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▶Harris weighs 2028 run as cruise ship collides with cargo vessels
Democrats debate Kamala Harris’s prospects, while a storm-hit cruise ship strikes two cargo vessels in Germany. The bulletin also covers a school sports controversy, Neil Young’s Harvest Moon and entertainment news.
Jarvis urges households to stock three days’ food and water for emergencies
- Dan Jarvis called for households to store three days of essentials.
- MPs cited gaps in phone networks and power-cut resilience.
- The Government also plans tariff cuts on beans, chocolate and gherkins.
Security minister Dan Jarvis urged people to keep three days of water and non-perishable food at home as part of a new “Be Ready” campaign. The advice is intended to help communities cope with emergencies, including severe weather and other disruptions, without panic-buying. In Parliament, MPs raised concerns…
NSW revises reusable cup rules after small business concerns
- NSW cafes can still use recyclable disposable cups from 2028.
- Dine-in customers must be offered a mug or glass.
- Small businesses will not have to buy extra cups.
The NSW Government has softened its planned reusable coffee cup rules after small businesses objected to the cost and disruption. From 2028, cafes will still be able to serve dine-in customers in disposable cups, provided those cups are recyclable; customers must also be offered a mug or glass.…
Healey urged to strengthen public finances and shrink the state
- The article urges Healey to strengthen the UK’s financial defences.
- It proposes freezing public sector pay and government benefits.
- It warns that global shocks could threaten markets and public finances.
The article argues that Chancellor John Healey should use the Budget to strengthen Britain’s finances and reduce the size of the state, rather than rely on better growth forecasts and previously announced tax rises. It warns that global economic and political shocks could expose weaknesses in the public…
Robert McCartney’s family continue campaign for answers over Belfast killing
- Robert McCartney’s family continues its search for answers.
- Hannah Fry investigates the future of superintelligence.
- Roman history, comedy and football are also on tonight.
A documentary follows Robert McCartney’s five sisters and fiancée as they continue seeking answers about his 2005 killing in Belfast. Their campaign drew attention to the silence around the attack and the destruction of evidence, and to what happened to a survivor. The article also previews programmes on…
Should AI Decide Your Court Case? This Judge Says Yes
- Vos wants courts to consider AI for some civil cases.
- He uses Copilot for research and document searches, not judgments.
- Hallucinations and bogus claims raise concerns about wider use.
Geoffrey Vos, who is retiring as England’s Master of the Rolls, is urging the courts to consider using artificial intelligence to decide some civil disputes. He says AI could speed up resolutions and reduce costs, while recognising that complex commercial and sensitive family cases may still need human…
Korean Webtoon Adaptations, ‘The Vanishing Act’ Lead 2027 Vertical Slate Unveiled by COL Group, V47 and Virtue Asia
- A new 2027 slate combines Korean adaptations and original microdramas.
- Brands may take roles in development, production and financing.
- FlareFlow reports more than 52 million registered users.
COL Group, V47 Entertainment and Virtue Asia have announced a 2027 slate of vertical microdramas, led by Korean webtoon and web-novel adaptations made with CJ Group and several new originals. The announcement matters because the partners are also launching a model that lets brands help develop and finance…
BMG Signs Australia’s Parcels to Global Publishing Deal
- BMG will represent Parcels globally for music publishing.
- The band has more than 1.5 billion career streams.
- Their 2025 album *LOVED* was followed by a world tour.
BMG has signed Australian band Parcels to a global music publishing deal, adding the five-piece to its roster. The agreement gives the group access to BMG’s international network as it pursues its next stage of growth. Formed in Byron Bay in 2014, Parcels moved to Berlin and gained…
Thai Forest Spirit Horror ‘Cher,’ First Thai Winner at Frontières, Joins Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
- *Cher* is the only Thai entry in Tokyo’s 2026 gap-financing lineup.
- It became the first Thai project to win a top Frontières prize.
- Filming is planned for early 2027, ahead of a 2028 release.
Thai horror film *Cher*, based on the forest nymphs of Thai folklore, has joined the 2026 Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. It is the only Thai project in the lineup and follows its selection for, and top-prize win at, Canada’s Frontières Co-Production Market, making it the first Thai project to…
Friends and family renew search for missing Rutgers student in New Jersey
- Wortman disappeared aged 22 in November 2025.
- Friends and family plan an anniversary search.
- His friend has criticised the local response.
Friends and family of Rutgers University student Mortimer Mekhai Wortman IV plan a community search in Jackson, New Jersey, on 21 November 2026, a year after he disappeared. The renewed effort comes amid criticism from his friend that local authorities have not adequately supported searches or investigated his…
Council leader says city has once-in-a- generation opportunity to transform landmark – The Star
- Sheffield plans a major overhaul of its historic central library.
