The new official trailer for the movie *Digger* starring Tom Cruise has been released. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film is a dark comedy about a powerful man trying to stop an environmental disaster.
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*Digger* is directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, known for *Birdman* and *The Revenant*.
It is Iñárritu’s first English-language film since 2015.
Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric billionaire oil baron who looks very different from his usual roles.
The story involves a melting iceberg and nuclear waste causing an ecological disaster.
John Goodman plays an elderly U.S. president in the movie.
The cast also includes Mercedes Hernandez, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Riz Ahmed, and others.
The film will be released in theaters on October 2, 2026.
Iñárritu praised Cruise both as an actor and as a person, highlighting his major transformation for the role.
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An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna was raped and killed in southwestern France, sparking national protests and calls for better child protection. The accused, Jerome Barella, had previous accusations of child rape that were not properly investigated, revealing major flaws in France’s child protection system.
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Lyhanna disappeared on May 29 after getting into a car with Jerome Barella, a 41-year-old man connected to her school.
Her body was found six days later in an abandoned grain silo.
Barella faces charges of abduction and unlawful confinement but denies the accusations.
Barella had at least two prior accusations of raping minors that were not fully investigated.
A complaint filed almost a year before Lyhanna’s disappearance was not treated as urgent and moved slowly between prosecutors.
An official inquiry found the investigation was poorly managed and child protection systems failed.
France records about 160,000 cases of child sexual abuse annually, but only about one percent lead to convictions.
The Justice Minister ordered a nationwide review of all open child abuse complaints, totaling over 88,000 cases.
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Israel tried to recruit Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a new government after the current Islamic regime. Israel’s spy agency, Mossad, sent top agents to meet him in Hungary and supported him with money and protection. Ahmadinejad later disappeared and is now believed to be held by Iran’s security forces.
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Israel attempted to make Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a leader of a future Iranian government.
Mossad chief David Barnea personally met Ahmadinejad in Budapest during a 2024 climate conference.
Ahmadinejad’s meetings with Israel continued despite tensions between Israel and Iran, especially during Israel’s campaign against Hamas.
Mossad informed the CIA of its contacts with Ahmadinejad.
Ahmadinejad was reportedly paid for housing and travel by Israeli agents.
After Israeli missile strikes near his home in Tehran, Ahmadinejad disappeared and was later seen at Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei’s funeral.
Reports say Ahmadinejad was taken into custody by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence.
Ahmadinejad had previously been a strong critic of Israel and key in increasing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
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Staff at a hospital treating Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have stopped working because they have not been paid for months. Meanwhile, the Ebola virus has spread to more provinces, making the outbreak worse and harder to control.
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Hospital workers at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province went on strike due to unpaid wages.
The strike includes epidemiologists, investigators, drivers, and gravediggers.
The Ebola outbreak in northern DRC is the worst in Africa’s history with 1,926 cases and 702 deaths so far.
The virus has spread to two new provinces: Haut-Uele and Tshopo, now affecting five provinces total.
Armed rebel groups control parts of the outbreak area, complicating response efforts.
Some local communities distrust health workers and continue traditional burials, increasing infection risks.
The DRC government says it is working to fix payment problems for health workers.
A second U.S. citizen infected with Ebola has been admitted to a hospital in Germany and is stable.
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A British man named Malcolm Timbrell survived a deadly wildfire in the village of Bédar, Spain, but his wife and 12 friends are feared dead after trying to flee on foot. The fire spread quickly, killing 13 people and destroying homes and vehicles.
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The wildfire hit Bédar, a village in Almería province, southeastern Spain.
The fire is one of the deadliest in Spanish history, causing at least 13 deaths.
Malcolm and his wife, Annette Kilgore, were in their home when the fire approached.
Malcolm went back home to rescue their two cats, separating from the group.
The others decided to escape on foot through a fire front moving about 20 km/h, where many died.
Malcolm survived by taking shelter in one of the last remaining cars with a cat.
