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British man, 59, is killed and UK woman injured in parasailing accident after being ‘swept away’ by wind off Malta
A 59-year-old British man died and a 60-year-old British woman was seriously injured in a parasailing accident off Malta. They were about a mile and a half from St Julian’s on 19 September when strong winds reportedly swept them into the sea; the incident matters because it has prompted an investigation into the circumstances of…
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Tom Cruise’s Digger is branded ‘the biggest risk of his career’ as ‘love it or hate it’ film divides critics with polarising reviews ranging from ‘a masterpiece’ and ‘insufferable’
Tom Cruise’s role as oil tycoon Digger Rockwell in the black comedy *Digger* has split critics, with reactions ranging from enthusiastic praise to sharp criticism. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, was presented as a possible awards contender and marks a striking change from Cruise’s familiar blockbuster roles. Supportive reviewers praised Cruise’s extravagant performance…
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‘Manosphere’ influencer who starred in Louis Theroux documentary is fined £4,500 after asking Polish Sainsbury’s worker if she ‘likes English wood’
Ed Matthews, a ‘manosphere’ influencer who appeared in Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary, has been fined £4,500 after harassing a Polish Sainsbury’s worker in Lancaster on 2 March. Matthews and four other men surrounded the injured woman at the supermarket and subjected her to lewd and sexually suggestive comments, making her feel “trapped” and forcing her…
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57% of UK businesses report gaps in confidence on basic cyber tasks
The government’s latest annual cybersecurity skills survey found that 57 per cent of UK businesses lacked confidence in at least one basic cyber task, up from 49 per cent the previous year. Researchers said the rise may reflect increased scrutiny after high-profile breaches, rather than a decline in organisations’ actual abilities. The finding represents about…
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Moment Jacob Elordi snaps at paparazzi during Paris outing with Kendall Jenner – as she tries to calm him down
Jacob Elordi asked photographers in Paris to stop taking pictures and let him and Kendall Jenner walk back to their hotel during an evening out. Jenner tried to calm him as he became frustrated, while the couple held hands after her appearance at a Paris Fashion Week show. The article says the photographers continued despite…
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Battery Storage for UK Businesses: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t
Battery storage has moved from a specialist addition to a standard recommendation for UK businesses with solar panels, yet its financial justification varies significantly depending on individual circumstances. Whether a battery investment pays for itself depends on a business’s electricity usage patterns, tariff structure, and specific operational requirements. Commercial batteries create value through four mechanisms:…
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European Film Academy To Honor Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz & Sandra den Hamer With New Community Award
The European Film Academy has named Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz and Sandra den Hamer as the first recipients of its new Community Award for contributions to European film culture. The award recognises sustained work that has helped develop and expand the culture, and will be presented in Athens on 15 January 2027, the night before…
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Lindsay Clancy lawyer raises explosive doubt over who killed her children
Lindsay Clancy’s defence lawyer made a surprising strategic shift in court on Tuesday, moving away from his previous argument that she was not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. Instead, he challenged the prosecution to produce evidence that Clancy actually killed her three children, pointing to alleged gaps in physical evidence including blood, DNA analysis,…
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Inside the neighborhood living on the edge of America’s tech frontier
Residents of Statesboro Place in Loudoun County, Virginia, say the construction and operation of nearby data centres have replaced a quiet suburban setting with industrial buildings and a persistent mechanical hum. Their experience highlights the local costs of the AI infrastructure boom, as communities weigh data centre growth against noise, changing views and residents’ sense…
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Liberal stronghold set to adopt eye-popping minimum wage amid business exodus
Seattle’s minimum wage will increase to $22.14 per hour in 2027, continuing an inflation-adjustment policy implemented in 2025 that requires all employers to pay the same minimum. The measure has coincided with significant business closures and declining employment, as restaurant and retail establishments struggle with higher labour costs. Proponents argue the increase is necessary given…