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Danny Boyle’s tabloid drama Ink to open Venice Film Festival
Danny Boyle’s new film “Ink” will open the 83rd Venice Film Festival, premiering in the main competition section when the festival runs from 2 to 12 September 2026. The drama dramatises Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition and transformation of The Sun newspaper in 1969, when he installed editor Larry Lamb to turn it into Britain’s biggest-selling tabloid,…
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60 years of hurt – England’s World Cup wait in numbers
England’s wait for a second World Cup title stretched to 60 years after Thomas Tuchel’s side lost 2-1 to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the 2026 semi-final, having led before conceding late in Atlanta. The defeat means England remain without a World Cup since Bobby Moore lifted the trophy at Wembley in July 1966, extending…
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Postman caught on camera kicking blind shih tzu ‘like a football’, with pet dying from organ failure
A postman in the UK has been caught on camera allegedly kicking a blind shih tzu “like a football” during his delivery round, with the small dog subsequently dying from organ failure. The footage has prompted outrage after being shared, raising questions about accountability for postal workers and the safety of pets during deliveries, with…
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Rangers rival Leicester City for Sheffield United left-footed attacker Ryan One – rangersnews.uk
Rangers are reportedly competing with Leicester City to sign Sheffield United left-footed attacker Ryan One. The interest would place the Scottish club alongside Championship opposition in pursuit of a young player, potentially making any deal more competitive. The available article text does not provide further details on a proposed fee, contract terms, the player’s age…
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Saharan dust is at an all-time high over Britain – increasing the risk ‘blood rain’, study warns
A new study has found that Saharan dust drifting over Britain has reached record levels, raising the likelihood of so-called “blood rain” — reddish-tinted rainfall caused by fine desert particles mixing with precipitation. Researchers say the trend reflects broader shifts in weather patterns carrying dust further north than usual, with implications for air quality and…
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Graham one of 14 Scotland changes for Fiji
Scotland have made 14 changes to their starting side for Saturday’s Nations Championship match against Fiji at Murrayfield, with only Gregor Brown retained from last weekend’s narrow loss to South Africa, having switched from lock to number eight. Head coach Gregor Townsend said the wholesale rotation reflects a deliberate plan to give the whole squad…
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England name unchanged starting XV to face Argentina
England will field an unchanged starting XV for their final summer Test against Argentina in Santiago del Estero, with head coach Steve Borthwick opting for continuity over promoting newly capped players Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Noah Caluori or in-form back-row forward Henry Pollock to the run-on side. The match, part of the Nations Championship,…
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Extreme weather in the UK is the ‘new normal’
The Met Office and climate scientists say that extreme weather events, including heatwaves, intense rainfall and storms, have become the “new normal” for the UK, rather than rare anomalies. This reflects a broader shift in how meteorologists and officials are framing the country’s changing climate, with implications for how infrastructure, public health advice and emergency…
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‘It’s the middle of the goal!’: Jude Bellingham left fuming with Jordan Pickford over Argentina’s equaliser in World Cup nightmare – as Lionel Messi discovers England star’s penalty ‘cheat sheet’
England’s World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the aftermath dominated by claims that Jude Bellingham confronted goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over the Argentina equaliser, reportedly telling him “it’s the middle of the goal” in frustration at how the shot went in. The defeat has triggered wider fallout, including criticism of…
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UK Crime Drama ‘Cooper & Fry’ Lands U.S. Home At BritBox
British crime drama Cooper & Fry has secured a US home, with streamer BritBox acquiring Season 1 for the US and Canada, while Netflix has picked up second-window UK rights. The deal reflects the growing international appetite for British crime procedurals and marks a significant milestone for the series, which has already performed well on…