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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…
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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…