‘I didn’t jump into the pool to save my drowning sister because I didn’t want my clothes to get wet’ – reveals psychopath as he shares other childhood stories
A 26-year-old man from Belgium, Loïc De Marie, has spoken publicly about being diagnosed with psychopathy, describing childhood incidents in which he felt no emotional response to danger or death, including watching his sister drown before eventually rescuing her with a golf club because he did not want…
What’s really behind Pauline Hanson’s rise and rise: I’m a political expert – a ‘patriot’ group who make up 60 per cent of Australians and an ‘underclass’ of two million workers are key
A population researcher has warned that a growing bloc of Australian voters frustrated by migration levels, housing affordability and cost-of-living pressures is driving support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation, posing a significant political challenge for Anthony Albanese's Labor government. The comments follow Labor's loss of the previously safe…
Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
Shares in fast-fashion giant Shein fell 8.7% on their long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday, after years of failed attempts to list in the US and UK amid concerns over labour practices and environmental impact. The disappointing start suggests investors are sceptical that the company,…
Anthony Albanese hits back after China warned there would be ‘consequences’ if diplomatic move with Taiwan goes ahead
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declined to directly criticise China after Beijing warned there would be "consequences" over Taiwan's presence at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. The row overshadowed the opening of the 55th forum, which regional leaders had hoped would focus on climate change and development,…
The bizarre moment Vladimir Putin sang Leonard Cohen’s favourite song: “One of the greatest”
An article recounts an odd episode in which Vladimir Putin sang a verse of Fats Domino's "Blueberry Hill" during a children's charity event in St Petersburg in 2010, performing it in English before an audience of bemused celebrities. The piece links this to Leonard Cohen, who reportedly regarded…
Sydney homeowners set for largest fall in prices in 40 years – why Melbourne is faring even worse
Sydney homeowners are facing what analysts warn could be the largest house price correction in 40 years, with the median house price falling for six consecutive months. Higher interest rates have pushed mortgage costs to among the highest in Australia, squeezing affordability and driving some buyers out of…
Alleged knifeman is arrested at an Aussie airport after scuffle with police
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in New South Wales, Australia, after allegedly bringing a knife into Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport and later becoming involved in a violent confrontation with police officers. The incident raises fresh concerns about security breaches at regional airport terminals and the risks faced by…
The 1980 Blondie VHS tape marketed as the first “video album”
In 1980, Blondie's label attempted to release the world's first "video album" – a promotional VHS film featuring individual music videos for all 12 songs from their 1979 record Eat to the Beat. The band had agreed to the pioneering concept early on, but legal wrangling over royalties…
Netflix Brings Together Part 1 & 2 Of Mindy Kaling’s Trilogy With ‘Sex Lives Of College Girls’ Deal; Could It Complete Set With ‘Not Suitable For Work’?
Netflix has licensed all three seasons of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" from Warner Bros. Television, adding it alongside "Never Have I Ever" as the second instalment of what's been dubbed the "Mindy Comedy Universe" – a loose trilogy tracing different stages of Mindy Kaling's life. The…
Watch Kelly Clarkson’s Sensational Cover of ‘Golden’ on Final Show
Kelly Clarkson marked the end of her long-running daytime talk show with a widely praised cover of "Golden," the Oscar-winning song from *KPop Demon Hunters*, during the finale of *The Kelly Clarkson Show* after seven seasons. The performance formed the centrepiece of a special "Kelly by Request" episode…
‘The Rookie’ Officially Locks In for More Seasons Thanks to 1 Major Move
ABC's police procedural *The Rookie* looks set to continue for the foreseeable future after creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley extended his overall deal with Lionsgate Television for several more years. The move signals strong studio support for the series, easing fan concerns about a possible cancellation after eight…
Nepal Flood Death Toll Exceeds 900 as Rescue Efforts Continue for Missing Thousands
A catastrophic flood disaster in north-central Nepal has claimed over 900 lives, with thousands of residents and visitors still unaccounted for following the disaster that struck last Wednesday. The scale of the disaster
CBS News takes heat over report on Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed’s now-deleted 9/11 posts
CBS News drew criticism, mainly from left-leaning commentators, after publishing a report ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that revisited now-deleted social media posts by Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate seat in Michigan. Critics accused the network of running an unfair…
Finecut acquires global rights to Korean animated Guardians film
Korean sales agent Finecut has acquired international distribution rights to "Guardians of the Video Game," a 3D animated feature by director Uhm Young-sik, ahead of its debut at the newly launched TIFF Market in Toronto. The film adapts a hit Naver Webtoon of the same name, continuing the…
Switch 2 Officially Has 2 Exclusive GOTY Contenders In September 2026
Switch 2 is set for one of its busiest months yet, with publishers rushing new titles out ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and Nintendo's console securing two notable exclusives alongside a wave of major third-party day-one launches. Chief among them is Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a…
Who played at Willie Nelson’s first Fourth of July Picnic in 1973?
Willie Nelson launched his now-famous Fourth of July Picnic in 1973, inspired by his experience at the poorly promoted Dripping Springs Reunion the previous year. Held at the same Hurlburt Ranch venue near Austin, Texas, the debut event drew an estimated 40,000 fans and helped cement Nelson's role…
‘Obsession’ Producer Files Lawsuit Claiming She Was Cut Out of Profits Despite “Rescuing” Cut
Leonora Ann Darby, an executive producer on the horror hit Obsession, has sued Tea Shop Productions co-founders James Harris and Mark Lane, alleging they cut her out of promised profit participation despite her pivotal role in saving the film's troubled edit. The California lawsuit claims Darby, who joined…
15 Years Later, David Fincher’s Forgotten Classic Is Getting the Series It Deserves
Sky has announced an eight-part television adaptation of Stieg Larsson's *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo*, fifteen years after David Fincher's 2011 film version starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. The new series, from Left Bank Pictures, will update the story to the present day while remaining faithful…
Chad Ochocinco warns Browns’ Deshaun Watson has ‘very short’ leash, could lose starting job by Week 3
Chad Ochocinco has warned that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has only a very short leash to prove himself, suggesting he could lose his starting job as early as Week 3 if results don't improve quickly. The comments come after head coach Todd Monken named Watson the Week…
Record £4.6bn air tax bill and Norwich bench row overshadowed by Nepal flood toll passing 900
HMRC data shows holidaymakers paid a record £4.6bn in Air Passenger Duty as Norwich Greens strip park bench armrests; overseas, Nepal-Tibet flood deaths top 900 with thousands missing, a Bali restaurant fire sends diners fleeing, and BT eyes a £2bn copper cable windfall.