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Chinese youth embrace anthropologist’s message on anxiety and self-worth
Professor Biao Xiang, a 54-year-old anthropologist, has become an unlikely idol among young Chinese people facing anxiety about work, relationships and the pressures of a rapidly changing society. His discussions of uncertainty, self-worth and the search for meaning resonate with a generation increasingly disillusioned despite China’s economic and technological progress. Around 500 people attended his…
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Iranian father searches morgue for son killed in crackdown
Iranian opposition channel Manoto has released a documentary titled This Is Our Story, which compiles footage of a major security force crackdown on protesters in Iran that occurred between 28 December and 9 January. Medical personnel on the ground estimated that over 30,000 people were killed during this period, with the Iranian regime shutting down…
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Green Party training urged members to report jokes, even when accepted
The UK Green Party conducted diversity and inclusion training for members over the summer that instructed participants to document and report jokes and banter between colleagues, even when the person targeted found them acceptable. The training provided examples of how to intervene in such situations and discussed how seemingly harmless comments could constitute harassment depending…
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Forget the Ides of March, just beware the 14 trigger warnings of Julius Caesar!
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s all-female production of Julius Caesar will open with 14 trigger warnings covering violence, weapons, fake blood, grief and strong language. Critics have called the approach excessive and patronising, arguing that audiences should be allowed to experience Shakespeare’s shocking and emotional drama without such detailed advance notices. First Encounters: Julius Caesar stars…
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3 James Bond Contenders Officially Unite in an Easy-to-Binge British Epic
The BBC’s 2016 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace is being added to BritBox in North America, launching on 5 October 2026. The timing is noteworthy because three of the show’s lead actors—Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, and James Norton—are among the current contenders to become the next James Bond. The six-part series features a…
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Rival Sheffield Demonstrations Draw Heavy Police Response as Immigration Debate Intensifies
Two competing protest groups gathered in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, reflecting deep divisions over immigration policy. The Sheffield Patriots movement staged a march opposing what they view as uncon
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The 44,000,000 copies-selling 1976 album Don Henley didn’t want to make: “A ploy by the record company”
Don Henley and the Eagles strongly objected to their record label’s decision to release a greatest hits compilation, viewing it as an unwanted commercial tactic that would distract from their thematic album work and upset their core audience. Henley believed the album would be a career mistake, but the timing ultimately benefited the band as…
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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is now the Heisman favorite following historic performance
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith became the Heisman Trophy favourite after a record-equalling display in the Buckeyes’ 42–19 win over Illinois. His performance reinforced his reputation as one of American college football’s leading receivers and highlighted Ohio State’s continuing production of elite wide receiver talent. Smith recorded 217 receiving yards and four touchdown catches,…
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Startups bring innovation to defense industrial base
The US War Department is seeking to strengthen its defence industrial base by combining large, multi-year contracts with established manufacturers and faster innovation from startups. Officials say the approach should expand weapons production, diversify suppliers and help the military respond more quickly to emerging threats. Recent agreements include a $22.9 billion Raytheon contract for Tomahawk…
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Sheffield clashes, Ukraine strikes deep, plug-in hybrids questioned
Rival demonstrations descended on Sheffield city centre today in a major police operation. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military deploys striking new drone tactics, as analysis questions the green credentials of Britain’s best-selling plug-in hybrids.