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Scientists create anti-aging holy grail drug that extends lifespan by 25% in some animals – and they say it could work in humans too
UK scientists have developed an experimental drug called 991 that extends the lifespan of yeast, worms and flies by up to 25 per cent. The drug works by activating a protein called AMPK, which acts as the body’s “fuel gauge” and helps cells conserve and produce energy during stress, exercise or fasting. The breakthrough raises…
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Missouri Williams and China Miéville among writers on ‘adventurous’ Goldsmiths shortlist
Six writers have been shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize, a £10,000 award that recognises fiction breaking new ground in the novel form. The shortlist, selected by a panel chaired by novelist Francis Spufford, demonstrates what the judges described as “newness of many different kinds” in contemporary fiction, affirming the prize’s mission to celebrate adventurous…
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Facial recognition trial scans 500,000 London rail passengers without a match
British Transport Police invested more than £320,000 in a six-month facial recognition trial that scanned over 500,000 commuters at London railway stations, yet produced no useful results. The system generated just one alert, which proved to be a false positive, meaning no matches were found and no arrests resulted from the technology. Despite this demonstrable…
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Rob Beckett calls Celebrity Traitors reunion with comedy friends surreal
Rob Beckett will appear on the new series of Celebrity Traitors with three comedy friends—Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Lycett, and James Acaster—an experience he has described as “surreal”. Despite their long-standing friendships and shared history performing together, Beckett has confirmed that none of them would hesitate to betray each other if it served their interests in…
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South Korean intelligence assesses Kim Jong-un weighs over 310 pounds
South Korea’s spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is “extremely obese”, weighs more than 310 pounds and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. A lawmaker relaying the assessment said Kim remains physically active and his medical team has not identified signs of current health problems. His wellbeing is closely monitored because a…
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Dangote and Ruto to launch £12bn Lamu refinery amid land protests
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are due to break ground on a $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, despite protests from residents seeking more compensation for land used by the project. Dangote says construction will proceed as planned and the refinery should be ready by 2030; at 700,000 barrels a day, it…
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Sean Combs’ scheduled prison release moved forward to January 2028
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ release date from prison has been moved forward to 21 January 2028, marking his earliest scheduled release date yet. Originally set for 8 May 2028, the adjustment brings his release four months closer, though the Federal Bureau of Prisons has not explained the reasoning behind the change. This represents the latest in…
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Dori Media Hitting Cannes With Unscripted Shows Like ‘You Show Know’ & ‘New Love’
Israeli production company Dori Media is attending MIPCOM in Cannes with its largest unscripted programming slate to date, featuring six new shows across various genres including game shows, documentaries, and reality formats. The company is responding to global client demand for affordable content that can help broadcasters connect with local audiences, according to CEO Nadav…
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Zygi Kamasa’s U.K. Film Distributor True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration
True Brit Entertainment, the UK theatrical distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa (former Lionsgate UK & Europe CEO), has filed for administration, a British legal process equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after operating for less than three years. The company represents another casualty of the UK’s extremely challenging independent film distribution market, despite launching with significant…