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'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
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2026-06-21
229 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
California
'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country
In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.
Technology
'Regime change but in a velvet glove': How Kevin Warsh has set out to remake the Fed
The first big announced changes point toward a quiet revolution, with task forces set up to rethink virtually everything done at the Fed.
California
'Toy Story 5' goes to infinity and beyond at the box office
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back on the big screen in "Toy Story 5." The latest addition to the 30-year-old franchise earned $312 million at the global box office this weekend. The release marks 2026's biggest box office debut yet.
Technology
'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year
“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers
Global
3 killed when private plane crashes into Maryland woods: Officials
The single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in Bowie, Maryland, killing three men aboard the aircraft.
Global
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Preliminary information shared by Chicago police indicate there have been at least two dozen shooting incidents since 5 p.m. on Friday.
Global
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening
Global
A COVID lockdown led this woman to plant a vineyard at her parents' home. Now a dream is realized
A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home
Culture
A New Menswear Silhouette Is Emerging
From Dior’s nip-waist Bar coats to Prada’s ever-narrowing pants: clothes that expose flesh or hint at the musculature ripples beneath are defining a new menswear look.
Technology
Aardman Teases New Pokemon, ‘Timmy’ Series, ‘The (Almost) Untold Story of Danger Delilah,’ Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy
With more than 50 years of clay animation, Aardman unveiled a glimpse of a bright future this year at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, which opens June 21. The studio’s legendary trio, co-founders Peter Lord, David Sproxton and fellow director Nick Park, took the stage earlier today in Annecy’s main venue, the magnificent lakeside Bonlieu […]
Global
An Armenian tycoon has a private zoo. Now he wants the world’s biggest Jesus statue
Gagik Tsarukyan hopes project will resonate with global movement that blends religious faith, nationalism and cultural conservatism Behind the walls of a sprawling estate on the outskirts of Yerevan, six tigers prowl behind a fence, three lions pace their enclosures, and alligators bask in the afternoon heat. Further into the compound, more animals appear. Beneath a gilded, hand-painted ceiling, a dining hall houses a taxidermy menagerie: white tigers reared on their hind legs, a stuffed eagle perched atop a table, bear and wolf pelts spread across the floor. All of these, the owner proudly said, had been shot by him. Continue reading...
Global
As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.
Global
As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war have had a tense start in Switzerland
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As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war have had a tense start in Switzerland
Global
At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call
Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in several shootings in Chicago since Friday, police said, with Donald Trump once again calling for military intervention in the midwestern city. In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned why Illinois’s governor, JB Pritzker, had not welcomed military deployment. Continue reading...
Technology
Aubrey Plaza Says ‘Kevin’ Is Canceled at Amazon After First Season: ‘Very Disappointing Since We Were Just Getting Going’
Aubrey Plaza took to Instagram Saturday afternoon to announce that Amazon canceled her animated comedy series “Kevin” after just one season. “Amazon Prime is not picking up ‘Kevin’ for another season,” wrote Plaza. “Very disappointing since we were just getting going. I want to say thank you to all the fans that watched our show […]
Technology
Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
Culture
Bebe Rexha Shuts Down Olivia Rodrigo Comparison: ‘I’m Actually Happy for Her’
Rexha has long been outspoken about the pressures facing women in the music industry.
Global
Belgium v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/8pm BST/5am (Mon) AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Daniel Hayes is working tonight and so is Roy Keane – a happy chance, given the Father’s Day card my buddy Tinny received this morning. In the UK, the undoubted star has been the wonderful Emma Hayes. I remember the first time I heard her co-commentate, many years ago now on BBC radio. Her ability to identify what sets the pattern of a match, simplifying complex tactical plans without being patronising, but making clear she’s the expert and compelling us to listen, is unique. Continue reading...
Technology
Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert With Moody, Magisterial Show at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena: Concert Review
“I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You,” Bob Dylan sings every night on his recently begun “Long Hot Summer ’26” tour, keeping a song from his most recent album, 2020’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” in play as a staple of his setlist. It’s a beautiful affirmation, as one of the purest love […]
Global
Bolivia clears anti-government roadblocks after emergency decree
Bolivia continues to clear roadblocks isolating its capital, La Paz, and other cities
Global
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency on Saturday and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to raze anti-government roadblocks that have paralysed the country. For more than six weeks, unions, Indigenous groups and coca farmers have marched through cities and blocked roads across the country with rubble, logs and debris in protest against the conservative government. Continue reading...
Technology
Bose thinks it can be a media company for some reason
The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes into the […] The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes into the media world than Build-a-Bear , there's little reason to believe it can succeed where so many others have failed. In an interview with Business Insider , Bose CMO Jim Mollica said the company had created Bose Studios as part of a move away from traditional "campaign-driven marketing." A big element of that is going t
Technology
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best $312 Million Globally, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpass $300 Million Milestone
“Toy Story 5” has ignited the box office with $312 million globally, ranking as the largest opening weekend in Disney and Pixar’s storied animated series. Those ticket sales include $152 million overseas as well as $160 million domestically. The franchise’s prior record-holder was 2019’s “Toy Story 4” with $120 million internationally and $238 million worldwide. […]
Technology
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record
Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” […]
Technology
Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media
Investigation finds AI content that purports to show genuine customers, prompting calls for greater transparency Brands promoting their products online are quietly deploying AI-generated influencers on social media, an investigation has found, prompting calls for greater transparency. The findings suggest companies are increasingly turning to AI-generated content that purports to show genuine customer experiences while giving no obvious indication that the people featured are not real. Continue reading...
Culture
Brioni Spring 2027 Menswear
Brioni Spring 2027 Menswear
Global
CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
Global
Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
Advocates say the Safe Third Country Agreement forces immigrants to head to an unsafe country: the United States It was the threat of gang violence in Honduras that pushed Carlos and Antonia to flee their home. In 2021, with their toddler, Alejandro, and a handful of belongings, the married couple ventured north hoping to reach safety in the US. The journey, through Guatemala and Mexico , was filled with danger and uncertainty Continue reading...
