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New Harry Potter film removes gay lines for China
Warner Bros says it removed two “homosexual” lines from its new Harry Potter film “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” prior to the movie’s release in China
Six seconds of dialogue between the two of the leading characters, Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindewald, played by Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen, have been cut.
The lines are “I was in love with you” and “the summer Gellert and I fell in love”, referring to the gay romance between the two characters.
China is the world’s biggest movie market, and the nation’s government has been increasingly cracking down on censoring media.
In a statement, Warner Bros says it’s “committed to safeguarding the integrity of every film release”… and this includes making cuts to respond sensitively to a variety of markets.
The company added that a six-second cut was requested, but regardless of this, the spirit of the film remains intact.
What’s happening in the Middle East?
- Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
- Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
- Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
- More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
- Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears
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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.
JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.
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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.
The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.
Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.
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