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Animated films are ‘no longer suitable for children’: One in three cartoons released in UK cinemas this year are rated 12A or above with grief and gore on screen
One in three animated films released in UK cinemas so far this year has been rated 12A or above, reflecting a shift towards films aimed at teenagers and adults. The trend matters because animation is increasingly being made and watched across a broader range of genres and age groups. BBFC figures show only about one…
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Jio Platforms seeks up to 302bn rupees in India’s largest IPO
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms is launching what could become India’s biggest-ever initial public offering, seeking to raise up to 302bn rupees (£2.4bn) from its share sale. The listing is significant because it would give investors a stake in a company that has helped make mobile internet more affordable across India, while testing demand during a…
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Boulter produces emphatic win at Japan Open
Katie Boulter beat Japan’s Himeno Sakatsume 6-3 6-1 in the first round of the Japan Open, completing the rain-interrupted match on Tuesday. The emphatic win sends the British player into the second round, where she will face Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic. Boulter had led by a set and 3-1 when rain stopped play in Osaka on…
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Navy robot deal quadruples as US looks to ‘outsmart’ China with AI at sea
The US Navy is raising its contract ceiling for Gecko Robotics’ AI-assisted ship inspections from $71 million to $300 million, aiming to find maintenance problems sooner and return vessels to service faster. The expansion reflects pressure to improve fleet readiness as China’s navy grows and US shipyards struggle to match its shipbuilding pace. Gecko’s robots…
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North Korea releases images of Kim Jong Un amid unverified death claims
North Korea has released photographs said to show Kim Jong Un visiting a clothing and footwear exhibition in Pyongyang, after an unverified claim that he had died following a brain haemorrhage. The images appear to show him with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, but their date has not been independently confirmed; South Korean officials reportedly…
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Human-AI Indian Music Label Raagverse Launches With ‘Janaa Hai Toh Jao’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Raagverse, a new Indian music label combining human songwriting with AI production tools, will release its debut album, “Janaa Hai Toh Jao”, on 20 October. The project is led by Amita Madhvani of Equinox Virtual and is designed to keep people in charge of the lyrics, creative direction and mood, with AI helping shape songs…
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Football Australia chair frames Fifa governance disputes as growing pains
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac has described recent disputes over Fifa’s leadership and governance as “growing pains”, signalling support for the organisation’s current direction. His comments come as Gianni Infantino appears to be regaining backing ahead of March’s Fifa presidential election, despite criticism of his plans for the sport’s commercial rights. Fifa’s revenues have risen…
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Flipkart tests food delivery service to challenge India’s dominant platforms
Flipkart, owned by Walmart, is preparing to enter India’s food-delivery market, where Zomato and Swiggy currently dominate. The move matters because the company is using its existing e-commerce and quick-commerce operations to challenge a duopoly that restaurants say leaves them with few alternatives. The service is being tested by more than 8,000 employees and uses…
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Sandra Bullock’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Replacement Officially Leaves Netflix
The action-adventure comedy *The Lost City*, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, is due to leave Netflix on 9 November. Its departure matters to viewers who want to catch a well-reviewed film with a high-profile cast before it becomes less accessible on the streaming service. Brad Pitt appears in a supporting role, while Daniel Radcliffe…