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Britain hopes £7.3M will help electric and hydrogen aircraft take off
The UK government has allocated £7.3 million ($9.7 million) to fund eight projects developing infrastructure for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, including airport charging systems, hydrogen storage and flight demonstrations. The funding, announced by the Department for Transport, forms part of a wider £43 million ($57 million) package aimed at supporting next-generation aviation technology, though the…
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Douglas Stuart, Marlon James & Elizabeth Strout Among 13 Authors On The Booker Prize Longlist; Organizers Say 2026 Selection “Rewards Risk”
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist has been announced, featuring 13 authors including previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, alongside American novelist Elizabeth Strout. Organisers say the selection “rewards risk”, with judging panel chair Mary Beard describing the chosen novels as dynamite that offer fresh perspectives rather than comfortable reflection. The prize, regarded as the…
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Sea views at British holiday resort are blocked by overgrown foliage after council officers swapped petrol strimmers for mountain goats amid green initiative
A council in a British holiday resort has drawn criticism after sea views were obscured by overgrown vegetation, following a decision to replace petrol strimmers with mountain goats as part of a green initiative. The switch, intended to cut carbon emissions and promote more environmentally friendly land maintenance, has instead left foliage unchecked in areas…
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Brother makes heartwrenching promise to look after mom dying of stage four brain cancer after preschool teacher sister, 22, is killed in car crash
A brother has publicly pledged to care for his terminally ill mother after his 22-year-old sister, a preschool teacher named Korrina Lopez, was killed in a car crash in California. The tragedy has left the family reeling, as they now face the dual heartbreak of losing a daughter suddenly while the mother continues her battle…
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Portrait of a City review – master photographers capture the US cityscape in all its grime, grit and glory
A new review examines “Portrait of a City”, an exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London that traces a century of American urban photography, drawn entirely from the DNB Savings Bank Foundation collection. Only the gallery’s second photography exhibition, it charts two parallel stories: the growth of the modern US city and the evolution of…
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Japan earthquake: What we know so far
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday, triggering evacuation orders, widespread damage and a brief tsunami warning. The most alarming incident occurred at an Aeon Mall shopping centre, where the second floor collapsed and many people remain trapped, with contact lost with 20 to 30 employees. The quake also…
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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
PJM Interconnection, the operator of the largest electricity grid in the United States, has announced it will cut power to data centres and other large users during shortages after an auction to secure extra generating capacity fell short of what was needed. The move reflects growing strain on the grid from the rapid expansion of…
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Zendaya Used This Mermaid Brush for Her Slicked Bangs Look at ‘Spider-Man’ Premiere
Actress Zendaya debuted a slicked-back, sculpted-bangs hairstyle at the Los Angeles premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on 27 July 2026, pairing the look with a sculptural black gown. The style, created by celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, has drawn attention for the specific tool behind it, a boar bristle brush, offering fans an easy way…
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‘We’ve always been wary of working together’: Val McDermid and Jo Sharp on writing a novel as a couple
Val McDermid, Scotland’s bestselling crime novelist, and her partner Jo Sharp, Scotland’s first female Geographer Royal, have co-written This Door of the Seas, a novella published next week that marks their first joint literary project despite having deliberately kept their work separate throughout their 13-year relationship. The book fictionalises the 1698 Darien scheme, in which…
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Slayyyter Debuts Four New Songs At St. Louis Tour Opener
Slayyyter kicked off her sold-out headlining tour behind acclaimed new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA with a hometown show at the Pageant in St. Louis, debuting four unreleased songs live. The performance signals the pop artist is already building out her catalogue beyond the record, which has drawn strong critical acclaim, ahead of further festival…