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Revealed: Reform rakes in £20m in donations from crypto investors
Reform UK has received around £20 million in donations from people linked to the cryptocurrency sector since the 2024 general election, according to an Independent analysis of Electoral Commission data. The findings raise questions about the influence of crypto wealth on British politics, particularly as Nigel Farage has supported tax cuts for the industry and…
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5 Sci-Fi Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Polygon recommends five science-fiction series it considers consistently excellent from beginning to end, arguing that the strongest examples combine coherent world-building, flawed characters and challenging ideas about humanity. The list spans time travel, space opera and political dystopia, with an emphasis on stories that sustain their themes and deliver satisfying conclusions. – Dark: a three-season…
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3 Folk Songs From the 1970s That Are So Heartbreaking, You Can’t Listen to Them Often
The article highlights three 1970s folk or folk-adjacent songs chosen for their particularly sorrowful themes and emotional impact. It argues that each song captures a different form of pain—war trauma, despair and loneliness, and conflicted longing—making them powerful but difficult to revisit frequently. John Prine’s “Sam Stone” portrays a returning soldier struggling with addiction and…
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‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE’: Here’s How to Watch the Concert Special Online for Free
The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE is a concert special starring Sam Reid in character as Lestat, featuring six original songs composed by Daniel Hart. It matters to fans of AMC’s vampire series because it extends the character’s third-season musical performance into a standalone filmed event. The concert was recorded at New York’s Beacon…
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Jack Clarke’s last-minute strike secures Ipswich winning return against Sunderland
Ipswich began their Premier League return with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland, sealed by Jack Clarke’s 90th-minute winner. The result offers early encouragement that Ipswich’s heavy summer investment may give them a better chance of avoiding relegation than in their previous top-flight campaign. Emersonn opened the scoring after Julio Enciso exploited a poor pass from…
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American Version Of THE SWEET Fires Back At ANDY SCOTT: ‘Enough Of This Bullying’
Members of the US and Canadian version of The Sweet have defended their right to continue using the band’s name, rejecting criticism linked to guitarist Andy Scott’s separate UK-based incarnation. Drummer Richie Onori said Steve Priest, an original member who died in 2020, had chosen the current musicians to carry on his legacy and had…
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‘Maybe people will stop sleeping on us’ – Hull enjoy dream return
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a surprise 2-0 home victory over Manchester United, strengthening manager Sergej Jakirovic’s claim that the side are determined to disprove widespread relegation predictions. The result matters because Hull had not played in the top flight for nine years and had been widely expected to struggle,…
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Anton Stach snatches late Leeds winner to sour Glasner’s start at Nottingham Forest
Anton Stach scored a late free-kick to give Leeds United a 1-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest, spoiling Oliver Glasner’s first competitive match as Forest head coach. Leeds were the more dangerous side throughout, while Forest produced a subdued display that offered little encouragement despite several new arrivals. Stach struck from the edge of…
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Burnham’s boys enjoy visit from Palace as Everton end opening day hoodoo
Everton began their Premier League season with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace, ending their poor record on opening day. The result gave David Moyes’s side an encouraging start despite concerns over a lack of new signings, while Pierre Sage’s first league match as Palace manager ended in frustration. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall opened the scoring…
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Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 Awards Austria’s ‘Everytime’ Best Film — See All Winners
The 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival concluded with Austria’s Everytime, directed by Sandra Wollner, winning the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Narrative Feature Film. The unanimous award, worth €16,000, recognised the film as a grief-centred ghost story, while the festival also honoured filmmakers and performers from across south-eastern Europe and beyond. – Best Narrative Feature: Everytime…