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Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at ‘industrial scale’ as Moscow bans diesel exports
Ukraine has carried out one of its broadest recent drone offensives against Russia’s maritime and energy infrastructure, claiming strikes on 21 vessels over three days alongside intensified attacks on major refineries deep inside Russia. The campaign has added to pressure on Moscow’s fuel supplies — reportedly prompting a ban on diesel exports — and served…
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Andy Burnham sparks fears he will resurrect Chagos ‘surrender’ as he confirms deal’s champion Jonathan Powell will stay as national security chief
Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on 20 July, has confirmed he will keep Jonathan Powell as national security adviser, prompting fresh concerns that he intends to revive Labour’s contested agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Powell led the Government’s negotiations on the…
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Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted
A newly published report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) deleted the digital access records of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel who had been detailed to the agency. The deletion occurred in August 2025, shortly after DOGE members left but before GAO investigators requested to…
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MORNING GLORY: Graham Platner proves candidates can’t outrun secrets and scandal
Fox News opinion columnist Hugh Hewitt uses the collapse of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign to argue that no political candidate can hope to keep their past hidden in the modern media environment. Platner, a Democrat, suspended his bid for the Senate seat in a video announcement after a series of allegations against him —…
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Neo-Nazi protesters gather outside Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium for Indian Prime Minister’s ‘rockstar’ speaking event – as 30,000 buy tickets
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia was met with far-right protests in Melbourne, as demonstrators gathered outside Marvel Stadium ahead of a large “Melbourne Meet Modi” speaking event. The visit is significant both for the strong diaspora turnout — around 30,000 people bought tickets to the sold-out function — and for the hostility…
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Locarno: Lakeside Fest Unveils 2026 Selection With Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh & Denis Côté Pictures In Competition
Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has revealed the lineup for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August 2026, with new works from established auteurs Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunha, Gurvinder Singh and Denis Côté in the main International Competition. The announcement matters as a marker of the autumn festival calendar, signalling which arthouse titles…
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Locarno Festival Announces ‘Adventurous’ Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci
The Locarno Film Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 79th edition, comprising 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro described it as “an adventurous selection, full of surprises,” and the announcement matters as it signals the calibre of arthouse and star-driven cinema audiences can expect, drawing names such as Isabelle Huppert, Monica…
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Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup
The Locarno International Film Festival has announced the programme for its 79th edition, running from 5 to 15 August 2026, headlined by new works from acclaimed auteurs including South Korea’s Hong Sang-soo, Spain’s Albert Serra and the United States’ Vincent Grashaw. The reveal matters as Locarno is one of Europe’s most prominent showcases for independent…
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PETER HITCHENS: If a tyrant so brutal he could pass for Putin’s twin brother can host a Nato summit, just what does this flawed alliance stand for?
In a Daily Mail opinion column, Peter Hitchens attacks the decision to hold a Nato summit in Ankara, arguing that it is absurd and insulting for the alliance to gather in the capital of what he describes as an aggressive despotism. He contends that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is effectively a twin of Vladimir…
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Netflix revives Little House on the Prairie to warm critical praise
Netflix has released a well-received reboot of Little House on the Prairie, with critics broadly praising the series as both faithful to its source material and confident in forging its own identity. The eight-episode adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical novels arrived on 9 July 2026, roughly 45 years after the original NBC series ended…