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Spanish opposition leader calls prime minister a ‘traitor’ over Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish opposition leader Santiago Abascal accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of being a “traitor” and a “dog” during a heated parliamentary exchange over the government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa. Abascal suggested Sánchez was being blackmailed by Morocco, prompting Sánchez to retort, “I will be a dog,…
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‘He’s crazy and he’s very powerful’: Why Elon Musk – the richest man in the world – could also be the most dangerous… as former partners and friends tell ALISON BOSHOFF what he’s really like… and his world domination plans
A new almost four-hour documentary titled “Musk”, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, features former partners and associates of Elon Musk making startling claims about the billionaire’s beliefs and business practices. The film, discussed in this piece by journalist Alison Boshoff, portrays the Tesla and SpaceX chief as harbouring apocalyptic views and pursuing an…
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African American Film Critics Association Donates $25,000 to Black Film Hall of Fame – Film News in Brief
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has donated $25,000 (£19,600) to the Black Film Hall of Fame, the Kansas City museum and cultural centre dedicated to preserving Black cinema history. AAFCA president Gil Robertson IV said the gift reflects the organisation’s aim to support institutions safeguarding Black storytelling, while the Hall of Fame’s executive…
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‘I think you’ve had enough now’: Teenage girl reveals disturbing words of Nigerian migrant who raped her in the woods before dodging deportation over ‘human rights’
A 19-year-old woman has described being dragged into woodland and raped by Gift Oladele, a 24-year-old Nigerian migrant, as she walked home along an isolated footpath in Wrexham, Wales, after a night out in September 2025. Oladele, who had previously fought off deportation to Nigeria on human rights grounds and was already on bail over…
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Kenya minister warns foreigners against ‘misusing’ visas to trade
Kenya’s trade ministry has warned foreign nationals that entering the country without a visa does not entitle them to work, as President William Ruto’s government pushes ahead with a crackdown on unlicensed small businesses run by foreigners. The deadline set by Ruto for such traders to stop operating fell today, prompting Burundi’s embassy in Kenya…
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Steam Deck price hike, IMAX boom and Springboks edge ahead in New Zealand series
Rising memory prices push up the Steam Deck’s cost, while Telluride premieres and Nolan’s sold-out “Odyssey” screens lift cinema buzz; South Africa lead the series 2-1 and Norwich win at Sheffield United.
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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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United Nations adopt new world map that shows Africa much bigger and cuts size of UK and US
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new standard world map, the Equal Earth projection, replacing the centuries-old Mercator map that critics say distorts perceptions by making Africa appear far smaller than it really is. The move follows a campaign led by Togo and African Union members under a “Correct the Map”…
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United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it ‘radical ideological project’
The United Nations General Assembly has voted 164-1 to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, which shows countries and continents in their true relative proportions, meaning Africa appears significantly larger than on traditional maps. The United States cast the sole vote against the resolution, with its deputy representative to the UN Economic and Social Council…
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South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks
South Africa fought back from a deficit to beat New Zealand and move 2-1 ahead in their four-Test “Greatest Rivalry” series, with the Springboks’ forward power eventually overwhelming a spirited All Blacks side in Soweto. The result matters because South Africa, the reigning world champions, have rarely lost at home to New Zealand, and the…