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John Healey to pledge ‘new industrial age’… as another tycoon quits the UK
John Healey is due to tell Labour’s conference that Britain can enter a “new age of industrialisation”, using investment in shipbuilding to strengthen defence and rebuild an industrial base weakened by years of decline. He will point to a planned advanced manufacturing park on the former Orgreave coal mine site near Sheffield as an example…
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Diligent Indian officials gain fame for enforcing routine standards
Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner, has become a social media celebrity for conducting enforcement drives that expose food safety violations, poor hygiene and expired medicines since May. His actions—along with similar work by other officials such as Gurugram’s town planner RS Batth—have sparked widespread public admiration, with citizens sharing videos of inspections…
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British Museum Korea show falters when confronting the country’s colonial past
The British Museum’s major exhibition on Korea showcases 2,000 years of artistic creativity and has been positioned as a significant offering following the Bayeux tapestry’s success. The exhibition excels in presenting exquisite pre-20th century artworks, including Buddhist-era sculptures and ceramics, but suffers from a jarring shift into mediocre early 20th-century art that fails to meaningfully…
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Melbourne father critically injured after intervening in alleged car break-in
Colin Sheean, a 41-year-old father-of-two, is in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed twice whilst attempting to stop three teenagers allegedly breaking into a car in south-east Melbourne early on Saturday morning. He has become a symbol of community spirit and selflessness, having intervened to help others despite the grave personal cost. His case…
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Ricky Martin & Pedro Sampaio Debut ‘Pikito, Pikito’ at NFL Rio Halftime Show
Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio performed at the 2026 NFL Rio Game halftime show on 27 September, unveiling their new collaborative single “Pikito, Pikito” live for the first time. The performance marked Martin’s first single release in several years and took place at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro whilst the Baltimore Ravens faced the…
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Foiled Terror Attack; Five Arrested; Pope Tackles Church Abuse
Security forces prevent alleged RAF attack after five arrests; Pope urges Church to tackle abuse. Marathon runner Assefa wins Berlin; American teenager Sullivan shines in Premier League.
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BBC criticised for removing dark Horrible Histories sketches from children’s episodes
The BBC has faced criticism for removing an episode of Horrible Histories that featured depictions of slavery, chimney sweeps and Victorian child labour, along with editing out sketches from other episodes including a spoof about Madame Tussaud making death masks from severed heads. The decision is controversial because the comedy series has been widely praised…
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King Charles ‘tried to contact Ranulph Fiennes’ but was ‘blocked from doing so by explorer’s wife’
King Charles reportedly tried to check on the wellbeing of his friend, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, but was unable to reach him after his wife objected to the Palace receiving her phone number. The account adds to concern among friends and family about Sir Ranulph’s health and isolation, and their efforts to establish where he…
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Imperial War Museum is accused of ‘turning its back on the past’ for catering to younger visitors
The Imperial War Museum has faced criticism for shifting its focus towards younger visitors by commissioning a consultancy firm to develop exhibitions centred on more recent conflicts rather than the First and Second World Wars. The decision follows significant controversy surrounding the museum’s closure of the Lord Ashcroft Gallery in February 2025, which housed the…