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Ref, I barely brushed him! The artist who’s painted all of Roy Keane’s red cards
Irish painter Seánie Harte has created a series of oil pastel paintings depicting all 11 occasions on which Roy Keane was sent off while playing for Manchester United, transforming the midfielder’s most notorious moments of on-pitch aggression into colourful, playful artworks. The project draws inspiration from Keane’s own blunt, humorous retellings of his red cards…
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Rising UK consumer confidence gives Andy Burnham ‘golden opportunity’, survey says – business live
UK consumer confidence has risen sharply, presenting new prime minister Andy Burnham with what commentators describe as a “golden opportunity” to capitalise on improving public sentiment. The findings come from a survey by Opinium for the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which tracks how confident shoppers feel about the economy and their own finances, and matters…
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Aussie couple blasts ‘heartless’ council over rule that stops them from living on their property
An Australian couple in South Australia say they have been left unable to live on their own property after a fire, accusing their local council of being “heartless” over a rule preventing them from residing there while they rebuild. The dispute highlights ongoing tension between rural property owners and local authorities over planning and safety…
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Blizzards, nuclear anxiety and a fragile bond: two sisters in Japan – in pictures
A new photography exhibition at London’s Photographers’ Gallery, Playing the Piano Upstairs, explores photographer Sayuri Ichida’s evolving relationship with her sister, set against the snowy landscapes of their hometown in Niigata, Japan. Ichida, who is based in Margate, uses the series to trace how the sisters’ once-distant bond grew stronger and more fragile after the…
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Busan Festival Honors Ahn Sung-ki, Market Names Thailand Country of Honor
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced a special tribute programme honouring the late Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, who died earlier this year, while its market arm, the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), has named Thailand as the inaugural recipient of a new top-tier “Country of Honor” partnership. The dual announcements form part…
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TV tonight: David Mitchell’s crime-solving Ludwig returns
The BBC’s cosy-crime drama Ludwig returns for a second series, following David Mitchell as John “Ludwig” Taylor, whose true identity has now been revealed. The show retains some tension as Taylor, now a police employee, continues investigating his brother’s disappearance while a suspicious chief constable, Ziegler, keeps a watchful eye on him, alongside his usual…
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Security funding unclear as Harry and Meghan return to UK
King Charles is reported to have been blindsided by Harry and Meghan’s announcement that they are moving back to the UK, with Archie and Lilibet due to start school there this September. Sources told the Daily Mail that neither Harry nor Meghan mentioned any plan to return during their meeting with the King in July,…
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US national debt hits $40 TRILLION as cost of war in Iran takes its toll
The US national debt has passed the $40 trillion mark, with the Daily Mail attributing part of the rising burden to the cost of America’s recent involvement in the Iran conflict. The milestone underscores mounting concern over Washington’s finances, as elevated military spending, interest payments and existing budget commitments continue to push federal borrowing higher.…
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Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the “massive attack” on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.