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Lane closure enters fourth month as council reviews building collapse site
A lane closure near a building-collapse site has entered its fourth month while the council reviews the location and considers the next steps. The prolonged restriction matters because it continues to affect road users and indicates that safety or site-management issues have not yet been fully resolved. The article’s available information does not specify the…
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Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power
A leaked confidential report prepared for Iran’s presidency has revealed record levels of public discontent with the ruling system, prompting questions in Washington about whether the Islamic Republic is more vulnerable to instability than previously assumed. The document, reportedly titled “What Iran Wants,” suggests that dissatisfaction with the regime has reached unprecedented levels, with officials…
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Keep calm and carry on – Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
In a BBC column ahead of the World Cup 2026 final, former Chelsea and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta explains why he believes Spain’s consistency and collective mentality make them favourites to beat Argentina on Sunday and win a second World Cup, echoing their 2010 triumph. He argues Spain’s strength lies not in individual brilliance but…
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Michaela Watkins To Star In Jessica Sanders’ Improvised Indie Comedy ‘I Want To Feel Fun’
Filming has wrapped on “I Want to Feel Fun”, an improvised indie comedy from documentary-maker Jessica Sanders, marking her first narrative feature. The film stars Michaela Watkins, known for “Hacks”, and expands on Sanders’ short of the same name, which premiered at Tribeca last year, blending professional actors with non-professional performers in an entirely improvised…
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Ribena owner invests in helping blackcurrants withstand extreme weather
Ribena’s owner, Suntory Beverage & Food, is investing £200,000 to help British blackcurrant bushes cope with increasingly extreme weather, after a difficult growing season squeezed this year’s harvest. The move highlights how the climate crisis is disrupting traditional UK fruit and vegetable growing, with knock-on effects for both farmers’ livelihoods and the supply of homegrown…
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Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming | Max Rushden
In this Guardian opinion column, writer Max Rushden reflects on England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, using the match to explore the nature of sporting hope. He argues that hope in football is fleeting and often overshadowed by fear, but concludes that even brief hope is worthwhile rather than something to be dreaded, pushing…
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Mariah Carey Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Daydream’ With Expanded Edition: ‘Era of Firsts for Me’
Mariah Carey has released a 30th anniversary edition of her 1995 album “Daydream” via streaming platforms, marking the milestone with an expanded version featuring previously unreleased material. The original album spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified 11-times Platinum, cementing its status as one of Carey’s most successful releases;…
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Caviar is selling a ridiculous Lionel Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a week before its official unveiling
Luxury phone customiser Caviar is selling a Lionel Messi-themed version of Samsung’s unannounced Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, nearly a week before Samsung’s official Unpacked launch event. The listing is notable both for its extravagance and because it inadvertently reveals a few details about Samsung’s next foldable ahead of the formal reveal, including that the…
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Don Lemon reveals he’s ‘totally serious’ about considering a presidential run
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has said he is “totally serious” about weighing up a run for the US presidency, telling a podcast interviewer that people had been urging him to enter the race. The remarks mark a notable shift for the broadcaster, who left CNN in 2024 and has since positioned himself as an…
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American woman advertises for a Scottish husband after Tartan Army wooed the US during World Cup
An American woman has reportedly placed an advertisement seeking a Scottish husband after being charmed by the Tartan Army’s presence at the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail. The light-hearted story reflects a wider trend of Scotland’s travelling football supporters winning admirers abroad with their good-natured conduct, in contrast to the sometimes fractious reputation…