Trump and Epstein Photos Projected Onto Windsor Castle — and Four Men Arrested — as President Meets With Royal Family

Trump and Epstein Photos Projected Onto Windsor Castle — and Four Men Arrested — as President Meets With Royal Family

Four men have been arrested after photos of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle on Tuesday as the U.S. president arrived in the U.K. for his second state visit. The Thames Valley Police service said in a statement that four adults were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications following an “unauthorized…

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HBO Max to Launch in Eight Asia Pacific Markets in October

HBO Max to Launch in Eight Asia Pacific Markets in October

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing HBO Max to fresh corners of Asia. The company said Tuesday that its flagship streaming platform will launch direct-to-consumer on Oct. 15 in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and six other smaller regional markets. The expansion continues the service’s gradual push across the region following…

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Eurovision Organizers “Understand Concerns” But “Still Gathering Views” After Countries Threaten to Withdraw if Israel Participates

Eurovision Organizers “Understand Concerns” But “Still Gathering Views” After Countries Threaten to Withdraw if Israel Participates

Eurovision 2026 is set to be another contentious one, despite the European Broadcasting Union’s attempts to calm the chaos. Last week, news broke that Ireland and the Netherlands were threatening to withdraw from next year’s song contest, held in Vienna, Austria in May, if Israel is permitted to take part. A statement from Irish broadcaster RTÉ said…

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‘Adolescence’ Co-Creator Jack Thorne Elected President of Writers’ Guild of Great Britain

‘Adolescence’ Co-Creator Jack Thorne Elected President of Writers’ Guild of Great Britain

British screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne, best known for Adolescence and His Dark Materials, has been elected president of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB). Thorne, who also wrote Help, This Is England ’90 and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, steps into the role vacated by Sandi Toksvig at the union, which represents professional writers…

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Ready for Mischief? Maria Ishak Launches Studio With Eye on Cultural Relevance, Commercial Potential

Ready for Mischief? Maria Ishak Launches Studio With Eye on Cultural Relevance, Commercial Potential

Veteran international TV executive Maria Ishak has launched Mischief International, a Paris- and London-based creative studio specializing in IP development, talent curation, financing, and franchise building. “Mischief International operates as a creative and production partner, focusing on content that blends cultural relevance with strong commercial potential,” it said on Thursday. “The company works closely with…

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