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Moldova Votes ‘Oui’ to EU, Finds Door Still Only Slightly Ajar (and Russia is Still Tapping on the Window) Good news, Moldova! Your citizens have decisively voted for the pro-European party of President Maia Sandu, confirming your unwavering desire to ditch the past and embrace the glorious future of bureaucracy and shared agricultural policies. ? The Action and Solidarity party snagged a whopping 50.03% of the vote, sending a clear message: ‘We want in!’ However, much like trying to get…

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Isle of Wight Festival’s Magical Math: Fewer Fans, More Millions! ? It seems the organizers have discovered the secret to alchemy, or perhaps just ticket pricing! Despite a noticeable dip in audience numbers, the 2024 festival managed to pull in a whopping £3.4 million in profit. Imagine: fewer queues, more personal space, and yet, the money just kept rolling in! ? A cool £2.6 million of that profit then magically transformed into a dividend for its parent company, which is…

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Breaking News (from the 17th Century): Michaelina Wautier Officially Declared ‘Old Master’ (Only Took a Few Hundred Years) It seems history needed a little nudge, but the verdict is finally in: Michaelina Wautier, the incredibly talented Flemish artist, has officially ascended to the ranks of ‘old masters’! ? This long-overdue declaration coincides perfectly with a new exhibition ?? opening in Vienna on Tuesday, gathering her magnificent works into one spectacular show for the very first time. Better late than never,…

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Before Joining Government, UK Minister’s Aide Declared AI Would ‘Never’ Pay Creatives (Then Hit Delete) ? Oh, the internet never forgets! An exclusive report reveals that a future aide to a prominent UK minister, a person named Kirsty Innes, once made a rather bold claim: that AI firms would ‘never’ have to compensate human creatives. And guess what? This definitive declaration was made in a now-deleted post on X, a whole seven months before she took up her prestigious role…

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Dua Lipa ‘Categorically’ Denies Agent Fired for Being Anti-Kneecap (Yes, That’s the Band’s Name). The pop star and her talent agency are scrambling to clarify that reports of her sacking agent, a man named David Levy, are ‘categorically false.’ Apparently, the rumor mill had her giving him the boot because he allegedly signed a letter urging Glastonbury to drop a pro-Palestine Irish rap group called Kneecap from its lineup. ? So, to be clear, no one’s getting kneecapped over Kneecap……

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Sweden is officially declaring war on the pocket-sized digital overlords known as smartphones in schools, with plans for a nationwide mobile phone ban to kick in by autumn 2026. ? Prepare for a technological disarmament! From the next academic year, it will be compulsory for all Swedish schools and even after-school clubs to embark on a grand mission: collecting students’ phones and holding them hostage until the final bell rings. Imagine the scene: a horde of grumpy teenagers begrudgingly surrendering…

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Pope Leo Thinks Humanity Is ‘In Big Trouble’ Over One Tech Mogul’s Trillion-Dollar Pay. It seems even the holiest of figures can’t ignore the sheer absurdity of modern wealth! ? During his very first media interview, a concerned religious leader — known for his humble lifestyle — declared that humanity is facing ‘big trouble’. His divine consternation was sparked by the ever-growing chasm between the ultra-rich and, well, everyone else. Specifically, he pointed to one particular tech visionary who is…

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At 91, Maureen Duffy is officially redefining ‘pioneering,’ charmingly snagging the inaugural ‘Pioneer’ prize! ? This delightful new literary award, specifically designed for female writers over 60, was thoughtfully launched by RSL president Bernardine Evaristo. And here’s the best part: it’s funded by the generous £100,000 Evaristo herself won from another prestigious women’s prize. Talk about empowering the seasoned literary ladies with a brilliant pay-it-forward scheme! ?? It seems the literary world is finally celebrating the wisdom (and wit!) that…

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Yeehaw, Guv’nah! ‘High Noon’ Gallops from Wild West to London’s West End Stage ?. Get ready for some frontier drama with a decidedly British accent! A Tony award-winning actor will trade dusty plains for polished floorboards, stepping into the iconic marshal role in a London stage adaptation of the classic 1952 western that famously won Gary Cooper an Oscar. We’re picturing spurs clanking on velvet carpets and dramatic tumbleweeds made of stage smoke. Mind the gap, marshal! Read more: high…

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