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The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US

Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXKB9D

Netflix Anime Bright: Samurai Soul New Clip Shows Fierce Sword Battle by Samurai and Orcs

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    Netflix has posted a four-minute new clip from Bright: Samurai Soul , a spin-off anime to the Will Smith-starring original sci-fi film in 2017, Bright , depicting the encounter between the two protagonists, Izou and Raiden, and their fierce sword battle. The clip also features a intense background music created by the four-member instrumental rock band LITE .         Also, five additional Japanese voice cast members are announced:  Maaya Sakamoto plays Chihaya, the most famous prostitute in Kyoto who has Sonya at her side, Kenjiro Tsuda plays Toumoku, Raiden's master who is a homicidal maniac, Chafurin plays Tsukuyomi, a wise Centaurus who helps Izou and Raiden, Mamoru Miyano plays the owner of Asahiro who buys Sonya from a trafficker, and Kenichi Suzumura plays Okubo, a key person in the Meiji government who colludes with the mysterious Inferni organization.     ■楼主/ #宮野真守 さん  朝日楼の楼主 ■大久保/ #鈴村健一 さん  明治政府の要人で、日本の未来を憂う アニメ映画???? 『ブライト:サムライソウル』 10月12

North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile

This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uqHMeZ

Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself

A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AWp4y5

Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge

Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D6LRbr

Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO

Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ipviiP

The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)

An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Up460

Nana Mizuki Changes Her Agency from Sigma Seven to StarCrew

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Voice actress/singer Nana Mizuki announced yesterday that she would leave the voice actor agency Sigma Seven , to which she had belonged for 20 years, on September 30, and move to StarCrew as of October 1. She plans to continue her activities as a voice actress and singer without change.   The official website for StarCrew also opened on September 30, and Mizuki is the only artist currently listed on the site. So, many fans assume that it is like her own private office. She posted a message to her fans on her official blog below:     "I would like to announce that I will be moving from Sigma Seven that I belonged to for 20 years to StarCrew. I am filled with gratitude to all the people at Sigma Seven who have supported me since my debut and sent me off with a smile. I will continue to challenge myself as a voice actor and a singer with all my might, pursue the unique expression that only Mizuki can, and do my best to deliver many voices and thoughts to everyone. Thank you

Original Anime Film Summer Ghost Full Trailer Depicts An Unforgettable Summer Encounter

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    The official website for the forthcoming original anime film Summer Ghost has posted a 60-second full trailer. The film's official Twitter writes the film is about "three high school students and a ghost's 'An Unforgettable One Encounter in Summer'."    Summer Ghost is the first film directed by loundraw , an illustrator who is known for his illustration works for popular novels such as Yoru Sumino's I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and Tetsuya Sano's You Shine in the Moonlit . The film is scheduled to be released in Japan on November 12, 2021.     Synopsis:   "Have you heard of Summer Ghost?" Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo are high school students who met through the Internet. The urban legend of the Summer Ghost is that it is a ghost of a young woman who appears when fireworks are lit. Tomoya is unable to step out into the life he wants. Aoi is unable to find her place in the world. Ryo's bright future is suddenly closed to him. Each

Bubble fatigues forces Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle to leave IPL

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Ecuador jail riot: Anxiety, fear and little information

Families are in a desperate search for loved ones after the deadly fight in the Guayaquil jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WymQ9q

Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia

Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y56chM

Dubai opens coronavirus-delayed Expo 2020

Organisers say the world fair will be the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXyPMt

Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?

Piles of rubbish are one of the problems facing Rome as its residents vote for a new mayor this weekend from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F5HEGG

Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict

Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fa13Ge

Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iphbKn

The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far

A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AZUpjt

Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0Fju5

CSK back in business as they defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets

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Shutdown: Senate votes to keep US government open

The measure must now pass the lower chamber of Congress before funding lapses at midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWqeEs

