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Stephen Colbert

American comedian and writer (born 1964)

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  • yesterday

    Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for The Bear 48 years after previous victory

    The late actor and filmmaker received the award for outstanding guest actor in a comedy at the Creative Arts ceremony in Los Angeles on 6 September 2026, nine months after his death.

  • Jul 26

    Nolan's 'Odyssey' draws IMAX pilgrims and Greek-learners as a leaked copy surfaces on X

    Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic has earned $640m globally in nine days, but the film is also contending with a high-quality pirated version that circulated on X and a debate over its portrayal of the sorceress Circe.

  • Jul 25

    Trump floats 2028 run at White House correspondents' dinner, defying term limits

    Wearing a red 'Trump 2028' cap, the US president told the White House correspondents' dinner he would run again, ignoring the 22nd Amendment ban on a third term.

  • May 29

    Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane': A Nostalgic Journey Back to Pre-Fame Liverpool and a Possible Farewell

    At 83, Paul McCartney releases his 18th solo album, a deeply personal and nostalgic reflection on his childhood in Liverpool before the Beatles, sparking discussions about whether this is his final musical statement.

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Moscow closes Germany's last door

AfD jolts Berlin as Lebanon truce frays and Miami crash disrupts flights

The day turned on borders, literal and political. Germany's far right forced Berlin to confront the weakness of its political firewall, while violence in Lebanon and the West Bank reminded diplomats how thin recent restraints look. A deadly cargo-plane overrun in Miami, migration pressure around Ceuta and a Chinese foldables push added the practical costs.

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  • Russian sabotage plot thwarted in Romania

    DIICOT detains a Russian citizen accused of photographing military bases and transmitting data to Moscow

  • Hungary expels ten Russian diplomats

    Expels ten Russian diplomats for Vienna Convention violations, ordering them to leave Budapest

  • Houthi strikes on southern Saudi Arabia

    Vows retaliation as Saudi officials promise a response to the Houthi drone and missile strikes that injured 73 civilians and disrupted energy infrastructure.

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A certified DSA dispute body launched in Dublin and a report flagged Meta moderation failures in Hungary, both incremental to existing regulatory tracks.

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