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Jeremy Strong, known for his intense method acting, has surprised fans by starring in a humorous Dunkin' Donuts ad with Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck. The ad pokes fun at Strong's dedication to his craft, showing him immersed in a giant can of Dunkin' coffee to "find the character". This lighthearted role comes after Strong's controversial approach to acting, which has been criticized by his Succession co-star Brian Cox for creating hostility on set.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llpIRuVXm0s Full...

Premiers from opposite sides of the country, including NSW Premier Chris Minns and Western Australia Premier Roger Cook, have condemned recent antisemitic incidents and vowed to punish those responsible. The NSW government is taking action against a spate of incidents in Sydney, while WA Premier Cook accused culprits in his state of sowing division and hatred. The federal government has imposed sanctions against an online neo-Nazi network, and there are calls to strengthen hate speech...

Councillors are concerned over Ellen DeGeneres' extension on her £15million Cotswolds home, fearing it may have disturbed Roman remains. DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi purchased the farmhouse for £2.5million over asking price last year. Despite the extension meeting high standards, parish councillors raised issues regarding potential disturbance of historic remains and flood risk in the village due to a hedge and wire fence. Full Article

The MSC, dubbed "Davos with guns," has excluded AfD and BSW due to their Russia-sympathetic stances, sparking controversy in the polarized election campaign. Heusgen, the organizer, cited the AfD's extremist classification and historical context in banning them, while mainstream German politicians like Scholz and Merz are set to attend the conference amidst the ongoing tensions. Full Article

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accused the Prime Minister of denying China's occupation of 4,000 sq km of Indian territory, a claim contradicted by the Army. Gandhi's strong statement on India's territorial disputes emphasizes the ongoing tensions with China and questions the government's handling of the situation. Full Article

Vincent Georgie, executive director of the Windsor International Film Festival, credits the festival's success to its unique business model, which has allowed it to grow into Canada's largest volunteer-run film festival. With a budget of around $2 million, 60 events, and over 100 sponsorships and private donors, WIFF has become a staple in the community, drawing 50,000 attendees last year. Georgie emphasizes the importance of balancing artistic talent with business acumen in order to sustain...