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Helch artist behind Windsor Castle graffiti which upset the late Queen dies aged 34
Tributes have poured in for graffiti artist Michael Purdy, known as Helch, who has died aged 34. His giant roller-painted pieces appeared on walls, rooftops and motorway bridges across dozens of countries, and he had previously drawn attention after 60ft letters bearing his tag near Windsor Castle reportedly upset the late Queen Elizabeth II, prompting…
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British Museum hosted Palantir founder Peter Thiel in private viewing of Bayeux tapestry
The British Museum privately hosted tech billionaire Peter Thiel for a VIP viewing of the Bayeux tapestry on 18 August, before the exhibition has opened to the public, the Guardian understands. The visit, arranged by the museum’s director of development, Charlotte Appleyard, has caused concern among staff given Thiel’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and his…
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Dolly Parton’s family confirms private funeral was held
The family of Dolly Parton has confirmed that a private funeral for the country music icon has taken place, three days after her death on 25 August at the age of 80. Parton’s representatives said she died following a “brief battle with cancer”, and her nephew Bryan Seaver had earlier announced that a private service…
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Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 finance ministers, meeting in North Carolina, that a collapse of the artificial intelligence investment boom could trigger a disorderly market correction spreading across global borders. Writing as chairman of the Financial Stability Board, he said markets remain vulnerable given fragilities in sovereign debt markets, with rising…
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New Pokémon Movie Announced After 7 years, and It Will Be the First of Its Kind
Pokémon has announced its first theatrical film in seven years, “Pokémon: Wild Card,” set for release “in 2027 and beyond.” Revealed at the Pokémon XP convention, the animated feature marks a significant departure for the franchise: it will be the first Pokémon movie not to feature long-running anime protagonist Ash, and the first to centre…
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Daine appears on The Cover, shares exclusive playlist ‘I Believe In You’
Filipino-Australian electronic pop artist Daine has been profiled by NME as this week’s subject of The Cover, sharing an exclusive playlist titled ‘I Believe In You’ to accompany the feature. The interview, published ahead of the November release of their debut album ‘In Endless Awe And Agony’, arrives five years after Daine was tipped in…
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Bad Wolves dropped from tour over singer’s OnlyFans while guitarist quits over Dolly Parton cover
Bad Wolves had a turbulent final week of August 2026, with new singer Sara “Killboy” Skinner dropped from a forthcoming tour and guitarist AJ Rebollo quitting the band entirely. Skinner, who had only recently replaced D.L. Laskiewicz (who left for Falling In Reverse), said on Tuesday 25 August that Skillet’s fans had uncovered rumours about…
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Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to sign Estêvão? Christian Pulisic to Spurs?
With the summer transfer window closing on Tuesday, several Premier League clubs are scrambling to complete late deals. Liverpool are seeking additional wide forwards despite Bradley Barcola’s imminent arrival from PSG, with Cody Gakpo’s future uncertain amid interest from Manchester City and Tottenham, while Chelsea’s Estêvão, Yankuba Minteh and Ismaïla Sarr have all been linked…
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Dolly Parton dies at 80 as disasters strike Cyprus, Arizona and Nepal
Country icon Dolly Parton has died aged 80 following a short illness, as a Cyprus ferry sinking, Grand Canyon flash floods and Nepal flooding claim lives abroad; also, an inquest into a monkey dust death, Moses Itauma’s O2 defeat, and a huge Steam games leak.
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This week in PC games: Bank Holiday Mawnday Edition
Rock Paper Shotgun published its regular round-up of new PC game releases, but this instalment took the form of a whimsical, in-universe framing device rather than a straightforward list, marking the Bank Holiday Monday edition of the recurring weekly feature. The article leans on the site’s recurring fantasy conceit of a “Treehouse” inhabited by staff…