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Totnes Castle’s rainbow flag display divides residents during Pride festival
Totnes Castle in Devon was draped in a 150-metre rainbow flag during the town’s four-day Pride festival, prompting sharply divided reactions among residents. Organisers said the installation, called “Capture the Castle”, was intended to recognise that queer people have long been part of the community. Critics said the display was inappropriate for a historic monument…
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Fetterman claims Democratic ‘big tent’ has more room for ‘America deserved 9/11’ than Israel support
Sen John Fetterman said the Democratic Party has become more accepting of people who have made hostile remarks about the United States than of members who strongly support Israel. Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, he said growing opposition to Israel within his party was putting him at odds with fellow Democrats, and that he…
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Woman found dead with stab wounds and head injuries in Central Park during nor’easter
A woman in her 60s was found dead with multiple stab wounds and head injuries in a Central Park gazebo on Sunday morning. The discovery prompted a police investigation, but officials have not yet classified the death as a homicide. Police were called at about 9.43am after a report of an unconscious person near East…
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13 Years Ago, One Dark JRPG Proved Atlus Could Still Be Hardcore
Shin Megami Tensei 4, released on Nintendo 3DS in May 2013, demonstrated that Atlus could maintain its hardcore JRPG credentials even as the Persona series achieved mainstream popularity. Released after nearly a decade without a mainline entry, the game arrived at a pivotal moment when the franchise’s future seemed uncertain, proving that both challenging dungeon-crawlers…
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 as players skipped pre- and post-match handshakes
The Republic of Ireland players made a significant symbolic protest during their 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Israel by declining to participate in pre-match handshakes and bowing their heads during Israel’s national anthem. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson stated that the players “raised awareness worldwide” of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict through their actions, which he…
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Amelia Dimoldenberg revives Ed Sheeran joke on Saturday Night Live UK
Amelia Dimoldenberg used her opening monologue on the 26 September episode of *Saturday Night Live UK* to tease Ed Sheeran, referring to him as a “world-famous red-headed puppet”. The joke revisited his 2021 appearance on her YouTube series *Chicken Shop Date*, and came amid scrutiny of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after opening act Macklemore was removed…
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USC linebacker suspended after vicious hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore
USC has suspended linebacker Desman Stephens for one game after he hit Oregon quarterback Dante Moore late in a match on Saturday. Moore was scrambling but appeared ready to slide after gaining enough for a first down; Stephens struck him in the head, was ejected for targeting and Moore was taken from the field on…
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Possible Scottish geologist’s 1902 inscription found atop Khafre’s pyramid
Photographs by Egyptian photographer Osama Sherif Elmedany have revealed an inscription at the top of the Pyramid of Khafre reading “J Neilson Glasgow 1902”. Geologists believe it may have been carved by James Neilson, a Scottish geologist and naturalist, but the discovery matters partly because his identity cannot be confirmed and the mark reflects a…
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Denmark beat Wales 2-0, leaving Bellamy’s side bottom of Group A4
Wales suffered a 2-0 defeat to Denmark in Copenhagen, marking their second consecutive loss in Nations League Group A4. Having lost 1-0 to Portugal on Thursday, Wales are now bottom of the group with no points or goals from their opening two matches, facing a significant battle to avoid relegation. Manager Craig Bellamy acknowledged his…
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Kinloch Castle buyer plans boutique hotel for Scottish island of Rum
Kinloch Castle on the Scottish island of Rum may be sold to a mystery buyer who plans to turn it into a boutique heritage hotel. NatureScot, the government agency that owns the Category A listed building, says it is in legal talks with its preferred bidder; the sale matters because campaigners and islanders are concerned…