The US in Brief: America’s longest shutdown (until the next)
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European Challenge Cup: Dragons flying flag for Wales against Montpellier
Dragons name wing David Richards in the starting side, while Dee is preferred to Brodie Coghlan at hooker. Montpellier include Wales lock Adam Beard in their pack but former England number eight Billy Vunipola is not involved. There will be a fascinating contest between Wales rivals Carter and Beard with the Dragons skipper replacing the…
Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Boarded by Blue Finch
Blue Finch Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Indonesian action crime thriller “Queen of Malacca,” excluding select Southeast Asian territories. The U.K.-based outfit unveiled the acquisition ahead of the Cannes Film Market, where the Visinema Pictures production will debut its first footage at the Frontières Buyers Showcase. The project was first revealed by Variety at the Cannes…
Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later
A long-promised autopsy of the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024 has yet to materialize, and it’s becoming a growing source of frustration for Democrats still looking for answers for why they lost the White House for a second time to President Trump. Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin angered Democrats in November when he……
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year. Source link
Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap
In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing two prominent primary challengers on his right. He has been……
White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag’s adoption. Source link
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says. Source link
Ulster v Exeter Chiefs: Angus Bell and James Hume ruled out of Challenge Cup semi-final
Ulster: Lowry; Z Ward; Postlethwaite, McCloskey; Stockdale; Murphy, Doak; Crean, Stewart, O’Toole’ Henderson (capt), Izuxhukwu; McCann, Timoney, Augustus. Replacements: McCormick, O’Sullivan, McAllister, Irvine, B Ward, McKee, Flannery, McIlroy. Exeter Chiefs: Hammersley; Ridl; Slade, Ikitau; Feyi-Waboso; Skinner, Varney; Sio, Norey, Tchumbadze; Jenkins (capt), Zambonin; Hooper, Tshiunza, Vintcent. Replacements: Dweba, Burger, Iosefa-Scott, Tuima, Worley Brady, Cairens, Haydon-Wood,…
Six injured in Washington state school stabbing
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School. Source link