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China spy suspect was ‘member of elite Labour donors circle with access to party’s top figures’
David Taylor, a former Labour adviser arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spying for China, has been revealed as a member of Labour’s “Rose Network,” an elite donors’ circle offering privileged access to senior party figures. He was detained by counter-terrorism police in London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, and is…
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Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark respond to Fever coach Stephanie White’s pregame rant
Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham responded after coach Stephanie White delivered an unusually forceful pre-match defence of herself following criticism of her reaction to an on-court incident involving Cunningham. The episode matters because it has drawn attention to player safety, officiating and the growing scrutiny surrounding the WNBA. White’s remarks came before…
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Japanese punk band apologise after leaving fan in needing stitches in hospital
“Deepest apologies…” The post Japanese punk band apologise after leaving fan in needing stitches in hospital first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Four ways to harden America’s power grid before our global enemies strike
The article argues that the United States should strengthen its power grid against potential attacks by hostile states, citing Iran’s reported cyberattacks on water systems and threats to domestic energy infrastructure. It contends that the country’s historic confidence in secure military logistics and energy supplies is no longer justified, given the capabilities and stated intentions…
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Russia is helping China close gap with US forces amid Taiwan tensions, warns longtime military leader
Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery has warned that Russia’s growing military partnership with China could reduce a key US advantage in any future conflict over Taiwan. He said Moscow may be supplying technology that makes Chinese submarines quieter and harder for the US Navy to detect, while China helps sustain Russia’s war effort. Montgomery described…
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Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe’s seasoning over poppy seeds
Singapore and South Korea have removed Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning from online marketplaces because it contains poppy seeds, which are prohibited in both countries. The action highlights how foods legally sold abroad can breach strict drug-control laws elsewhere, even where the restricted ingredient is present in small quantities. Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau…
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Pauline Hanson slams Anthony Albanese over ‘melons’ comment – as the Coalition calls for scrutiny of Japan correspondence ‘leak’
Pauline Hanson has criticised Anthony Albanese over remarks he made about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s gift of melons, arguing that they were inappropriate and seeking an apology. The dispute has become politically significant because it concerns diplomatic respect towards a key regional partner and has given Labor’s opponents another line of attack. Takaichi presented…
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Hansal Mehta, Siddharth Bodke on ‘Scam 2010’ as First Look Unveiled for SonyLIV Series: ‘A Story About Ambition, Influence and Arrogance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
SonyLIV has unveiled the first look of “Scam 2010”, the next instalment in its Indian financial-scandal drama franchise, starring Siddharth Bodke and directed by Hansal Mehta. The series will dramatise the rise and fall of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, examining ambition, influence and the collapse of public belief in a major business empire.…
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Crunchyroll, Sony Nab Makoto Shinkai’s Untitled Next Film for Global Release
Sony’s Crunchyroll has secured global distribution rights to acclaimed anime director Makoto Shinkai’s next film, co-distributing the untitled project with Sony Pictures Entertainment outside Asia (with India grouped alongside Western territories). The deal, announced on Tuesday, extends Crunchyroll’s dominance as the leading Western distributor of Japanese animation and comes after years of anticipation over what…
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India’s Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand
India’s Yulu, a Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup, has raised $93 million to expand its fleet of electric two-wheelers that it rents to gig workers on weekly subscriptions, enabling delivery drivers to work without owning a vehicle. The raise comes as India’s quick-commerce sector races to deliver goods within minutes, and it will help Yulu scale…