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Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z plans protests in 30 German cities
Thousands of people gathered across Germany on Saturday for student-led protests organized by Gen Z Regelt, with nearly 180,000 participants across 34 cities addressing education cuts, rising living costs, and military spending.
London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrested 139 people at a rally outside the US embassy protesting the ban on Palestine Action, which was classified as a terrorist organisation.
Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money
Nationwide building society announced 275 job cuts across its retail and support divisions following its £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover, with no customer-facing staff affected.
Firms in Devon ‘holding back’ on new jobs ahead of Budget
Devon businesses are delaying hiring decisions ahead of the Budget on Wednesday, citing increased employment costs from National Insurance contributions and wage increases since 2024.
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Emmys: A Breakdown of the Music Nominees From Lady Gaga’s ‘Dead Dance’ to Hans Zimmer’s Race for His First Win
The Emmy Awards music categories feature 18 first-time nominees out of 54 total across seven categories, while Hans Zimmer pursues his first Emmy win in his eighth nomination.
‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death
Charles Esten, who played Deacon Claybourne on ‘Nashville,’ shared memories of his late co-star Hayden Panettiere and noted he was in her hometown of Greenville, South Carolina days before her death.
Great British Bake Off winner Georgina Grasso reveals bipolar diagnosis
Georgina Grasso, winner of the Great British Bake Off, has disclosed a diagnosis of bipolar 2 and autism, clarifying an earlier ADHD diagnosis she had previously discussed publicly.
Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee
The Motion Picture Academy named Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as co-chairs of the new Marquee Theater Committee. Additional chairs were announced for the 2026-27 committees and affinity groups.
Sundance Prizewinner Blerta Basholli on Kosovar War Drama ‘Dua’: ‘Teenagers Growing Up in Conflict Zones Are No Different From Any of Us’
Kosovar filmmaker Blerta Basholli’s second feature “Dua” premiered at Cannes and screened at Sarajevo, following a teenage girl navigating war and coming of age in 1990s Kosovo.
Dale Dickey on Her First Emmy Nomination for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and the Monologue That Made Her Say, ‘What the F—‘
Dale Dickey received her first Emmy nomination for her role in Apple TV’s horror comedy “Widow’s Bay” this summer, marking recognition after a four-decade career spanning roughly 75 films and countless television roles.
Briarcliff Acquires North American Rights to ‘Ash and Crayons,’ Ukraine Doc From Oscar Nominee Evgeny Afineevsky (Exclusive)
Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American rights to ‘Ash and Crayons,’ a documentary by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky about Ukrainian children affected by war, set for theatrical release on Nov. 20.
Michael Latt Legacy Fund Sets Third Cohort of Leading With Love Grantees
The Michael Latt Legacy Fund announced its third annual cohort of grantees under the Leading With Love program, selecting 16 recipients across filmmaking, visual arts, advocacy and community organizations.
Paul M. Pollard, Who Handled a Camera on ‘Bound for Glory’ and ‘Heaven’s Gate,’ Dies at 84
Paul M. Pollard, a veteran camera operator who worked on films including Bound for Glory and Heaven’s Gate, died Aug. 1 at age 84.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor reported quarterly profits of $11.5 billion, nearly double the prior year, driven by elevated oil and gas prices resulting from geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects nationwide to modernize infrastructure.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP has partnered with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign investments since the US-backed change of government in January.