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Iovance Biotherapeutics shares rose more than 20% after the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast, citing accelerating demand for its melanoma therapy Amtagvi.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards averaged 8.43 million viewers, the show's biggest audience since 2015, as Madonna returned to the stage and Taylor Swift set a new awards record.

John Longmire is leaving the Sydney Swans after nearly 25 years to join Essendon as general manager of AFL performance, reuniting with coach Mark McVeigh.

Investigators are assessing a possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, while authorities caution they have not confirmed its authenticity or connection to the case.

The NSA, US Cyber Command and other military agencies will support election security during the midterms, prompting scrutiny over the timing and limits of federal involvement.

SM Entertainment shares rose 1.82% to 83,800 won, recovering modestly after a sharp annual decline as investors considered recent earnings, strategic partnerships and upcoming results.

US coffee drinkers can claim free drinks, discounts and other perks on National Coffee Day, with offers from major chains often restricted to members, apps or participating locations.

HYBE shares fell 1.98% to 158,700 won, remaining near a one-year low despite strong second-quarter results and BTS's return, as investors questioned margins and K-pop growth.

Perenti shares rose 8.8% after the mining services company announced more than A$200 million in drilling and underground mining contracts across three regions.

Sydney Sweeney's necklace bearing the initials "SB" has drawn attention in recent Syrn lingerie campaigns, as her relationship with music executive Scooter Braun becomes more public.

South Korean shares declined for a second session as foreign investors sold heavily, US Treasury yields and oil prices rose, and technology stocks faced renewed pressure.

Megaport shares climbed 9.4% after the company announced A$978.6 million in new AI infrastructure contracts and upgraded its FY27 revenue and EBITDA margin guidance.

Codan shares reached a record high after the company raised its profit outlook, citing exceptionally strong communications demand from conflict regions and continued growth in gold detectors.

Chris Hemsworth has reportedly closed Wild State, the production company he founded in 2022, although neither the actor nor the company has confirmed the shutdown.

Australian shares closed higher after technology stocks led gains, offsetting the RBA's fourth rate increase of the year and lifting the cash rate to 4.60%.

Bronny James says he is ready to build his own identity with the Lakers after LeBron James moved to Philadelphia, with the father and son set to meet on Christmas Day.

Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell' and its spinoffs, has died aged 75, his agent confirmed. A cause was not released.

Samsung and five affiliates will invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a KKR-backed platform developing AI data centres, power infrastructure, fibre networks and energy storage.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been attending reformer Pilates classes at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire while adjusting to her family's return to Britain.

Anthropic's IPO prospectus warns that advanced AI models could cause catastrophic harm, while revealing rapid revenue growth, heavy losses and hundreds of billions in infrastructure commitments.

Jackie Chan remains alive after a viral social media hoax falsely claimed the 72-year-old actor had died, with recent public appearances and official sources contradicting the posts.

NYT Connections No. 1206 challenged players with categories involving secluded places, river features, Pixar film titles and Greek letters hidden across two-word phrases.

Pope Leo XIV urged the United States, China and technology leaders to take warnings about artificial intelligence seriously, contrasting his position with President Donald Trump's scepticism.

Early reviews praise the Xiaomi 18 Fold's wide design, battery, cameras and performance, while noting its visible crease, added thickness, high price and China-only availability.

Bose has announced $99 wired USB-C earbuds with active noise cancellation, lossless audio support and no internal battery, with shipping expected to begin in October.

Romania records the world's highest per-person alcohol consumption in the latest internationally comparable WHO data, ahead of Georgia and Latvia, although the figures are based on a 2022 three-year average.

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley faces online harassment after defending a privacy–public safety compromise, while unverified address claims fuel debate over surveillance, executive privacy and oversight.

Taylor Swift and Madonna were filmed embracing and talking at the MTV Video Music Awards, where both artists received major honours and sparked a strong fan reaction online.

Princess Anne appeared to avoid a customary cheek kiss from Kate at Westminster Abbey, but video and royal reporters indicate the moment was a lighthearted joke about their hats.