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The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Canadian psychologist Candice Odgers, who has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years, is challenging the widely accepted view that social media bans are the best way to protect young people online, arguing that such measures are likely to make things worse rather than better. Her position puts her at odds with Jonathan Haidt, author…
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Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey used occupied land as a film set. That feels like a betrayal | Mohamed Sleiman Labat
Sahrawi activist Mohamed Sleiman Labat has criticised Christopher Nolan for filming scenes of his blockbuster The Odyssey in Western Sahara, a territory occupied by Morocco, arguing this legitimises the occupation while Indigenous Sahrawis are denied the right to document their own lives. He notes the bitter irony that a film about displacement, separation and the…
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Tiny white coffin carried into tear-stained church at funeral for boy, 7, killed by firework that flew into apartment on July 4
The funeral was held in North Carolina for seven-year-old Cashmere Parker, who died after a firework flew into her family’s apartment during Fourth of July celebrations. Mourners gathered at a local church, where a small white coffin was carried inside amid an outpouring of grief from family and friends. The tragedy has drawn renewed attention…
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‘The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’ Boarded by Autlook Ahead of Locarno Premiere as Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Documentary sales agent Autlook has come on board to handle world sales for “The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer,” a debut feature by photographer Alessandra Sanguinetti that will premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. Variety has released an exclusive clip from the film, which was partly financed by…
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Sydney Airport unveils $20 ‘Fast Track’ pass – but Aussie passengers question whether it’s worth the fee
Sydney Airport has introduced a paid “Fast Track” pass allowing passengers to skip standard security screening queues for A$20, prompting debate among Australian travellers over whether the fee represents good value. The scheme reflects a wider trend of airports monetising convenience for time-pressed passengers, though critics argue it risks creating a two-tier system where those…
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Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A Ryanair-operated Air Malta flight from Thessaloniki was forced to turn back after a window blew out mid-air, nearly sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the Boeing 737-800. He was saved by his seatbelt and the help of his wife and fellow passengers, though he suffered facial bleeding, a badly damaged hand and friction burns…
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Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above
The Guardian’s theatre critic reviews a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at Birmingham Rep, directed by Joe Murphy and starring Ramin Karimloo as the murderous barber and Meow Meow as his pie-making landlady Mrs Lovett. The review praises the staging as a superb, opera-inspired interpretation that leans into the dark, fairytale-like roots of…
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Emergencies on planet Earth: images from the climate crisis – in pictures
This Guardian photo gallery showcases images exploring the climate crisis and related humanitarian emergencies, tied to Summit Photo, the Royal Geographical Society’s environmental and humanitarian photography forum running 17–19 July in London and online. The collection brings together leading photojournalists and artists whose work spans wildfires, flooding, plastic pollution, industrial hazards and displacement, illustrating how…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, a fresh HD-2D turn-based instalment coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2, following the game’s initial announcement in June. The trailer showcases the title’s art style, which mirrors the visual quality of earlier Square Enix HD-2D releases, and offers a closer look at the…
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Grieving father who lost his daughter in Laos methanol poisoning makes desperate plea for change to save lives
The father of Bianca Jones, an Australian teenager who died after drinking methanol-laced drinks while travelling in Laos, has called for urgent changes to protect other travellers from suffering the same fate. He is pushing for wider awareness of the dangers of methanol poisoning and for practical tools that could allow tourists to check whether…