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The Guardian - World News

2026-07-08 04:00:24 (2 days ago)

A Grand Day Out/The Wrong Trousers review – rereleased Nick Park classics are a complete treat

The first two Wallace and Gromit films see the pair blasting off for the moon in search of cheese, and trying to foil a heist by Feathers McGraw

Each heralded by composer Julian Nott’s wonderful and unmistakable brass-band march theme, the first two of Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit films are now rereleased in cinemas; they are simply great family entertainment.

A Grand Day Out (★★★★★) from 1989 is a terrifically funny sci-fi adventure which gives us a hilarious teatime shot of inventor Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis) and his faithful canine companion and helpmeet Gromit sitting placidly side by side in armchairs and in a front parlour that was surely very old-fashioned even in 1989. It was only on watching this again that I realised who they reminded me of: David Hockney’s mum and dad in his famous portrait My Parents.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-08 04:00:24 (2 days ago)

Service by Lauren Mooney review – a very modern ghost story

The chills are genuinely spooky in this haunted-house tale about contemporary precarity – a debut that speaks to our times

There are, MR James tells us, five conditions that must be met for a perfect ghost story: the pretence of truth, a “pleasing terror”, no explanation of the machinery, no gratuitous horror, and that the story belong to the writer’s (and reader’s) “own day”. In Lauren Mooney’s sharply observed debut novel, Danielle lives a precarious existence as a PA at a dilettante arts charity called Hodgepodge (strapline: “for ideas”). She types emails, makes tea and increasingly finds herself running personal errands for her monstrous boss Jeannie. Jeannie seems to see no difference between working for the charity, and working for her.

After a horrible breakup, Danielle finds herself unexpectedly homeless. With no savings, no bank of Mum and Dad, and no room left in her overdraft, she winds up staying alone in Jeannie’s ancestral home, a rambling pile in the middle of nowhere. “We could do with somebody to take care of the place,” Jeannie says, as Danielle bursts into uncharacteristic tears. “You’d be doing us a huge favour.”

Times of India

2026-07-08 04:00:00 (2 days ago)

Egypt has uncovered a well-preserved 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era city in Dakhla Oasis: Homes, basilica church, ovens, coins and writing fragments show how people lived in the western desert

Egypt has unveiled remarkable archaeological discoveries that shed light on its rich historical heritage. Among these is a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era city located in the western desert, which reveals fascinating details about urban life and development during that time. Additionally, the recent unearthing of eighteen ancient tombs near Alexandria enhances the region's archaeological narrative, aiming to invigorate Egypt's crucial tourism industry.

Le Monde - World News

2026-07-08 03:51:29 (2 days ago)

Péter Magyar launches contested procedure to remove Hungary's president

On July 7, the Hungarian parliament began to review a package of constitutional amendments that would remove President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of former prime minister Viktor Orban. This 'forceful' approach has drawn concern from several NGOs and advocates for the rule of law.

Daily Sabah - World News

2026-07-08 03:49:00 (2 days ago)

Crowds pack Iraq's Najaf for Khamenei funeral amid soaring tensions

Masses packed the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the holy city in a solemn procession, marking Iraq'...

RT News - Top Stories

2026-07-08 03:48:26 (2 days ago)

Ukraine attacks Russian oil tankers

Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar has confirmed Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers
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Fox News - Politics

2026-07-08 03:47:26 (2 days ago)

Trump enters final NATO summit day as Ukraine, defense spending take center stage

Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy tops the final day as Ukraine warns it cannot intercept Russian ballistic missiles due to dwindling Patriot supplies.

Times of Israel - World News

2026-07-08 03:45:45 (2 days ago)

Under fire, Stephen King retracts support for anti-Israel candidate accused of rape

Horror novelist says Maine Senate Democrat Graham Platner should drop out of Senate race if sexual assault allegation true

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Washington Post - World News

2026-07-08 03:44:24 (2 days ago)

U.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes following attacks on commercial ships

Iran said it had targeted more than 80 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, after the U.S. launched strikes in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 03:39:38 (2 days ago)

WATCH LIVE: President Trump meets with world leaders at NATO Summit

President Trump will hold a press conference before departing Turkey later today.

RT News - Top Stories

2026-07-08 03:37:38 (2 days ago)

Russia targets Samsung-Ukraine missile plant in overnight strike – MOD

Russia says it struck missile and drone production facilities in Kiev after another large-scale Ukrainian drone raid
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Times of India

2026-07-08 03:34:49 (2 days ago)

Paris Hilton is celebrating the closure of a 55-year-old school in Utah: Inside her long-time battle against the boarding school and why

Provo Canyon School's Utah campus license was revoked due to health and safety violations. Paris Hilton celebrated the closure, having endured abuse at the institution years ago. The school's owners are considering legal options while the department monitors student transitions. This action follows years of advocacy by Hilton and others against such facilities. The troubled-teen industry faces increased scrutiny and regulatory efforts nationwide.