Sheffield Air Rifle Case as Zoo Conservation Faces Brexit Strain
Three men face court over alleged Sheffield shootings, while Twycross Zoo warns post-Brexit rules threaten breeding programmes. Elsewhere, eclipse watchers gathered in Hertfordshire and a historic observatory is being restored.
Ford’s $28,000 Fathom EV nears production after $2 billion factory overhaul
Ford says its $28,000 Fathom electric pickup will begin prototype production at its Louisville Assembly Plant in the first quarter of 2027, following a $2 billion overhaul of the site. The vehicle is important because it will be the first built on Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform,…
36 amateur hikers, including nine Brits and babies in prams, are rescued by chopper in Alps after getting stuck 2,300m up, 18 inches from sheer drop
Thirty-six inexperienced hikers, including nine Britons and babies in prams, were reportedly rescued by helicopter in the Alps after becoming stranded at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The incident highlights the risks of attempting exposed mountain routes without suitable experience, equipment or planning. The group was said to…
Celta Vigo’s La Liga opener postponed due to fungal outbreak on pitch
Celta Vigo’s opening La Liga match against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungal outbreak damaged the Estadio de Balaidos pitch. The decision matters because it disrupts the start of both clubs’ league campaigns and highlights the stadium’s inability to host a competitive fixture safely. The game had…
Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
Meta is testing an optional WhatsApp feature called Scam Alert, which uses machine learning on a user’s device to identify messages that may be fraudulent. It matters because WhatsApp’s huge user base makes it a major channel for scams, while the feature is designed to offer warnings without…
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power station after prolonged heat drove the Danube River to exceptionally low levels, restricting the water needed to cool its reactors. The closure removes a source of about a fifth of the country’s electricity and highlights how extreme heat and drought…
The NC-17 Horror Movie Guillermo del Toro Called “Insane” Gets New 4K Trailer
Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 horror film *The Devils* is receiving a recut and remastered cinema re-release this autumn, accompanied by a new 4K trailer. The film has been officially unavailable for decades, and its return matters because the restoration reinstates material previously removed, following Russell’s wishes. Based on…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s “untranslatable” inspiration is finally getting an English release after 22 years
GamesRadar reports that a previously English-unavailable work cited as an inspiration for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to receive an English-language release after 22 years. The release matters because it will allow more players to access and assess a cultural influence on the role-playing game directly. The…
Megan Thee Stallion Says Internet Made Fame Too Easy: ‘You Can Go Viral … & Have a Terrible Song’
Megan Thee Stallion has said social media has made it too easy for artists to become famous despite producing “terrible” music. Speaking on Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast, she contrasted viral success with the discipline and professional grounding she learned from her artist mother, arguing that audiences can distinguish…
Unity Announce New Album Comes Back To You… / Was There Ever Unity?: Hear “3 Weeks”
Oakland indie-pop band Unity have announced their second album, Comes Back To You.. / Was There Ever Unity?, and released its lead single, “3 Weeks”. The announcement marks the group’s return a decade after their self-titled 2016 debut, with the new track presenting a lively, deliberately rough-edged sound…
Gerhard Zeiler to Receive 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award
Gerhard Zeiler, Warner Bros. Discovery’s president of international, will receive the 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award. The honour recognises his more than three decades of leadership across major European and global media businesses, including his role in shaping Warner Bros. Discovery’s international operations and streaming expansion. Zeiler will…
New ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Sneak Peek Officially Puts Negan Back to Work [Exclusive]
Collider has released an exclusive preview of *The Walking Dead: Dead City* Season 3, Episode 4, “Found/Lost”, showing Negan returning to practical work for Maggie’s emerging Manhattan community. The scene underlines the pair’s uneasy cooperation despite their violent history, a central tension as they attempt to build the…
10 Years Later, Anne Hathaway’s 110-Minute Sci-Fi Monster Movie Is Aging Like Fine Wine
Polygon revisits the 2016 film Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway, arguing that its unusual blend of kaiju spectacle, dark comedy and relationship drama has become more compelling with time. The article says the film matters because its monster premise develops into a critique of alcoholism, frustration and male entitlement,…
Carrick rules out £100m signing for Manchester United as Rashford rejoins squad
Michael Carrick has said Manchester United are not in a position to make a £100m signing, underlining the club’s financial constraints despite Champions League qualification and its ambition to challenge for major honours. He said United must improve the squad through other means, while Marcus Rashford has returned…
Suno is trying to look more like a real music production tool
Suno has released Studio 2.0, expanding its AI music-making software with features intended to make it resemble a conventional digital audio workstation. The update matters because it adds tools musicians expect, while also deepening the role of AI in tasks normally handled manually during music production. The main…
The Corvette Grand Sport X delivers Porsche 911 performance for a fraction of the price
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X is a 721-horsepower hybrid, all-wheel-drive sports car designed to replace the E-Ray while offering supercar performance at a comparatively accessible price. Its electrically powered front axle and petrol V8-driven rear wheels are coordinated by software, providing strong traction and performance even…
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’
X is releasing substantially more of the code behind its ‘For You’ feed and ranking engine, alongside a tool intended to show users whether their accounts or posts have been affected by ranking labels. The move is designed to increase transparency around a system that influences what users…
“Obvious tells and subtle hints” – Alien: Isolation’s lead designer on the lethal variety of The Lost Wild’s dinosaurs
The Lost Wild will make dinosaur behaviour central to its survival gameplay, with each species designed to react differently to the player, tools and environmental conditions. Game director Gary Napper, formerly lead designer on Alien: Isolation, says the aim is to create tension through believable animal behaviour rather…
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Casts Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees, Priyanka
“Heated Rivalry” has added Emily Hampshire, Edvin Ryding, Robert Naylor, Sabrina Jalees and Priyanka to its second season. The casting expands the ensemble of the Crave-HBO Max drama following its unexpected breakout success in 2025 and rapid renewal. Hampshire will play Vanessa, Ryding Luca Haas, Naylor Wyatt Hayes,…
Ken Russell’s Controversial NC-17 Horror Film ‘The Devils’ Sets First Look at Restored Cut – Film News in Brief
This film news round-up covers a restored release of Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 horror film “The Devils” and a 40th-anniversary cinema return for Hayao Miyazaki’s “Castle in the Sky”. – Warner Bros. Clockwork will release a 4K restoration of “The Devils”, based on Russell’s 2004 private edit and…