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Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran’s economy is in deep crisis as the United States launches a new sanctions campaign, “Operation Economic Outcast”, against a backdrop of runaway inflation, a collapsing currency and fuel shortages that many Iranians already find overwhelming. The situation matters because it threatens to push millions further into poverty while raising the risk of social unrest,…
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Badenoch appoints architect of Truss’s mini-Budget to replace Mel Stride as shadow chancellor
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sacked shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride and replaced him with Andrew Griffith, promoting him from shadow business secretary in what is being seen as a shift towards a bolder, more tax-cutting economic stance. The appointment is notable because Griffith was financial secretary to the Treasury under Liz Truss and helped…
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Elversberg and ‘miracle village’ prove that Bundesliga fairytales still exist | Andy Brassell
SV Elversberg, first-time Bundesliga participants from a Saarland town of just 13,000 people, stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 on their top-flight debut. The result underlined that German football’s top division can still produce genuine upsets, even amid growing dominance from wealthier clubs such as Bayern Munich, and offered a heart-warming counterpoint to a weekend otherwise…
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The 8 Most Fun Action Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked
Collider ranks the eight most enjoyable action films of the 21st century, judging them not by box-office success or critical acclaim but by their pure entertainment value and lasting rewatchability. The list spans blockbuster franchises and international cinema, highlighting films whose action sequences, characters and spectacle keep audiences engaged from start to finish. Among the…
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3 Country Songs That Tried To Outrun the Urban Cowboy Craze in the 80s
This article highlights three country songs from the 1980s that consciously pushed back against the polished, pop-leaning “urban cowboy” sound popularised by the 1980 film of the same name. As mainstream country embraced softer, more mellow styles inspired by the movie’s dance-hall craze, these tracks instead leaned into traditional country, bluegrass and honky-tonk roots, offering…
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Elite Premier League Clubs Race Transfer Deadline as Arsenal and Newcastle Navigate Complex Moves
Manchester United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo drew strong praise from teammate Harry Maguire after a standout midfield display in United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich, a result made notable by the fact United had spent £150 million rebuilding their midfield over the summer. The episode underlined a broader theme of the closing days of the transfer…
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Burnham bounce is over, pollsters warn
Leading pollsters say the “Burnham bounce” – the surge in Labour support after Andy Burnham replaced Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on 20 July – has already fizzled out, with the party making no further gains and even slipping behind Reform UK in some surveys. This matters because it undermines any suggestion that Labour…
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SEN CHUCK GRASSLEY: Republicans are making America safer by restoring law and order
Senator Chuck Grassley writes an opinion piece crediting Republican control of Congress and the confirmation of Trump-nominated judges and officials for a sharp fall in US violent crime, arguing this reverses what he calls soft-on-crime Democratic policies. He frames the drop as evidence that Republican-led legislation, border and law enforcement funding, and faster judicial confirmations…
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Documentary follows Buffalo Starbucks workers’ union campaign
A new documentary, Baristas vs Billionaires, tells the story of Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, who launched a union-organising campaign in 2021, and the company’s fierce response, including intervention by billionaire founder Howard Schultz. Director Mark Mori, a former steelworker and union member, says he was drawn to the project by parallels between the…