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With dulcet Welsh tones, an actor bearing an uncanny aural resemblance to Michael Sheen introduces players to the world of Mandrake. The village of Chandley is “small” and “complicated”, he says warmly. “Everyone’s got their own story.” The action cuts between cosy, wooden cottages and a moss-covered forest filled with folkloric creatures. We see the protagonist, a horticulturist wizard “steeped in the green and growing arts”, returning home and tending to an abundance of vegetables. Some you’ll find in your local supermarket; others are of a decidedly more magical variety.As a rural life simulation, Mandrake is odder and more beguiling…

European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force – two days before a US-Russia summit on Ukraine is due to take place in Alaska.In a statement, European leaders said “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future.”It added the principles of “territorial integrity” must be respected and “international borders must not be changed by force”.The statement was signed by 26 of 27 leaders. Missing from the signatories was Hungary’s leader Viktor Orban, who has maintained friendly relations with Russia and has repeatedly tried to block EU support for Ukraine.The statement underscored the nervousness…

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, China’s dominant online music and audio platform, reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of $1.18 billion, up 17.9% year-over-year. The performance was powered by growth in online music services, particularly subscriptions and new SVIP premium offerings, while social entertainment services continued to decline. SVIP is Tencent Music’s “Super VIP” tier, a higher-priced premium membership offering perks such as enhanced audio quality, early concert ticket access, exclusive digital albums, and collectible artist merchandise. Revenue from online music services rose 26.4% to $957 million, with music subscription revenue reaching $611 million, a 17.1% year-over-year increase. Monthly average revenue per paying…

Protests and memorials have erupted worldwide, and calls for accountability are growing after five Al Jazeera staff were assassinated in an Israeli strike on Gaza.Late on Sunday, an Israeli attack hit a media tent outside the main gate of al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, killing Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, 28, along with colleagues Mohammed Qreiqeh, 33, Ibrahim Zaher, 25, Mohammed Noufal, 29, and Moamen Aliwa, 23.Two other Palestinians were also killed, bringing the total death toll from the strike to seven.Gaza’s Government Media Office says at least 238 journalists have been killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in late…

new video loaded: Samosas Under Fire as India Strives to be HealthierBy Shawn Paik and Anindito Mukherjee•August 12, 2025Samosas, the deep-fried street snack, should be consumed in moderation, the Indian government recently recommended. Not everyone welcomed the advice.Recent episodes in InternationalInternational video coverage from The New York Times.International video coverage from The New York Times.Show more videos from International

In the 1930s, it was common for British missionaries to change the names of African school pupils to biblical names. The change wasn’t “just for school” – it was intended to be for ever. So Ngũgĩ became James and my father, Mohamed, became Moses. While many students retained their new names throughout their lives, Ngũgĩ and my father changed theirs back, though you can still find early editions of Ngũgĩ’s first book, Weep Not, Child, under the name of “James Ngugi”. With the novel, Ngũgĩ established himself as a writer and later, by reclaiming his Kikuyu identity as an activist,…

Getty ImagesIt can be hard to get a good night’s sleep when the weather is hot.Here are some simple tips which could help. 1. No nappingHot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using more energy to regulate our internal temperature.But if your sleep is disturbed at night, try to avoid napping during the day. When it is hot, sleepiness can be precious – save it for bedtime.2. Keep to routinesHot weather can encourage you to change your habits. Don’t. That can disrupt sleep.Try to keep to your usual bedtime and…

Aug 11, 2025, 06:20 AM ETOf course, the goal for every NFL team is to win now. But a few franchises are also focused on the long term. In our annual Future Power Rankings, we ranked which teams are primed to be among the league’s best over the next three seasons (2025 through 2027).To do so, we asked our panel of experts — analysts Ben Solak, Louis Riddick, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder — to rate each team’s quarterback situation, remaining (non-QB) roster makeup, front office and coaching staff using this scale:After averaging the results from the panelists, each of…

Listen up, nerds. Newegg currently has promo codes and deals on gently used, refurbished, new and hard-to-find electronics, gaming products and more. Remaining one of the biggest online-only retailers in the US for the last 20 years, Newegg is a leading global online retailer for PC hardware, home appliances and all things tech, as well as providing help with businesses’ e-commerce needs. In the last decade, Newegg has expanded its online retail presence, selling everything from PC parts to refurbished vacuum cleaners. So, whether you’re wanting to build your own PC or just looking to upgrade your laptop, Newegg has…

Eastern Sudan — International and regional interventions in Sudan are not new; they are rooted in a complex web of historical relations ties and strategic interests linking Sudan with its neighbours. These relationships and interests change over time in response to shifting political dynamics and regimes across the region. Substantial evidence suggests that Eritrea, in particular, has maintained a deep influence over Sudanese affairs, especially in the east, where the two countries share a border of over 600 kilometres and a notable population. Eritrea’s strategy of intervention in Sudanese affairs is intimately connected with its relationship with Ethiopia, from which…