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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, southern Saudi Arabia, saying it was retaliation for Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace. Saudi officials confirmed a fire broke out at the facility but reported no casualties and gave no cause, while the Houthis also said they targeted…
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Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Sooner State, the Songwriter Behind Johnny Cash’s Signature Hit and Classics from Charley Pride and John Anderson
Merle Kilgore, born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, on 9 August 1934, is being remembered on the 92nd anniversary of his birth as one of country music’s most influential songwriters. Though he also had his own recording career, Kilgore is best known for co-writing “Ring of Fire” with June Carter, which became a signature hit for Johnny…
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Why Bruce Springsteen almost deleted his 1975 masterpiece from history: “It sounds terrible”
Bruce Springsteen briefly considered scrapping his 1975 album *Born to Run* after hearing its mastered version, because he disliked the sound of his own voice and felt uneasy about choices made during recording. The incident matters because the record became his breakthrough and is widely regarded as one of rock music’s defining albums. Springsteen recalled…
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The 10 Best Crime Books of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best crime novels of all time, arguing that written crime fiction often outstrips film adaptations because books can sustain suspense and paranoia across many pages rather than fleeting on-screen moments. The list traces the genre’s development, crediting early works with establishing conventions that later became genre…
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SWFC News: Wednesday hold talks with former L1 boss and ex-Owl over backroom role – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly held discussions with a former League One manager who previously played for the club about a backroom-staff position. The move would indicate the club are considering strengthening their coaching or support team with someone familiar with Wednesday and English Football League football. The available article material does not identify the candidate,…
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The 108-Minute Sci-Fi Thriller That Predicted AI Is Officially Surging on Streaming
Alex Garland’s 2015 science-fiction thriller Ex Machina is seeing a resurgence in streaming popularity, as viewers revisit the film’s early exploration of artificial intelligence at a time when AI dominates public discourse. The film, which marked Garland’s directorial debut, is being credited with anticipating many of the ethical and existential questions now surrounding AI development,…
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Watch Fontaines D.C. debut new songs ‘Marianne’ and ‘Six Shot Morning’ in first full headline show of 2026
Fontaines D.C. returned to the stage on 8 August 2026 with their first full headline show of the year, performing at Baluarte de la Candelaria in Cádiz, Spain, and debuted two new songs, ‘Marianne’ and ‘Six Shot Morning’. The gig marked the Irish band’s first show in almost a year and their first headline performance…
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SARAH VINE: Why, after ten years of Harry and Meghan, these TWO little-known incidents stay with me. Her mask slipped. But for all her mistakes, she’s not solely responsible for the shambles that followed
Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine reflects on the ten years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first became a couple, revisiting two little-known incidents from that period that she says have stayed with her because they revealed a moment where Meghan’s public “mask” slipped. The piece is a personal opinion column marking the anniversary of…
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It’s the beating heart of the West End, home to luxury boutiques and the Royal Opera House… but now workers forced to carry knives call Covent Garden the ‘Zombie Zone’ plagued by homelessness, drug-dealing and crime
Workers in Covent Garden, one of London’s most famous shopping and cultural districts, say they now feel compelled to carry knives for personal safety, describing the area as a “Zombie Zone” overrun by homelessness, open drug-dealing and crime. The area is home to upmarket boutiques and the Royal Opera House, and the reported decline highlights…
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London City Rocker!!!
This YouTube Short, titled “London City Rocker!!!”, appears to be a punchy, high-energy clip likely capturing a musical moment set in or inspired by London — the exclamation-heavy title suggests a lively, rock-flavoured performance or vibe rather than a polished studio release. As a Short, it’s a brief, punchy format built for quick, attention-grabbing viewing.…