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Sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in Pacific near New Zealand
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper said they were relieved to be rescued after a sperm whale struck and sank their yacht in the Pacific. Their account highlights the danger they faced far from shore, as the damaged boat began taking on water and they had to abandon it. The couple were about 500 nautical miles off…
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Heavy drinking surges among Americans in one age group as other generations cut back
US alcohol use fell for the first time since the pandemic, but remains above pre-pandemic levels. The study found that adults aged 50 to 64 were an exception to the wider decline: both their alcohol use and heavy drinking rose, with heavy drinking increasing particularly sharply. The research, published in *Annals of Internal Medicine*, analysed…
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Tom Cruise’s praise of Kate Middleton highlights her ‘untouched by scandal’ reputation: expert
At the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s film *Digger* on 22 September, the actor praised the Prince and Princess of Wales, singling out Catherine for her intelligence, humour, elegance and style. Royal commentators said the attention reflects her importance to the monarchy’s public image and her broad appeal. Cruise called the couple dedicated, charismatic and…
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American Filmmaker Sam Pollard to Head Up London Film Festival Official Competition Jury
The BFI London Film Festival has announced its 2026 competition juries, with renowned American filmmaker Sam Pollard presiding over the Official Competition jury that will select the festival’s best film award. This appointment recognises Pollard’s distinguished career spanning decades, marked by Peabody and Emmy Awards, an Academy Award nomination, and numerous acclaimed recent works including…
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Norwich mosque conversion withdrawn after more than 800 objections
Plans to convert Norwich’s Grade II-listed Gatehouse pub into a mosque have been withdrawn after more than 800 objections. The Norwich Muslim Centre said it wanted to avoid a planning committee meeting it expected would be dominated by opponents, and believed council officers were likely to recommend refusal; it has left open the possibility of…
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Notorious crime syndicate linked to suspected gangster ‘Long Fella’ David Hunt is targeted by Met Police as 800 officers swoop on 24 homes and arrest 17 people across London and four counties
The Metropolitan Police conducted a large-scale operation involving 800 officers that resulted in the arrest of 17 people across London and four counties. The raids targeted 24 homes and are linked to a crime syndicate associated with suspected gangster David Hunt, known as “Long Fella.” The operation represents a significant enforcement effort against organised crime…
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Bailey urges safeguards against AI risks to financial stability
Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, has warned that authorities must maintain the ability to intervene in artificial intelligence development to protect financial stability. His concerns centre on rogue AI models that could compromise the financial system and the growing sophistication of cyber threats powered by advanced AI technology, which could disrupt critical services…
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Zaporizhstal forced to close; Australian rates hit 15-year peak; UK terror arrests
Russia’s sustained missile campaign has forced indefinite closure of Ukraine’s Zaporizhstal steelworks. Australia’s central bank raises rates to 15-year highs amid inflation concerns, whilst UK authorities arrest five men in counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford.
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Women targeted by deepfake porn as UK criminalises non-consensual images
Narinder Kaur, a 54-year-old broadcaster with 80,000 followers, discovered sexually explicit deepfake images of herself circulating online after someone used a nudification app to remove clothing from her photos. This form of abuse has become widespread, with other high-profile women including former MP Nadine Dorries, newsreader Cathy Newman and Dame Penny Mordaunt also falling victim.…
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Up to 54 people and 20 companies could be charged over Grenfell Tower fire as Met passes files to the CPS
The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service regarding potential charges related to the Grenfell Tower fire, which could result in up to 54 individuals and 20 companies facing criminal prosecution. This milestone marks the completion of one of the most complex investigations ever undertaken by UK law enforcement, with charging decisions…