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The movie "Weapons" is a horror film set in American suburbia where 17 children disappear in the middle of the night. The story unfolds through the perspectives of various characters, including a teacher who is suspected by parents and a father desperate to find his lost child.
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The movie "Weapons" involves 17 children vanishing from the town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania.
All the missing children are from the same third-grade class, except for one boy named Alex.
The film features a teacher named Justine, played by Julia Garner, who becomes a suspect among the townspeople.
Josh Brolin portrays a father determined to discover what happened to his son.
The film uses multiple characters' viewpoints to reveal the story.
The movie has a structure that revisits events from different perspectives.
"Weapons" is directed by Zach Cregger and has been well-received, inspiring discussions and memes.
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Over 100 people have been arrested, and many weapons have been seized before the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street event. The police aim to prevent violence and ensure safety during the festival, with millions expected to attend. Measures include the use of Live Facial Recognition technology and increased security checks using screening arches.
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Over 100 people were arrested before the Notting Hill Carnival.
Police seized 11 firearms and more than 40 knives.
21 of the arrested individuals were returned to prison.
Police aim to deter those who might pose a risk to public safety.
Live Facial Recognition technology will be used around the carnival.
Screening arches and stop-and-search powers will help keep weapons out.
Millions of people are expected to attend the event, scheduled from Saturday to Monday.
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India's parliament has passed a law banning online gambling, which includes card games, poker, and fantasy sports. The law aims to prevent financial problems and social issues linked to gambling, and offenders could face up to five years in prison. The law must still be approved by the president to take effect.
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India's parliament has banned online gambling, affecting card games, poker, and fantasy sports.
The law was introduced because companies were taking $2.3 billion annually from 450 million people in India.
Dream11, a major fantasy sports platform and sponsor of India's national cricket team, is impacted by this law.
The ban criminalizes the promotion and financing of online gambling with penalties of up to five years in prison.
India’s gaming industry is large, but exceptions for e-sports and educational games are included in the new law.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports the law to protect society from financial harm caused by gambling.
The government cited financial distress, addiction, fraud, and links to serious crimes as reasons for the ban.
The law distinguishes between games for money and social games, promoting safe online gaming experiences.
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A UN-backed hunger monitor has confirmed famine in parts of Gaza for the first time since the current conflict began. Despite Israel's recent permission for more aid into Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains serious due to looting and unrest. The Israeli government disputes the famine claim, saying the report is based on false information.
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported famine in parts of Gaza.
IPC is a key tool for monitoring global hunger, established by the UN, aid groups, and governments.
Reports of starvation in Gaza have led to international pressure on Israel to allow more aid.
Israel allowed aid deliveries starting in July after months of restrictions.
Gaza's unstable conditions lead to looting of aid, making distribution difficult.
Israeli plans to occupy Gaza City could worsen the humanitarian situation.
The IPC report says 500,000 Palestinians face famine and 1.4 million are at risk.
The Israeli government denies the famine report, calling it politically motivated.
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A new dinosaur species with a distinctive sail on its back was discovered on the Isle of Wight and named Istiorachis macaruthurae in honor of sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur. The dinosaur, which lived about 125 million years ago, was initially thought to belong to a known species until detailed analysis revealed its uniqueness.
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A new dinosaur species was discovered on the Isle of Wight.
The dinosaur is named Istiorachis macaruthurae.
The name honors Dame Ellen MacArthur, a record-breaking sailor.
Istiorachis means "sail spine," referencing the dinosaur's back sail.
The dinosaur is a medium-sized herbivore from 125 million years ago.
Fossil hunter Nick Chase originally found the fossils; Jeremy Lockwood officially named the species.
Istiorachis macaruthurae is now displayed at the Dinosaur Isle Museum.
Sail features on the dinosaur's back may have been used for display purposes, similar to peacock feathers.
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The UK government is tightening rules on child benefit payments, especially targeting those abroad. To prevent overpayments, a new team will check travel data to ensure eligibility. Families receive these benefits if they have children under 16, or under 20 if in education or training.
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Child benefit is paid to 6.9 million households in the UK.
Only one person can claim the benefit per child, with no limit on the number of children claimed.
Child benefit is £26.05 per week for the first child and £17.25 for other children.
Payments reduce if one parent earns over £60,000 and stop if earnings exceed £80,000.
Claimants must inform HMRC if they travel abroad for more than eight weeks.
A new team will use travel data to stop payments to those ineligible, aiming to save £350 million over five years.
Claiming child benefit provides National Insurance credits, which is important for pensions.
Families can claim benefit 48 hours after registering a child's birth, with backdating available for up to three months.
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Actor Noel Clarke lost a libel case against the Guardian newspaper. He sued the paper over articles that accused him of sexual misconduct. A judge ruled that the Guardian's stories were true and published in the public interest.
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Noel Clarke is an actor known for roles in "Doctor Who" and "Kidulthood."
He sued the Guardian for libel over articles published in 2021.
The articles claimed Clarke used his industry power to harass women.
A High Court judge dismissed Clarke's libel lawsuit.
The judge found the Guardian's stories were true and in public interest.
