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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ collects a staggering $124M in opening weekend

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4 years ago

May 30, 2022

It’s one of the year’s most-hyped films, and now its got the box office earnings to prove it

Top Gun: Maverick has hit big screens right around the world, collecting a whopping $154 million in the U.S alone, as the country’s long weekend wraps up.

The all-American action adventure is bathing in the glory of solid reviews, star power and a huge level of nostalgia.

Lead by Tom Cruise, the film is the actor’s highest-grossing debut in his 40-year career, and his first to soar past 100 million.

The film had a hefty $170 million production budget, so the opening weekend was a pleasant splash of cash, especially after spending tens of millions spent on promoting the movie to audiences worldwide.

War of the World’s is Cruise’s second biggest opening, sitting at $64 million for its 2005 premier weekend.

Cinemas are reporting audiences over 40 years old turning out in force to watch the Top Gun sequel.

It’s believed the film’s positive word of mouth will help reach younger audiences, who were not alive when the original “Top Gun” opened 36 years ago.

The two-year wait has already started to pay off since the film has been rapturously reviewed.

It has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A+” CinemaScore.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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6 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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8 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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8 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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