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Adultery leads tonight’s TV highlights with a trainer’s affair and fallout
- *Adultery* follows a risky affair and its fallout.
- *This City Is Ours* returns with cartel trouble.
- The listings range from historic buildings to sport.
Tonight’s television highlights include *Adultery*, a six-part drama about a personal trainer’s affair and its consequences. Beth, played by Romola Garai, is drawn to doctor Tom (Dominic Cooper), who is married to the father of her son’s new girlfriend; the series is presented as a steamy, potentially addictive…
Abu Dhabi’s Manchester Life scheme falls short of housing target
- UK officials courted UAE investment after the Arab Spring.
- Abu Dhabi’s Manchester Life scheme fell short of its 6,000-home target.
- Emirati-linked holdings peaked at 260 football pitches in 2023.
The UAE’s investment in Manchester grew after the 2011 Arab Spring, when British ministers sought to keep the emirates onside amid disagreements over the Muslim Brotherhood. A government-brokered property deal helped Abu Dhabi expand its presence beyond Manchester City football club, bringing regeneration and investment while raising questions…
In 1973, a 13-year-old Lars Ulrich watched a rock band perform. His life changed forever
- Ulrich saw Deep Purple aged 13 in 1973.
- He recalled Blackmore’s extravagant guitar antics.
- The show helped shape his sense of live spectacle.
At 13, Lars Ulrich saw Deep Purple perform in Copenhagen in 1973, an experience he later described as completely overwhelming. The article presents the show as a formative influence on his passion for performance and on Metallica’s ambition to make their concerts a striking spectacle. In a 2012…
Iowa councillor in anti-Garriott advert was convicted of child endangerment
- An anti-Garriott advert featured a woman convicted of child endangerment.
- Flockhart’s 2017 offence involved driving intoxicated with her children.
- The Cook Political Report now favours Garriott in the race.
A Republican Iowa city councilwoman who featured in an advert portraying Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott as dangerous to children had herself been convicted of child endangerment. The disclosure has drawn accusations of hypocrisy and renewed scrutiny of a roughly $1 million campaign opposing Garriott in a…
Ukraine’s Starlink reliance exposes Europe’s gap in military satellite coverage
- Ukraine’s battlefield communications rely heavily on Starlink.
- OneWeb has about 600 satellites; Starlink has over 10,000.
- The EU’s Iris² network is not expected until 2029.
Starlink’s sudden slowdown in Ukraine, which disrupted the country’s ability to defend against Russian attacks, has highlighted how heavily its forces depend on a satellite network controlled by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The episode has increased pressure on Europe to build a military-grade alternative, but no current option matches…
White House considers pre-emptive pardons for some junior officials
- The White House is reportedly weighing pre-emptive pardons for some staff.
- Trump says he has authority to protect officials from federal prosecution.
- Pardons would not stop congressional investigations.
The White House is reportedly considering pre-emptive pardons for some lower-ranking officials, amid concerns that Democrats could investigate the Trump administration if they gain control of Congress in the midterms. President Donald Trump said he had not seriously considered sweeping pardons but argued he had the constitutional authority…
Thousands rally as Howard urges Albanese to halt Victoria Barracks sale
- Thousands protested the proposed sale of Sydney’s Victoria Barracks.
- John Howard called on Albanese to stop the sale.
- Opponents cite the site’s military history and heritage.
Thousands rallied at Moore Park in Sydney against the planned sale of Victoria Barracks, with former prime minister John Howard urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene. The proposal has drawn opposition from politicians across party lines, veterans and community advocates, putting pressure on the government to reconsider.…
Macklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit
- Macklemore renewed his calls for Palestinian freedom at Red Rocks.
- He was performing publicly for the first time since leaving Sheeran’s tour.
- His solo streams rose 172% after the tour controversy.
Macklemore returned to the stage at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and reiterated his support for Palestinians, while also voicing concern for people affected by conflict and by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The performance was his first since being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour, after venues objected to…
Israel shuts West Bank crossings for election as Hebron operations intensify
- West Bank crossings will close on Israeli election day.
- Palestinian workers face new restrictions on entering settlements.
- About 2,000 people have been displaced in the Hebron operation.
Israel’s military says it will close all land crossings into and out of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the day of Israel’s election, and bar Palestinian workers from entering settlements. The measures come as Israeli forces intensify operations in Hebron following the killing of two Israeli soldiers,…
The iconic 1970s movie that inspired Samuel L Jackson’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ speech: “I always wanted to do that”
- Robert Shaw’s Jaws speech inspired Jackson to want to perform a monologue.
- Jackson’s Pulp Fiction speech uses a very different, more theatrical delivery.
- He says monologues can feel daunting because one actor carries the scene.
