-
Sean Connery documentary to be directed by his granddaughter
Sir Sean Connery’s life is to be the subject of a major documentary directed by his granddaughter, French filmmaker Stephanie Renouvin. Titled *Sean Connery: The Untold Story*, it will draw on footage from the family archive and is being developed by Paris-based production company CAPA. Renouvin previously made *Madame Sean Connery*, about her painter grandmother…
-
JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: I feel like a man out of time… but when DID we decide stealing 15 minutes of someone else’s life is fair play?
Jonathan Brocklebank reflects on his inherited anxiety about punctuality and argues that arriving late can show disregard for other people’s time. He says a survey suggesting that a 15-minute delay is acceptable has made him question how lateness became so widely tolerated. The survey asked 2,000 adults about acceptable lateness: respondents reportedly considered 15 minutes…
-
Trump reveals FlyDubai pilot may be linked to Iran as he issues chilling warning
A FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed the captain of a flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to hijack or crash the aircraft. With over 170 passengers aboard, primarily Israelis, disaster was averted when the wounded captain unlocked the cockpit, enabling passengers to overpower the assailant. The flight diverted to Tabuk…
-
Longtime Delta Diamond member questions whether its loyalty perks are worth it
Josh Kaplan, a Delta Diamond Medallion member for a decade, says he may stop flying with the airline after becoming dissatisfied with its service and loyalty benefits. His public complaints highlight how even frequent, high-spending customers can feel that the perks no longer justify their loyalty. Kaplan said he had not received an upgrade to…
-
Holyrood leaders clash over domestic priorities and government record
Scottish First Minister’s Questions saw opposition leaders challenge the government’s policy priorities and record on key issues. Reform leader Malcolm Offord questioned why parliament prioritises independence and international debates over pressing domestic issues, whilst also asking for evidence that the government’s drugs strategy works. Conservative leader Russell Findlay raised concerns about pension and state benefit…
-
Scottish inquiry finds pandemic school closures weakened pupils’ social skills and empathy
A Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry report says children who experienced school closures during the pandemic are entering secondary school with weaker social skills and less empathy. Teachers say successive year groups are showing increasing distress and difficulty, with knock-on effects for relationships, behaviour and learning. The report draws on thousands of accounts gathered between May 2023…
-
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has threatened to use all weapons at Russia’s disposal, potentially including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad comes under what Moscow considers a direct attack. The Russian president’s warning came as Russia accuses NATO of preparing to blockade the Baltic exclave, which borders Lithuania and Poland. This escalation matters because it represents a significant nuclear…
-
Former Fed official jailed after online romance led to blackmail
John Harold Rogers, a former senior Federal Reserve official, was arrested in January 2025 after being seduced and blackmailed by an alleged Chinese spy using explicit photographs. Though charged with espionage, Rogers was ultimately convicted of making false statements to investigators and lying under oath, receiving a 38-month prison sentence in July 2025. The case…
-
Man charged over ex-girlfriend’s fatal stabbing becomes distressed in court
Candido Rodriguez appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of his ex-girlfriend Melanie Woods, 33. The case drew attention partly due to Rodriguez’s emotional state during proceedings—he broke down in tears and became distressed when a photographer attempted to capture images, prompting the judge to intervene. The…
-
Venom frontman Conrad Lant, known as Cronos, dies aged 63
Conrad Lant, the British heavy metal musician who fronted Venom under the stage name Cronos, has died aged 63, with no cause of death disclosed. For more than four decades, Lant’s commanding voice, bass playing and theatrical stage presence were central to Venom’s identity, establishing the Newcastle band as a hugely influential force in the…