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‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure

Disney's press materials refer to the original 1988 movie "Willow" as "beloved," which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn't without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that brings back Warwick Davis while focusing on the next generation.

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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers? – The Associated Press

Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers?  The Associated Press‘Too many Airbnbs’: Spain’s prime minister wants up to 100% property tax on foreign buyers  CNNStarmer Won’t Be Drawn Into Row Over Spain’s 100% Home Tax Plan  BloombergSpain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers  Financial TimesSpain axes popular golden visa, plans 100% tax on foreign buyers in response to housing crisis  Fortune

Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza – The Associated Press

Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza  The Associated PressOpinion | A frustrated Blinken tells the truth about the agonizing Gaza war  The Washington PostIsrael and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says  The New York TimesBlinken Slams Israeli and Palestinian Leadership, Says Israel 'Must Abandon' West Bank Annexation  Haaretz‘We’re on the brink’: Blinken tells Christiane Amanpour what to expect from possible ceasefire deal  CNN