Kakegurui Writer's Yurukill Game is Coming to the West

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  Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a mystery/adventure with a side of shoot 'em up action, all from the mind of Kakegurui writer Homura Kawamoto . Next up for the title is a western release from NIS America , which plans to bring it to PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch in Spring 2022 .   The shmup action comes from acclaimed developer G.rev ( Under Defeat , Border Down ), and you can see a trailer below.      NIS America's description:   Renowned author Homura Kawamoto delivers a twisted, multifaceted story in Yurukill. Accused of arson and the murders of 21 people, protagonist Sengoku Shunju is forced to fight for his freedom and prove his innocence. As one of six Prisoners, he must pair up with one of five victims, referred to as Executioners, within the confines of the strange and secluded amusement park known as Yurukill Land. Together each of the five teams—Mass Murderers, Death Dealing Duo, Crafty Killers, Sly Stalkers, and Peeping Toms—must face and overcome

Dhoni’s ‘last over six over mid wicket’ expression

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The Kansas case that could change how rape is charged

In a US first, a citizen-convened jury will decide whether a violent encounter warrants rape charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ilncrr

Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business

Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWpaEJ

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kRf8Ah

Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site

Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNizfT

Premium Bandai Offers Sparkling Cardcaptor Sakura Highlight Powder

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  Want to get that magical girl glow, but can't find a mascot to give you a henshin wand? Kero's got you covered!   Premium Bandai's Creer Beauté cosmetics brand is now offering the Magic Circle Highlight Powder as part of the "Release catch me" line, a  Cardcaptor Sakura -themed collection. The powder adds a shimmery highlight to skin:     It arrives in a shiny pink compact designed to look like Sakura Kinomoto's Magic Circle. The powder itself, made with cherry blossom extract, has Kero-chan's cheery face stamped on it:     The compact arrives in a Clow Card collector's box:     Pre-orders are now open  for the highlight powder, which will cost you 4,620 yen. Orders will ship out starting in  March 2022 .   Source: Anime! Anime!     Watch  Cardcaptor Sakura  on Crunchyroll!   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/2XWnaz0

Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say

The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zQZZ6j

Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator

Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUrZrK

Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism

Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4axm4

Kohli capitalises on Royal mess as Rajasthan collapse from strong position

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YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation

Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOMhRr

New Pia Coffee Table Book Outlines 50 Years of Lupin the Third

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  Want to get caught up to  Lupin the Third , but don't know where to start? A new Pia coffee table book covers half a century of the gentleman thief onscreen, right up to next month's  Part 6 .   The mook ("magazine book") gives readers a look into the show's extensive history, including character bios and a "Playback" of all animated works since 1971. Cast interviews will see  Kanichi Kurita  (Lupin),  Koichi Yamadera  (Zenigata), and the newly-cast  Akio Otsuka  (Jigen) discussing the past and future of the show, as  Daisuke Namikawa  (Goemon) and  Miyuki Sawashiro  (Fujiko) talk about the first ten years in their iconic roles.   There will also be up-to-date news on  Part 6 , including interviews with director  Eiji Suganuma , character designer  Hirotaka Marufuji , lead writer  Takahiro Okura , and perennial soundtrack composer  Yuji Ohno . Plus, special feature columns on the many treasures Lupin has targeted, rivals and heroines across the

Asian TT Championships: Mixed luck for Indian paddlers in Doha meet

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Fans Come Through for Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Art Contest!

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  Last week Crunchyroll asked its followers to put themselves in the world of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid . While Hime doesn't have the power to physically isekai you into an anime, the next best thing was a contest tasking fans with drawing themselves as a dragon. To put it lightly, you all delivered in a major way.    Here are just a few of the highlights from the flood of incredible entries received over the course of the campaign:    Even tho I was technically dared to do this, I love Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid so I’m really glad I was notified about this #CRDRAGONMAID pic.twitter.com/CxAZfdEuh8 — Arcana Rose //Open for commissions// (@CreatorArca) September 24, 2021   this had my name written all over it #CrDragonMaid pic.twitter.com/O3y4v9Ug8N — ????????sheeb???????? (@_SpicyShiba) September 26, 2021   ????????✨ #CRDragonMaid pic.twitter.com/WSBxHgyxnM — だにか (@DanikaAngelica) September 25, 2021   AAAA que bonito me quedó UwU #CRDRAGONMAID