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EU trade deficit with China tops €1bn a day in July
The EU is importing far more from China than it exports there, with the bloc’s trade deficit exceeding €1bn a day in July. The widening imbalance is increasing pressure on Brussels to address trade relations with Beijing, as both sides seek to avoid a broader trade war. The deficit reached €36.5bn in July, compared with…
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5 Sci-Fi Books I Knew Would Be Masterpieces From the First Chapter
A writer highlights five science fiction books that demonstrated their status as masterpieces from their opening chapters. The article argues that effective sci-fi requires more than elaborate worldbuilding—it demands compelling human storytelling that hooks readers immediately. The piece details two books in full. Ender’s Game opens with a child having a monitoring device removed from…
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Arteta extends Arsenal tenure with improved contract after title triumph
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved contract to remain as Arsenal manager, securing his long-term future at the club following months of negotiations. The deal concludes uncertainty created by his existing contract’s expiration at the season’s end, and represents a major statement of intent from Arsenal as they build on their recent success. The new…
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Branthwaite returns to England squad after extensive injury recovery
Jarrad Branthwaite has welcomed his recall to England’s squad after overcoming a series of hamstring and groin injuries. The Everton defender says a complex rehabilitation programme in Germany, examining his movement patterns and the relationship between his brain and body, was crucial to returning to fitness. Branthwaite, 24, has started every Premier League match this…
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Prime Video’s 8-Part Stephen King Horror Series Is Already Near-Perfect
Prime Video’s upcoming eight-part adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is receiving encouraging early reviews ahead of its 7 October 2026 premiere. Created by Mike Flanagan, the series is the first television version of the novel and reimagines its story of an isolated, telekinetic teenager seeking revenge after a cruel prom-night prank. The series currently holds…
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Remember When Alan Jackson Covered an Eagles Classic in 1993?
In 1993, Alan Jackson recorded “Tequila Sunrise”, his country interpretation of the Eagles’ 1973 classic written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Although the cover matched the song’s country-like lyrics, it failed to reach the country music Top 40, while Jackson’s own “Chattahoochee” became a four-week No. 1 and multi-platinum hit. Jackson’s version appeared on…
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Jury hears recording of shots allegedly killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
A New South Wales Supreme Court jury heard a recording of the three gunshots that prosecutors say killed television presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies in February 2024. Baird’s mother, Helen, gave tearful testimony but did not hear the recording because, as a Crown witness, she had to remain outside court until…
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Hung parliament forecast deepens political uncertainty as Burnham pursues Chagos revival amid legitimacy questions
Electoral forecasts suggest a snap general election would produce a hung parliament, with Labour polling at 23 per cent and lacking an outright majority. The government would need to negotiate coalition arrangements with
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Goodfellas’ CEO Vincent Maraval Says Michel Hazanavicius Cut Eight Days of Production on WWI Film ‘The Third Hand’ by Using AI
Vincent Maraval, CEO of French production company Goodfellas, has highlighted artificial intelligence’s transformative impact on film production, citing how AI reduced shooting time for a major battlefield scene in Michel Hazanavicius’s WWI film “The Third Hand” from ten days to just two days. Maraval defended the technology as enabling filmmakers to tell stories they would…