Global
Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
Global
Chasing life goals is a recipe for disaster – so try these tiny experiments instead
Whether its our careers, health or relationships, we often set the bar too high and end up feeling disappointed when it doesn’t work out. Try this new way of thinking … and you may just see some real results Every January, millions of us sit down and write our goals for the year. By March, most of them have been abandoned. So we set new ones in spring, and when September rolls around, we do it again. New season, fresh start, same cycle – and plenty of beating ourselves up along the way. I lived this cycle for years. When I was working at Google as a digital health executive, I was a champion goal-setter with quarterly OKRs (objectives and key results) and a running list of personal goals I would review every week. On paper, it worked. I was successful by most external measures. But I had this persistent feeling that I was running just to stay in the same place, like the Re
Culture
Chloë Sevigny Takes This Cool Girl Skirt Trend for a Spin
On vacation in Massachusetts, perennial it-girl Chloë Sevigny’s look combined indie brands, friend’s merch, and forever pieces to make the perfect summer fit.
Technology
Cinepolis Picks Up Australian Documentary ‘Shared Table: Regional Heroes’ for India Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian documentary “Shared Table: Regional Heroes” has been acquired by Cinepolis India for a limited theatrical release later this year, following the film’s world premiere in the international competition section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). Directed by Melbourne-based Indian-Australian filmmaker Nandita Chakraborty, the documentary follows a group of filmmakers on an improvised […]
Technology
Cold Court’s debut EP is an infectious, glitchy genre mashup
Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs. But, where songs like "Dumbest Girl Alive" goofily wink at pop punk and emo, […] Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs. But, where songs like "Dumbest Girl Alive" goofily wink at pop punk and emo, Cold Court are a bit more self-serious, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The opening track on the band's debut EP \ (^_^) / (aka Hands Up ), "Nina", starts off sounding not unlike the dance punk bands that stormed the scene in the mid aughts like Fran
Technology
Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
The options before voters were business owner and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation's first leftist leader.
Technology
Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
Colombia faces a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider
Global
Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote Colombians are going to the polls in a presidential runoff expected to trigger a dramatic shift in the country’s decades-long armed conflict, now at its most violent point since the landmark 2016 peace agreement between the government and most of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc). Polls show the frontrunner is the Trump-admiring far-right lawyer and millionaire businessman Abelardo de la Espriella, who has vowed to abandon President Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” plan of negotiating the disarmament of all criminal organisations and instead return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. Continue reading...
Technology
Concertgoer Dies After Apparent Fall at Madison Square Garden
The incident occurred during Saturday night's Goose concert at the arena, with the band saying it was "deeply saddened and heartbroken."
Technology
Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden
A concertgoer fell to his death during a Goose concert on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, according to CBS News. Police told the outlet that a 51-year-old man fell from MSG’s 300 level and suffered fatal injuries just before 10 p.m. Authorities found the man unconscious and unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at […]
Technology
Czechs rally against a government plan to overhaul the funding of public broadcasters
Thousands of Czechs are rallying in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters
Culture
Daniel ‘Danny’ Simmons, Artist, Author, and Philanthropist, Has Died at 72
With his brothers, Simmons founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and his work resides in museum collections including the Smithsonian’s.
Culture
David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners
Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived Only two people attended David Hockney’s funeral last week – in line with the British artist’s final wishes. The two mourners at the private ceremony were Hockney’s 61-year-old partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, and his 33-year-old great-nephew, Richard Hockney, a photographer who worked as the artist’s assistant and frequently modelled for him. Both are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, established by the artist in 2008. Continue reading...
Technology
Dua Lipa Shares First Photos of Her Custom Chanel Wedding Dress
The Grammy Award winner and Callum Turner had a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily, separate from their May 31 nuptials.
Global
Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence
Rob Jetten acknowledges grief and pain of Moluccan families as crowdfunded monument unveiled in Rotterdam The Dutch prime minister, Rob Jetten, has formally apologised for the “heartless” mistreatment of thousands of Moluccan soldiers who fought for the Dutch colonial army during Indonesia’s struggle for independence. About 12,500 people – men who had served in the Royal Dutch East Indies and their families – came from a group of Indonesian islands to the Netherlands in 1951, many having been given no choice. They thought it would be a temporary evacuation after Indonesia had won independence. Continue reading...
Global
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
Global
Ecuador v Curaçao: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Alex The national anthem of Curaçao is next: Himno di Kòrsou. I’m enjoying the brass-forward arrangement they’re using for this. Continue reading...
Culture
Ed Sheeran’s Dynamic, Hit-Filled Nashville Show: 5 Best Moments
Billboard highlights the top moments from Sheeran's Loop Tour concert at Nissan Stadium.
Culture
Ed Sheeran’s Nissan Stadium Setlist: Every Song Performed in Nashville
The four-time Grammy winner offered up a solid slate of hits when he brought his Loop Tour to Music City.
Technology
Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Last year, […] Joby flight at JFK airport. | Image: The Verge This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Last year, two of the leading air taxi companies in the US, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, sued each other , with Joby accusing Archer of corporate espionage and Archer claiming that Joby was concealing its ties to Ch
Culture
Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
Technology
Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election
Culture
Etro Spring 2027 Menswear
Etro Spring 2027 Menswear
Global
FAA investigates incident that forced Delta flight to abort landing
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision
Culture
Fabolous Hosts Father’s Day Luncheon in NYC for Fathers Impacted by Criminal Justice System: ‘Fatherhood Means Everything to Me’
The Brooklyn rapper teamed up with REFORM Alliance and Sei Less for the celebratory event.
