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Infantino under pressure to include abandoned World Cup sell-off plan in external Fifa review
Fifa council members are pressing president Gianni Infantino to include two past controversies—the abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise World Cup sell-off plan and the Folarin Balogun affair—in an external review of the organisation’s governance. They argue that examining only future governance structures would lack credibility and could allow Infantino to avoid scrutiny ahead of next year’s…
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Tributes for boy, 11, shot inside Sydney home as he remains on life support
An 11-year-old boy was shot inside a home in Norwest, Sydney, on Monday afternoon, sustaining gunshot wounds to his face and neck. He remains on life support in critical condition at Westmead Hospital. Three 18-year-old men were arrested at the scene, with one charged with concealing a serious indictable offence. Police have stated the incident…
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A Different World reboot gradually finds its voice through young Hillman cast
Netflix’s reboot of “A Different World” initially falters by leaning heavily on nostalgia and legacy characters from the 1980s original series, potentially alienating Gen Z viewers unfamiliar with the source material. However, the series ultimately succeeds by the end of its first season, establishing itself as both a worthy successor to its predecessor and a…
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2.45bn Gaza plan unveiled as teacher convicted of abuse
Trump’s 2.45 billion-dollar Gaza rebuild plan and a Scottish teacher’s conviction for abusing twelve boys dominate today’s bulletin. International tensions and technology news also feature.
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Netflix’s HBCU reboot updates sitcom for Gen Z audiences
Netflix’s reboot of the 1987 sitcom “A Different World” revisits the fictional historically Black Hillman College through a Gen Z perspective. Created by Felicia Pride and executive produced by Debbie Allen, the 10-episode dramedy follows Deborah Wayne, daughter of original characters Whitley and Dwayne, while addressing modern HBCU life, federal policies affecting Black Americans, financial…
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‘Small Prophets’ Co-Producer Hires Development Executive From Sister
Blue House Productions, the production company behind the critically-acclaimed BBC comedy Small Prophets, has hired development executive Shaunna O’Brien from Sister to spearhead original project development. The move marks a significant step for Blue House, which is formally announcing itself this month following the success of Small Prophets—a series that recently sold to Apple TV—and…
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October Budget may raise taxes on pensions, savings and property
The upcoming Budget on 28 October 2026, to be delivered by Chancellor John Healey, is anticipated to include tax increases affecting pensions, savings, and property. Financial commentators have expressed concerns that the government may restrict tax-free pension withdrawals or increase capital gains tax rates on second homes, buy-to-let properties, and investments. Previous speculation around pension…
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Brent Faiyaz Announces 2026 Tour Dates
Brent Faiyaz has announced three US arena shows, marking his first American headline performances since 2023. The “I Spent the Night with Brent Faiyaz” tour will support his latest album, *Icon*, and give fans an opportunity to hear material from both the new record and his wider catalogue. The tour begins at Chicago’s United Center…
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US walks out on Iran at UN; GB News tops BBC trust
US delegates walked out during an Iranian General Assembly address after accusations of civilian deaths. GB News has surpassed the BBC in viewer trust ratings.