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World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation
Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans … and the precious trophy. This video contains flashing images and an audio track. Continue reading…
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Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters | Movies
Although this animated feature doesn’t have a title as utterly awesome as its predecessor, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, it’s still a perfectly adequate 90-ish minutes of creamy pastel-coloured picaresque entertainment. It feels like it’s skewed in the direction of younger viewers given the simple character designs, general wholesomeness and easy-on-the-jokes tone, but the…
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Iran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis live | US-Israel war on Iran
Key eventsIran says it targeted Amazon infrastructure in BahrainThe IRGC said it targeted infrastructure belonging to the US company Amazon in Bahrain, according to a statements published by state media on Tuesday.There was no official confirmation from Bahrain. Reuters, carrying the report, could not independently verify the incident.ShareUpdated at 02.07 EDTIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)…
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Mini pig stolen from family on Vashon Island
VASHON ISLAND, Wash. – A Vashon Island family is searching for their beloved pet pig, Brida, after she was stolen from her enclosure on Friday. Her owner, Julia Carlson, believes the theft was carefully planned and took place between 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. while the family was away attending the local Strawberry Festival. “She…
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Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time | Japan
A Chinese missile destroyer fired live rounds for the first time inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) during a drill on Sunday, a day before Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed in the South China Sea.Three Chinese warships and a Russian frigate were spotted sailing between Okinawa’s main island and Miyako island into the Pacific on…
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Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies | US-Israel war on Iran
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon has said, as Tehran launched a wave of reprisals to the tenth consecutive night of attacks.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had targeted US military sites including air defence systems and a radar installation…
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Renton police search for thief who stole kid’s birthday bike
RENTON, Wash. – Renton Police are asking for the public’s help to ID a package theft suspect. The backstory: A family came home from a weekend camping trip to discover that the surprise gift they got for their daughter had been stolen off their porch. Home security video of a package theft in Renton. They…
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Former Whatcom resident, son charged with kidnapping frog biologists in CA
The father and son duo allegedly kidnapped the scientists at gunpoint and used zip ties to bind their hands.
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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says | Trump tariffs
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement.…
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Migration trends, school lawsuit, Mount Rainier rockfall among TNT’s top stories
Also Monday, The News Tribune’s outdoors writer’s paean to Pierce County’s Foothills Trail.