Four victims found in a right-hand drive car are believed to be British.
The fire was worsened by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry land, delaying emergency responses like seaplanes and helicopters.
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The European Union and other countries have not responded with their own tariffs after President Trump put tariffs in place. Instead, they are focusing on working together through international trade rules and looking for other trading partners.
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President Trump imposed tariffs on imports.
The EU and other countries decided not to retaliate with tariffs.
These countries support multilateralism, which means working together in groups.
They also follow non-discrimination, treating all trading partners fairly.
Instead of retaliating, they seek other places to trade their goods.
This approach aims to avoid escalating trade conflicts.
The article focuses on international trade relations and responses to U.S. policies.
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A tick-borne infection called anaplasmosis is spreading into new parts of North America and is becoming the second most common tick disease in Canada after Lyme disease. Doctors warn that it can cause serious health problems, such as heart inflammation, and suggest precautions to prevent tick bites.
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Anaplasmosis is a disease spread by black-legged ticks, becoming more common in North America.
It is the second most frequent tick-borne illness in Canada after Lyme disease.
A recent case in eastern Ontario involved a man who developed myocarditis (heart inflammation) caused by anaplasmosis.
Early symptoms of tick-borne diseases can look like common viruses and are often missed.
Prompt treatment with antibiotics such as doxycycline leads to better health outcomes.
Doctors recommend using insect repellents with DEET or picaridin, treating clothes with permethrin, wearing long sleeves and pants, and checking the body for ticks after outdoor activities.
Many people do not remember being bitten by ticks despite contracting tick-borne diseases.
Showering soon after spending time outdoors can help remove ticks before they attach to the skin.
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President Donald Trump announced the US will restart a naval blockade of Iranian ports and charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US aims to control the strait, a key oil shipping route, while Iran opposes US interference and says it will consider cooperation with the US as an act of war.
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President Trump declared the US will block Iranian ships from entering or leaving ports and impose a 20% fee on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US says it will keep the strait open for all other countries besides Iran.
Iran rejects US control over the strait and warns any cooperation with the US is an act of war.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil and gas shipping, with about 25% of the world’s oil passing through it.
The US recently conducted strikes on Iranian military targets; Iran responded with attacks on US bases in nearby countries.
The International Maritime Organization says charging fees for passage through international straits is illegal.
The strait lies within territorial waters of Iran and Oman, and international law limits control to 12 nautical miles from coastlines.
Traffic through the strait remains limited, with ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over control and security.
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A large male bison charged and injured a 65-year-old man named Carl Isom-McDaniel in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The man was hospitalized with multiple injuries after the bison tossed him into the air during the park’s busy summer and mating season for bison.
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The bison weighed about 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).
The incident happened near Bridge Bay Campground close to Yellowstone Lake.
Carl Isom-McDaniel and his grandson were taking photos of the bison before it became aggressive.
The bison charged the man, hitting him with its horn and throwing him into the air.
The man was injured, especially his leg, and was taken to the hospital.
Yellowstone National Park advises visitors to keep at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from bison.
Bison can run three times faster than humans and are often unpredictable during the July mating season.
Many visitors come to Yellowstone in summer, which is the bison’s peak breeding time and when these animals can be most aggressive.
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A new study looked at dementia risk factors in 14 countries and found these risks vary a lot between places. However, some risk factors tend to appear together in similar ways across countries, which can help design better prevention programs.
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Researchers studied data from over 214,000 older adults across 14 countries including the U.S., China, India, and others.
They examined 12 risk factors that can be changed to reduce dementia risk, such as hearing loss, depression, and physical inactivity.
Low education was very common in China (85.6% of older adults) but less so in the U.S. (12%).
High body weight (BMI) affected 44.9% of Americans but only 13.3% in India.
Some risk factors, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure, often occur together in many countries.
Behavioral risks such as smoking and drinking also tend to cluster together across different places.
