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Ealing Broadway station to trial ‘calm space’ for passengers to pause and reset during their journeys
Transport for London is trialling a “calm space” pod at Ealing Broadway Tube station, designed to give neurodivergent passengers a quiet, soundproofed area to pause and recover during overwhelming journeys. The initiative, run in partnership with charities NOOK and Autistica, forms part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Equity in Motion plan launched in 2024 to make…
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Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Around 100 residents occupied Cala Saladeta, a popular beach in Ibiza, in an organised protest against overtourism, reflecting growing resentment among locals across Spain’s holiday hotspots. The demonstration, arranged by the Ibiza Youth Association, called for residents to reclaim public spaces and coves that organisers say have been overtaken by visitors, arguing that the current…
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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket
German startup Isar Aerospace has become the first company to launch a fully commercial orbital rocket from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s space industry. The success positions the Munich-founded firm as the clear leader among a wave of European launch startups seeking to break the near-monopoly of state-subsidised incumbents Arianespace and…
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‘I’m trying to figure out where I’m supposed to be’: singer Momo Boyd on making space for herself
Momo Boyd, a member of the sibling pop-rock group Infinity Song, is stepping into a solo career with a debut EP and the Miss Michigan tour, while consciously resisting pressure to fit a single musical identity. Her move matters as part of a wider conversation about how Black women in music are often boxed into…
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Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia’s main airport
A volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau forced Indonesian authorities to suspend operations at eight airports, including Jakarta’s main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, after ash was detected in nearby airspace. The closures, which authorities said would remain in place until 09:00 local time on Monday, left around 170,000 passengers stranded and delayed 1,558 flights, with routes to…
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Oscar Winner ‘Moonlight’ Getting 10th Anniversary Re-Release This Fall From A24
A24 is re-releasing Barry Jenkins’s Best Picture winner “Moonlight” in cinemas on 2 October to mark its tenth anniversary, presented in a new 4K remaster. Jenkins announced the news at a special screening during the Telluride Film Festival, with the re-release also featuring an exclusive conversation between him, composer Nicholas Britell and Oscar-winning star Mahershala…
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Kingdom Hearts’ Highly Anticipated Fortnite Collab Delayed, Rumors Say
Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 4 has begun introducing crossover characters from other video game franchises, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, with Kingdom Hearts’ Sora widely expected to follow. Epic Games had teased Sora’s Keyblade as part of the season, but leakers now say the collaboration has been pushed back, disappointing fans who…
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UK seal protection concerns grow amid calls for stricter laws and public safety warnings
Conservation and wildlife authorities across the UK are intensifying efforts to protect seals from human disturbance. The Seal Research Trust has joined the UK Seal Alliance in advocating for stronger legal safeguards, s