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A new film, Atonement, tells the story of a US Marine whose mistake at a chaotic Baghdad intersection during the first Iraq War left three civilians dead and led to years of guilt, trauma and attempts at reconciliation. The Marine opened fire on a family driving through the intersection after shots were fired in several directions. The gunfire killed three members of the family. The film follows his long-simmering remorse and his extended effort to contact the surviving relatives, in the hope of finding some form of reconciliation for what happened. The story behind Atonement Atonement is based on a…

Beni Rae Harmony has been appointed an assistant press secretary and White House spokesperson, strengthening Donald Trump’s communications team following Karoline Leavitt’s departure. Harmony, 24, confirmed the move after reports that she had been recruited from conservative network Real America’s Voice, where she served as senior White House correspondent. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said: “Beni Rae Harmony has been a trusted voice for the MAGA movement as a White House correspondent.” “She will be an outstanding addition to President Trump’s communications team as an Assistant Press Secretary – we look forward to having her on board!” Harmony also acknowledged…

Japan is shifting its economic messaging to counter the view that its policies are reflationary, Katayama said in a television interview. The remarks indicate an effort by Japan to challenge that interpretation of its policy approach, although no further details were provided.

Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt during his performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with members of his band also seen wearing shirts carrying the same message. The singer appeared at Robert Kraft’s stadium on Friday night as part of his With Heaven On Tour. The show came a week after the venue was linked to controversy involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore. Sheeran had been due to perform at Gillette Stadium on the previous Friday and Saturday, but both concerts were cancelled because of severe weather. Before the cancellations, the shows had become embroiled in a dispute after…

Mohammad Hussain Ataei has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a 25-year-old petrol station worker in Glendale, Arizona, with the possibility of release after 25 years. A judge also credited Ataei with the three-and-a-half years he has already spent in custody. He pleaded guilty on 31 August to first-degree felony murder and first-degree burglary under a plea agreement. Glendale petrol station murder Irma Rivera-Martinez was shot at a Chevron station near 51st Avenue and Glendale Avenue on 21 April 2023. Police said she had just entered the convenience store when a man dressed in black and wearing a…

Singapore’s museums offer a way to explore the many cultures represented in the Lion City’s diverse population. Showcasing a harmonious multicultural mix, the institutions reflect the range of traditions and communities that form Singapore’s distinctive cultural landscape.

Two Iranian men have been charged over an alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community, police have said. The Metropolitan Police said the alleged plan had been disrupted and that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, from Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, from Salford, were arrested in Manchester on September 20. Both men are Iranian nationals. Police said the suspects were allegedly in contact with an overseas third party “who may be in Iran” in connection with the plot. They have not released details of the alleged attack. The charges come almost a year after…

Vladimir Putin has allegedly ordered Russia’s military leaders to abandon restrictions on aerial bombardments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed, as Moscow prepares to intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure. Mr Zelensky said intelligence intercepted by Kyiv suggested the order was issued in September, with the Russian president reportedly declaring: “There are no rules now.” The alleged directive coincided with an increase in strikes on hospitals, schools and other civilian targets, according to the Ukrainian leader. Russia is also thought to be preparing further attacks on Ukraine’s largest cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv. Ukrainian officials have also warned that…

Milwaukee Brewers fans are marking the team’s postseason run with a range of baseball-themed treats from National Bakery & Deli. The south-side bakery, at 3200 South 16th Street, has been preparing Brewers cookies, cakes and cupcakes as excitement builds around the club’s playoff campaign. Among the most distinctive offerings are lemon-filled “pocket paczkis”, a playful nod to the pocket pancakes Brewers manager Pat Murphy produced during an in-game interview earlier in the season. The traditional Polish doughnuts have become a popular choice with supporters, while the bakery’s decorated cakes and cookies offer another way for customers to show their colours.…

Several NRL fans were injured after being struck by a car while lining Newcastle Link Road to see the Newcastle Knights team bus on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the Transfield Drive roundabout near Wallsend at about 9.30am after reports that a vehicle had hit multiple people in a crowd. Several people were treated at the scene, while NSW Ambulance confirmed that multiple casualties were taken to John Hunter Hospital. The driver was arrested at the scene. Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions and was expected to remain shut for some time while police inquiries continued.…