Markets
Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
Technology
Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
The family of Shaun Burton say they are “devastated” by the loss.
Culture
Fan Dies After Falling From Balcony During Goose Concert at Madison Square Garden
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band wrote.
Technology
Fan Dies Following Fall From ‘Elevated Position’ at Goose’s Madision Square Garden Show
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," jam band says after 51-year-old man fell to death at sold-out show
Technology
Fan Dies Following Fall From ‘Elevated Position’ at Goose’s Madison Square Garden Show
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," jam band says after 51-year-old man fell to death at sold-out show
Technology
Fine Lines and Men’s Ties: What to Wear to Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ Tour This Summer
From blinged-out menswear to tongue-in-cheek Zoë Kravitz tees and disco-worthy dresses, here's everything you need to shop before the big night.
Global
Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size
New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in deal that leading Democratic lawmaker says ‘reeks of grift’ A liberal arts college seized by Florida’s hard-right governor, Ron DeSantis, and transformed into a model for conservative higher education is to triple in size after state Republicans engineered a hostile takeover of a rival university’s campus. New College of Florida, which is controlled by DeSantis’s hand-picked board of trustees, will acquire the Sarasota-Manatee campus of the University of South Florida (USF) next month in a deal described by a leading Florida Democrat as “a grift”. Continue reading...
Global
Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest
Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.
Global
Founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in plane crash in western France
A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin’s Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France
Global
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports amid heat wave
France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert because of a heat wave affecting parts of Europe
Science
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events
Culture
France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains. Spain's Basque Country canceled some sports and cultural events.
Global
From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
Culture
From the Archives: Tamasin Day-Lewis Remembers Her Father, Cecil Day-Lewis
Poet laureate Cecil Day-Lewis died when his daughter Tamasin was a teenager. This portrait, by Irving Penn, reminds her of everything she knew about him—and much that she didn't.
Culture
From the US-Mexico border to protests in Poland: highlights of PhotoEspaña 2026
Spain’s leading festival of photography showcases the work of more than 300 visual artists in nearly 100 exhibitions across the country PhotoEspaña, Spain’s leading festival of photography, held its official opening in Madrid this month and by September nearly 100 exhibitions will have showcased the work of more than 300 visual artists in the capital and across the country. Loosely corralled under the theme of reimagining, the exhibitions feature work by major figures in Spanish and international photography and less well-known emerging artists. From the series Invisible Line. Photograph: Alejandro Cartagena Continue reading...
Technology
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
California
Gobernador Newsom declara Estado de Emergencia en el Condado de Los Ángeles por la respuesta al incendio en Boyle Heights
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Technology
Gorillaz review – a staggering hi-tech mini-festival from the magpie mind of Damon Albarn
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London A stream of high-profile guest stars included Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Bootie Brown and Fatoumata Diawara Gorillaz’s first stadium show is quite the event. It’s a staggering hi-tech spectacle, a two-and-a-half hour mini-festival with a seemingly endless stream of high-profile guest stars, and its audacious ambition and military precision all stem from the fecund imagination and magpie mind of one man. Damon Albarn has never come across a genre of music that he doesn’t want to turn inside-out to see how it works. In recent years, he has turned Gorillaz from the mildly gimmicky virtual band he co-conceived with graphic artist Jamie Hewlett into a sprawling expression of his own musical curiosity and rampant eclecticism. Continue reading...
California
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights fire response
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California
Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'
Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai.
Culture
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.
Global
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in the U.S. West
The Iron Fire in Utah's Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles, authorities said. The fire about 70 miles southwest of Salt Lake City forced the evacuation of Eureka, a city with a population of 1,000, and people at a nearby ranch.
Technology
Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week
FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out.
Technology
How Duncan Jones Made ‘Rogue Trooper’ Look Like a Studio Epic on an Indie Budget
“There’s AI — the film has no AI,” says director-writer Duncan Jones emphatically about his latest feature, “Rogue Trooper.” The subject comes up as producer Stuart Fennegan talks about how they got the stellar voice cast for the film: Aneurin Barnard, Jack Lowden, Hayley Atwell, Daryl McCormack, Reece Shearsmith, Sean Bean, Diane Morgan, Matt Berry […]
Technology
How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions The winding backstreets of London, Paris and Rome are a large part of their charm. But they are also a problem for electric carmakers. For a long time, squeezing big batteries into smaller, cheaper cars to fit European streets was too much of a problem, so manufacturers focused on bloated SUVs instead. But that is finally changing. Battery technology has improved and Europe’s carmakers havecut manufacturing costs enough that they can now sell cars that might have a chance of fitting down a medieval lane or two. Continue reading...
Technology
How Roomba started a robot revolution
If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though. You probably […] If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though. You probably loved your Roomba. You probably gave it a name. On this episode of Version History , we tell the story of the Roomba, and how it made vacuums lovable. The Verge 's David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy are joined by iRobot's co-founder and former CEO Colin Angle to trace the robovac
Technology
How RuPaul Turned ‘Drag Race’ Into an Emmy Juggernaut
From his record-setting hosting wins to the franchise’s broader cultural impact, RuPaul’s run has reshaped both reality TV and queer visibility in the mainstream.
Science
How much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Screenings can find treatable conditions before they’ve caused too much damage – but ‘overscreening’ can cause harm I couldn’t help but roll my eyes when tech entrepreneur and longevity influencer Bryan Johnson posted about his girlfriend’s “vaginal microbiome report” in April. (He said it was in the “top 1% of vaginas”.) While the vaginal microbiome is genuinely interesting, most clinicians don’t routinely recommend this test to patients. As medical technology has become more powerful – and more marketable – the line between helpful screening and unnecessary testing has blurred. Continue reading...
Technology
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Embracing Cinema’s Future: From AI to iPhone Moviemaking
As the line between film festival and tech expo continues to blur in China, SIFF ran filmmaking labs for work created by artificial intelligence, iPhone or virtual reality.
