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Kevin Costner's ambitious Western saga, 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1,' has landed on Prime Video after a disappointing theatrical run. The actor left 'Yellowstone' for this passion project, which grossed only $38.8 million worldwide against a $100 million budget. Despite the setback, Costner is actively seeking distribution partners to complete the planned four-film series.

A five-storey building near Saket Metro station in south Delhi collapsed Saturday evening, with several people feared trapped. A coaching institute operated on the ground floor, and construction was ongoing upstairs, raising concerns about students being among those caught in the massive debris. Rescue operations are underway, involving fire services, police, and local residents.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has publicly supported Ranveer Singh amidst the 'Don 3' controversy, criticizing the FWICE's non-cooperation directive. Varma argued that the FWICE lacks authority and that stars like Singh are crucial to the industry's existence and employment, not the federation.

In a decisive military operation, Israel has taken out Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, who played a crucial role in the October 7 assaults. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting Hamas leadership figures like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.

Hundreds of inmates took control of a prison in western Venezuela on Sunday, claiming they were tortured and demanding its director be fired. "They are suffering because they are beating them terribly, torturing them, pouring cold water on them, electrocuting them, setting them on fire, mistreating them terribly," she said outside the prison.

Once Termed ‘Youngest Indian Impact Crater’

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Don 3. Legal experts question the directive's binding nature, stating it's an internal measure, not legally enforceable. Ranveer's team argues FWICE lacks jurisdiction over this civil dispute, and he can challenge the ban in court.

Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 fallout has rapidly escalated beyond a routine contractual dispute. With boycott calls, compensation claims and legal questions now in play, the battle could have consequences far beyond a single film

Legendary actor Kirk Douglas, who carved his own path in Hollywood, famously declared, "I don’t need a critic to tell me I’m an actor." Rising from poverty, he championed independence and self-belief, proving that true worth comes from within. Douglas's remarkable career, marked by grit and passion, inspired many to live life on their own terms.

US president Donald Trump's presidency has shifted to muscular interventionism, beginning with the swift overthrow of Venezuela's Maduro. Now, the focus turns to Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island presents a more cohesive political structure, a disciplined military, and a population prepared for conflict, making the 'Venezuela model' unlikely to succeed.