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US strike marks shift to military action against drug cartels
First Bond game in a decade seeks licence to thrill
First Bond game in a decade seeks licence to thrill

Developing the first James Bond video game in over a decade has felt like returning "back home" for IO Interactive, the Danish studio known for its own globe-trotting agent fantasy series "Hitman".

September 03, 2025

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Wildfire tears through California gold rush town
Wildfire tears through California gold rush town

A historic California Gold Rush-era town lay in ruins Wednesday after lightning storms sparked almost two dozen wildfires.

September 03, 2025

'Downton Abbey' stars tread red carpet for finale
'Downton Abbey' stars tread red carpet for finale

The stars of "Downton Abbey" walked the red carpet in London Wednesday for one last time as the hugely successful English country house saga finally comes to an end.

September 03, 2025

Islamic State claims deadly attack on Pakistan rally
Islamic State claims deadly attack on Pakistan rally

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a suicide bombing that authorities said killed 15 people and wounded dozens more at a political rally in southwestern Pakistan.

September 03, 2025

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Florida to end 'slavery' of vaccine mandates
Florida to end 'slavery' of vaccine mandates

A top Florida health official on Wednesday vowed to end all vaccine mandates, including school immunization requirements, likening the measures to prevent childhood diseases to slavery.

September 03, 2025

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Director Julian Schnabel hits out at boycott calls over Israel
Director Julian Schnabel hits out at boycott calls over Israel

US director Julian Schnabel has hit out at calls to boycott Scottish actor Gerard Butler who has been targeted by activists for his alleged previous support for the Israeli military.

September 03, 2025