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‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Review: Kim Minhee Once More Gives a Melancholy Masterclass in a Hong Sangsoo Miniature
Hong Sangsoo’s “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes” is presented as a concise, bittersweet family drama centred on Sanghee, an aspiring experimental filmmaker who spends an uneasy weekend with her estranged mother. The review argues that Kim Minhee’s restrained, melancholy performance gives emotional depth to Hong’s typically sparse script, making the film’s tensions and unspoken feelings…
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Cornish sardines back on menu for penguins
Paradise Park in Hayle has resumed feeding its 26 Humboldt penguins locally caught Cornish sardines, replacing frozen sprats imported from the Netherlands. The change followed a conversation between a keeper and local fisherman Tom Lambourn, and is significant because it supports local fishing while reducing the distance fish must travel. The park now sources two…
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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
Scotland is attracting more tourists while parts of Europe endure heatwaves and Britain’s wider visitor market faces disruption from conflict, economic pressures and new EU border procedures. Tourism leaders say cooler weather, increased direct flights from North America, popular Scottish cultural imagery and domestic travellers avoiding border delays have all strengthened its appeal. Flight bookings…
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Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk
A Boston judge rejects the Trump administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit, while Stanford researchers report oestrogen-only therapy may cut Alzheimer’s-related risk by 35 per cent.
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Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths
People across south-west England gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a rare solar eclipse, with the Moon covering most of the Sun and creating a crescent shape. The event became a shared community occasion, prompting reactions ranging from excitement and romance to unease, while also drawing attention to its cultural and natural significance. The eclipse…
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Europe’s scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
Successive summer heatwaves have visibly altered western Europe’s landscape, with satellite images showing drier rivers, retreating Alpine glaciers, wildfire scars and farmland turning brown. The changes matter because they illustrate the immediate disruption caused by extreme heat—from transport and energy problems to ecological damage—and are consistent with a warming climate making heatwaves more frequent and…
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Heatwave Strains Farms as Ireland’s O’Connor Takes Heptathlon Second
England’s drought is hitting livestock and pasture, while reports of an injured orca off Spain raise concern. Kate O’Connor sits second in Birmingham’s European heptathlon.
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Heavy Song of the Week: Godflesh’s Farewell Starts with the Thrilling “Living/Ending”
Godflesh’s new single “Living/Ending” has been named Heavy Song of the Week by Consequence, ahead of the band’s forthcoming final album, Decay. The release matters because frontman Justin Broadrick has said the project will end following major abdominal surgery earlier in 2026, making the track an opening statement for Godflesh’s farewell. The article describes “Living/Ending”…
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Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has drafted guidance to reduce light pollution across the region, aiming to improve views of the night sky and support communities seeking dark sky status. The proposals matter because they could shape how future development balances safety lighting with environmental protection, lower energy use and astronomy tourism. Major developments in or near dark…
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Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’
Farmers across England are set to receive £65 million in drought support, alongside a £15 million fund for on-farm reservoirs, as ministers respond to warnings that the sector is nearing “breaking point”. The measures aim to help farms secure water, feed livestock and sustain production amid drought, poor harvests and rising costs, while addressing concerns…