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Japan Tourism Slips in August as Chinese Visitors Drop 59%, Korea and Taiwan Set Records

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Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 as Energy Shock Lifts Inflation

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ETIAS Delay: Europe's €20 Travel Authorisation Still Has No Launch Date

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CMA Awards 2026 Preview: Ella Langley Leads With Nine Nominations

Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Attacks Hit Wartime High as Talks Stall

At least 12 ships were attacked in a single week as Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil back above $100 and deepening fears of a wider war.

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Breaking

Sweden Election 2026: Left Bloc Wins Narrow Majority as Kristersson Steps Down

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Microsoft and Nvidia Launch Surface Ultra in a Bid to Reboot the AI PC

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Politics

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Israel Election October 27: Parties, Rules and What Comes After the Vote

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Celebrity

Emmys 2026 Winners: 'Widow's Bay' Sweeps Comedy as 'The Pitt' Takes Top Drama

Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay won 14 Emmys including Outstanding Comedy, The Pitt was named Best Drama, and Matthew Rhys won two lead acting awards on the same night.

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Venice Film Festival 2026: 'Woman Unknown' Wins the Golden Lion

May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown took Venice’s top prize and Mathilde Arcel won Best Actress, while John Malkovich and Lee Chang-dong were also honoured on the Lido.

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London Film Festival 2026: Stars, Galas and the Films Everyone Is Talking About

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'Outer Banks' Star Austin North Is Engaged to Cali Fuller

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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Breaks the Hot 100 Record for Most Weeks at No. 1

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Food & travel

Japan Tourism Slips in August as Chinese Visitors Drop 59%, Korea and Taiwan Set Records

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Thailand's 450-Baht Tourist Fee Moves Closer, With Officials Targeting Early 2027

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Michelin Guide Texas 2026: Three New Stars, Including a Vegan Tasting Menu and a Barbecue Joint

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Chengdu Gets Its First Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant in the 2027 Guide

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Why Flights Cost More This Winter: Jet Fuel, Surcharges and Fewer Seats

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Super Bowl LXI Ads: Disney Sold Out at Record Rates. Here Is What Brands Paid

Disney sold every ad for Super Bowl LXI on ABC and ESPN, with 30-second spots averaging roughly $8.5 million to $10 million. Who bought, what it cost and why brands pay.

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Politics

Sweden Election 2026: Left Bloc Wins Narrow Majority as Kristersson Steps Down

Israel Election October 27: Parties, Rules and What Comes After the Vote

Finance

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 24-Year High: What Is Driving the Bond Selloff

Bank Earnings Preview: What to Watch as JPMorgan and Wall Street Kick Off Q3 Season

Tech

OpenAI DevDay 2026: GPT-6.1 Sol, Always-On Agents and a Push Into the Workplace

Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion Quarterly Profit as AI Memory Boom Accelerates

Music

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Breaks the Hot 100 Record for Most Weeks at No. 1

Metallica and Slipknot Unveil 2027 Stadium Tours: Dates, Openers and Tickets

Celebrity

London Film Festival 2026: Stars, Galas and the Films Everyone Is Talking About

'Outer Banks' Star Austin North Is Engaged to Cali Fuller

Travel

Japan Tourism Slips in August as Chinese Visitors Drop 59%, Korea and Taiwan Set Records

ETIAS Delay: Europe's €20 Travel Authorisation Still Has No Launch Date

Food

Global Food Prices Rise Again as Wheat, Maize and Sugar Climb, FAO Says

Chengdu Gets Its First Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant in the 2027 Guide

Marketing

ChatGPT Ads Hit a $1 Billion Run Rate in About 200 Days: What Marketers Need to Know

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