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Reform’s £72m crypto haul sparks Electoral Commission review of spending limits
The Electoral Commission is reviewing political spending limits after Reform UK received a record £72m in crypto donations. RNLI supporters’ personal data may have been stolen in a cyber-attack.
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Frankie Muniz describes hitting ‘rock bottom’ as estranged wife posts cryptic message about perspective
Actor Frankie Muniz posted on Instagram describing the past six weeks as an emotional “nightmare,” revealing he had recently hit “rock bottom.” He framed the difficult period as an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth, stating that he is choosing to treat it as a foundation for positive change rather than an ending. Shortly after…
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Massage clients report bizarre flu-like reaction after popular spa treatment
Some massage clients report aches, fatigue and headaches afterwards, a reaction informally dubbed “massage flu”. Experts say the symptoms can be genuine but are not a recognised medical diagnosis, and may result from muscle soreness or a mild inflammatory response. Symptoms usually last 24 to 48 hours, particularly after intense treatment or for people unused…
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“We didn’t do it”: When a dismembered body threw Guns N’ Roses 1991 sessions into disarray
During Guns N’ Roses’ recording sessions for the Use Your Illusion albums in 1991, police discovered a dismembered arm and head in a dumpster behind Studio 56 in Los Angeles, temporarily halting the band’s work. The incident became notable enough to inspire one of the album’s tracks, demonstrating how even a macabre real-world event became…
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Claire Booth’s lone mouth conveys a dying woman’s fractured anguish
Rufus Norris’s production of Samuel Beckett’s *Not I* presents soprano Claire Booth’s rapidly moving mouth alone against a black background. The stark image and Booth’s intense performance convey a desperate woman’s fragmented thoughts, suggesting a lifetime of suffering being relived near the moment of death. The 15-minute play follows a programme including Luciano Berio’s experimental…
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US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show
The EPA allowed pesticide company Bayer to choose which regulations it preferred for the weedkiller dicamba, according to newly released internal documents revealed through litigation. This disclosure is significant as it provides unusual transparency into how pesticide regulations are typically developed behind closed doors, and raises concerns about whether industry influence in the regulatory process…
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Townsend escapes serious injury after pitch roller hits him in Thailand
Former England winger Andros Townsend escaped serious injury after being struck by a pitch roller while warming up before PT Prachuap’s Thai League 1 match at Pattani. His leg briefly became trapped under the vehicle, but the 35-year-old was able to come on as a substitute during Prachuap’s 3-0 victory, making the bizarre incident notable…
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How lookalike characters help scammers forge convincing web addresses
Homoglyph attacks use characters from different alphabets that look almost identical to genuine letters, creating fake URLs or email addresses. Scammers use them to direct victims to spoof websites or inboxes that steal login details, often while psychological pressure encourages people to act before checking carefully. Examples include replacing the Latin “c” in “microsoft.com” with…
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Teenager seriously injured in Earlwood stabbing seeks help at nearby home
A 17-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds sought help at a home in Earlwood, Sydney, after allegedly being injured in a nearby toilet block. The resident, Julie, called emergency services and stayed with him until paramedics arrived, highlighting the danger of the incident and the importance of immediate assistance. Police found wounds to the teenager’s…
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‘He’s simply astonishing’: will Andrew Scott become the first out gay man to win the best actor Oscar?
Andrew Scott is being widely tipped to win the Best Actor Oscar for playing Ian Charleson in *Elsinore*, which would make him the first openly gay actor to receive the award. The film examines Charleson’s career, sexuality and final Hamlet performance, while reflecting Scott’s own efforts to pursue queer stories without being confined to gay…