire in…

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The end of an era: MTV music channels to be switched off across Europe by end of 2025

It’s the end of an era for those who spent treasured parts of their childhoods waiting to discover the latest music video, eager to watch the countdown charts and lapping…

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From Plush to Pretend Food: The Toys Forecast to Define Christmas 2025

A £7 furry bouncy ball with a face is tipped to be one of the must-have toys this Christmas, according to expert buyers at Hamleys. The Ty Bouncers – essentially…

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Dolly Parton Quashes Health Rumors: “I Ain’t Dead Yet”

Dolly Parton took to social media to reassure fans who went into a frenzy after her sister made remarks on the American country singer's health, raising concerns that she was…

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Disney raises admission prices for its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays

Disney announced it will raise prices for certain tickets to its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays such as the Thanksgiving week and New Year's Eve. Prices for…

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Boycott Calls Grow as Israel’s Participation in Eurovision Faces Vote

Eurovision, long billed as a celebration of unity through music, is facing growing turmoil as broadcasters and countries push back against Israel’s inclusion in the contest. Slovenia, along with broadcasters…

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Italian TV Host Enrica Bonaccorti Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Social Media Post

Veteran Italian television host Enrica Bonaccorti has revealed she is battling cancer, sharing the news with her followers in a candid Instagram post that quickly went viral. The 74-year-old presenter,…

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Veteran Italian singer Christian dies aged 82

Christian, a singer who had a string of hits in the early 1980s and was often called the Italian Julio Iglesias due to his similar style to the Spanish music…

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America has a new top-selling beer

Michelob Ultra has become the top-selling beer in the US two years after its parent company's Bud Light brand lost the title following a consumer backlash. Anheuser-Busch, citing data from…

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Disney says Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday

Disney announced “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will resume airing on Tuesday, ending Kimmel’s short-lived suspension following comments the host made on his show about the killing of Charlie Kirk. In a…

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Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a…

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Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Dies at 89

Robert Redford, the leading man with the golden-boy looks who won an Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” and later became a godfather for independent film as founder of the Sundance…

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UPDATED: The Netherlands also will boycott the Eurovision if Israel takes part

The Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said on Friday, citing the "ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza". The Dutch…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. In a joint Instagram post, the…

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U.S. to Join Russia’s Moscow Song Contest Revival Amid Political Tensions

The United States will take part in a Russian-led revival of a Soviet-era song contest, a move drawing attention as Moscow seeks to showcase ties with a roster of allied…

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Frank Caprio, Beloved ‘Nicest Judge in the World,’ Passes Away After Cancer Battle

A US judge who amassed a huge online fan base via clips of his compassion in the courtroom has died. Frank Caprio was on the bench at a court in…

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Eurovision: Vienna to host European Song Contest 2026

Austria's capital will host the next European Song Contest, organizers have announced. Vienna last hosted the extravaganza in 2015 and 1967. Vienna beat out the Alpine city of Innsbruck to…

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Amanda Knox Story Revisited in Miniseries

Amanda Knox, the American former exchange student once wrongly accused of murdering her British flatmate in Perugia, is revisiting her story in a new television miniseries. The Twisted Tale of…

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Italian TV legend Pippo Baudo dies at 89

Giuseppe Raimondo Vittorio Baudo, one of the most famous presenters on Italian television, passed away today at the age of 89. During his career, he has directed many editions of…

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Teenagers no longer answer the phone: is it a lack of manners or a new trend?

By Anne Cordier, Professeure des Universités en Sciences de l’Information et de la Communication, Université de Lorraine Teenagers can seem to have their phones glued to their hands – yet…

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Fury in Italy Over UK Good Food’s ‘Unauthentic’ Cacio e Pepe Recipe

Italians have reacted with fury after the popular UK Good Food website published a recipe for a traditional Roman dish that did not include the correct original ingredients and appeared…

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Veteran American actress Loni Anderson dead at 79

Actress Loni Anderson, who won acclaim for her U.S. television sitcom role as the brainy, glamorous radio station receptionist defying workplace sexual stereotypes on "WKRP in Cincinnati," died on Sunday…

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Madame Tussauds unveils 13 new Taylor Swift figures in historic global launch

In news that’s sure to make every Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand Madame Tussauds this week unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but…

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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, one of America's best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71. The star, born Terry Gene Bollea and known for his flowing blond hair and iconic…

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath’s frontman, dies aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as…

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Smartphones lead to ‘suicidal thoughts, low self-worth and aggression’ in children under 13, study

Those who used smartphones before they turned 13 were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, bad emotional regulation, lower self-worth, aggression, and detachment from reality, according to the study published…

