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Mother seeks fresh probe into British woman’s fatal Texas shooting
Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman, was fatally shot at her father Kris Harrison’s home in Prosper, Texas, on 10 January 2025. Her father said the gun accidentally discharged, and a grand jury declined to indict him. Lucy’s mother, Jane Coates, is now seeking a new investigation, arguing that unanswered questions remain about the circumstances…
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warns Europe ‘we don’t win’ in war without US support
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that Europe cannot prevail in a military conflict with Russia without American support, urging British leaders to maintain their alliance with President Donald Trump. Speaking on American television, Blair stated that the US-UK relationship is essential to Western security and argued that Britain should have supported Trump’s…
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Lib Dem MP announces she will not fight the next election
Christine Jardine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, has announced she will not stand for re-election after failing to be reselected by her local party executive. Allies said she was being replaced by an associate of Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, while Jardine said she did not want to deepen local tensions or…
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Trump’s home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns
Palm Beach County, home to President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, has passed a one-year moratorium on planning and construction of new data centres following a unanimous 6-0 vote by commissioners. This decision comes just weeks after Trump warned that communities rejecting data centres would “end up being backwards and poor”, making it a significant local pushback…
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The 8 Most Fun Comic Book Movies, Ranked
A ranked list celebrating the eight most entertaining comic book films, which succeed through character chemistry, humour and authentic moments rather than technical spectacle. – Iron Man: Tony Stark’s flawed engineering approach and “I am Iron Man” declaration feel human and define an era – Deadpool: Wade Wilson’s fourth-wall breaking and irreverent attitude transform a…
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SNP government faces renewed scrutiny over ministers’ competence and decisions
A critical assessment of the Scottish National Party’s recent record in government, highlighting several incidents involving ministerial performance and policy decisions. The article raises concerns about competence and governance under First Minister John Swinney, citing examples of ministers’ conduct during parliamentary proceedings and policy decisions affecting education, transport, and healthcare. The specific incidents include Transport…
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“I Can Promise You, We Had No Idea That ‘Obsession’ Was Going To Become ‘Obsession’”, Says Hit Horror Film’s Seller — Zurich Summit
Industry executives and filmmakers at the Zurich Summit said the huge success of horror films Obsession and Backrooms had exceeded everyone’s expectations. CAA’s Roeg Sutherland said the team selling Obsession believed in the film but could not have predicted its extraordinary performance, arguing that backing the filmmaker matters more than relying solely on established intellectual…
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Stray Kids Close Latin American Tour in Mexico With Festival STRAYCITY: ‘Did You Miss Us?’
Stray Kids brought their festival-style STRAYCITY event to Mexico City’s GNP Seguros Stadium, attracting about 60,000 fans and marking the group’s return to Mexico 17 months after its Latin American debut there. The concert also highlighted cultural ties between South Korea and Mexico, with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Mexico’s culture secretary among those…
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Cruz says winning AI race against China is ‘single most important economic question’ for America
Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has warned that the United States’ artificial intelligence race against China represents “the single most important economic question” facing America. He argues that much opposition to data centres, which has become a significant policy debate heading into the midterm elections, is driven by a coordinated propaganda…
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Zurich Summit Game Changer Glen Basner and Edward Berger Reminisce on a Wild ‘Conclave’ Ride
Film producer Glen Basner received the Game Changer award at the Zurich Film Festival, recognised for his leadership of FilmNation Entertainment and his contributions to independent cinema. Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Berger held a public session honouring Basner, praising their working relationship and reflecting on their collaborative successes, which include the Academy Award-nominated film Conclave. The…