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RSC’s ‘Julius Caesar’ Reimagined in Women’s Prison Setting for School Tour

RSC’s ‘Julius Caesar’ Reimagined in Women’s Prison Setting for School Tour

The Royal Shakespeare Company has launched a modern adaptation of 'Julius Caesar' presented as if performed by inmates of a women’s prison. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and featuring an all-women cast, the production tours secondary schools this autumn before moving to The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Market Buzz: Meesho Stake Sale, Clean Max’s ₹50,000 Crore Investment and Corporate Updates

Market Buzz: Meesho Stake Sale, Clean Max’s ₹50,000 Crore Investment and Corporate Updates

SoftBank’s affiliate is set to sell a 1% stake in e-commerce firm Meesho through a block deal, while Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions has committed ₹50,000 crore to develop integrated power generation facilities in Andhra Pradesh. Other notable corporate movements include Lupin’s biosimilar launch in Europe, Indian Oil supplying specialized diesel to the Army, and significant financial updates from Zee Entertainment, Ola Electric, and others.

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Thomson Reuters Integrates CUBE Regulatory Intelligence into CoCounsel Legal

Thomson Reuters Integrates CUBE Regulatory Intelligence into CoCounsel Legal

Thomson Reuters announced a strategic partnership with CUBE to integrate the latter’s expert-checked global regulatory intelligence into its CoCounsel Legal platform. The integration allows legal professionals to access laws and regulations across more than 150 countries directly within Thomson Reuters’ existing ecosystem, including Westlaw and Practical Law.

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الهلال الأحمر السعودي في الباحة يعزز جاهزيته بـ27 فرقة لمواجهة الأمطار

الهلال الأحمر السعودي في الباحة يعزز جاهزيته بـ27 فرقة لمواجهة الأمطار

أعلنت هيئة الهلال الأحمر السعودي، ممثلة بفرع منطقة الباحة، عن رفع مستوى جاهزيتها الميدانية لمواجهة التقلبات الجوية والأمطار المتوقعة. وشملت الاستعدادات تعزيز القدرات البشرية والمادية عبر تجهيز 27 فرقة إسعافية و4 فرق للاستجابة السريعة في 16 مركزًا، لضمان سرعة التعامل مع البلاغات الطارئة وحماية الأرواح والممتلكات.

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Digi Power X Reports Q3 2026 Revenue Up 85% and AI Revenue Up Over 400% Compared to Q2

Digi Power X Reports Q3 2026 Revenue Up 85% and AI Revenue Up Over 400% Compared to Q2

Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings

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Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 Shares RTX 5090 Silicon but Costs $16,000 More

Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 Shares RTX 5090 Silicon but Costs $16,000 More

Nvidia’s newly listed RTX PRO 5500 workstation graphics card utilizes the exact same silicon configuration as its consumer flagship, the RTX 5090, yet commands a price of $17,999 compared to the gaming card's $1,999 launch price. This massive markup has intensified speculation that Nvidia is prioritizing professional buyers over gamers, contributing to the ongoing global shortage of RTX 5090 units.

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The 20 Most Shocking Documentaries Ranked: From Elizabeth Holmes to Man on Wire

The 20 Most Shocking Documentaries Ranked: From Elizabeth Holmes to Man on Wire

With the UK release of Nathan Fielder’s highly anticipated documentary about Elizabeth Holmes approaching, attention turns to the broader landscape of non-fiction cinema. This ranking identifies the most shocking and affecting true stories ever captured on film, highlighting works that challenge perception, expose corporate fraud, and explore the depths of human behavior.

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Below Deck alumnus João Franco and brother arrested after fatal Turkey fight

Below Deck alumnus João Franco and brother arrested after fatal Turkey fight

Former Below Deck cast member João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco have been arrested in Turkey after a fight at a clothing store in Muğla left a 17-year-old employee dead.

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Kingfishr Announces UK and European Spring Tour Following April Album Release

Kingfishr Announces UK and European Spring Tour Following April Album Release

Irish musical trio Kingfishr have announced a extensive series of live performances across the United Kingdom and Europe scheduled for spring and summer 2027. The tour dates follow the confirmation that the group’s second studio album, Weight of the Feather, will be released on April 9, 2027, via B-Unique and Atlantic Records.

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Ole Miss inquiry expands after video and monkey-noise allegations

Ole Miss inquiry expands after video and monkey-noise allegations

The response to a viral doorbell-camera video involving University of Mississippi students has widened, with one student apologising and withdrawing from the university while another has not commented publicly.

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