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Pedro Pascal v Pedro Piscal: actor in legal battle with Chilean spirit brand
Actor Pedro Pascal takes legal action against a Chilean pisco brand named 'Pedro Piscal', testing the limits of celebrity naming rights in international commerce.
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News of BBC jobs cuts ‘real concern‘, says UK’s culture secretary
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy voices 'real concern' over BBC job cuts, as staff frustration mounts over the targeting of lower-paid roles.
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Star authors quit French publisher Grasset over editor's sudden departure
In an unprecedented revolt, nearly 150 of France's leading authors abandon the storied Grasset publishing house following the ousting of its long-time editor.
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Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran's participation in the 2026 tournament, asserting sport's independence from geopolitical conflict.
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Give officials more power to probe suspected animal cruelty cases: watchdog
Ombudsman slams 'ineffective' system, demands home entry powers for officers and tougher penalties to combat rampant animal abuse.
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Head of Palestinian group Al-Haq barred from entering France
France bars Palestinian rights leader from key European briefings, raising questions about alignment with US sanctions and the ICC.
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Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority bars all contractors’ access to data after leak
Hong Kong's public health system suspends all external data access after a leak of 56,000 patient records, with police now investigating.
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FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup
FIFA faces demands to cover soaring transport costs for 2026 World Cup as US officials cite broken promises to fans.
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Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster
Runway CEO argues AI-driven production could shift Hollywood's economics from a few high-stakes blockbusters to a volume-based model of filmmaking.
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Madonna de retour avec un nouvel album prévu pour juillet 2026
Pop icon Madonna announces 'Confessions II,' a sequel to her 2005 dance masterpiece, set for release in July 2026.
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"Dao" d'Alain Gomis : une famille entre l'Afrique et la France
Franco-Senegalese director Alain Gomis premieres 'Dao', a hybrid film exploring familial bonds across continents, in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google's 2025 ad safety report reveals a strategic pivot from punishing advertisers to surgically removing individual ads at unprecedented scale.