FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, reaching only 63% capacity in late August and triggering concerns about winter price volatility and potential supply pressures.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s public spending watchdog warns that electricity grid upgrades must accelerate or consumer bills could rise by £7.8bn annually by 2030 due to increased constraint costs.
Mighty Sparrow obituary
Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypsonian who died at 91, was widely regarded as the greatest artist in the genre’s history and dominated Caribbean music for over five decades.
Slipknot reveal world tour with Marilyn Manson as support act
Slipknot have announced a world tour with Marilyn Manson as support act, prompting backlash from some fans citing his past sexual abuse accusations, which he has denied.
Trending COVID 19 News
Dunesday: will this be Barbenheimer on steroids – the biggest weekend of cinema ever?
Two major films, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, are scheduled for simultaneous release on December 18, drawing comparisons to the 2023 Barbenheimer phenomenon.
Burberry closes London Fashion Week 2026 with signature check print and celeb-filled front row
Burberry closed London Fashion Week with a show featuring signature check prints and celebrity attendees, while designers showcased spring/summer 2027 collections emphasizing messy aesthetics and gardening influences.
The truth about Sean Combs: ‘No is not a stopping point for him’
Investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree examined decades of allegations against Sean Combs, tracing patterns of behavior from his childhood through his recent conviction and 50-month prison sentence.
Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell for nearly €1m at auction in Paris
An auction of Brigitte Bardot’s personal belongings raised nearly €1 million in Paris, far exceeding estimates, with proceeds directed to her animal welfare foundation.
‘I tossed books across the room’: Booker Prize judges reveal ‘tussle’ over shortlist
Six books have been selected for the Booker Prize shortlist, including entries by returning nominees Marlon James and Douglas Stuart. Judges described the selection process as “a tussle” that required significant deliberation.
Choosin’ Texas unseats All I Want for Christmas as longest-running No 1 song on Billboard Hot 100
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” as the longest-running chart-topper in the chart’s 68-year history.
William and Catherine join Tom Cruise at Digger premiere
Prince William and Catherine attended the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s film Digger on Tuesday, marking a reunion with the Hollywood actor whom they have known for several years.
Jorja Smith wins best track at Independent Music Awards
Jorja Smith won best track at the Independent Music Awards for ‘The Way I Love You,’ accepting the honor at London’s Roundhouse on Tuesday night.
Oasis extend tour with extra shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich
Oasis has announced additional 2027 reunion tour dates, including six nights at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire and new shows in Munich and Rome, bringing the total to 42 performances.
‘He made something every single day’: David Lynch’s inscrutable photography celebrated in LA show
A Los Angeles gallery hosts the first posthumous exhibition of David Lynch’s photographs, drawing crowds to celebrate the late director and artist’s surrealist perspective on American life and creative legacy.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The Netherlands will return to Eurovision next year after its previous broadcaster withdrew due to concerns about the competition’s neutrality amid divisions over Israel’s participation.
Juan Sebastián Mesa, Tatiana Huezo, Felipe Solari Yrigoyen Triumph at San Sebastián Industry Awards
Juan Sebastián Mesa, Tatiana Huezo, and Felipe Solari Yrigoyen were among the major winners at San Sebastián’s Industry Awards, recognizing emerging and established filmmakers across multiple co-production forums.