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Salt Café in East Preston is staying open through winter for the first time, nearly 70 years after the Steel family bought the seaside kiosk.

George and Amal Clooney attended a performance at New York’s Seaview Studio where the actor took part in a reading of the political comedy Smear!

High-resolution scans have allowed researchers to examine a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy known as the Braided Lady without physically unwrapping her remains.

Estate agents say demand for Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes is pushing some buyers to pay far more for exterior character even when newer properties provide greater space.

Former students and academics have criticised Oxford University and St Hilda’s College over lecturer Matt Rattley’s use of large breast prosthetics and low-cut clothing while teaching.

Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been charged in Florida with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material and released on bond under house arrest.

Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.

King Art selected the Adeptus Mechanicus as the fourth playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 after considering alternatives including the Death Guard.

New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.

Italy host world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Turin in round four of the 2026 Nations Championship, with both teams forced into injury-related changes.

Investigations into conversational toys have found that some products can produce disturbing or unsafe responses to children, increasing pressure for stronger regulation.

A new ChatGPT feature called Intelligent UI can generate interactive tools with controls, charts and graphics directly inside a conversation.

Alaska’s capital relies on barges, aircraft and community exchange to feed residents in a region with no road connection to the wider state network.

British dairy farmers have warned of mounting losses after processor Freshways announced a 7p-a-litre reduction in the price it pays producers.

India rose five places to 45th in the Allianz Green Transition Tracker after greenhouse-gas emissions fell 0.2% in 2025 despite economic growth of about 7.6%.

New Zealand’s election remained undecided with more than half the vote counted, as Labour and National were separated by a fraction of a percentage point.

US President Donald Trump has appointed senior adviser Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles days after Republicans lost control of Congress.

Sky Atlantic’s The Good Daughter places two estranged lawyer sisters at the centre of a school-shooting case and a family history shaped by violence.

A new long-distance route through north-eastern Albania is using restored stone tower houses as guest accommodation while directing tourism toward remote villages.

A Ukrainian soldier was flown from a heavily monitored frontline area in Kharkiv region by a purpose-built cargo drone after ground evacuation attempts failed.

Sonia Gandhi has described how assassinations and family duty drew her into Indian politics despite her longstanding reluctance to seek public office.

West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says consecutive Championship defeats by Wolves and Birmingham put him under pressure before his side began its current unbeaten run.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo to begin a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, three weeks after surgery for lung cancer.

The UK government is preparing for a possible state visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2027, although officials say the plan has not been finalised.

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has challenged the official account of the 2018 sandpaper scandal, saying players and staff across the touring party knew about the plan.

The European heritage conservation fair Denkmal 2026 opened in Leipzig this week, focusing on the practical limits of preservation laws and the role of digital innovation. Organizers emphasized that while legal status is fixed, the feasibility of restoration depends on viable funding and modernization strategies.

Parking fees near the Autódromo José Carlos Pace have surged to as much as R$500 per day ahead of the Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix, as no official public lots are available. Traffic authorities and event organizers are strongly recommending public transportation due to extensive street closures and limited vehicle access.

Matthew Wright, a producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has died from cardiopulmonary arrest in Los Angeles. A death certificate lists hypertension as the underlying cause, with obesity and sleep apnea as contributing factors. His family is seeking financial support via GoFundMe following recent layoffs.

Jordan Menashe oversees the complex operational infrastructure supporting the San Francisco Film Society’s major events. As the upcoming Doc Stories festival approaches, she details the real-time problem-solving and dedicated staff required to ensure seamless screenings and venue management for audiences in San Francisco.

American Fusion (OTCQB:AMFN), FreeCast (NASDAQ:CAST), Stewards Investment Capital and BioVie (NASDAQ:BIVI) Headline a Four-Region Broadcast Across the U.S., Latin America, MENA and Southeast Asia

The United States has expanded its economic pressure on Cuba by imposing new sanctions on eight firms and two individuals, including Chinese entities accused of supplying military components. Beijing responded with sharp criticism, labeling the measures unlawful and vowing to protect its companies' interests, while Havana dismissed the actions as a futile attempt to strangle its economy.

More than 12 billion gallons of untreated sewage have been discharged into the Chicago River this year due to heavy rainfall overwhelming the city's combined sewer system. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reports that raw wastewater was released to prevent residential flooding, causing significant ecological damage and raising public health concerns despite decades of infrastructure investment.