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Samuel L Jackson shares post labelling Argentina “one of, if not the most racist countries in the world”
Actor Samuel L Jackson has drawn attention after sharing a social media post that described Argentina as “one of, if not the most racist countries in the world”. The comments, attributed to the Hollywood star, are likely to spark debate given his prominent public profile and the sensitivity of the subject matter. Beyond the headline…
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America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI
The Verge argues that Western shock at recent Chinese AI breakthroughs is misplaced, since China’s models have been closing the gap on US systems for years. Two Chinese firms unveiled models last week claiming to rival the best from OpenAI and Anthropic, prompting media comparisons to a “Sputnik moment” and jittery markets, echoing the reaction…
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David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump
This piece is a David Squires cartoon strip for the Guardian, offering a satirical, illustrated take on Spain’s victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Rather than a conventional news report, it uses comic-style panels to reflect on the match and its surrounding spectacle, with particular focus on Donald Trump’s presence at the event. The…
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s 92-Minute Creepy Horror Debut Is Perfect From Start to Finish
This piece revisits Robert Eggers’ 2015 debut *The Witch*, arguing that Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Thomasin remains a near-perfect showcase for both the actor and the film. Though Taylor-Joy had prior credits, including a role trimmed from 2014’s *Vampire Academy*, *The Witch* effectively served as her breakthrough, establishing the blend of guilelessness and inward intensity…
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Judge condemns calls to decriminalise cannabis after the drug ’caused and exacerbated’ mental health issues of man who killed his own mother, 73
A judge has criticised calls to decriminalise cannabis after ruling that the drug caused and worsened the mental health problems of a man who went on to kill his 73-year-old mother. The case is being cited as evidence against relaxing UK drug laws, with the judge’s remarks framed as a direct rebuttal to campaigners who…
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John Glacier Thrills On Slick New Single ‘Bond Girl’
Hackney-born artist John Glacier has released her first single of 2026, ‘Bond Girl’, marking a new chapter following her acclaimed 2025 debut album. The track sees her adopt the persona of a renegade, “license to kill” figure, paired with a video in which she plays a secret agent outwitting adversaries in explosive fashion. Produced by…
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“The most impressive Motionless In White album so far”: Pennsylvania’s metalcore stars finally find their identity on Decades
Motionless In White have released their seventh studio album, Decades, which reviewer Louder describes as the Pennsylvania metalcore band’s most accomplished work to date, finally forging a distinct sonic identity after two decades of drawing heavily on influences such as Korn, Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Since forming in 2004, the band’s gothic, nu-metal and industrial…
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Prince William, Kate Middleton finally feel free to show affection in public: experts
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been showing noticeably more public affection recently, with royal experts saying the couple appear to be entering a happier, more relaxed period following a difficult few years marked by Kate’s cancer treatment and other family pressures. Their willingness to display warmth openly, rather than maintaining the reserved formality traditionally…
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Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor
Britain’s biggest defence companies have gained roughly £4bn in market value since John Healey’s surprise appointment as chancellor, with investors betting the former defence secretary will push for higher military spending under new prime minister Andy Burnham. Mr Healey quit Sir Keir Starmer’s government last month, accusing ministers of failing to fund defence adequately, and…