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The tragic story of a teen boy who dreamt of being on Love Island… but was stabbed to death for no reason by a murderer so dangerous he was called ‘Red Alert’
A mother has spoken about the killing of her son, 19-year-old Archie Beston, who was fatally stabbed outside a nightclub in Kingston-upon-Thames in the early hours of 29 February 2020. Archie, a former youth footballer for Brentford and Millwall who worked at Marks & Spencer, had no connection to his killer, Tyrone Bryan, a persistent…
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‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans
Actor Gayle Rankin has discussed filming a startling scene in “House of the Dragon” Season 3, Episode 7, in which her character Alys Rivers becomes entangled in the Targaryen family’s incestuous dynamics. In the episode, Alicent Hightower visits her son Aemond at Harrenhal as part of a plot by Rhaenyra to lure and kill him,…
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Anthony Albanese’s health boss blasts the ABC for ‘revolting’ segment about Australia’s richest person
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, a senior figure in Anthony Albanese’s Australian government, has criticised the ABC over a broadcast segment about Gina Rinehart, Australia’s wealthiest person, branding the coverage “revolting”. The intervention marks a public rebuke from a government minister of the national broadcaster’s editorial choices, feeding into ongoing debate about the ABC’s coverage…
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation unveils new leader for Victoria – and bans the ABC and Guardian
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has appointed a new leader for its Victorian branch ahead of the state’s election campaign, while also announcing that it will no longer engage with the ABC or The Guardian. The move reflects the party’s longstanding hostility towards what it regards as left-leaning mainstream media outlets, and signals its intent…
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ABC segment about space exploration takes unexpected turn over claims the moon is part of ‘Indigenous sky country’
An astronomer, Dr Rebecca Allen, sparked debate after describing the Moon as part of “Indigenous sky country” during an ABC interview about space debris and an upcoming SpaceX rocket impact. Dr Allen, co-director of Swinburne University’s Space Technology and Industry Institute, made the remark while being asked about concerns over the collision and the wider…
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Gatwick Airport ‘is running out of fuel’ with shortages ‘affecting Brit holidaymakers’
Gatwick Airport warned airlines it was running low on jet fuel, raising fears of disruption to flights during the peak summer season, before announcing on Monday morning that the supply issue had been resolved. A memo sent to pilots told crews to take on the maximum possible fuel at other airports, and long-haul flights were…
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What song was number one when MTV launched in 1981?
When MTV began broadcasting on 1 August 1981, Rick Springfield’s ‘Jessie’s Girl’ was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The coincidence captures the moment before MTV’s music-video format became a major force in shaping pop stars and chart success. MTV’s first video was The Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, signalling its emphasis…
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Company that said it could scan and destroy books for AI data-harvesting has deleted that part of its website: ‘no such service was ever brought to life’
A company that had promoted a service to scan and destroy books for use as AI training data has removed references to it from its website. It now says the service was never launched, following criticism over the prospect of physical books being destroyed to support AI data collection. The company’s earlier claims suggested that…
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Netflix’s Whimsical 3-Part Black Comedy Is the Most Underrated Show You Haven’t Rewatched
This piece is a personal, opinion-driven appreciation of Netflix’s *A Series of Unfortunate Events*, arguing that the three-season adaptation of Daniel Handler’s (writing as Lemony Snicket) 13-book children’s series is underappreciated and worth revisiting. The writer contends that beneath its whimsical tone, theatrical style and dark comedy, the show offers a more sophisticated meditation on…
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10 Perfect Netflix Shows With 5 Seasons or Less
Collider has published a list of ten Netflix shows the outlet considers “perfect” despite running for five seasons or fewer, arguing that shorter series can stay focused, avoid filler and better protect their strongest storytelling ideas. The piece highlights animated, sci-fi, romance and historical drama titles as evidence that Netflix’s shorter-run series can feel just…