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Locarno Open Doors 2026: Next Gen African Tales of Miraculous Snowfalls, Lost Dreams, an African Keyboard Prodigy and New Heroes
Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors programme returns for its second year focused on African cinema, running on-site from 5-10 August 2026 and showcasing emerging directors and producers alongside recent festival hits. The initiative, curated by Suzsi Bankuti, offers a snapshot of the continent’s upscale film scene, with organisers highlighting a strong presence of female film-makers…
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Trump hints at fate of former Fox News star Jeanine Pirro after she dropped charges against reflecting pool vandal
Donald Trump has offered hints about the future of Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host turned US Attorney, after she dropped charges against a person accused of vandalising the reflecting pool at the National Mall. The episode has drawn attention to Pirro’s decision-making in the role and prompted speculation from Trump about what may…
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The Morning Poll: If Harry invites his father to the 2027 Invictus Games, should Charles accept?
The Daily Mail’s Morning Poll invites readers to weigh in on whether King Charles should accept an invitation from Prince Harry to attend the 2027 Invictus Games, should one be extended. The question follows reports that Harry is considering asking his father to the sporting event, raising the possibility of a public step towards reconciling…
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What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?
Marcus Rashford appears set to return to Manchester United after his season-long loan at Barcelona ends, having been sidelined last season following a fallout with then-manager Ruben Amorim. Barcelona chose not to trigger a £26m option to sign him permanently, and with the club signing wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, the possibility of another…
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TV tonight: a heart-warming time with Welsh male voice choirs
Tonight’s UK television listings highlight a new three-part Sky Arts documentary series, Voices of the Valleys, which follows Welsh male voice choirs as they prepare for competitions across the country while exploring their deep community significance. The series opens with the Beaufort Male Choir, featuring tenor and soloist Callum Rees, who puts his busking earnings…
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Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax
UK banks are facing renewed pressure over a potential windfall tax after HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds posted bumper half-year profits, boosted by high interest rates and market turbulence linked to the US war on Iran. Campaigners and unions argue the lenders can easily afford higher taxes, urging new prime minister Andy Burnham to use…
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Random: Fire Emblem’s New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower
Nintendo’s latest Direct revealed that Anatolia, a character dubbed the “mysterious bride” in the upcoming tactics game Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, wields a gauntlet weapon resembling an advanced firearm rather than the series’ traditional swords and magic. Footage shown just before the seven-minute mark depicts her firing the weapon, reportedly called the “Salamander”, at an…
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Three in four eating disorder patients dismissed by GPs, major study finds
A major study has found that three in four people with eating disorders feel dismissed or turned away by their GP when they first seek help, raising concerns about delays in diagnosis and treatment that can allow the illnesses to become entrenched. Researchers and charities warn that this pattern of dismissal is contributing to prolonged…
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‘I put a raging dent in Neil Young’s forehead!’ Tim Pope on his riotous videos for the Cure, Bowie, Queen, Soft Cell and more
Tim Pope, the director behind some of the most memorable music videos of the MTV era, has published a memoir, I Shoot Rock Stars, recounting his often chaotic and dangerous shoots with major stars. Working with the likes of David Bowie, Queen’s Freddie Mercury, the Cure’s Robert Smith and Neil Young, Pope built a reputation…
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ASX hits record high as oil plunges on peace hopes for a US-Iran deal
Australia’s S&P/ASX200 index climbed to a fresh record high on Wednesday, driven by falling oil prices amid hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace deal. The rally mirrored a record-breaking session on Wall Street and reflects broad investor confidence, with gains spread across most sectors rather than concentrated in a single…