Culture
How to Buy an Antique Engagement Ring, Like Devon Lee Carlson and Taylor Swift
From sourcing from trusted sellers to settling on a design that feels totally personal, here’s all you need to know about buying an antique engagement ring, from Vogue’s expert jeweler and dealers.
Global
How window‑mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Heating and cooling buildings consumes 35% of all the energy used in the United States each year.
Culture
In Honor of Father’s Day, 8 Treasures Vogue Staffers Inherited From Their Dads
For Father’s Day, Vogue’s staff reflects on the heirlooms they’ve been given—or, in certain cases, either borrowed or straight-up stolen—from our dads.
Global
Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
Culture
Inside Forest Lodge, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Grand Windsor Home
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Georgian house boasts marble fireplaces, a tennis court, and stucco pilasters—see a rare glimpse inside.
Technology
Iowa Anchor Dustin Nolan Calls Out ‘Sanitized News’ as He Quits on Air in Emotional Sign-Off: ‘We Have to Take People Out of Their Bubbles’
KWQC anchor Dustin Nolan gave an emotional on-air goodbye to his Quad City audience, announcing on Friday that he’s “chosen to step away from the new industry.” On his way out, he called out “sanitized news” and declared that it is the responsibility of journalists to “take people out of their bubbles and comfort zones […]
Global
Iran live updates: Iran says military's 'ready to respond' amid Trump threats
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Technology
Iron Maiden Enforce Phone-Free Standing Area at Paris La Défense Arena Show
The rockers confirmed the La Défense Arena performance will be filmed for their forthcoming Run For Your Lives Tour concert film.
Technology
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
Technology
It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
Technology
It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
Global
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
Culture
Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incident between two commercial flights that happened Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
Technology
Juneteenth Brought Community—Complete With a Soul Train Line—To Lauren Halsey’s sister dreamer Sculpture Park in South LA
The Juneteenth festivities included a performance by the Sisters of Watts cheerleading squad, and sampling of soul food from Hot Grease, a Black, queer-owned, women-led pop-up.
Technology
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond
Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival (KVIFF) takes place each year in July, at the halfway mark between Cannes and Venice. For those weirdos among us who make a chunk of our living running the gauntlet of summer festivals, the Czech […]
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Karma: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage Days After Enraging Swifties
A week after wearing a "Taylor Swift Is a CIA Psyop" shirt, guitarist plunges into crowd during band's Dublin concert
Culture
Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday
Business secretary says Starmer is reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid overwhelming pressure from MPs UK politics – live updates Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. Speaking for the government on Sunday, Peter Kyle, the business secretary, refused to comment on Starmer’s specific plans but said the prime minister was aware of the “political realities” and would do what was best for the country. Continue reading...
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Ken Carson Returns With New Album Xperiment
The rapper’s fifth studio LP arrives on July 3
Culture
Kim Kardashian Is Back Bleached Blonde and on Team Bob
A lover of a good hair transformation and a Marilyn Monroe stan, Kim Kardashian switched up her look to play femme fatale with a chin-skimming cut.
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Kristen Kish Crossed Into ‘The Traitors’ Territory, But ‘Top Chef’ Is Still Her Emmy Focus
The Emmy-nominated host discusses her unusual overlap with Alan Cumming’s reality hit and why Bravo’s culinary competition remains the network’s longest-running series.
Global
Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
Technology
Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".
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Lewis Capaldi returns to TRNSMT 'firing on all cylinders'
Fans also saw performances from former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Jacob Alon.
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Lisa Lu, Centenarian Actor and Shanghai Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Reunites With Fans at Screening of Restored ‘The Arch’
Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating “The Arch,” the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred. Turning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age reckoning, she made a surprise appearance following the screening that […]
California
Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty: How to Stream WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game Online
The June 21 matchup marks the 30th anniversary of the first WNBA game ever played.
Culture
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Culture
MSGM Spring 2027 Menswear
MSGM Spring 2027 Menswear
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MSGM Women’s Resort 2027, Men’s Spring 2027: Somewhere, Anywhere
The map of Massimo Giorgetti’s new journey had no boundaries.
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Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show
The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident
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Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
New York City police say a 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden
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Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
New York City police say a 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden
Global
Meet the Curacao keeper who made record 15 saves to keep Ecuador out
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans Are Getting a New Mule Makeover in Premium Suede
Jordan Brand's latest lifestyle slip-on will be released this year.
Markets
Micron’s earnings are a must-watch market event — with profit growth approaching 1,000%
Micron’s massive growth is “coming at nearly pure profit,” and that’s starting to have real implications for the S&P 500.
Technology
Moschino Appoints Loris Messina, Simone Rizzo as New Creative Directors
The founders of Sunnei succeed Adrian Appiolaza and their first collection for the Italian brand will bow in September during Milan Fashion Week.
Culture
Moschino Taps Sunnei Designers As Co-Creative Directors
Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo will step into Moschino's co-creative director role following Adrian Appiolaza’s exit.
California
Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why
More Latin Americans identify with the right than at any time over the last two decades, giving President Trump a slate of willing partners as he seeks to expand U.S. power, combat drug cartels and counter growing Chinese influence in the region.
Technology
Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)
Several of the buyers who screened Luca Guadagnino’s hotly anticipated “Artificial” in the days after Amazon MGM Studios abruptly dropped the film have passed on acquiring it, sources tell Variety. Focus Features, Warner Bros.’ Clockwork, A24 and Netflix have all stepped away, according to those sources. But the Sam Altman drama, which is nearly completed, […]
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Netflix, Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ After Amazon MGM Studios Dropped Sam Altman-OpenAI Movie
Meanwhile, A24 is said to have screened the film but its standing in the race to acquire the drama remains unclear.
Technology
No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.