- The project is expected to cost more than £30 million.
- Graves Gallery will close temporarily from 31 October.
Sheffield City Council leader Fran Belbin has called the planned transformation of Sheffield Central Library a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The Grade II* listed building also houses Graves Gallery and the City Archives, and the project aims to make it more accessible while expanding its cultural and learning offer. The…
Trump says US oil earnings will offset high fuel costs amid Iran war
- Trump says US oil profits are soaring despite high fuel prices.
- Petrol averages $4.27 a gallon; diesel is $6.35.
- He promises prices will fall and points to Venezuelan oil deliveries.
Donald Trump defended high US fuel prices by saying the country was making record money from oil production amid the war with Iran, while promising prices at the pump would fall rapidly. His remarks come as rising energy costs and public frustration over the conflict are putting pressure…
Australia advances bill to limit chatbots replacing human relationships for children
- Australia’s lower house passed a digital duty of care bill.
- An amendment targets chatbots that foster children’s dependence.
- The bill faces Senate debate and scrutiny.
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would impose a digital duty of care on online platforms, including social media, games, apps and AI chatbots. The government has accepted an amendment targeting chatbots that encourage children to rely on them in place of human relationships, following…
Federal judge rules Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as de facto US attorney in California
- Judge says Essayli is unlawfully acting as a de facto US attorney.
- He is barred from supervising two criminal cases, pending a possible stay.
- The ruling comes amid a federal dispute over California voter eligibility.
A federal judge has ruled that Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as a de facto US attorney in Southern California and barred him from overseeing two criminal prosecutions. The decision challenges the authority under which he has led the office, though it will not take effect immediately, allowing…
Man charged with killing estranged wife outside her Pennsylvania workplace
- A 23-year-old man is charged with killing his estranged wife outside her workplace.
- Prosecutors allege their marriage was tied to his immigration status.
- He is being held without bail and faces murder and firearms charges.
Destino Jean-Louis has been arrested and charged with murdering his estranged wife, Latosha Ann Cooper, outside the Pennsylvania Walmart where she worked. Prosecutors allege the killing followed a breakdown in their relationship and an unsuccessful effort to secure his immigration status through their marriage. Cooper, 45, was shot…
Llew O’Brien removed from House after swearing during climate debate
- Llew O’Brien was expelled for three hours after swearing in Parliament.
- The clash followed debate over the Climate Change Department’s $8.7 billion budget.
- The Speaker called for respect amid heightened concerns about political conduct.
Llew O’Brien was ordered out of the House of Representatives for three hours after shouting an obscenity while Anthony Albanese defended the government’s climate agenda. The exchange followed a question from Barnaby Joyce about the Climate Change Department’s budget and unfolded amid calls for greater respect in Parliament.…
Spanish queer drama links three generations amid political prejudice
- La Bola Negra spans three eras of queer Spanish history.
- The Cannes-winning film is tipped for Oscar recognition.
- It will stay in US cinemas for 47 days before Netflix.
La Bola Negra, a Spanish film by directing duo Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, links three stories about queer lives and prejudice across 1932, 1937 and 2017. Its ambitious scale and theatrical style have made it an awards contender, while its focus on LGBTQ+ characters against Spain’s history…
Three phone calls, one audition, and Matthew Lillard’s career turnaround: “I have to just change my life”
- A reality TV offer prompted Lillard to rethink his career.
- He fired his agent, manager and lawyer in three calls.
- The Descendants gave him renewed confidence in acting.
Matthew Lillard says an offer to appear on Dancing with the Stars made him confront the gap between his Hollywood reputation and his career prospects. He turned it down and made three phone calls to dismiss his agent, manager and lawyer, then reset his life and career. The…
Tony Iommi looks back on Black Sabbath’s stormy history and forward to his latest solo adventure
- Tony Iommi revisits Black Sabbath’s stormy past.
- He discusses his latest solo project, *From The Dark*.
- The interview links his new work with Sabbath’s legacy.
Tony Iommi reflects on Black Sabbath’s turbulent history and discusses his latest solo project, *From The Dark*. The interview looks back at the tensions and disagreements that shaped the band, as well as the experiences behind its lasting place in heavy metal. Iommi also talks about turning his…
PSA: Minecraft Switch 2 Now Available, Switch Physical Owners Get A Digital Discount
- Minecraft has launched on Switch 2.
- Physical Switch owners can get a discounted digital collection.
- The offer ends on 21 January 2026.
Minecraft is now available for Switch 2, with upgrade options for both digital and physical owners of the original Switch version. Physical-copy owners can buy the Switch 2 Ultimate Collection at a discount, while digital owners have a free upgrade path; the distinction matters because the physical offer…