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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Brutal 44-Year-Old Fantasy Epic Officially Lands on Netflix
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1982 fantasy film Conan the Barbarian has begun streaming on Netflix in the United States, 44 years after its original release. The R-rated sword-and-sorcery epic matters because it helped establish Schwarzenegger as a major Hollywood star and has gained greater appreciation over time. Directed by John Milius, the 129-minute film follows Conan as…
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South Africa shootings kill 27 in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Twenty-seven people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa within hours of each other: 17 at a bar near Johannesburg on Saturday evening and 10 outside an entertainment venue near Cape Town early on Sunday. The attacks add to concern about persistent gun violence in a country with one of the world’s highest…
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Burnham withholds support for Heathrow third runway amid government uncertainty
Andy Burnham has declined to back Heathrow’s proposed third runway, saying it is principally a matter for London and that the Government should consider responses to its consultation before deciding how to proceed. His caution adds uncertainty to Labour’s position: John Healey recently said ministers had approved the project on the grounds that its economic…
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Shedding and raising pounds – Jones tackles longest run
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Adam Jones is preparing to run the Cardiff half-marathon on 4 October, a major physical challenge for a player renowned for scrummaging rather than distance running. The 45-year-old Harlequins scrum coach began the effort after becoming concerned about his weight and health, describing the challenge as a…
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Burnham backs free social care but gives no timetable for reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated his commitment to creating a free, NHS-style social care system funded through what he describes as a potential “death tax”, though he has not provided a timeline for implementation. Burnham, motivated by his father’s recent death and need for Alzheimer’s care, says this reform will be a central part…
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NHS trust apologises to Noah Woods’ family after ten staff removed
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to the family of three-year-old Noah Woods after ten staff members were removed from duty for allegedly accessing his medical records without permission. The trust described the breach as unacceptable and said it had caused the family further distress following Noah’s death. Noah disappeared from…
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One-year-old girl dies in Dysart rollover as infant boy seriously injured
A one-year-old girl has died after a vehicle left the road and rolled near Dysart in central Queensland. A five-month-old boy was seriously injured, while the 22-year-old driver suffered minor injuries. Emergency services attended Golden Mile Road at about 9.05am on Sunday. The crash occurred roughly 245 kilometres south-west of Mackay, and Queensland Police’s forensic…
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Russia stokes fears of World War Three warning Putin can destroy Europe in ‘short nuclear war’ as Kremlin raises spectre of ‘Fourth Reich’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov intensified fears of a wider conflict by warning that a war between Russia and Europe could become “short”, apparently implying possible nuclear escalation. He accused European leaders of preparing for confrontation with Moscow and claimed Germany was seeking to become Europe’s leading military power, while also invoking accusations of a…
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Hints of ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Narcos’: A Look at Literary Works Being Pitched for Screen Adaptations at Iberseries & Platino Industria
A new Literary Works Pitch for Audiovisual Adaptation initiative at Madrid’s Iberseries & Platino Industria aims to connect publishers and literary agencies with production companies, streamers, studios and broadcasters seeking screen-ready intellectual property. Organisers selected 16 works from Spain, Mexico, Germany and Argentina, reflecting the growing adaptation potential of Spanish-language and international literature. The projects…