Global
Obama security adviser blasts Iran agreement: 'So many concessions were granted'
Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice blasted the Trump administration's Iran agreement on "This Week."
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo has earned her third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” bows atop the chart. The album, which was released on June 12, enters at the chart summit with 485,000 equivalent album units, marking her largest week ever and the biggest for any […]
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
The set launches with year’s biggest week by units for a soloist.
Technology
One Van Gogh is never enough! So how many Sunflowers did he paint? Find out in our great British museum quiz
What’s Britain’s best museum? We asked the five shortlisted for the Art Fund’s £120,000 prize to pose questions about their collections. Here, National Gallery curators get the ball rolling … so do you know the story of their cut-up Manet? Continue reading...
California
Penélope Cruz Gives Matthieu Blazy’s Reworked Chanel Cap-toe Another Outing in Los Angeles
The house ambassador paired cruise 2027 Mary Janes with a cuffed navy suit from the same collection for a SAG-AFTRA Foundation conversation on “The Invite.”
Technology
Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Sneakers Are Being Compared to Vans — and Even the Skate Brand Is Chiming In
Here's what Vans had to say about the comparisons.
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Philipp Plein Spring 2027 Menswear
Philipp Plein Spring 2027 Menswear
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Philipp Plein Spring 2027: Tailoring Twist
The designer blended tailoring, vibrant hues, refined streetwear and crystal-embellished designs.
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Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160 million haul
Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" tallied $160 million domestically during its opening weekend, the highest debut in franchise history.
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Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to create the clips. The videos […] According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to create the clips . The videos posted on social media look legit at first, but there are subtle clues that betray them as fraudulent. For instance, when examined closely, one clip shows someone visiting "poiymarket.com" rather than po
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Prada Men’s Spring 2027: The Jeans Genies
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons spiced up some up the most basic fashion ingredients — including jeans and jean jackets — and mostly shrunk them down.
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Prada Men’s Spring 2027: The Jeans Genies
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons spiced up some up the most basic fashion ingredients — including jeans and jean jackets — and mostly shrunk them down.
Culture
Prada Spring 2027 Menswear
Prada Spring 2027 Menswear
Science
Prediction markets surge in US as public health advocates call for support to combat gambling
Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket operating in areas with limited resources for people with gambling problems Public health resources across the US are failing to keep pace with the rapid growth of online gambling, problem health advocates warned, after Donald Trump endorsed the controversial nationwide surge of prediction markets. Prediction market platforms, where users can wager on everything from Tony Award winners to World Cup goals, have pushed betting even further into American life. Continue reading...
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Pronounce Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Pronounce Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Puppets, performers and politics filled the streets at LACMA's first-ever Art Parade
The first-ever Los Angeles Art Parade and LACMA block party drew an estimated 60,000 to Wilshire Boulevard.
Technology
Qasimi Spring 2027: Unfinished Business
Hoor Al-Qasimi celebrated the act of making by exposing threads and revealing the architecture of her relaxed tailoring and soft workwear.
Technology
Raising the minimum wage has been a big political winner. Now it's running into resistance
Raising the minimum wage has been a progressive policy winner at the ballot box, but recent losses suggest an economic mood slowing its political momentum.
Technology
Reese Witherspoon and the ‘Legally Blonde’ Cast Reunite in Mirrored Pumps, Strappy Sandals and Jelly Platforms
Selma Blair, Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter and “Perfect Day” singer Hoku joined Witherspoon at “Elle World” in New York.
Technology
Republicans buy crypto more than Democrats, data shows — what's driving the divide
"There's a massive, massive partisan gap," of crypto adoption between Democrats and Republicans. Here's why.
Technology
Richard Gere Turned Down ‘The Agency’ Before Signing on To Play CIA Bureau Chief After Re-Writes: ‘When Bosko Walks in the Room, He’s the Boss, and Everyone Has To Acknowledge That’
Richard Gere originally turned down the part of Bosko, the CIA’s London bureau chief in Paramount+ series “The Agency,” he tells Variety. It was only after showrunners Jez and John-Henry Butterworth re-wrote the part following extensive notes from Gere that the screen icon agreed to come on board. The show, which stars Michael Fassbender as […]
Technology
Rita Ora Gives White Knee-high Boots Three Times the Lace at Isle of Wight Festival
She paired the unusually detailed heels with a striped silver vest and bra and satin bikini layers.
Technology
Rod Stewart Uses Oxygen Tank During Concert After Nearly Fainting Onstage
"The show must go on," the 81-year-old rocker told the Utah crowd.
Technology
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
Technology
SZA Slams ‘Disgusting‘ Musicians Using AI, Says Platforms Like Suno Train on the ‘Best and Brightest Black Minds of Writers and Producers’
SZA took to Instagram on Saturday to slam artists using AI music generators such as Suno, alleging producer Diplo had equity in the company and was trying to train it on “the best and brightest black minds of writers and producers.” “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our […]
Technology
SZA, Kenneth Blume Decry Use of Their Songs in AI Training Data Sets
“I can’t imagine being proud to earn a paycheck obliterating the work and dreams of artists”
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San Antonio Mayor Calls for Cancelation of Kanye West’s July 4th Alamodome Concert
"Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodome—not ever," Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wrote
Technology
Saul Nash Men’s Spring 2027: Body Language
The British Guyanese designer turned corsetry, bodycon dressing and athletic uniforms into urban sportswear.
Culture
Saul Nash Spring 2027 Menswear
Saul Nash Spring 2027 Menswear
Global
Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.
Culture
Serena Williamss Will Play Singles at Wimbledon
Along with teaming up with her legendary sister for doubles, Williams is returning to singles at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022.
Technology
Setchu Spring 2027: In the Net
Satoshi Kuwata turned up the experimentation a notch to make his favorite things — and one he despises — converge in this crafty collection.
