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‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’: Sandra Hüller on being the star of four – or, possibly, five – of the year’s biggest films
Sandra Hüller has four major films releasing this year, including the arthouse dramas Fatherland and Rose, alongside the $684m hit Project Hail Mary and Digger, with speculation about a possible fifth Marvel project.
Slade star Dave Hill honours Wolverhampton in debut solo album
Slade guitarist Dave Hill is releasing his debut solo album titled Dirty Foot Lane, which features collaborations with Django Holder and country artist John Berry.
Corby metal pollution may harm people, says Earthwatch Europe
Earthwatch Europe reports finding potentially harmful metal levels at 52 freshwater sites in Corby, raising concerns about risks to human health and aquatic life in the Northamptonshire town.
Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise UK coastal towns?
A Scottish engineer has developed a compact tidal energy generator designed for small coastal communities, offering an alternative to large-scale marine power projects that require expensive infrastructure and external expertise.
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Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
Six months after US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February, analysts expect a prolonged conflict rather than regime collapse, leaving Arab Gulf states navigating economic disruptions and strategic uncertainty.
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
South Korea, the U.S., and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge military drill next month to address North Korean nuclear threats, despite recent diplomatic overtures from the Trump administration.
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Singapore’s government plans to clear forest land for residential development, sparking rare public protests with over 60,000 petition signatures and 2,000 people rallying at Speakers’ Corner against the projects.
‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Dozens of Australians remain missing following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, with families hoping for safe returns. Nepal authorities report over 1,500 people missing and 469 confirmed dead in the disaster.
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration plans to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum, marking the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history if enacted.
White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump copter come close to jet
White House construction hampered radio communications that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing warnings about President Trump’s helicopter taking off, nearly causing a collision with a commercial jet earlier this month, federal investigators reported.
Ratko Mladić: BBC correspondent on meeting dangerous fanatic early in Bosnian war
Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić, known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for alleged war crimes during the 1990s Balkans conflict, has died in prison. BBC correspondent Allan Little recounts meeting Mladić early in the war and witnessing the humanitarian devastation.
Selena Gomez pushes back against ‘frivolous’ fraud claims
Selena Gomez is fighting fraud allegations from investors in Wondermind, a mental health platform she cofounded with her mother five years ago. Her legal team argues the claims are meritless and says she should be dismissed from the case.
Ukraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave
Ukraine’s military reported shooting down hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles during an extensive Russian attack spanning Wednesday night into Thursday, with strikes targeting infrastructure across multiple regions.
South Korea to re-examine 310,000 missing person cases after fake record scandal
South Korea will re-examine 310,000 closed missing persons cases following a scandal involving a police officer arrested for allegedly falsifying records on cases later involving deaths.
Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
Tulane University is converting the shuttered New Orleans Charity Hospital, damaged during Hurricane Katrina, into a $500 million biomedical research facility with construction starting this fall.
Friday briefing: Could Meta’s child‑safety settlement open the door to global reform?
Meta settled a landmark lawsuit brought by 29 US states over child safety, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and implement platform reforms protecting minors, though the company faces additional legal challenges globally.