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‘It’s not my pain. There’s a responsibility in that’: Thea Gilmore on writing songs from anonymous confessional voicemails
Folk artist Thea Gilmore launched The Echo Line, a project where people submit anonymous voicemails and written messages that inspire her to write and release songs for limited periods online.
Tom Skerritt obituary
Tom Skerritt, a prolific character actor who gained leading roles in films like Alien and Top Gun and starred in the TV series Picket Fences, has died at age 93.
NASA’s asteroid Bennu samples reveal a 4.5-billion-year-old secret
NASA’s Bennu asteroid samples reveal the space rock formed 4.5 billion years ago near the water-ice line, with Jupiter playing a crucial role in mixing materials from across the early Solar System.
A hidden bias in human language challenges 70 years of science
Researchers have discovered a hidden safety bias in human language that challenges a 70-year-old scientific theory, suggesting word meaning is shaped by power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone.
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Bonnie Tyler’s home of Mumbles prepares for emotional funeral
Bonnie Tyler, the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer who died in July aged 75, will be remembered in her longtime home of Mumbles, Wales, with funeral proceedings and community tributes this weekend.
‘The Ones With the Tempered Flowers’ Will Document a Woman Studying “Her Body’s Relationship to Self and Society” in Tanzania
Tanzanian director Neema Ngelime’s feature documentary debut explores a woman’s investigation into her body’s relationship with self and society, examining societal expectations placed on women in Tanzania through personal and staged performances.
Something Wile E this way comes: how the Looney Toons reboot movie came back from the dead
After Warner Bros. shelved “Coyote vs Acme” in 2023, public outcry from fans and crew led Ketchup Entertainment to acquire the live-action/animated hybrid film for release later this month.
Rani Mukerji Receives La Trobe Honorary Doctorate, Wins IFFM Special Citation
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from La Trobe University in Australia and a special citation for acting excellence from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Fukada Koji, Jakrawal Nilthamrong, Boo Junfeng Films Win Busan Co-Production Fund
The Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Cinema Fund selected three international co-productions for its 2026 support program, allocating combined funding of KRW140 million to films directed by Fukada Koji, Jakrawal Nilthamrong, and Boo Junfeng.
TV Academy Hall of Fame: Sheila Nevins, Absent Due to COVID, Thanks Dr. Fauci for the Vaccine; Bill Hader Pays Tribute to the ‘South Park’ Creators With a ‘Fish Dick’ Story and More
The Television Academy Hall of Fame ceremony honored six inductees including documentary filmmaker Sheila Nevins, who accepted via video while recovering from COVID and pneumonia.
Sarajevo Film Festival Boss Jovan Marjanović on Owning Its Powerful Origin Story: “We Connect This Legacy of War… and Build Bridges”
The Sarajevo Film Festival, running Aug. 14-21, returns under director Jovan Marjanović for its 32nd edition, featuring Emily Watson as jury head and honoring several international figures with its prestigious Heart of Sarajevo award.
Eurovision Song Contest considers rule changes to discourage mass voting
Eurovision organisers are proposing rule changes to combat politically motivated voting, including moving votes entirely online and requiring viewers to select three favourite acts instead of voting multiple times for one contestant.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
UK oil industry urges incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new North Sea drilling projects, framing the request as supporting manufacturing and energy independence amid leadership transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will prohibit commercial banks from using bonds tied to thermal coal as collateral for loans starting in October, marking a significant policy shift aimed at reducing financial exposure to polluting industries.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agree to acquire Dublin-based energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the deal faces opposition from the founder and major shareholders.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy output reached record levels in the second quarter, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity expanded rapidly, driving wholesale electricity prices to their lowest levels since 2020.