Technology
She saved $24,000 to launch a craft festival in an old Joann store: 'This is my dream come true'
"This is my dream come true," says Tetef, a long-time events producer. "I just want to go to a thing where everyone's sitting down making stuff."
Global
Signs grow that PM will resign with mood in government shifting
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure.
Technology
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone. It's not all different. Sony staples like a […] The 1 VIII doesn’t look much like any Xperia that’s come before. The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone . It's not all different. Sony staples like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot remain, and a few specific design touches, like a thick front bezel that fits stereo speakers, have stayed intact. Sony's ambitious prici
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/5pm BST/2am (Mon) AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email John The Spain coach, Luis De La Fuente had this to say in his Saturday press conference: “This generation of footballers is highly competitive and really fired up... It’s going to be a completely different story,” he said at his pre-match press conference on Saturday. There is no drama or crisis. The bottom line is simply that we need to win tomorrow.” Four changes for Spain: Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro, Dani Olmo and Alex Baena also come into the side with Marcos Llorente, Fabian Ruiz, Ferran Torres and Gavi dropping out. Continue reading...
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Spanish Filmmaker Carlos Saiz’s Intimate Father-Son Drama ‘Lionel’ Wins Top Prize at Transilvania Film Festival
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saiz took home the top prize Saturday at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, as the jury awarded the first-time director the Transilvania Trophy for “Lionel,” a drama about a young man who embarks on a journey with his father, attempting to repair a relationship marked by years of absence and misunderstanding. Accepting the […]
Global
Starmer considers political future as pressure to quit mounts
It comes as US President Donald Trump says on social media that the PM will resign, in a further blow to the Labour leader.
Global
Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM
Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday morning, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal contest by the autumn. Cabinet ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions outside No 10 Downing Street, starting a process of the UK installing its seventh prime minister in a decade. Continue reading...
Global
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his time is up.
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Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision
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Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham
Technology
Stokes and Atkinson found 'blameless for violent conduct' as pair return to squad
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
Culture
Suppliers unable to chase fees after film producer’s 50 companies are struck off
Removal of Alan Latham’s firms means there is no longer an entity for creditors to make claims against A prolific film producer, whose projects have starred Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer and Four Weddings and a Funeral’s Anna Chancellor , has had scores of his production businesses forcibly removed from the UK’s companies register, leaving workers unable to chase unpaid fees. Alan Latham, whose low-budget films have previously raised questions over his use of tax credits , has seen 50 of his film businesses compulsorily struck off by Companies House, according to data compiled by the film workers’ union, Bectu. Continue reading...
Global
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon
For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race In the early morning dark, thousands of runners waited, jostling with anticipation. South Africa’s national anthem rang out. Then the haunting swell of Shosholoza , first sung by Zimbabwean migrant workers in South Africa’s goldmines. Finally, that unmistakable, spine-tingling piano: Chariots of Fire. Runners gather before the start of the marathon Continue reading...
Technology
Ten years on, Brexit still divides Britain and casts a pall over its economy
U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities
Technology
Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
Global
The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Delivered Playful Whimsy
Rama’s custom Knicks look! Zendaya’s fringe! This week was all about looks that did not take themselves too seriously.
Global
The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle
Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner We all know someone like Alexi Lalas. He’s the ranter whose rants never actually say anything, the life of the party at the party no one enjoys attending, the “big personality” who’s always misjudging the size of the room. He’s corporate America’s idea of a fun guy, the type of workplace “character” whose business trip hangover never stops him from being first at the hotel breakfast buffet, hair wet, Untuckit shirt untucked. He would absolutely dominate karaoke night at a conference on infrastructure finance. If only this were the limit of Alexi Lalas’s actual impact on the world, our culture would live in blessed ignorance of his existence. But in the real world Alexi Lalas is not a small-time menace working the floor at an infrastructure conference. In the real world Alexi Lala
Technology
The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks to work on key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war
Technology
The Pain of Smelling My Late Father Everywhere
My father wore the most popular fragrance in the world. Now, I can’t seem to escape him—and the grief of losing him.
Technology
The best parents and leaders use a 3-step formula to help people handle uncertainty, says Dr. Becky Kennedy
Even if you can't control an outcome, you can still help your child or co-worker feel more at ease with uncertainty, just by how you describe a situation.
Global
The records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
Markets
The secret to wellness is simple: Eat this breakfast and work out at the right time
The key to a healthy breakfast is less about when you eat it and more about what you eat.
Global
The white working class knows the American project isn’t working. Here’s why that will never matter to them
Access to power over other racial groups is their preferred political currency There is no shortage of interest in the voting patterns of the white working class. Of particular note is how this group – especially since the sea change of the 1960s – finds themselves so consistently on the wrong side of progressive politics. The national preoccupation with the white working class’s affinity for rightwing conservatism has propagated countless bestselling books , long reads and think pieces that are often mawkish or condescending or both . Their almost exclusively centrist white elite authors plead for us to understand how those in the white working class feel “left behind” , and that they turned hard right because Democrats didn’t tend to their economic anxieties. These pieces pose questions like “Why is the working class leaving the Democratic party?” and equate the term “working class” wi
Technology
Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy?
They’re a key part of the digital and AI economy but they come at a high environmental cost and offer few operational jobs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast On Mamre Road, in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, there are plans to build a “hyperscale” datacentre that will be one of the biggest in the world. If approved, the 52-hectare site will include six four-storey buildings that stretch 40 metres high, alongside 936 cooling units and 852 diesel backup power generators. Continue reading...
Technology
This Handbag Brand Is Keeping Luxury Under $500
Verafied’s versatile designs are created with style and functionality in mind.
Markets
This bull market isn’t going to end because of Fed rate hikes under Warsh
Warsh may hope the threat of rate hikes is enough. But stocks might gain ground if he does, and past rate-hike cycles can be a guide.
