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Movies

Resident Evil Racing Toward $40M Box Office Debut

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot is projected to open with $40 million in North America, according to Sony Pictures, making it the franchise’s highest-grossing debut weekend.

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Africa

Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

Nigerian authorities are investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in custody in Niger State. Preliminary reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the incident.

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Asia Pacific

Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting

Three students were killed and eight others injured in a school shooting in South Cotabato, Philippines, according to local authorities.

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Music

Sheeran Faces Growing Backlash After Macklemore’s Removal

Ed Sheeran is facing increasing criticism following the removal of rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour lineup, which sparked a chain reaction with multiple supporting acts withdrawing. According to WABC and Fox News, the controversy has escalated into a broader debate about politics in music.

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Movies

Resident Evil Racing Toward Box Office Success

Zach Cregger’s reboot of 'Resident Evil' is racing toward a strong box office debut, with Sony Pictures projecting a $40 million opening weekend. The film has received high marks from critics and audiences alike.

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Conflicts & Security

Olga Tokarczuk Demands Truth on Eritrean Writers’ Fate

More than 180 writers, including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee, have signed a letter calling for proof of life for 12 Eritrean writers arrested in 2001, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

Louisiana Firefighters Find Feline Native to Sub-Saharan Africa

Louisiana firefighters responding to a house fire discovered an African serval, a wildcat native to sub-Saharan Africa, illegally enclosed in a backyard. According to officials, an animal welfare agency is now seeking to place the creature in an appropriate environment.

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Internet & Apps

Zara Larsson Criticizes White House for Using Her Song in Deportation Video

Zara Larsson has criticized the White House for using her song 'Midnight Sun' in a TikTok deportation video. The clip, which has since had the song removed, was captioned 'never ending deportations,' a play on the song's lyrics.

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Markets

Nigerians Celebrate Oil Wealth as IPO Boosts ‘Yangote’ Trend

Nigerians are celebrating newfound ownership in Dangote Refinery after a record-breaking share sale, with over four billion shares sold in Africa's largest-ever IPO. The $4 minimum investment has sparked a frenzy on social media.

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África

48 muertos en Nigeria tras beber alcohol con metanol

Al menos 48 personas murieron y otras 100 reciben tratamiento en Nigeria tras consumir un licor local sospechoso de contener metanol, informaron autoridades.

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Elecciones

Boicot contra Tillamook por etiqueta halal

Críticos lanzan campaña de boicot contra la empresa de queso Tillamook por su etiquetado halal, según Al Jazeera.

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Elections

Critics Meltdown Over Tillamook’s Halal Cheese Label

Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labeling, according to Al Jazeera.

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Africa

Almost 50 Dead in Nigeria After Drinking Methanol-Contaminated Alcohol

At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, according to officials.

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Conflicts & Security

Resident Evil Reboot Receives 69% Positive Steam Rating

The new Resident Evil reboot by Zach Cregger has drawn praise for its fresh take on the franchise, while a separate controversy over AI-generated reviews has sparked debate in the gaming industry.

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Cricket

England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win

England's impressive T20 form continued as they thrashed Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff to seal the series with a match to spare, according to the BBC.

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