More than a dozen women testified against Clarke during the trial.
Clarke denied the accusations, saying he was a victim of a conspiracy.
His BAFTA membership was suspended after the allegations were made public.
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Karen Gillan will star in a new version of the movie "Highlander" with Henry Cavill. Filming will start in September in Scotland, where Gillan is excited to work again. She recently starred in a project called "Life of Chuck," based on a Stephen King novella.
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Karen Gillan will join the cast of the new "Highlander" movie, acting alongside Henry Cavill.
The original "Highlander" movie came out in 1986, featuring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.
Filming for the new "Highlander" starts in Scotland in September.
Gillan expressed her enthusiasm for working in Scotland and her desire to bring her daughter to visit her hometown.
"Life of Chuck," another Gillan project, is based on a novella by Stephen King and co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
"Life of Chuck" explores living life fully and stars Gillan as a nurse during the end of the universe.
Gillan is married to comedian Nick Kocher and recently became a mother to a daughter named Clementine.
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A global hunger monitor has confirmed that famine is happening in the northern Gaza Strip and may spread to other regions by the end of September 2025. This famine situation affects hundreds of thousands of people, with the possibility of worsening conditions as conflicts continue. It marks the first official confirmation of famine in Gaza by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
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Famine is confirmed in northern Gaza and may spread to central and southern areas by September 2025.
Around 500,000 people are in famine conditions, while another 1.07 million face emergency food shortages.
20% of the population is in crisis due to lack of food.
By the end of this period, 641,000 people may face famine conditions.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) provides the confirmation of the famine.
At least 132,000 children under age five are at risk of death from severe malnutrition.
Israel disputes the report, attributing deaths to other causes and holding Hamas responsible for the conditions.
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Far-right parties are currently leading opinion polls in the four largest economies of Europe: Germany, the UK, France, and Italy. These parties have gained popularity amid cultural, economic, and geopolitical pressures, although no immediate elections are scheduled in these countries.
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Far-right parties are leading in opinion polls in Germany, the UK, France, and Italy.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is currently the most popular party in Germany's polls.
In the UK, Nigel Farage's Reform Party has a significant lead over both Labour and Conservative parties.
France's National Rally, despite its leader Marine Le Pen's ban from the 2027 presidential race, is polling in the lead.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leads the country’s first far-right government since World War II and remains popular.
No immediate elections are scheduled, so the current polls reflect growing momentum rather than impending changes in leadership.
Economic issues like high prices, slowed growth, and rising inequality have increased public support for these parties.
Migration and concerns over national sovereignty have intensified, influencing political landscapes in these countries.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested for alleged misuse of state funds related to foreign trips during his presidency. He will appear in court in Colombo after providing a statement to the police. The charges focus on a 2023 visit to the UK, which officials claim was personal but funded by public money.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, former president of Sri Lanka, was arrested for allegedly misusing public money.
The allegations involve his foreign travels while he was president from 2022 to 2024.
He is set to appear in a magistrate's court in Colombo.
Police say he traveled 23 times abroad at an estimated cost of more than Rs 600 million.
A specific charge involves a 2023 trip to the UK after attending a summit in Cuba.
Wickremesinghe and his wife attended a University of Wolverhampton event during this trip.
Authorities claim this visit was private but used public funds, which Wickremesinghe denies.
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The United States, under the direction of Tom Homan, announced plans to close the Darien Gap for national security reasons. This roadless and dangerous area between Panama and Colombia is a key path for many migrants trying to reach the U.S. In March 2023, the number of people crossing into Panama from Colombia dropped significantly compared to the same time the previous year.
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The Darien Gap is a 66-mile stretch of jungle between Panama and Colombia.
In 2023, about 520,000 people crossed the Darien Gap.
The U.S. administration announced plans to shut down this route for national security.
In March 2023, only 194 people arrived in Panama from Colombia via the Darien Gap, compared to 36,841 the previous March.
The Darien Gap is extremely dangerous with risks including rivers, ravines, armed attacks, and exhaustion.
Many migrants on this journey have encountered the deceased during their crossing.
The U.S. immigration policy changes have affected the flow of people through the Darien Gap.
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Many families in Suffolk, UK face difficulties affording school uniforms due to high costs and rising inflation. Uniform banks, similar to foodbanks, provide free uniforms to those in need. Some parents believe that uniforms should either be provided by schools or made more affordable.
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School uniforms in Suffolk can cost hundreds of pounds per child.
Rising inflation has made it harder for some families to afford uniforms.
Some parents use uniform banks to get free clothing items for their children.
The average cost of a full uniform for secondary school is about £442.
The cost for primary school uniforms averages around £343.
New rules may limit how many branded uniform items schools can require.
These changes are part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, still in progress.
Parents argue that high costs force them to choose between necessities like food and other expenses.
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Authorities in Kenya found at least five bodies in shallow graves at a site linked to a religious cult. The site is near where hundreds of cult members died two years ago. Officials are still looking for more graves and have already found scattered body parts.
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Five bodies were found in shallow graves at a site in Malindi, Kenya.
The site is the same area where hundreds of cult members were discovered dead in the past.
Authorities have identified 27 suspected graves at this location.
