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Merge 104.8 | 22 September 2026
Robert Pattinson has teased a bold new direction for The Batman: Part Two, describing director Matt Reeves’ vision as a “radical retelling” of the iconic superhero. Pattinson says the sequel will take Batman somewhere audiences haven’t seen before, suggesting it could go beyond a traditional follow-up to the 2022 film. He also praised Reeves’ ability to reinvent the character while keeping audiences on board.
A new study has found that a litre of bottled water can contain up to 370,000 tiny plastic particles. Researchers found an average of around 240,000 particles per litre, with about 90% being nanoplastics too small for earlier detection methods. The researchers say more work is needed to understand the potential health effects of long-term exposure.
The Philippines is seeking an investigation into Meta’s efforts to tackle scams and harmful online content on Facebook. A proposed resolution says stricter measures, including a possible nationwide ban, could be considered if the platform is found ineffective. Such a move would follow China, where Facebook has been blocked since 2009.