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‘Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54

American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement…

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Jaws at 50: how a single movie changed our perception of white sharks forever

By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University and Heather L. Robinson,Research Associate in Cultural Studies. "Beyond the Books: Culture, value, and why libraries matter" will be published late…

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Veteran singer and actress Connie Francis dead at 87

Connie Francis, a pop singer and actress whose hits such as “Lipstick on Your Collar” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” became a soundtrack for a generation of teens in the 1960s,…

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Internet Surpasses Television as Primary News Source in Italy, AGCOM Says

The internet has overtaken television as the main source of information for Italians, with more than half the population—52.4%—now relying on online platforms to stay informed, Italy’s communications watchdog AGCOM…

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UPDATED: Tomorrowland festival to go ahead after stage burns down

Organizers at Tomorrowland dance music festival said Thursday they spent the "night working on possible solutions" for the main stage after a fire destroyed it, confirming that the event would…

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Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution over support for Palestine Action

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after declaring that Palestine Action “is not a terrorist organisation". As of 5 July 2025 in the UK, the organisation is…

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Actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen died in his California home. He was 67. He was found unresponsive by authorities responding to a 911 call at his Malibu home and pronounced dead…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Avoids Most Serious Charges, But Detention Continues

Sean "Diddy" Combs' will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled on Wednesday, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put…

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UK government targets healthier food choices for businesses

The UK government is introducing a new initiative aimed at reducing obesity by encouraging food businesses to offer healthier products. As part of the forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan, the Department…

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UK’s Starmer and Glastonbury slam ‘death to’ Israeli military chant

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers said on Sunday they were appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival by Punk-rap duo…

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Environmental Noise is a Medical Emergency

The newly released 2025 report by the European Environment Agency (EEA ) delivers a powerful wake-up call: chronic exposure to transport noise is responsible for 66,000 premature deaths, 50,000 new…

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Director of next James Bond film announced

The director of the next James Bond film has been announced. Denis Villeneuve - a four-time Academy Award nominee who earned critical acclaim for the Dune Franchise and Blade Runner…

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Too Many Snacks, Not Enough Fruits and Vegetables in Children’s Diets

A report by the Aletheia Observatory, presented in Rome, has highlighted a growing concern among younger generations: the habitual consumption of ultra-processed foods — sweet and salty snacks, sugary drinks,…

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Italian Actor and Comedian Alvaro Vitali Dies at 74

Alvaro Vitali, the beloved Italian actor and comedian best known for his cheeky "Pierino" character and his numerous roles in the golden era of Italian sex comedies, died Tuesday in…

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70% Favour Care Over Assisted Suicide – misco survey

70% of Malta residents prefer palliative care that ensures a natural, pain-free death over assisted suicide, while nearly half admit they would consider ending their life early through euthanasia to…

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Brian Wilson – the co-founder of The Beach Boys dies aged 82

Brian Wilson - the co-founder of The Beach Boys - has died at the age of 82. In a statement, published on his website, his family said: "We are heartbroken…

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Author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

Best-selling author Frederick Forsyth, known for thriller novels including The Day Of The Jackal, has died at the age of 86, his agent has said. "We mourn the passing of…

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Michael J. Fox appeals for help finding lost ‘Back to the Future’ guitar

Marty McFly grabbed a guitar in Back to the Future and rocked out with the band at a 1950s high-school dance, helping him narrowly avoid blinking out of existence before…

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Leonardo da Vinci has six living heirs

Leonardo da Vinci has at least six living heirs, according to the latest genetic studies on the Renaissance genius's possible family tree.Italian researchers have announced another step forward in the…

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George Wendt, actor who played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76

George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced. He was 76. “George…

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Israel’s Yuval Raphael through to Eurovision grand final

The second Eurovision 2025 semi-final took place on Thursday, and saw some of this year’s most popular contestants vie for a place in the Grand Final. Israel has qualified for…

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EU slams Eurovision for banning flag from stage

The European Union’s culture chief hit out at Eurovision for banning performers from waving the EU flag, saying Europeans should not need permission to celebrate their identity. The circle of…

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Opening Day Highlights in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Court Proceedings

Here are five takeaways from Monday's first day of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' New York trial where he faces federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, who has…

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Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial

French film star Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set at a trial in Paris and given a suspended jail term of…

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Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

Ireland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision song contest, as 72 former contestants called for the Israeli broadcaster…

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No decisions yet on foreign film tariffs, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has not yet made any final decisions on foreign film tariffs, but is exploring all options to deliver on the president's directive concerning Hollywood, White…

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Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, saying the American movie industry was dying a "very fast death" due to the…

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