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ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

France's Terence Atmane avenged a first-round Wimbledon loss to Frances Tiafoe, prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. Tiafoe, a Washington-area native, was the tournament's sixth seed.
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Fantasia International Film Festival Awards: Hanna Bergholm’s ‘Nightborn’ Wins Top Honor

Fantasia International Film Festival Awards: Hanna Bergholm’s ‘Nightborn’ Wins Top Honor

Hanna Bergholm’s “Nightborn” has won the top honor at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival juried awards. “Nightborn” was awarded the prestigious Cheval Noir trophy for best film. Seidi Haarla, who stars opposite Rupert Grint in the film, was also awarded best actress. See the full winners list — along with jury statements — below. 2026 […]
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Keflavik Airport's Non-Schengen Passengers Face Delays Due to Inoperative Kiosks

Keflavik Airport's Non-Schengen Passengers Face Delays Due to Inoperative Kiosks

At Keflavik International Airport in Iceland, self-service border control kiosks intended to streamline the entry process for non-Schengen passengers are currently non-operational. This has resulted in significantly longer processing times, increasing from the usual 15-20 seconds to over a minute per passenger. The delays are exacerbated during peak times when multiple flights from the U.S., Canada, and the UK arrive simultaneously. Despite additional funding and increased staffing, the inefficiencies persist, primarily due to the need for manual checks involving fingerprinting, photographing, and passport scanning, which are then sent to Brussels for processing.
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David Ellison Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delay Amid State AGs’ Lawsuit in Staff Memo: ‘The Facts and the Law Are on Our Side’

David Ellison Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delay Amid State AGs’ Lawsuit in Staff Memo: ‘The Facts and the Law Are on Our Side’

Paramount CEO David Ellison, in a companywide memo, sought to project confidence that his $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery will — eventually — cross the finish line. On Friday, Paramount disclosed an agreement to put the WBD deal on hold for at least several months, as it seeks to defends itself in an […]
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Non-Schengen Passengers Experience Extended Border Queues in Iceland

Non-Schengen Passengers Experience Extended Border Queues in Iceland

Passengers arriving at Keflavík International Airport from non-Schengen countries are facing significantly longer wait times at border control. The introduction of a new entry system has increased processing times from 15-20 seconds to over a minute per passenger. This system requires border officers to collect fingerprints, photographs, and scan passports, with data being transmitted to Brussels, causing further delays. Despite additional funding and more border guards, congestion remains a problem, particularly during peak times when multiple flights from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. arrive simultaneously. Self-service kiosks, intended to streamline the process, are currently non-operational.
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Roxette Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour of North American Amphitheaters, Citing ‘Hugely Increased Touring Costs’

Roxette Cancels 40th Anniversary Tour of North American Amphitheaters, Citing ‘Hugely Increased Touring Costs’

There was good news and bad news about Roxette’s enduring popularity this week. The good news was, the group’s 1987 single “It Must Have Been Love” was announced as having officially joined YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The bad news is, the audience that wants to hear that track performed live may not have been as […]
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Iceland's New Border System Causes Delays for Non-Schengen Passengers

Iceland's New Border System Causes Delays for Non-Schengen Passengers

Passengers arriving at Keflavík International Airport from outside the Schengen area are experiencing significantly longer wait times at border control. The introduction of a new entry system has increased processing times from 15-20 seconds to over a minute per passenger, with some checks taking up to 90 seconds. This has resulted in lengthy queues, particularly during peak arrival periods when flights from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom land simultaneously. The new system requires border officers to collect fingerprints, photographs, and scan passports, with data being sent to Brussels, which can cause further delays. Despite additional funding and more border officers, the self-service kiosks installed to improve efficiency remain non-operational.
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Meccha Chameleon Surpasses Expectations with Second-Highest PC Revenue in June

Meccha Chameleon Surpasses Expectations with Second-Highest PC Revenue in June

Meccha Chameleon Surpasses Expectations with Second-Highest PC Revenue in June
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MBDA Begins Low-Rate Production of Spear Missile for F-35 Integration

MBDA Begins Low-Rate Production of Spear Missile for F-35 Integration

MBDA Begins Low-Rate Production of Spear Missile for F-35 Integration
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Bayern Munich among top five clubs to be compensated by FIFA following World Cup

Bayern Munich among top five clubs to be compensated by FIFA following World Cup

A lot of risk, less reward?
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Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program as Observer Amid Defense Strategy Shift

Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program as Observer Amid Defense Strategy Shift

Canada has been approved as the first official observer of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a collaborative defense initiative led by Italy, Japan, and the UK. This program focuses on developing a sixth-generation combat aircraft. As an observer, Canada gains access to capability development and industrial collaboration insights but does not have decision-making authority. This move aligns with Canada's strategy to diversify its defense partnerships beyond the U.S., especially in light of recent trade tensions with the Trump administration. The GCAP aims to replace existing aircraft fleets in the partner countries by 2035.
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Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program as Observer Amid Strained U.S. Relations

Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program as Observer Amid Strained U.S. Relations

Canada has been approved as the first official observer of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a collaborative effort between Italy, Japan, and the UK to develop a sixth-generation combat aircraft. This move allows Canada to gain insight into the program's capabilities and industrial collaboration without having a decision-making role. The decision comes as Canada seeks to diversify its defense partnerships amid strained relations with the U.S. and recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The GCAP aims to replace existing aircraft fleets in partner countries and is built around international collaboration.