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The jingle of the ice cream van voted Britons’ top nostalgic summer sound
Britons have voted the jingle of an ice cream van as the country’s most nostalgic sound of summer, according to a new survey. The poll highlights how a handful of familiar noises and experiences continue to evoke fond childhood memories of the season for adults across the UK, even as many other cultural touchstones of…
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International Criminal Court’s British chief prosecutor is ousted over sexual misconduct claims in unprecedented move
ICC member states voted to remove Karim Khan, the court’s British chief prosecutor, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female aide, which he has consistently denied. The decision is unprecedented in the court’s history and comes while it faces intense political pressure and challenges to its authority. The court’s 125 member states reportedly backed…
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Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats’ rules committee has approved a proposed 2028 presidential primary calendar that again puts South Carolina first, extending the party’s move away from Iowa’s long-held opening role. The decision gives early influence to a more racially diverse set of states and signals the party’s intention to foreground Black voters, who are central to its electoral…
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ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, after finding that he committed serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty. The decision is significant because it removes the court’s leading prosecutor during a period of political pressure and scrutiny of the ICC’s work. Eighty-two of the…
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Battleground Dem governor torched for ‘drunken sailor’ spending GOP critic says is symbolic of bigger problem
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has faced Republican criticism over her campaign spending, with TPUSA Action’s Tyler Bowyer accusing her of “spending like a drunken sailor”. The criticism centres on claims that her re-election campaign is relying heavily on consultants, television advertising and out-of-state funding, and is presented as part of a broader Republican argument about…
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ICC prosecutor whose Netanyahu warrant fueled Mamdani arrest threat is fired over sexual misconduct
ICC member states have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. The decision is significant because Khan led the court’s pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, placing his removal at the centre of wider disputes over the…
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From Charli xcx to KATSEYE, JENNIE & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard has opened a poll asking readers to choose their favourite new music release from a busy week of summer releases. – Charli xcx released Music, Fashion, Film, a guitar-fuzzed experimental album following Brat and her Wuthering Heights concept record. – KATSEYE released “Animal”, the second single from its forthcoming EP Wild, after the Hot…
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California rejected almost 150K mail-in primary ballots
California rejected 148,241 postal ballots from its June primary, a higher total than in recent primaries despite a system designed to make voting by post accessible. The increase has prompted concern about whether postal processing changes and late voting decisions are preventing otherwise valid votes from being counted. Late arrival was the main reason, accounting…
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Revealed: Water firm bosses’ multi-million-pound pay hikes despite pollution scandals and bonus bans
An investigation reported by the Daily Mail has found that senior executives at UK water companies have received substantial pay rises, even as their firms face ongoing criticism over sewage spills and other pollution incidents. The findings come despite public and regulatory pressure that has seen bonus bans imposed on some water company bosses, highlighting…
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Emmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
Variety’s early guide to the 2026 Emmy race identifies leading contenders across drama, guest acting and comedy, while noting that several widely recognised shows missed series nominations. The article suggests the awards may be less predictable than usual because strong acting and craft support does not always align with top-series recognition. – “The Pitt”, last…