The study suggests dementia prevention should be tailored to fit each country’s unique risk patterns.
Exposure to daylight, which was not part of the study, may reduce dementia risk and help people in all countries.
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Peter Nygard, a former Canadian fashion businessman, was found guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement for incidents in Montreal during the 1990s. He previously received an 11-year prison sentence in 2024 in Toronto for sexually assaulting four women and faces further legal issues and possible extradition to the United States.
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Peter Nygard was found guilty in Montreal for sexual assault and forcible confinement linked to the 1990s.
He did not contest the charges during his trial, which began in July 2026.
In 2024, Nygard was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Toronto for assaults from the late 1980s to 2005.
An appeal on the Toronto conviction was rejected by an Ontario court earlier in 2026.
Other sexual assault charges in Winnipeg were stayed due to concerns about fair trial rights.
Nygard allegedly used his global fashion business to assault and traffic women in the US and Canada.
He stepped down from his company in 2020 as it went bankrupt after a US government raid.
After Canadian cases conclude, he may be extradited to the US, where he faces additional criminal claims.
His lawyer said he will ask Canadian authorities to delay extradition because of his age and health.
Nygard denies all allegations against him.
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A fast-moving wildfire is burning the Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris, France. Around 1,000 hectares of forest have been damaged, and firefighters are working to control the fire.
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The wildfire is located in the Fontainebleau forest in France.
The forest is about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris.
The fire has burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land.
Firefighters are actively trying to stop the fire from spreading.
The fire has destroyed about 5% of the entire forest area.
Residents in nearby areas have been evacuated for safety.
The fire damage has been witnessed and reported by a senior reporter from FRANCE 24.
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A political podcast episode discusses a controversy involving the Reform UK party and concerns about the safety of members of parliament (MPs). Listeners are invited to send their comments and questions to the podcast hosts.
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The topic centers on Reform UK, a political party in the United Kingdom.
There is a debate or dispute about the safety of MPs connected to Reform UK.
The discussion takes place on the Politics Weekly podcast.
Podcast hosts named are Pippa and Kiran.
Listeners can send comments and questions via the provided email address.
The podcast has a YouTube channel for subscribing and following.
A photograph linked to the discussion is credited to Jack Taylor/Reuters.
The article focuses on ongoing political issues in the UK.
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A fire at a popular nightclub in Bangkok, Thailand, killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. The fire started around midnight, spread quickly, and firefighters controlled it after about 30 minutes.
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The fire took place in the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in northern Bangkok.
At least 27 people died, and 73 others were injured, with 25 in critical condition.
The fire happened just before midnight on Sunday and lasted roughly 30 minutes before firefighters controlled it.
The initial cause is suspected to be an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner.
Investigations are ongoing about locked or blocked exits and flammable decorations that may have worsened the fire.
Most victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms near a rear exit that was not used.
The bar is located near busy shopping areas and public transport.
This is the deadliest fire in Thailand since a 2009 nightclub fire in Bangkok that killed 67 people.
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Breast cancer rates have been rising rapidly among Asian American women under 50, especially for advanced types of the disease. A study found that rates increased by more than 3% yearly in almost every Asian American group, with the fastest rise seen in Chinese and Vietnamese women.
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Breast cancer is increasing faster in Asian American women than in other ethnic groups in the U.S.
The study included about 150,000 invasive breast cancer cases from 2000 to 2022.
Advanced breast cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, increased fastest among Chinese American women.
The rise is not likely due to more cancer screenings since advanced cases increased most.
Changes in lifestyle, diet, and reproductive patterns may contribute but reasons are not fully known.
Researchers emphasize the need for culturally appropriate education and care in these communities.
Experts say about 23% of breast cancers could be prevented by healthier lifestyles and early screening.
Ongoing studies aim to find more risk factors for breast cancer in Asian American groups.
