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Film

J.K. Simmons spielt Mafioso in ‘The Westies’

Oscar-Preisträger J.K. Simmons verkörpert den Mafioso Eamon Sweeney in der neuen MGM+-Serie 'The Westies'. Der Serienstart mit zwei Episoden erfolgt am 12. Juli.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Drei ehemalige Pinochet-Agenten zu 15 Jahren verurteilt

Drei ehemalige Agenten der Geheimdienstbehörde Dina unter Augusto Pinochet wurden in Chile verurteilt. Sie sollen an der Autobombe in Washington DC 1976 beteiligt gewesen sein, bei der Orlando Letelier und Ronni Karpen Moffitt umkamen.

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Space

Interstellarer Komet könnte 12 Milliarden Jahre alt sein

Ein interstellarer Komet, der 2025 die Sonne passierte, könnte fast drei Mal älter sein als unser Sonnensystem, wie neue Forschungsergebnisse zeigen.

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Movies

J.K. Simmons to Star in New Irish Mob Drama ‘The Westies’

Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons will portray mafioso Eamon Sweeney in the upcoming MGM+ series 'The Westies', set in 1980s New York City. The series, based on the violent Irish gang of the same name, will debut with a two-episode premiere on July 12.

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Nature

Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

A new spider species in Australia weaves a catapult-like silk trap to catch a single type of ant, according to research published in Current Biology.

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Corporate

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

A U.S.-Iran deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is underway, with dozens of ships already passing through the strategic waterway, according to multiple reports.

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Conflicts & Security

Former Pinochet Agents Convicted in 1976 Washington DC Bombing

Three former agents of Gen Augusto Pinochet’s secret police were convicted in Chile for their role in the 1976 Washington DC car bomb murder that killed Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt, according to court documents.

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Conflicts & Security

Canadian Police Warn of Possible Copycat Attacks After Montreal Shootout

Canadian police are warning of possible copycat attacks after a deadly shootout in Montreal left three people dead, according to the Guardian.

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Africa

UK Prioritized UAE Ties Over Averting Sudan Atrocities: Report

British officials prioritized relations with the UAE over preventing mass atrocities in Sudan, according to a parliamentary committee hearing. Nathaniel Raymond, an American human rights investigator, will testify that the UK government withheld intelligence linking Ethiopia and the UAE to their support for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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Middle East

UN Commission Inquiry Says Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

A UN commission of inquiry says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip, as well as war crimes in the occupied West Bank, according to the BBC.

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Africa

Zambia Ex-President’s Family Wins Legal Battle Over Burial

Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu's family has won a legal battle to have his body buried in South Africa, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Israeli Troops Kill Two in South Lebanon After Ceasefire

Israeli soldiers have killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, marking the first fatal incident since a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The deaths occurred near Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

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Mental Health

House of Dragon Showrunner Defends ‘Disgusting’ Incest Scene

House of the Dragon fans reacted with disgust to a mother-son kiss in the show’s season 3 premiere, which the showrunner defended as a portrayal of Aemond’s warped psychology.

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TV & Streaming

Warum ich The Chosen nicht schaue — Meinung

Ein neuer Christlicher Freund war überrascht, dass die Autorin den beliebten Fernsehfilm nicht gesehen hat. Kate Orson nennt mehrere Gründe dafür.

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Europe

Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026: Key Matchup and Odds

Portugal and Uzbekistan face off in a crucial 2026 World Cup match on June 23, with Portugal seeking to bounce back after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo and Uzbekistan aiming to avoid elimination.

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