California
This startup wants to bring driverless freight trucks to California's roads, but drivers are pushing back
Founded in 2025, Humble Robotics is building self-driving freight trucks with no steering wheel, driver's seat or gas pedal.
Technology
To the tablet and beyond: does Toy Story 5 go hard enough on technology?
The animated sequel sets up a tug-of-war between physical and digital play for children but is still eager not to be an anti-tech screed For more than 30 years, Pixar’s signature Toy Story series has been entertaining children while giving voice to their parents’ anxieties. This is especially pronounced in the film’s sequels, as the living toys who dedicate their lives to the happiness of their owner/child experience all different sorts of potential and parent-paralleled obsolescence, from physical wear-and-tear and a child reaching young adulthood to the toy equivalent of empty-nesting (still hanging around the playroom but no longer anyone’s favourite). It’s only natural – maybe even a little belated – that Toy Story 5 would address the encroachment of technology, which continues to make its way to children earlier and earlier. So many years after the tech breakthroughs that allowed To
Culture
Tod's Spring 2027 Menswear
Tod's Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Tod’s Men’s Spring 2027: The Italian Wardrobe
Creative director Matteo Tamburini referenced “Viaggio in Italia,” the photographic project conceived by Luigi Ghirri in 1984 to portray the country’s landscape.
Technology
Tony Leung Reflects on the Rise of AI and His Hopes for the Future of Film
In Shanghai to head the Golden Goblet jury, the Hong Kong icon explains AI's threat to creativity, how to keep young audiences in movie theaters, and his late-career swerve into European arthouse cinema.
Technology
Top Spring 2027 Men’s Footwear Trends Unveiled at Pitti Uomo
Brands put comfort at their core with premium materials, new technologies and innovative designs.
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns
TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks.
Global
Trump continues war of words with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo
President Donald Trump continued his war of words with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni insisting she "begged" for a photo of them together despite denials.
Technology
Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks
Objections comes as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in Lebanon US political figures from left and right voiced fresh objections on Sunday to Donald Trump’s provisional deal with Iran – even as the US president made new threats while Vice-President JD Vance hailed progress during the first round of direct peace talks in Switzerland. Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican who recently lost his primary battle for re-election, posted a line on X from a Wall Street Journal article on how rogue regimes evade US economic warfare. It said: “Iran’s ability to withstand sanctions so far exposes a hard fact for Washington: economic pressure has largely failed to cow rogue regimes, as they game out more ways to sidestep US restrictions.” Continue reading...
Technology
Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool
Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president claims pool has been ‘seriously vandalized’ Repair work will begin “immediately” at the troubled Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC, Donald Trump said on Sunday, after suggesting the pool would need to be drained and blaming alleged “vandals” for the disruption. The reflecting pool has been plagued by algae blooms and peeling paint following the controversial recent renovation efforts for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month. Continue reading...
Technology
US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Global
Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
Two goals from Ueda, plus strikes by Kamada and Ito, sealed the fate of Tunisia and their new coach Hervé Renard Perhaps the manager wasn’t the problem after all. Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after last week’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden, appointing Hervé Renard as their seventh manager since qualifying began. But it turned out a diffident side lacking defensive conviction are a diffident side lacking defensive conviction whoever has to do the press conferences. Tunisia were well beaten by a Japan side inspired by the Feyenoord centre-forward Ayase Ueda, who scored twice and led the line with intelligence and imagination. Renard had only three days with his players. He may have performed heroics to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia in 2012 and three years later become the first manager to win two Cups of Nations with different teams as he ended Côte d’Ivoire’s 23-year trophy drought. B
Technology
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies
Global
Uruguay v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 6pm local time/11pm BST/8am (Mon) AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Beau 4 min Cano is down, having received a small shove from Borges that, if his reaction is to be believed, dislocated several vertebrae. 3 min Lopes Cabral is judo-tossed again. What’d he do to deserve this? Continue reading...
Global
Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west
Town of Eureka evacuated due to risk from Iron fire as officials forecast more hot weather in week ahead Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling multiple wildfires across the US west, including a massive blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town, with hot weather in the forecast raising the risk of more blazes in the week ahead. The Iron fire in Utah’s Juab county was first detected on Saturday and has so far blackened more than 2,000 acres. The fire, about 70 miles (113km) south-west of Salt Lake City, forced the evacuation of Eureka, population 1,000, and people at a nearby ranch. Continue reading...
Technology
Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's military said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon; the U.S. said it remains open.
News
Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.
Culture
Versace! Chanel! Bottega! Schiaparelli! See Dua Lipa’s Wedding Looks All in One Place
From an Ibiza bachelorette to her intimate London town hall wedding, and a three-day extravaganza in Palermo, Sicily: Dua Lipa’s bridal fashion is one for the history books.
Technology
Viu CEO Says Nearly 20% of Long-Form Users Now Watch Microdrama as Streamer Expands Branded Content and Co-Production Push
Viu CEO and PCCW Media group managing director Janice Lee said close to 20% of the platform’s long-form user base is already consuming microdrama content – and the format only launched a few months ago. Speaking onstage at the APOS 2026 conference in Bali, Lee outlined a strategy spanning short-form content, pan-regional tentpoles and ad-funded […]
Global
WATCH: America Strong: David Charbonnet
A father of three and former member of Navy Seal Team 1 trains to qualify and compete in the 2028 Paralympics.
Culture
Watch Gloria Trevi & Jacqie Rivera Pay Tribute to Jenni Rivera With ‘Un Abrazo’ at Auditorio Nacional
“I want to introduce you to a young woman who sings beautifully — the daughter of a dear friend who is close to my heart and soul," Trevi said.
Global
Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge
Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Culture
What Does a Goth Girl Wear to Her Bachelorette? Vintage Chanel, as per Gabbriette
Mrs. Matty Healy-to-be Gabbriette embraced all aspects of the bachelorette experience on a trip to Las Vegas.
