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‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Brazil’s patron saint, Our Lady of Aparecida, has become a central issue in the country’s closely contested presidential election, with concerns about her status potentially influencing voter behavior.
‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
London’s oldest mosque, the Fazl Mosque in Wandsworth, celebrates its centenary this year. The institution has served as a community hub and symbol of interfaith connection since its establishment a century ago.
Harry Styles Debuts Unreleased Song at MSG to Honor Liam Payne on Second Death Anniversary
Harry Styles performed an unreleased acoustic song at Madison Square Garden to honor late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the second anniversary of his death.
Jonathan Glazer was ‘shocked into silence’ by NAZA documentary
Director Jonathan Glazer said he was “shocked into silence” after viewing NAZA, an award-winning documentary about Israel’s military systems in Gaza, at its UK premiere in London.
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Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Set at Disney+ as Part of Larger Distribution Deal
Disney and The Pokémon Company have announced a distribution deal bringing a new stop-motion series and classic animated content to Disney+, premiering in 2027.
Eilidh Urbach obituary
Eilidh Urbach, a soprano who performed with Benjamin Britten and appeared on BBC radio throughout the 1950s, has died aged 104. Born in Kirkcaldy, she maintained involvement in artistic events throughout her life.
‘Adults’ Star Amita Rao Is Not Issa, But She Sure Loves Playing Her
Amita Rao, star of FX’s Gen Z comedy Adults, begins the show’s second season focused on exploring the complex dynamics between her character Issa and fellow cast member Owen Thiele’s Anton.
Dave Franco Says Raunchy ‘Idiots’ Scene Is “Craziest Thing” He’s Done on Camera
Dave Franco stars in Idiots, a comedy that underwent a title change from The Shitheads. Franco describes a particularly extreme scatological scene as “the craziest thing” he’s performed on camera.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier is urging customers to reduce electricity consumption during a major solar eclipse this week, offering rewards for those who delay using appliances during peak hours.
Sierra Club Condemns Trump-Appointed TVA Approval of Massive Illinois Coal Mining Expansion
The Tennessee Valley Authority voted to sell its mineral rights to Illinois’s Sugar Camp mine, enabling continued coal operations despite documented safety violations and environmental concerns.
Massachusetts Is Taking Steps to Lower Energy Costs. Let’s Get the Details Right.
Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing energy bills to lower electricity costs through solar expansion and grid modernization, but proposed fixed charges could undermine these affordability gains.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan covering 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies on emissions, greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and international climate cooperation, while reaffirming pledges to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest
The UN’s desertification summit convenes this week in Mongolia to allocate over $12bn to help vulnerable countries combat drought and land degradation amid record global heat.
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Marine heatwaves are shifting British marine ecosystems, with warm-water species like sunfish and octopuses appearing while cod and cold-water sharks become rare, prompting concerns about kelp and seagrass loss.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by reduced deforestation and increased forest regrowth offsetting roughly two-thirds of deforestation impacts.
‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis
Labour MPs express concern the government has softened its climate stance despite record wildfires and heat deaths, while polling shows public climate worry remains high but support for net zero targets has declined significantly.