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China Box Office: Crime Procedural ‘Traces of Justice’ Leads National Day Frame
Crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” dominated mainland China’s box office during the National Day weekend, earning RMB208.9 million ($31.2 million) over three days and accumulating $41.8 million since its 1 October release. Directed by Chen Sicheng and starring Zhang Yi, the period crime drama appeals to audiences during China’s peak Golden Week holiday viewing…
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Update on five-year-old girl critically injured in NRL grand final fan crash as her condition improves
Ten people were taken to hospital after a car struck football supporters at a Wallsend roundabout on Saturday as they gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights before the NRL grand final. The five-year-old girl who was initially critically injured is now in a serious but stable condition, while the crash has left four people in…
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Labour hits 30 per cent as school nurses crisis deepens
Labour’s support has surged to 30 per cent, its highest Opinium rating since 2024, following Andy Burnham’s conference speech. A King’s Fund report warns of sharp declines in school nurses and health visitors.
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Tetairoa McMillan career day spoils Jared Goff’s huge game as soft Lions defense flops on SNF
The Panthers defeated the Lions 32-26 in a high-scoring Sunday Night Football game, with Detroit’s defence proving unable to contain Carolina’s offensive firepower. The Lions fell to 2-2, confirming early concerns about their ability to maintain last season’s form as Carolina emerges as a serious contender in the NFC South. Tetairoa McMillan tormented Detroit’s secondary…
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Joshua Mhlakela predicts Rapture for 12–13 October after failed claims
South African Pastor Joshua Mhlakela has claimed the Rapture will occur on 12-13 October 2026 – just days away – based on divine visions, despite having made multiple failed predictions previously. Most notably, his September 2025 prediction caused widespread panic, with followers selling homes, cars and quitting jobs to prepare for the end-times event. Mhlakela…
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Gillian Anderson asks longtime superfans to choose seats further back
Gillian Anderson, the 58-year-old actress, asked a group of long-time superfans not to buy front row seats at the London production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, finding their presence distracting during performances. The women, whom she has known for over 20 years and who have attended the show approximately 20 times, were addressed by…
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Experts warn UK lacks plans to feed its population in a crisis
More than 150 experts have written an open letter warning the British government that the country lacks adequate plans for feeding its population during a crisis and is unprepared for future food shortages. They argue that the government is dangerously complacent about food security as a national issue, despite mounting threats from climate change, geopolitical…
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Six aboard medical aircraft presumed dead after wreckage found near Nantucket
Six people aboard a medical transport aircraft that went missing en route from Bermuda to Boston are presumed dead, after wreckage was found off Nantucket and the US Coast Guard ended its search for survivors on Sunday. The operator, Latitude Air Ambulance, said it would support the families and assist authorities as recovery efforts and…
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Why as an SAS soldier it goes against decades of training to speak out
A former SAS officer describes how publicly discussing his military service defies years of rigorous training in secrecy and discretion. The culture of silence within the regiment is so deeply embedded that even close colleagues would never ask about operations or whereabouts. By speaking out, he challenges one of the regiment’s most fundamental principles. The…
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Thousands march towards Islamabad demanding Imran Khan’s release and medical care
Around 5,000 supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have marched from Lakki Marwat towards the capital, calling for his release and medical care. The protest follows failed talks between Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and the government, adding to political tensions around a figure who remains influential despite being in prison. The march…