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High-profile Reform backer quits divided party warning Nigel Farage to get a grip and tackle ‘would-be leader’ Zia Yusuf
Commentator Tim Montgomerie has resigned from Reform UK, telling Nigel Farage to “get a grip” and rein in figures such as home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, whom he accused of harbouring leadership ambitions. His membership had already been suspended after he criticised Farage, and rather than appeal the ban he chose to quit outright, saying…
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UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
A technical fault at UK air traffic control provider Nats disrupted airports across Britain, including Manchester, Birmingham and London’s airports, on Tuesday, with knock-on delays and cancellations continuing into Wednesday. The issue was announced shortly before 2pm and resolved roughly three hours later, but the scale of disruption means passengers should understand their rights to…
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‘He’s crazy and he’s very powerful’: Why Elon Musk – the richest man in the world – could also be the most dangerous… as former partners and friends tell ALISON BOSHOFF what he’s really like… and his world domination plans
A new almost four-hour documentary titled “Musk”, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, features former partners and associates of Elon Musk making startling claims about the billionaire’s beliefs and business practices. The film, discussed in this piece by journalist Alison Boshoff, portrays the Tesla and SpaceX chief as harbouring apocalyptic views and pursuing an…
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Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
Ben Shelton secured the biggest win of his career, beating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set US Open quarter-final that finished at 03:34 local time, the latest finish in the tournament’s history. The eighth seed’s 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6 (10-7) victory ended Alcaraz’s title defence and sets up an all-American semi-final against…
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Canadian Frontières makes Asian debut via Tokyo market partnership
The Tokyo Gap Financing Market (TGFM), running alongside the TIFFCOM contents market, has unveiled its 2026 line-up of 24 feature film projects from Asia, Europe and the Americas, including five selected through a new partnership with Canada’s Frontières Market. The tie-up, organised by the Fantasia International Film Festival, marks Frontières’ first showcase in Asia, with…
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In the departure lounge? Air traffic control chief faces showdown with minister over flights carnage – as he confirms misery wasn’t caused by cyber attack
Martin Rolfe, chief executive of National Air Traffic Services (NATS), faces a showdown with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander amid calls for his resignation after a systems failure caused widespread flight disruption across the UK. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Rolfe confirmed the chaos was not the result of a cyber attack, promised a “very,…
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21 Air dismissed pilot safety warnings before fatal Miami cargo crash
The captain of the Amazon Prime Air cargo jet that crashed in Miami on Sunday has been named as Joseph Carroll, a 55-year-old former US Army Black Hawk pilot and aviation safety officer who joined commercial aviation in 2018 and most recently flew for 21 Air, the contractor operating the flight for Amazon. The disclosure…
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Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program Launches at Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid (EXCLUSIVE)
Iberseries & Platino Industria, the Madrid industry event, has launched a new Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program aimed at helping European television projects progress towards financing, production and distribution. Organised separately from the event’s existing Coproduction & Financing Forum, the initiative connects developing series with potential partners through one-to-one and group meetings, reflecting the broader…
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Apple unveils debut foldable iPhone under new chief John Ternus
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, at a Cupertino product event that also marked John Ternus’s debut as chief executive following his succession of Tim Cook on 1 September. The launch matters both as Apple’s entry into a foldable phone market already served by rivals such as Samsung and Huawei, and…
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Yuja review – portrait of star pianist who is intellectually curious and deeply musically attuned
A new documentary, Yuja, directed by Lorna Tucker, offers an intimate portrait of star pianist Yuja Wang, exploring both her extraordinary talent and the intense scrutiny she faces over her appearance and stage style. The film matters as a corrective of sorts, highlighting how media coverage has often fixated on Wang’s dress sense and body…