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Petty officer took his own life on Royal Navy warship following breakdown of his marriage and sexual assault allegations, inquest hears
An inquest has heard that Royal Navy Petty Officer Jon Errington Paxton, 38, took his own life aboard the minehunter HMS Cattistock in Portsmouth in April 2023, after taking weapon store keys from a sleeping colleague. The coroner concluded he had been overwhelmed by the collapse of his marriage, shame over a pending sexual assault…
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The downsides of switching from a MacBook to Windows
Engadget’s guide outlines the trade-offs macOS users should expect if they switch to a Windows laptop, arguing the move can be worthwhile but comes with real friction. It notes that Apple’s tight control over both hardware and software gives MacBooks a polished, consistent feel, whereas Windows manufacturers must juggle components from various suppliers, meaning build…
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Hundreds of villagers protest over Eton College’s ‘shameful’ plans to build new town with 3,250 homes that could ‘wipe out’ ancient hamlet
Hundreds of residents in East Chiltington, East Sussex, protested at the weekend against plans by Eton College to build a new town of 3,250 homes on green-belt land next to their village. More than 200 people turned out on Saturday as developer Welbeck Land held a public consultation event at Plumpton Racecourse, with locals branding…
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Public asked to have their say on proposed new renewable energy company
The Welsh government is consulting the public on proposals to create a new, government-owned renewable energy company that would develop and own wind and solar plants while helping local communities take an ownership stake. The Plaid Cymru-led administration says the aim is to reduce energy bills over time and ensure Wales benefits from its renewable…
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Laura Poitras Shares the Desperate Vision Behind Her ICE Documentary ‘They’re Here’: “What’s Happening in the United States Is a Nightmare”
Filmmaker Laura Poitras, speaking at the Venice Film Festival, has described the making of her new short documentary “They’re Here” as an urgent response to what she calls a “nightmare” of normalised violence under ICE’s immigration crackdown in the United States. The 25-minute film, co-directed with Minneapolis journalist Rachel Lauren Mueller, uses dashcam footage, crowdsourced…
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WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, Arsenal signings shine
Crystal Palace’s celebrated 1-0 win over Everton on their return to the Women’s Super League is under threat after it emerged the club made an illegal fourth substitution, breaching the regulated limit of three windows. WSL Football has launched an investigation and the result could yet be overturned, casting doubt over a match that had…
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Tom Rothman on Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Blockbuster Success, Being Outbid for ‘Obsession’ and More
Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman celebrated the runaway success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” during an appearance at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, where he spoke with Variety about the film industry’s stronger-than-expected summer. The picture has become 2026’s highest-grossing release, a result Rothman attributed to its emotional, character-driven approach rather than spectacle alone,…
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Man, 55, died from complications of a leg wound after ‘being bitten by Alsatian-cross in row over right of way’, inquest hears
An inquest has opened into the death of James Judge, 55, who died from complications of a leg wound after being bitten by a dog during a dispute over a right of way in Wakefield in August. Local landowner Lee Ellis, 55, has been charged with manslaughter and with being in charge of a dog…
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Anti-traveller campaigner is sued by couple who bought his £3m home after he ‘failed to mention the caravan site popping up next door’
Jamie and Eda Pierce, who bought a £3.15million manor house in Pootings, Kent, in 2022, have launched High Court proceedings against the previous owners, Paul and Elizabeth Nott, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation. The couple say the Notts knew travellers were planning to occupy an adjacent field but concealed this before the sale, and are now seeking…
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Longevity doctor reveals what matters most for aging well, beyond pricey biohacks
A longevity specialist is pushing back against the growing trend of expensive “biohacks” — peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables — arguing that meaningful gains in healthy ageing come from basic, low-cost daily habits rather than costly interventions. Dr Annu Navani, chief medical officer at Le Reve Wellness in California, said the goal of longevity…