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Noise cameras are spreading across America
Noise cameras are being introduced in an increasing number of US communities to identify vehicles making excessive noise, with systems combining microphones, cameras, software and sometimes number-plate readers. The technology can generate warnings, support official reviews or lead to fines, raising questions about enforcement, privacy and the expansion of roadside surveillance. At least 10 US…
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Lime UK profits jump as riders and fleet expand nationwide
Lime’s UK business more than doubled its annual profits in 2025 as a sharp rise in riders and fleet expansion boosted revenue. Average monthly users increased by 31% to nearly 700,000, while the company expanded into additional English cities, highlighting growing demand for rental electric bikes and scooters. Sales rose by a third to £148m…
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Commonwealth Bank CEO’s $256,500 bonus sparks staff backlash amid cuts and record profit
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn received a $256,500 “people and leadership” bonus despite staff complaints about burnout, stagnant pay and difficult performance targets. The payment has intensified a dispute with workers and the Finance Sector Union, particularly as the bank reported a record profit of almost $11 billion and staff cuts reportedly reached 1,000.…
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4 killed, 4 wounded in mass shooting near capital of Caribbean luxury tourism destination
Four people were killed and four wounded in a shooting in Green Hill, near Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, on Friday night. The attack has prompted increased police patrols and searches as authorities investigate the killings and their possible connection to wider gun and gang violence. Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 10.30pm,…
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Melvine Malard savours happy Chelsea spell before Arsenal derby
Melvine Malard is enjoying an exceptionally positive period in her personal and professional life as she prepares for Chelsea’s Women’s Super League derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Her recent wedding, high-profile transfer to Chelsea and Ballon d’Or nomination have added to her excitement ahead of the match. The France forward says her happiness comes…
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The 2006 movie that left Robert De Niro a nervous wreck: “Every day I was worried”
Robert De Niro’s 2006 espionage film The Good Shepherd left him feeling anxious throughout production. Directing and starring in the film was considerably more demanding than his 1993 debut A Bronx Tale, with a much larger budget and greater expectations. The Good Shepherd cost approximately $80 million, compared with A Bronx Tale’s $10 million, and…
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The 1977 Steely Dan song stuck between New York and California: “The milieu that we left behind”
Steely Dan’s “Home At Last” reflects the tension between the band’s New York origins and their relocation to California. Although Los Angeles provided the musicians, studios and industry resources needed for their sophisticated sound, New York continued to shape their lyrics and characters, making the song a particularly direct expression of homesickness and displacement. Released…
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Ireland bounce back to beat Japan in WXV Global Series
Ireland defeated Japan 31-24 in Galway to recover from their disappointing loss to the USA in the opening WXV Global Series match. Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland’s all-time leading Test try scorer, while the victory showed a stronger response after surrendering a 19-point lead the previous weekend. Brittany Hogan scored twice, Parsons also crossed twice and…
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First-ever images reveal mysterious remains of town swallowed by sea 700 years ago
Divers have captured the first known images of underwater structures believed to be remnants of Shipden, a medieval village off the Norfolk coast that was swallowed by the North Sea in the 14th century. The discovery matters because it offers new physical evidence about the lost settlement and may challenge longstanding beliefs about the location…
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BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer rerelease
The BBC has removed 11 sketches from the 20th-anniversary rerelease of That Mitchell and Webb Look on iPlayer, prompting criticism from culture-war commentators. The decision has reignited debate over whether controversial comedy should be contextualised with warnings or removed, particularly when it involves blackface, racial slurs or jokes about sensitive subjects. The sketches include material…