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Podcasts tackle race, US politics, celebrity interviews and true crime
This week’s best podcast recommendations span from political debate to true crime investigations. Featured shows explore race in Britain, US elections analysis, celebrity interviews, and remarkable criminal histories across various platforms. – The Good Immigrant podcast launches a 10th-anniversary series with conversations about race in the UK, opening with hosts Nish Kumar and Coco Khan…
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Chile Film Industry Surges 20.5% Compared to Previous Season, New Catalog Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s film industry has grown by 20.5% in the 2026–27 period, with CinemaChile’s new catalogue listing 188 titles, up from 156 the previous season. The increase highlights the strength and growing international profile of Chilean cinema, which will be showcased through eight titles across seven sections at the San Sebastián Festival. Of the 188 films,…
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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Confirms Film on Indian Spymaster Rameshwar Nath Kao, Targets 2028 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective are developing a theatrical film about Rameshwar Nath Kao, founder of India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW. The untitled espionage drama is targeting an 11 August 2028 release, timed to India’s Independence Day weekend and R&AW’s 60th anniversary. Based on Nitin Gokhale’s book Gentleman Spymaster, the film will cover 1955–1971,…
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Michael Gove simulates cabinet response to Russian aggression in docudrama
Tonight’s television highlights include a political crisis docudrama, investigations into controversial wellness trends and Britain’s imperial past, plus programmes about emergency callouts, an awkward sex-party encounter and the Lucy Letby case. The Wargame on Sky One features Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon and Harriet Harman simulating a cabinet response to escalating Russian aggression. Stacey Dooley examines…
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‘Constant bombardment’ – fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup
A study found football fans were exposed to 65,722 promotions for junk food and drinks during live play at the 2026 World Cup. Researchers said the repeated advertising, linking brands with excitement and national identity, could normalise unhealthy consumption and highlighted the need for stronger international regulation. The adverts appeared on pitchside boards and around…
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Australia’s population growth will rely on migration as deaths surpass births
Australia is heading towards a historic demographic shift where deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s for the first time, fundamentally changing how the nation grows. This marks a significant turning point that will reshape Australia’s economic and social landscape, ending the era where natural increase has been the primary driver of population expansion and…
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Lanterns jumps to 2026 as Hal Jordan murder investigation begins
Lanterns episode 6 advances the narrative to 2026 and finally investigates the murder of Hal Jordan, a former Green Lantern who spent ten years in prison after accepting responsibility for a 2016 incident in Rushville. This episode represents a significant turning point as the series moves squarely into the DC Universe’s present day, with only…
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Cregger’s Resident Evil film opens to $168m worldwide
Sony’s new Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, has far exceeded box-office expectations, strengthening a successful quarter for Sony Pictures after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s record performance. Its result highlights the continuing commercial appeal of the Resident Evil franchise and marks Cregger’s biggest opening, while reviews have praised its combination of horror and humour.…
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Mother-of-two killed as elderly driver crashes SUV into restaurant diners
Ursula Keating, 56, was killed and seven people were injured when a 93-year-old driver accidentally accelerated an SUV into diners outside Meg’s Grill in Lavallette, New Jersey. The crash occurred shortly before 11.30am on Saturday as the driver attempted to park, and the vehicle also struck a neighbouring wine and liquor shop. The incident has…
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Tatiana Huezo, Juan Sebastián Mesa, Mónica Lima, Val Jashari Among 10 Filmmakers Vying for WIP LatAm and Europa Awards at San Sebastián
Ten projects have been selected for San Sebastián Film Festival’s WIP Latam and WIP Europa competitions, which support films nearing completion and release. Six Latin American projects will compete for the WIP Latam Industry Award, while four European titles are shortlisted for WIP Europa, including work by Tatiana Huezo, Juan Sebastián Mesa, Mónica Lima and…