Samuel L Jackson said Robert Shaw’s Indianapolis speech in Jaws inspired his ambition to perform a film monologue. That influence matters because Jackson’s forceful biblical-style speech as Jules in Pulp Fiction became one of his most recognised scenes, despite its very different delivery. Shaw’s scene recounts the sinking…
▶AI startup Relay shuts; PHP sites face security flaw warning, while HMP Glasgow plans spark safety fears
Relay has closed as tech giants absorb its market, and PHP site owners are urged to patch flaws or go offline. Prison officers warn HMP Glasgow’s gate plans could allow uncontrolled inmate movement.
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt marry in Palm Beach ceremony
- Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt married in Palm Beach.
- The reception was held at the private Everglades Club.
- Political and Fox News figures attended the celebrations.
Fox News presenters Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt married at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, after an engagement of nearly two years. Their wedding matters as a high-profile gathering of prominent figures from politics, media and entertainment, including several allies and members of the Trump…
Arch Manning, Texas survive Ole Miss after another second-half meltdown creates Austin anxiety
- Texas edged No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27.
- The Longhorns squandered a 24-3 lead.
- A final interception sealed the win.
Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 in Austin, surviving a late surge after letting a 21-point lead disappear. The narrow win matters because it offers relief for a Longhorns team under pressure, while renewing doubts about its ability to sustain strong performances across both halves. Arch Manning…
Police focus on motive in alleged attack on Helen Haines
- Finding a motive is the investigation’s central focus.
- Detectives expect months of evidence analysis.
- Haines is in serious but stable condition.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Chrissy Barrett says finding the motive behind the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines is the investigation’s central focus. Detectives from Victoria Police, the AFP and ASIO expect months of work, examining evidence including the accused man’s devices, mental health and social media…
Friends plan art-inspired memorial for Sloane Grodnick after New Jersey killings
- Friends raised $3,500 for a memorial to Sloane Grodnick.
- The tribute will be placed at Grounds for Sculpture.
- Prosecutors ruled her death a homicide.
Sloane Grodnick’s friends are creating a memorial tree and plaque for the 24-year-old, who was found dead with her parents at their New Jersey home. Prosecutors ruled her death and her mother’s deaths homicides, and her father’s death a suicide; police believe he killed his wife and daughter…
Forget Tom Cruise, Sci-Fi’s Foundational 1950s Classic Movie Is Free to Watch on YouTube
- The 1953 *War of the Worlds* is free on YouTube.
- The film shifts Wells’ story to 1950s California.
- Its once-groundbreaking effects won an Oscar.
The 1953 film adaptation of H.G. Wells’ *The War of the Worlds* is currently available to watch free on YouTube in a colourised version. The article presents it as an influential science-fiction classic and a striking alternative for Halloween viewing, especially after the poor reception of the 2025…
The Zombies, The Isley Brothers, and Dionne Warwick being hit by a bus: The 1964 tour that introduced soul to Britain
- A 1964 tour helped introduce soul to mainstream British audiences.
- The Isley Brothers influenced The Zombies’ later music.
- Dionne Warwick was injured by a Glasgow trolley bus and missed a show.
A 1964 package tour featuring Dionne Warwick and The Isley Brothers helped bring American soul to a wider British audience. They toured alongside British acts The Searchers and The Zombies, at a time when soul had yet to take hold beyond small groups of enthusiasts. The tour also…
Sheffield sheltered housing residents fear ‘blind’ junction outside their homes
- Fairthorn residents say poor visibility makes a nearby crossroads hazardous.
- High hedges and 30mph zone signage are among their concerns.
- The council plans to clear vegetation but has limited funds for upgrades.
Residents of Fairthorn sheltered housing in Dore, Sheffield, say a nearby crossroads is hazardous because high hedges obstruct drivers’ views. They raised the issue at a council committee meeting, seeking measures to make the junction safer for residents and road users. The roads involved are Townhead Road, Newfield…
Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart dies suddenly aged 37
- Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died aged 37.
- His family and former teammates have paid tribute.
- A fundraiser is supporting his wife and two young sons.
Former Port Adelaide player Daniel “Snowy” Stewart died suddenly on Friday at 37, prompting tributes from his family, friends and former club. His close friend and former teammate Matthew Thomas described Stewart as family, while Port Adelaide said his death had come as a shock. Stewart played 36…
10 Best Horror Video Games of All Time, Ranked
- Player control makes horror games especially tense.
- *Fatal Frame II* centres on twins and haunted folklore.
- *Until Dawn* and *Amnesia* show different styles of horror.
The article ranks ten horror video games, arguing that the genre is especially effective when players actively control characters trying to survive. It says this involvement creates tension and memorable scares, while the games’ varied stories and settings have helped establish horror gaming as a distinctive form of…