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A scene from Rust.

Gritty western Rust review haunted by real-life events

Here’s what critics are saying about Alec Badwin’s latest controversial film Rust.

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Cardinals at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on Saturday.

Will the next Pope be Italian? Hopes rise ahead of vote

With the conclave set to begin, speculation mounts over whether an Italian could reclaim the Papacy for the first time since 1978 — but some say it’s time to look beyond Europe.

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Alec Baldwin stars in “Rust.”

Director breaks silence as Rust hits the cinemas

As Rust premieres, director Joel Souza admits Rust was the most ‘difficult movie’ he has made and the importance of honouring Halyna Hutchins’ legacy.

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Since Israel resumed its war in Gaza, Israeli forces have dramatically altered their map.

Israel expands buffer zones in Gaza, mass evacuations follow

Israel’s ongoing military campaign is rapidly reshaping Gaza’s landscape, cutting civilians off from aid, land and essential services, and displacing more than 420,000 people.

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The FBI has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling with protesters in Washington during the 2020 racial justice protests after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

FBI agents took a knee in support of BLM, now reassigned

FBI agents who took a knee during a 2020 protest have been quietly reassigned — amid claims they were ‘unwilling to align with Trump’s agenda’.

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Trouble rising is not a character flaw, it is a legitimate health issue.

Waking up too hard to do? Here’s how to rise and shine

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people assume they are doing something wrong when they have trouble getting up in the morning. They (and their bosses) may even see it as a personal failure

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Francis speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber in Washington on Sept. 24, 2015. Behind him sit Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), who are Catholic. MUST CREDIT: Melina Mara/The Washington Post

Pope Francis and the moments that defined a pontiff

During his 12 years as Pontiff, Pope Francis was renowned for bold stances on issues as varied as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and global conflicts. Here are the most memorable moments of his career.

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Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal obstruction charges after allegedly aiding an immigrant’s escape from ICE agents, escalating Donald Trump’s clash with local officials over immigration enforcement. (Lee Matz/Milwaukee Independent via AP)

US judge charged, obstructing ICE arrest in Trump crackdown

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal obstruction charges after allegedly aiding an immigrant’s escape from ICE agents, escalating Donald Trump’s clash with local officials over immigration enforcement.

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President Donald Trump signing an executive order that could eventually open up international waters to deep sea miners.

Concern as Trump moves to open up deep-sea mining

Donald Trump has destabilised a global effort to limit mining in the deep sea, signing an executive order that could eventually open up international waters to excavation firms the US unilaterally deems worthy.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s hit Espresso is the kind of catchy, pop hit that ends up stuck in listeners’ heads.

Why catchy songs get stuck in your head (and how to stop it)

Whether it’s Espresso, Satisfaction or Baby Shark, boffins have now worked out how earworms get into your brain - and how to get them out.

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Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of the US State Department.

‘Will be removed’: Rubio rushes State Department shake up

In a sweeping move aimed at slashing government bureaucracy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the State Department.

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The Trump Administration has been engaged in a concerted effort to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Trump Administration retreats on Russia war crimes

The Trump Administration has been pushing to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes.

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The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope’s farewell begins as Vatican prepares for thousands

Pope Francis’s global goodbye: Here is everything you need to know about the carefully choreographed proceeding, secret rituals, world leaders, and the silent search for the next Pope.

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The Department of Health and Human Services said it aims to work with the industry to eliminate six synthetic dyes.

‘Every ingredient and additive’: RFK Jr wages war on US food

The way Americans eat could be set for its biggest shake-up of all time as the United States’ top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eyes a battle with some of the country's most popular products.

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Global leaders are preparing to travel to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral.

Who is attending Pope Francis’s funeral?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, including many world leaders, Catholic officials and mourners from around the world.

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