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City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
City investment firms are preparing for new Financial Conduct Authority rules requiring them to disclose serious bullying, harassment and other non-financial misconduct. The measures aim to stop senior staff with histories of misconduct moving between firms without consequences, extending existing banking-sector standards across a far wider part of the financial industry. From next month, nearly…
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Barcola, Álvarez and Rodri shape final transfer-week moves
The final week of the summer transfer window could be shaped by several high-profile moves, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City each seeking players to address important tactical gaps. The biggest sagas involve Bradley Barcola’s possible switch to Liverpool, Julián Álvarez’s potential departure from Atlético Madrid, and Manchester City’s search for a solution after Rodri…
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Out of Matt’s shadow and meeting Michael Jordan – Alex Fitzpatrick’s rise
Alex Fitzpatrick says his recent rise in golf has helped him establish an identity beyond being world number four Matt Fitzpatrick’s younger brother. His victories on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, followed by a memorable encounter with Michael Jordan, have reinforced his belief that he belongs among the game’s leading players. Fitzpatrick won…
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist behind Infinity Mirror Rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist renowned for her polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died aged 97. Her company said she died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, having continued painting until her final days; her death marks the end of a career that made her one of contemporary art’s most recognisable…
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Chaotic moment parents smash way inside California school bus as furious mom confronts driver who wouldn’t let kids hop off
Parents forced their way into a California school bus after the driver kept pupils aboard during a disturbance, prompting children to climb out through windows. The incident highlights competing concerns over the children’s immediate release to parents and the driver’s responsibility to maintain safety and order until police arrived. The hour-long standoff occurred on Monday…
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Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas has reported its lowest pre-tax underlying profit in four years, blaming higher fuel costs associated with the Iran conflict, and says it may raise fares further while demand remains strong. The airline also plans to increase ancillary charges at Jetstar, signalling that passengers could face more fees beyond the advertised ticket price. Underlying pre-tax…
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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Thames Water’s trial of a proposed drought-resilience scheme reportedly caused levels of the persistent pollutant PFOS to exceed the legal surface-water limit by up to 13 times. The findings raise questions about whether the £350m-plus project can protect the River Thames while supplying extra water during drought, despite the company’s public assurances that it would…
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‘Who Has Time to Watch All This Crap?’: Inside 10 Anonymous Emmy Ballots as Voting Officially Closes
Variety surveyed 10 anonymous Television Academy voters as Emmy voting closed, offering an informal glimpse into how some members are approaching the 78th awards. The article suggests many voters have not watched the full field and may rely on widely discussed programmes, which could reinforce frontrunners rather than reward lesser-seen nominees. The small, unscientific sample…
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Tim Curry Tributes as Meta Faces Child-Harm Trial
Sheffield sitcom filming, a modular desktop launch and a historic immaculate inning also feature in the latest news.
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23 Years Later, James Mangold’s Psychological Thriller Still Delivers One of the Unforgettable Twists in Movie History
James Mangold’s 2003 psychological thriller *Identity* is highlighted for a twist that redefines its apparent roadside-motel murder mystery. The article argues that the reveal remains effective because the film uses a familiar locked-room setup and a well-known cast to misdirect viewers before exposing the story’s true psychological premise. The film follows stranded strangers being killed…