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Ali G is back. But is Sacha Baron Cohen’s character past its sell-by date?
When Ali G first arrived on our screens, characters like him were far more common, says social psychologist Amy Kean. She argues they are no longer “culturally relevant”.”Ali G, Little Britain, Catherine Tate, all of those comedians and sketch…
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Commercial helium production planned for the Yorke Peninsula
Australia’s only commercial helium production is expected to begin on the Yorke Peninsula within 18 months, aiming to address a global shortage of the rare and vital gas. Three months after it first extracted the gas at its Ramsay 1 site just…
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Rupee rises 29 paise to 94.62 against U.S. dollar in early trade
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 29 paise to 94.62 against…
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10 best thin-and-light laptops under ₹60,000 for everyday productivity, with lightweight designs and useful features
Check laptop specifications, portability, storage and performance to choose a suitable model. (AI generated image)With over 28 years of writing and editing experience across various domains, I now specialise in gadgets, electronics, and…
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5% — cementing rate hike expectations
A person shields themselves from the rain while walking near the Bank of England building on the day the Monetary Policy Committee lowered interest rates, in London, Britain, Dec.18, 2025. Toby Melville | ReutersU.K. inflation rose by a…
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Man to stand trial over alleged serious attack at Sunshine Coast beach
A man who allegedly violently assaulted a woman on a beach on the Sunshine Coast has been committed to stand trial. Police allege Thomas Keys, 30, caused grievous bodily harm to 60-year-old Kathy McKenzie during an alleged attack at Peregian…
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No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment
The head of the Australian federal police has condemned a “febrile” political environment that has seen one person charged every week over the alleged threatening of MPs, as Victoria announces new steps to protect politicians.But the AFP and…
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Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Global Variants to Reportedly Get Smaller Batteries, Higher Price Tag
The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to make its global debut soon, following its launch in China in September. Ahead of the unveiling, a recently surfaced leak sheds light on the battery capacities of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. The…
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Ryan Lochte’s Ex-Wife Kayla Rae Reid Calls Out His Fiancée Molly Gillihan: Here’s Why
Getty Ryan Lochte‘s ex-wife, Kayla Rae Reid, is speaking out his fiancée, Molly Gillihan. The 42-year-old Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer’s ex called out his fiancée after she publicly talked about their children…
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UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
The UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, a widely expected move that will nonetheless dismay environmental campaigners and a number of Labour MPs.While Labour’s 2024 election manifesto committed to a…
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