Space

Space covers the exploration, science and culture of the universe beyond Earth, from missions and discoveries to the stories that imagine life among the stars.

It matters because space research expands understanding of our planet, technology and place in the cosmos, while space-themed film, television, games and other media continue to shape how people engage with big scientific questions.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is charged with multiple assaults on prison staff at HMP Belmarsh

July 31, 2026

Axel Rudakubana, convicted of the Southport murders, has been charged with three alleged assaults on prison staff and with possessing a weapon at HMP Belmarsh. The allegations raise fresh concerns about safety for prison workers at the high-security jail. The charges relate to incidents said to have taken place while Rudakubana was in custody at…
Fremantle Hires Katie O’Connell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief

July 31, 2026

Fremantle has appointed Katie O’Connell Marsh as CEO of its newly created Global Scripted Hub, placing her in charge of creative, commercial and strategic direction across its drama and film labels. The appointment effectively fills the gap left by Christian Vesper, who departed as CEO of Global Drama and Film in January, and signals Fremantle’s…
Charming homes for sale with family gardens in England – in pictures

July 31, 2026

Five English homes for sale are highlighted for their family-friendly gardens, ranging from rural cottages to larger period and modern properties. – Fanner’s Green, Essex: Grade II-listed three-bedroom cottage with fruit trees and field views, £720,000. – Buxton, Derbyshire: 1898 landmark house with large lawn, library and cellar, £1.1m. – Staplefield, Sussex: Two-bedroom Victorian cottage…
Space-rock, proto-metal, acid-rock and a lot more in a swirling pot: Nine Monster Magnet albums you should listen to and one to avoid

July 31, 2026

This buyer’s guide recommends nine Monster Magnet albums and advises listeners to avoid one, presenting the New Jersey band as a distinctive force in psychedelic, space and proto-metal rock. It argues that the group’s importance lies in how they revived older acid-rock influences while making them feel fresh at the start of the 1990s. -…
Forget Dune, This Overlooked Sci-Fi Book Is the Space Opera Streaming Has Been Waiting For

July 31, 2026

Collider argues that Ann Leckie’s 2013 novel Ancillary Justice is a strong candidate for a major streaming space-opera adaptation, amid continued demand for ambitious science-fiction television. The article presents it as an overlooked alternative to established franchises such as Dune and Foundation, with a premise that could offer both large-scale world-building and an unusual central…
Rockets’ Tari Eason says ex-girlfriend ruined $92K wardrobe with bleach, threatened to kill him in filing

July 31, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has applied for a domestic violence restraining order against his former girlfriend, alleging that she punched him, damaged his clothing with bleach and threatened his life through an associate. The claims are contained in court documents and have not been tested or proven in court. Eason alleges the incident began…
‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 3 Eviction: A Unanimous Vote Sent Another Houseguest Packing

July 31, 2026

Jason De Puy was unanimously evicted from Big Brother Season 28 in its third live eviction, becoming the season’s third houseguest to leave. The result followed a turbulent Head of Household week led by Kamu Kirk, during which nominations and competition wins repeatedly changed who was at risk. Kamu initially nominated LaTrice Verrett, Lyric Medeiros…
Entitled beachgoer slammed for complaining after small child decided to play in the water near her sun lounger: ‘Its in my space’

July 30, 2026

A beachgoer has faced criticism online after a video showed her objecting to a small child playing in shallow water near her sun lounger. She said the child was “in my space”, prompting viewers to argue that the sea and shoreline are shared public areas and that the complaint was disproportionate. The incident reportedly occurred…
Barack Obama Reveals His Summer Playlist Including the Late Glen Hansard, Noah Kahan, Charley Crockett, and More

July 30, 2026

Barack Obama has published his annual summer playlist, a 46-song selection spanning recent releases and older favourites. The post drew particular attention because it opens with Glen Hansard’s “The Song of Good Hope”, with Obama paying tribute to the Irish musician following reports of his death. The playlist includes songs by Noah Kahan, Charley Crockett,…
Iran struck Amazon data centers again amid widening war, satellites show

July 30, 2026

Satellite imagery indicates that Iranian and Houthi attacks have caused further damage to Amazon data centres in Bahrain and targeted Saudi oil infrastructure, signalling an escalation in the regional war involving the US, Gulf states and Iran-aligned forces. The attacks matter because they disrupt cloud services for Middle Eastern customers and could threaten globally significant…