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Ron Perlman, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Cuba Gooding Jr. Set For Golden Dunes Jury Duty In Dubai
Dubai’s Golden Dunes Festival will proceed with its second edition despite the emirate’s recent difficulties as a travel and entertainment destination during the US-Iran war. The event is expanding from a primarily awards-focused inaugural edition into a three-day programme of screenings, panels and workshops, aiming to encourage international collaboration among filmmakers. Ron Perlman, Shohreh Aghdashloo…
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King Edward’s horrifying ultimatum, the breathtaking hubris of his lover… and the Highland holiday that sowed the seeds of his downfall
The article argues that Wallis Simpson’s 1936 stay at Balmoral with King Edward VIII turned an already controversial relationship into a constitutional and public-relations crisis. It portrays the visit, following widespread coverage of the couple’s Mediterranean cruise, as further alienating members of the royal family, officials and Scottish public opinion, contributing to the pressures that…
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Canada strikes Trump in his own backyard as Florida tourism takes astonishing plunge amid trade war
Florida recorded an estimated 1.68 million Canadian visitors in the first half of 2026, down 13.9% year on year, amid worsening trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The decline matters because Canada has traditionally been a major source of visitors for Florida, particularly during winter, and the fall may affect the state’s tourism…
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Oceans Above, Stars Below
Triosphere return with Oceans Above, Stars Below, their first studio album in 12 years, and the review rates it 8.5/10. It argues that the Norwegian quartet successfully revive their blend of power thrash, melodic hooks and technical guitar work, with bassist and vocalist Ida Haukland’s powerful, raspy delivery remaining the band’s defining strength. The review…
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British boy, 17, drowns in Swiss lake after trying to swim from island to shore during family holiday
A 17-year-old British boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Lake Cauma near Flims, eastern Switzerland, during a family holiday. The incident highlights the risks of open-water swimming, and local police are investigating the circumstances of his death. He had been attempting to swim from an island in the lake to the…
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People away on holiday during elections should not be allowed to vote, says Reform as it unveils plan to drastically limit postal ballots
Reform UK has proposed sharply restricting postal voting, with senior politician Danny Kruger saying people away on holiday during an election should vote in person or forgo their vote. The proposal would make postal ballots available only to serving armed-forces personnel, diplomats, and elderly or disabled people, potentially affecting voters with pre-booked travel. Kruger argued…
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Bournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon
Bournemouth and Sunderland have been drawn against Milan in the Europa League league phase, offering both clubs high-profile fixtures in their first European campaigns for decades. Crystal Palace will face Lyon, giving head coach Pierre Sage a return to the club he previously managed, while Celtic, Brighton and Hearts have also learnt their European opponents.…
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UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms
UK petrol prices have risen to their highest level in almost four years, increasing costs for motorists ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The rise matters because millions are expected to travel by car, with the RAC forecasting exceptionally heavy traffic on major roads and motorways. The AA said average petrol prices reached 161.6p per…
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Irish traveller family can be evicted from site earmarked for new £100m home for Scotland’s national art collections, judge rules
A judge has ruled that an Irish Traveller family living in caravans at Waterfront Avenue in Edinburgh can be evicted immediately, clearing land planned for a new £100 million gallery for Scotland’s national art collections. Lady Tait found that, although the eviction engaged the family’s human rights and children’s rights, it was justified and proportionate…
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‘They are now athletes’ – how do referees get ready for a season?
Professional referees serving the Premier League and Championship are undertaking intensive pre-season preparation to meet the growing physical and tactical demands of modern football. The work matters because every decision is heavily scrutinised, while officials must keep pace with faster matches, changing tactics and the impact of five substitutions. The Professional Referee Group gathers regularly…