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X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X will replace its creator revenue-sharing scheme with Original Content Rewards on 8 September, aiming to pay creators for material it considers original rather than for content that exploits engagement incentives. The change matters because the previous programme had been repeatedly altered under Elon Musk and criticised for encouraging low-quality, click-driven posting. Eligibility requires at…
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Royal Navy steps up Russia patrols as US warns Putin could attack a NATO country within weeks
The Royal Navy has increased patrols to monitor Russian military activity after US intelligence officials warned that Vladimir Putin could order an attack on a Nato country within weeks, potentially through a small land incursion or cyber attacks aimed at testing the alliance’s resolve. The warnings follow a Russian missile landing in Poland and the…
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World’s largest motorcycle rally roars into Sturgis as bikers flood tiny US town
The 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has begun in South Dakota, drawing hundreds of thousands of riders to the small town and the surrounding Black Hills region. Billed as the world’s largest motorcycle gathering, the event has a significant impact on the tiny town, temporarily swelling its population many times over and providing a major…
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Iran sets conditions for reopening Hormuz as US deal stalls
Iran has laid out tough conditions for reopening the strait of Hormuz, insisting the waterway will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behaviour”, even as the UAE reported that one of its oil tankers was struck by an Iranian missile. The standoff leaves the strait, a vital corridor for global oil and gas…
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Farage left ‘horrified by very serious policing error’ as Ann Widdecombe murder detectives reopen their probe into bid to firebomb his home
Nigel Farage says he was “horrified” after counter-terrorism police reopened an investigation into an attempt to firebomb his home last year, admitting a “very serious policing error” had occurred. The development came amid the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, with the same counter-terrorism unit involved and referring itself to the police watchdog…
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Barca make second bid for Rodri – Sunday’s gossip
Barcelona have increased their bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri to £51.4m, while Tottenham defender Cristian Romero reportedly wants to join Arsenal despite Spurs’ reluctance to sell to a direct rival. The gossip also points to several significant prospective moves across the Premier League and Europe, including Nottingham Forest’s expected signing of Sporting defender Ousmane…
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BBC snooped on staff emails 73 times last year amid internal leak inquiries
The BBC accessed staff email accounts a record 73 times in 2025, up sharply from 42 the previous year, figures obtained by The Mail on Sunday show. The rise coincided with one of the most turbulent periods in the corporation’s history, during which director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness both resigned following a…
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Everyone wants what one minor league baseball team put out as a hilarious tribute to the Carolina Hurricanes
A minor league baseball team, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, has released a giveaway hockey-style jersey lampooning their name to celebrate the nearby Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win, and the tongue-in-cheek design has gone viral for its comic value. The Woodpeckers, a Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, play close to Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the…
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Furious Harry Potter fans force developers to divert their £430million energy project to protect filming spot of Dobby the elf’s grave on Welsh beach
Developers reportedly altered the route of a £430 million energy interconnector after objections over potential disruption to the Welsh beach location used as Dobby’s grave in the Harry Potter films. The case highlights how popular cultural landmarks can influence infrastructure planning, although the diversion occurred during planning and the project has since been completed. The…
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Versatile Bruno Guimarães gives Mikel Arteta options to shuffle midfield pack | Ed Aarons
Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, giving Mikel Arteta a versatile and combative midfielder capable of playing in several central roles. The move matters because Arsenal want greater depth and flexibility in a midfield already regarded as among Europe’s strongest, particularly while Declan Rice’s fitness is managed after a demanding season…