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Indian judge reassures child abuse survivor her attacker faces life imprisonment

  • Indian judge's compassionate letter to child abuse survivor promises lifelong imprisonment for abuser
  • Over 69,000 child sexual abuse cases recorded in India in 2024
  • Most abusers are known to victims; many incidents go unreported

An Indian trial court judge has written a compassionate and emotionally moving letter to a 10-year-old child sexual abuse survivor, promising that her abuser would remain imprisoned for life. Judge Rajani Ranga's letter, which praised the child as "the bravest little girl" and assured her that the convict…

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Scientists create anti-aging holy grail drug that extends lifespan by 25% in some animals – and they say it could work in humans too

  • Drug 991 extends lifespan by 25% in yeast, worms and flies
  • Works by activating AMPK protein, the body's cellular energy "fuel gauge"
  • Could eventually lead to human anti-ageing treatments for age-related diseases

UK scientists have developed an experimental drug called 991 that extends the lifespan of yeast, worms and flies by up to 25 per cent. The drug works by activating a protein called AMPK, which acts as the body's "fuel gauge" and helps cells conserve and produce energy during…

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Missouri Williams and China Miéville among writers on ‘adventurous’ Goldsmiths shortlist

  • Six writers shortlisted for £10,000 prize celebrating experimental, boundary-breaking fiction
  • Shortlist includes debuts and established authors; winner announced 4 November
  • Judges found diverse forms of innovation across all six submissions

Six writers have been shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize, a £10,000 award that recognises fiction breaking new ground in the novel form. The shortlist, selected by a panel chaired by novelist Francis Spufford, demonstrates what the judges described as "newness of many different kinds" in contemporary fiction,…

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Facial recognition trial scans 500,000 London rail passengers without a match

  • Six-month facial recognition pilot cost £320,000 and scanned 500,000+ faces with zero useful results
  • One alert generated was a false positive; no arrests resulted from the system
  • BTP expanding trial despite poor results; privacy groups demand it be dropped

British Transport Police invested more than £320,000 in a six-month facial recognition trial that scanned over 500,000 commuters at London railway stations, yet produced no useful results. The system generated just one alert, which proved to be a false positive, meaning no matches were found and no arrests…

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Rob Beckett calls Celebrity Traitors reunion with comedy friends surreal

  • Rob Beckett to appear on Celebrity Traitors with three comedy friends
  • Will betray them if necessary to win, despite decades of friendship
  • Four comedians have journeyed from pub gigs to major TV show

Rob Beckett will appear on the new series of Celebrity Traitors with three comedy friends—Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, and James Acaster—an experience he has described as "surreal". Despite their long-standing friendships and shared history performing together, Beckett has confirmed that none of them would hesitate to betray each…

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South Korean intelligence assesses Kim Jong-un weighs over 310 pounds

  • Seoul’s spy agency says Kim weighs over 310 pounds.
  • It assesses him as being at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • His daughter is increasingly viewed as a possible successor.

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is “extremely obese”, weighs more than 310 pounds and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. A lawmaker relaying the assessment said Kim remains physically active and his medical team has not identified signs of current health problems.…

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Dangote and Ruto to launch £12bn Lamu refinery amid land protests

  • Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery is set to begin construction.
  • Residents are protesting over compensation for land.
  • The project includes a 1,000-megawatt power plant.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are due to break ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, despite protests from residents seeking more compensation for land used by the project. Dangote says construction will proceed as planned and the refinery should be ready by…

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Sean Combs’ scheduled prison release moved forward to January 2028

  • Diddy's release date moved to January 2028, four months earlier than originally scheduled
  • Convicted of prostitution charges; acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking counts
  • Release date has shifted multiple times since imprisonment began last year

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release date from prison has been moved forward to 21 January 2028, marking his earliest scheduled release date yet. Originally set for 8 May 2028, the adjustment brings his release four months closer, though the Federal Bureau of Prisons has not explained the reasoning behind…

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Spanish cult film Rapture explores obsession, addiction and cinema’s uncanny power

  • Cult 1979 Spanish film that influenced Pedro Almodóvar's filmmaking approach
  • Drug-addicted characters find rapture in filmmaking, blending addiction and cinematic obsession
  • Atmospheric horror exploring vampire-like immersion in cinema with disturbing imagery

Rapture (Arrebato) is a 1979 Spanish cult supernatural mystery that offers a deeply unnerving, atmospheric experience despite some longueurs and dated acting. The film carries significance as an influential work that shaped Pedro Almodóvar's filmmaking approach—Almodóvar himself provided voice-over work for a female character—with its themes of cinephilia,…

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Dori Media Hitting Cannes With Unscripted Shows Like ‘You Show Know’ & ‘New Love’

  • Dori Media brings largest unscripted slate to MIPCOM with six new shows
  • Portfolio includes game shows, documentaries and dating reality formats
  • Responding to global demand for affordable local content

Israeli production company Dori Media is attending MIPCOM in Cannes with its largest unscripted programming slate to date, featuring six new shows across various genres including game shows, documentaries, and reality formats. The company is responding to global client demand for affordable content that can help broadcasters connect…

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