Excavations led to the discovery of five full bodies and 10 scattered body parts.
Investigators expect to find more bodies as the search continues.
Reports suggest victims may have died from starvation and suffocation due to extreme religious beliefs.
At least 11 people are under investigation in connection with the deaths.
Previously, over 400 bodies were found in the nearby Shakahola Forest in a similar cult incident.
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India's Supreme Court decided to change an earlier order to put all stray dogs in Delhi into shelters. Instead, healthy and non-aggressive dogs will be vaccinated and neutered, then returned to their original places. Dogs with rabies or aggressive behavior will be housed in shelters, and feeding strays in public places is now banned.
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India's Supreme Court changed an earlier decision to move all stray dogs in Delhi into shelters.
Healthy, non-aggressive stray dogs should be vaccinated, neutered, and released back to their original location.
Dogs with rabies or those that are aggressive will be kept in shelters.
Feeding street dogs in public places is now forbidden, and special areas for feeding must be set up.
On 11 August, the court was concerned about dog bites and rabies in Delhi and nearby areas.
India has a large stray dog population, with about one million in Delhi alone.
Animal welfare groups protested against sheltering all strays, leading to the changes in the court's decision.
The Supreme Court plans to create a national policy on stray dogs due to similar cases in other states.
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A drone attack hit a United Nations convoy carrying food aid to the famine-stricken North Darfur region in Sudan. The security of the convoy was compromised, but all personnel are safe. The attack is part of ongoing conflict between Sudan's military and the paramilitary RSF, impacting aid delivery.
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A drone struck a UN convoy heading to North Darfur, Sudan, with food supplies.
All personnel with the convoy were unharmed.
At least three trucks caught fire, causing damage to the supplies.
It is unclear who is responsible for the attack.
This was the second attack on a UN convoy in three months.
Fighting in Sudan began in April 2023, with over 40,000 deaths and 13 million displaced.
Nearly 25 million people in Sudan are facing severe hunger.
The UN is investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity in the region.
Humanitarian aid workers have called for respect of international laws to protect aid delivery.
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has officially confirmed famine in Gaza City, warning it could spread to other areas without ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Despite data showing severe food insecurity, Israeli authorities denied the report. Gathering data in Gaza remains difficult due to restrictions on access.
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The IPC confirmed famine in Gaza City and warned it could affect Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah.
One third of Gaza's population might face extreme hunger by next month, according to the IPC.
Israeli military agency COGAT rejected claims of famine, saying aid has increased.
The IPC includes UN agencies, aid groups, and governments.
This is the first confirmed famine in the Middle East by the IPC.
Famine classification requires extreme food shortage, high child malnutrition, and related deaths.
Gathering data is hard in Gaza due to Israeli restrictions on access.
The Famine Review Committee also confirmed famine in part of Gaza based on data.
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The Gaza Strip's largest city, Gaza City, is facing severe hunger, known as famine, and experts warn it could spread further without lifting restrictions on aid. This comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with both sides providing conflicting reports about the severity of the food crisis. The situation is critical, especially affecting children, with international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid.
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Gaza City is currently experiencing a famine, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
The famine could spread to other areas like Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by next month.
More than half a million people in Gaza are experiencing severe hunger, with many at risk of dying from malnutrition.
Israel's military actions and the blockade of aid are contributing to the crisis.
The IPC's declaration comes after warnings from aid groups about rising starvation in Gaza.
Israel denies that a famine exists and claims reports are misleading, citing increased aid shipments.
This is the first time the IPC has confirmed a famine in the Middle East.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, complicating the delivery of necessary aid.
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A U.N.-backed panel has announced that Northern Gaza is experiencing famine due to ongoing conflict and restrictions on aid. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice plans to send Congress documents related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
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A U.N.-backed panel declared famine in Gaza, citing nearly two years of war and aid restrictions.
The classification for food insecurity in Gaza was raised to Phase 5, indicating extreme starvation conditions.
Around 500,000 people in Gaza face severe starvation, with another 1.07 million experiencing severe food shortages.
Israel denies a hunger crisis in Gaza and has been in conflict with Hamas since an attack in October 2023.
The House Oversight Committee is set to receive documents from the DOJ about Jeffrey Epstein's investigation.
Some of these Epstein-related documents will be made public after removing victims' names.
The release of these documents follows pressure on the Trump administration to provide transparency.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report highlighting the dangers of extreme heat at work due to climate change. Construction workers and those in similar jobs are particularly at risk, and the report urges governments and employers to develop strategies to protect workers.
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The WHO's report discusses the risks of heat stress for workers as climate change causes more frequent heatwaves.
Climate change is making heatwaves more common, with recent years being the hottest ever recorded.
Heat stress can lead to severe health issues like heat-related strokes, kidney failure, and dehydration.
The WHO found that productivity drops by 2% for each degree the temperature rises above 20C.
During a heatwave in Europe in 2023, workplace accidents rose by 7% as temperatures climbed over 30C.
Some European countries have started taking measures to protect workers from extreme heat.
The report also highlights risks to the elderly, chronically ill, and young, suggesting schools need to adapt as well.
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