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‘He goes to the dark side’: behind the scenes on the Shaun the Sheep horror movie
Aardman Animations is midway through production on its latest film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a stop-motion horror pastiche aimed at family audiences. Filmed at a Bristol studio unit disguised as a miniature village, the production draws on genre classics such as Psycho, Nosferatu, Frankenstein, The Shining and Weird Science, though the…
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Reform under criminal probe, Trump denies 9/11 fakery, Parrott stars for Betis
Britain’s electoral watchdog inquiry deepens as the Met opens a criminal investigation into Reform UK donations, while Trump rebuts “fake” Ground Zero claims; also: Miami crash pilot’s LinkedIn boasts, Cybercab rides launch in Austin, and Troy Parrott’s stunning week at Real Betis.
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Dem senator delivers surprise video at Republican convention backing McCormick
Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared via surprise video at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, praising President Donald Trump and Republican Senator Dave McCormick while distancing himself from what he called his own party’s “extremes and socialism.” The unusual gesture from a sitting Democratic senator underscores his growing rift with Democratic leadership and the party’s left,…
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Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
US lawmakers from across the political spectrum have criticised AI developers after a former Anthropic researcher warned that the technology could lead to human extinction by 2030. The row erupted after Jacob Coxon, who announced his resignation from Anthropic, said companies including OpenAI and Anthropic were recklessly racing towards “self-improving superintelligence” without acting responsibly, a…
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Veteran Dem senator cruises past far-left primary challengers in bid for sixth term
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed comfortably won his Democratic primary on Wednesday, seeing off two progressive challengers as he seeks a sixth term in the US Senate. The result underlines the enduring strength of the party’s moderate establishment even amid a broader push from the left, and sets up a general election contest in November…
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The 8 Most Fun Musical Movies of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published a ranking of the most enjoyable movie musicals ever made, spanning classic Hollywood and Bollywood productions through to contemporary Broadway adaptations. The list highlights that the best musicals do more than showcase good songs, they create an immersive sense of freedom and spectacle, sweeping audiences up in both the music and the…
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TOM KELLY: How many of the new luxury hotels in Albania buzzing with British tourists were built with money made from drugs sold in… Britain
An investigation has found that some of the luxury hotels and resorts in Albania popular with British tourists have been financed with proceeds from drug trafficking into the UK, highlighting how criminal profits earned in Britain are being laundered through the Balkan country’s booming construction and tourism industries. This matters because more than a million…
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Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere Tour 2026: Here’s Where to Buy Affordable Tickets Online
Kacey Musgraves is currently touring the US with her Middle of Nowhere tour, which began on 21 August in Chicago and runs through to 27 October in Seattle, in support of her seventh studio album of the same name. The tour has drawn attention not only for its music but for a striking stage prop…
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The potential replacement for Dabo Swinney at Clemson is staring the Tigers right in the face
An Outkick column argues that Clemson should consider replacing head coach Dabo Swinney after a heavy 51-10 defeat to LSU exposed how far the once-dominant programme has fallen. The piece contends that Swinney’s success has waned as the sport has shifted into the NIL era, with rivals such as Miami now overtaking Clemson by embracing…
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Democrats’ worst nightmare detonates in Dallas as John Fetterman infuriates his own party with Trump tribute
Democratic Senator John Fetterman delivered a video address at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, praising fellow Pennsylvania senator Dave McCormick, a Republican, and briefly referencing his willingness to work with President Trump on steel industry issues. The gesture provoked a furious reaction from within his own party, further fuelling speculation about Fetterman’s increasingly strained…