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Zee Shareholders Approve $330 Million Capital Raise Before Indian Regulator Bars Company From Markets
Zee Entertainment Enterprises shareholders approved a $330 million (INR3,143.5 crore) promoter fund infusion and a new employee stock option plan at an extraordinary general meeting, only for India’s securities regulator to bar the company and two senior executives from the markets the following day. The timing is awkward for Zee, as the Securities and Exchange…
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Phil Collins details serious alcoholism: ‘People were coming to say goodbye’
Phil Collins has revealed he suffered life-threatening alcoholism after stopping Antabuse, a medication that induces illness if alcohol is consumed, which he had previously used to control an earlier drinking problem. Speaking to the Sunday Times, the 75-year-old former Genesis frontman said his renewed drinking led to a seven-month hospital stay from November 2023 with…
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‘A gentle poetry in the everyday’: why The Straight Story is my feelgood movie
In this instalment of the Guardian’s ongoing series on writers’ favourite feelgood films, the author explains why David Lynch’s 1999 drama The Straight Story holds that place for them. Unlike Lynch’s usual work, steeped in menace and surrealism (Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks), this film offers a tender, understated tale of reconciliation, told largely…
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For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
Washington’s 4th Congressional District, the state’s most conservative seat, is holding a Republican primary on 4 August 2026 that has become a proxy battle over the party’s direction after Donald Trump eventually leaves the political stage. The contest, triggered by the retirement of incumbent Dan Newhouse, pits a Trump-endorsed “America First” candidate against a bipartisan-minded…
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The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy
The US Department of Justice is increasingly bringing federal conspiracy charges against people protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, rather than relying solely on lesser public-order offences. Legal experts warn that these charges, which carry significant prison terms, risk sweeping up largely peaceful demonstrators alongside those accused of more serious conduct, raising concerns…
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Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
More than four million people have lost access to food assistance in the United States over the past nine months, following sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) introduced under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in July 2025. The law tightened work requirements, reduced eligibility for refugees and asylum seekers, and…
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From Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers: David Byrne shares his ultimate biking playlist
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman known for his enthusiasm for cycling, has shared a new playlist intended for listening to while biking. The playlist brings together a wide range of artists, spanning generations and genres, from Paul McCartney to Phoebe Bridgers, reflecting Byrne’s eclectic musical tastes. The playlist reportedly comprises 40 songs, though…
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Fake gun sparks sparks major police operation in Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park ‘Avoid the area’
A fake gun triggered a large police operation in the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park in Sydney, prompting a warning to the public to avoid the area while officers responded. The incident highlights how quickly reports of a firearm can escalate into a major emergency response, even when the weapon turns out not to be…