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What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on
U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities
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What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on
Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II.
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William marks 44th birthday as royals celebrate Father's Day
The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".
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World Lens: How the Shanghai Film Festival Puts Its Faith in a New Generation
Major awards go to first-time filmmakers, reflecting a commitment to finding Asia's rising stars, while industry initiatives continue to help young directors get films made.
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Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Set for August Release During Extended Holiday Window
“Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” will arrive in theaters worldwide on Aug. 26, positioning Indian star and producer Yash’s forthcoming action drama during an extended festive corridor spanning multiple religious celebrations. The film’s release date – a Wednesday – aligns with Varamahalakshmi, Onam, Eid and Raksha Bandhan, creating an elongated theatrical window designed to maximize […]
Culture
Ye’s July 4 Concert Should Be Canceled, San Antonio Mayor Says
West's Fourth of July stadium show is scheduled to go on at the Alamodome downtown.
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Zhang Songwen’s ‘Secret in the Box’ Brings Infamous Hong Kong Murder Case to Shanghai Competition
“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with director Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen and lead actor Zhang Songwen discussing the real cold case at the heart of the Golden Goblet Awards main competition entry. Directed by Hong […]
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‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of "surprises."
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‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of "surprises."
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‘Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love makes you move your body’: Gloria Gaynor’s honest playlist
The disco-pop great salutes the sexiness of Marvin Gaye and the spirituality of Amazing Grace. But which of her own hits does she sing at karaoke? The first song I fell in love with I grew up in Newark, New Jersey, with five brothers and one sister, so there was always music in the house. I remember my mom singing Willow Weep for Me when I was five or six. There was something about the sadness in it that really moved me. The first single I bought I heard Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers on the radio and bought it from a local record store. I was singing in the hallway of our building when a neighbour leaned over and asked: “Gloria, was that you singing?” She thought it was the radio. That was the moment I decided I was going to be a singer. Continue reading...
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‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist to ‘Work at a Shelter’ After Mixed Review, Sparking Outrage From Other Critics
“Criminal Minds” star Paget Brewster lashed out at ScreenRant staffer Shealynn Scott over X on Saturday afternoon for her story lamenting the changes Paramount+ has brought to the long-running procedural drama. “Hello critic Shealynn Scott,” Brewster wrote in the since-deleted post. “You’re young. You don’t know that bad pics and bad reviews can lead to […]
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‘Game Changer’ Built a Fandom on Chaos. Now Dropout Wants Emmy Voters to Notice
Sam Reich opens up about keeping the hit show in L.A., embracing its fourth-wall-breaking scrappiness and why an Emmy nod could change the streamer’s trajectory.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?
“House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of Dragons civil war but stopped short of showing the first major battle, Season 3 will continue the action and kick […]
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‘Legally Blonde’ Stars Reunite for First Time in 25 Years Ahead of ‘Elle’ Prequel Series
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis and Victor Garber stepped out at NYC's "Elle World" on Saturday.
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‘Little ingredients but well executed’: Prada design duo outline minimalist vision
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons say Milan fashion week collection demonstrates rejection of ‘useless design’ Speaking backstage before the Prada show at Milan fashion week on Sunday, the co-designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons described their latest collection as “breaking the perception of what is perceived as typical luxury in high fashion right now”. This was a purified version of Prada. The design duo called it a “rejection of experimental shapes, techniques and decoration” distilling the collection to pieces that are “intentional and meaningful”. Continue reading...
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‘Michael’ Pulls Further Ahead of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as Top-Grossing Music Biopic Worldwide: See the Top 25
It's closing in on Oppenheimer as the top-grossing biopic, period.
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‘My mum says I’m not working class any more!’: Olivia Cooke on power, privilege, and dividing audiences in House of Dragon
The actor has a knack for playing characters that test viewers’ loyalties. As the Game of Thrones prequel returns, she talks problem fans, ‘boy mums’ and why the arts should be for everyone House of the Dragon is a massive television series. Over two seasons, the prequel to Game of Thrones has seduced viewers with its plotting, backstabbing, candlelit meetings about war, and massive sheep-munching dragons. Olivia Cooke’s dad, however, did not get the memo. We’re in London, on a stormy summer afternoon, and Cooke is sipping a bottle of neon juice (“Tell me if my teeth go purple”). Her dad texted her yesterday. She gets her phone and pulls up a photo of a television screen, with the first season of House of the Dragon loaded up and ready to go. “He said: ‘Raining outside, so starting a binge-watch.’” She laughs. “I was like, great, Dad, worked on it for six years, hope you like, kiss kiss.
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‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ Review: The Beatles-Era Pop Singer Turned Star Producer Gets His Own Boomer-centric Documentary
Asher has a track record of achievement, but he’s also someone who gives off major boomer vibes; he’s got an aura, a mystique, a history of associational cool. "Everywhere Man" is well worth seeing, as long as you go in knowing that it’s a bit too infatuated with its subject, in that rose-colored Boomers "R" Us way.
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‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used Farmers believe they have a new weapon in their age-old battle against the slugs that destroy their crops: modern technology. Slug prediction maps, which have been created by computer models as part of a research project, are now helping growers to better target the use of pesticides, saving them money and reducing environmental harm. Continue reading...
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‘The Fear’s Artist,’ ‘We Won’t Get Old Together’ Win Big at Transilvania Industry Awards
Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” won big at the industry awards ceremony of the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, with the two Romanian projects from the Works in Progress program being named dual recipients of the inaugural Transilvania HBO Award. The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) […]
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‘Toy Story 5’ Lands Top Domestic Opening of Year with $160M, Hits $312M Globally
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' is falling 69 percent, while sensation 'Obsession' will finally post a weekend gross smaller than its opening tally.
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‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Opening With Franchise-Best $160 Million
The fifth installment in the Pixar series features a new song by Taylor Swift.