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Erin Doherty and James McAvoy Lead 2026’s Most Confusing Supernatural Drama | TIFF Review
Paul Andrew Williams’ *Faith*, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, begins as an intimate drama about Gina, a working-class single mother in West Yorkshire, before shifting into unsettling supernatural territory. After a tragedy devastates Gina and her nine-year-old son Jamie’s life, a mysterious man, Michael, offers her a chance to recover what she…
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Lawyer charged in partner’s death; Victoria worst-governed in West
A jailed lawyer appeared in court on stalking charges relating to her partner’s Bali death. An AI index ranks Victoria as the worst-governed jurisdiction among 360 Western bodies.
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‘They don’t have respect for anyone’: Fury as Ingham family share video of their ‘weird sombre day’ at Auschwitz and break filming rules… as museum warns of consequences for YouTube stars
The Ingham family, YouTube influencers with 1.38 million subscribers, have faced significant backlash after posting a video featuring footage filmed at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum without permission. The video, titled “A Weird Sombre Day for Mum & Isabelle,” showed sensitive content including victims’ shoes and prison bunks, breaching the museum’s explicit filming policy that requires…
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Thirteen Nissan Jukes stolen in coordinated Caerphilly spree
Thirteen Nissan Jukes have been stolen across Caerphilly in South Wales within a 24-hour period in a coordinated crimewave. The targeted theft spree is particularly significant given that the Juke is already the sixth most stolen car in Britain, with police urging local residents to remain vigilant and increasing patrols in response. One stolen vehicle…
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Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? | Emma Beddington
Emma Beddington argues that job interviews are arbitrary and biased, with decisions often shaped by quick impressions rather than a candidate’s ability to do the job. A 2015 study found that a quarter of interviewers had decided within five minutes and 60% within 15. She says assessment centres can be just as pointless, while AI…
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Gates denies Epstein ties; Houthis seize Red Sea port
Bill Gates denied Epstein ties in an NBC interview, whilst Houthi forces seized Yemen’s strategic Mokha port, intensifying regional fighting. Meanwhile, a UK politician predicts AI could enable a four-day working week within a decade.
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Matt King revives Super Hans in a book while recovering from stroke
Matt King is returning to Super Hans in a new book, which continues the character’s story after *Peep Show* ended in 2015. He says he has never watched a full episode of the sitcom, despite fans regularly quoting it at him, and is more interested in a possible film adaptation than a television spin-off. King…
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Wrong identity led TfL to pursue resident over another driver’s Ulez fines
Transport for London (TfL) pursued a person for four unpaid Ulez penalties linked to a car they had never owned, sending bailiffs to their home despite evidence that the vehicle had never been registered to them. The case highlights how mistaken identity and weak checks can lead to serious distress and enforcement against the wrong…
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A study finds hugs can improve first impressions among strangers
A study has found that greeting strangers with a hug rather than a handshake may make them like you more. This research suggests that physical touch plays a significant role in forming positive first impressions, going beyond just the initial ice-breaking moment. Researchers from UC San Diego had 18 team members greet 330 strangers using…
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Seattle woman allegedly bitten on forehead in racist attack from stranger
A woman in downtown Seattle says a stranger attacked her after hurling racist and homophobic insults, including calling her “the inferior race”. Prosecutors allege the attacker pulled Diana Gonzalez to the ground and bit part of her forehead; the case has drawn attention because authorities initially considered it a hate crime, though the current charge…