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Monica Lewinsky’s Lindsey Graham tribute draws criticism and praise for placing people over party: expert
Monica Lewinsky’s public tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham has drawn a mixed reaction, with commentators noting it was praised by some for prioritising personal respect over political division, while others criticised her for extending sympathy to a Republican figure. The tribute has been highlighted by experts as a notable moment given the two…
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Milos Kerkez: ‘I’m delighted – Andoni Iraola is the perfect fit for Liverpool’
Liverpool full-back Milos Kerkez has welcomed Andoni Iraola’s appointment as head coach, describing him as “the perfect fit” after being coached by him for two seasons at Bournemouth. The Hungary international, who joined Liverpool for £40m last year but endured a difficult debut season at Anfield, is well placed to benefit from the managerial change,…
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Mary Beth Barone on provocative jokes, Palestine and manosphere misogyny: ‘It’s hard to stomach that those are my co-workers’
Comedian Mary Beth Barone discusses her new Netflix stand-up special Galaxy Brain, a 55-minute set that mixes absurdist humour with pointed commentary on politics, sex and gender. Known for pairing a deliberately ditzy persona with sharp critiques of political hypocrisy and male entitlement, Barone has built momentum over the past year, becoming co-lead of the…
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5 Classic Rock Icons You Forgot Played a Part in Stevie Nicks’ 1981 Solo Debut
Stevie Nicks’ 1981 solo debut album, Bella Donna, is often remembered as a defining moment in her career away from Fleetwood Mac, but it also relied heavily on contributions from other prominent rock musicians. Released that summer, the record blended Nicks’ distinctive songwriting with input from established performers and in-demand session players, several of whose…
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A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life
A two-person sound design studio, Starling, has developed a way to replace the harsh, universally disliked beep of microwave ovens without changing any hardware. Founders Joel Corelitz and Colin Coogan, who have previously worked with clients such as Sony, Microsoft, Netflix and Ford, realised that the existing microcontroller and cheap piezoelectric buzzer found in nearly…
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Pragmata Starts Strong, But Resident Evil Series Is The Star Of Capcom’s Latest Financial Report
Capcom’s latest financial report for the first quarter of FY2026 shows the Resident Evil series has become the best-selling Japanese third-party game series of all time, overtaking Final Fantasy. The milestone comes as the company also reported strong overall growth, driven largely by robust game sales across its portfolio, including a solid debut for new…
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Cutting AIDS relief hands South Africa to Russia, China
The article text was not accessible, so its arguments and factual claims cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests an opinion piece arguing that reductions in AIDS relief could increase Russian and Chinese influence in South Africa. No supporting details, figures or context were available beyond the title and access-denied message. A neutral summary would…
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‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
Andy Burnham’s Labour has surged to the top of three national opinion polls just days before a Manchester mayoral by-election expected to deliver a landslide win, marking a sharp reversal for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The shift, dubbed the “Burnham bounce”, ends Reform’s run of more than 300 consecutive poll leads since April 2025 and…
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Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years for Radio 5 Live
Naga Munchetty is leaving BBC Breakfast after 17 years to become co-presenter of Radio 5 Live’s breakfast show from January, the BBC has announced. The move follows reports that Munchetty had faced allegations of bullying on the BBC Breakfast programme, though there is no suggestion that her departure is connected to these claims; the BBC…