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Health officials are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases caused by the Cyclospora parasite in the U.S. No fresh fruit or vegetable is completely safe from this parasite, but some are lower risk due to their structure or how they are prepared. Cooking food and choosing fruits with thick skins can help reduce the risk of infection.
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Cyclospora cayetanensis is a tiny parasite that contaminates food or water through human feces.
The parasite causes symptoms like watery diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and fatigue.
Outbreaks usually come from contaminated fresh produce, not person-to-person contact.
Common high-risk foods include fresh herbs, leafy greens, and berries often eaten raw.
Fruits with thick, inedible peels such as bananas, citrus, avocados, pineapples, watermelons, and mangoes have lower risk.
Canned fruits and vegetables are very low risk because heating kills the parasite.
Washing produce helps but may not remove the parasite completely; cooking is more effective to kill it.
During outbreaks, avoid produce linked to cases, favor cooked vegetables, and peel fruits before eating when possible.
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In June, key systems supporting global politics and conflicts wobbled. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war efforts faced pressure as oil and gold resources were squeezed. British leader Keir Starmer resigned despite meeting immigration goals, highlighting lost public trust. In the U.S., political figures like JD Vance face challenges continuing former President Trump’s movement amid contradictions.
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Russian oil refining hit its lowest level since 2009 due to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow’s refinery.
Russia is selling gold rapidly to cover budget shortfalls as gold prices drop from January highs.
British immigration rates fell to the lowest since early 2021, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after losing voter support.
Labour Party’s failure to maintain voter trust serves as a warning to the U.S. Democratic Party about immigration and messaging.
JD Vance, linked to President Trump’s political movement, is challenged by contradictions around the Iran deal.
Vance’s strong lead in polls over Marco Rubio has diminished, reflecting political tensions within the movement.
The article discusses the strain on legacies inherited from President Trump’s leadership style and policies.
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Tom Cruise stars in the upcoming film Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, playing a powerful oil baron trying to stop an environmental disaster that could cause nuclear war. The movie, a mix of comedy and drama, will be released worldwide in early October and features a notable supporting cast.
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Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil baron facing an ecological crisis in the new film Digger.
The film is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his award-winning 2015 movie The Revenant.
Digger will be released worldwide in early October.
Cruise’s character has a grey combover, pot belly, and a southern accent in the movie.
The story involves preventing an ecological disaster that may lead to nuclear war.
The cast also includes John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and Sophie Wilde.
The film was shot using VistaVision, an older high-definition film technique making a recent comeback.
Cruise praised Iñárritu’s original and challenging direction, highlighting their close collaboration on the project.
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Ukraine used a sea drone to deliver a robot armed with a gun onto land in an area controlled by Russia in southern Ukraine. This new use of robotic technology helps Ukrainian forces carry out missions while keeping soldiers safer in the ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine deployed a gun-wielding robot via a sea drone for the first time in southern Ukraine.
The robot rolled off the sea drone onto a shoreline and fired at a target.
Video footage was shared by Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade but has not been independently verified.
Ukraine has used various types of drones, including flying drones, unmanned boats, and ground robots, in the war.
Robots help reduce the risk to human soldiers by performing tasks like fighting, evacuating injured troops, and laying mines.
The operation targeted the Kinburn Spit, a strategic location controlling access to the port of Mykolaiv.
Russia has controlled Kinburn Spit since early 2022, using it for artillery attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine claimed to have pushed back Russian forces on the spit, but Russia still maintains some presence there.
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Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor known for roles in movies like "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78 in Sydney. He had previously announced a diagnosis of a rare type of lymphoma but was reported cancer-free at his death.
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Sam Neill was 78 years old when he died.
He passed away in Sydney, Australia.
Neill had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer, but was cancer-free at his death.
His death was described as sudden and unexpected.
Neill was famous for acting in diverse films, from blockbusters like "Jurassic Park" to art films such as "My Brilliant Career."
He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations during his career.
His role as paleontologist Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park" brought him widespread fame.
Tributes from fellow actors highlighted his talent and kindness.
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