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Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is calling on Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to approve the Rosebank oil field development in the North Atlantic, reflecting intensifying political debate within Labour over the project.
Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet lost approximately 135 billion tonnes of ice over the 12-month period ending in August 2026, marking the 30th consecutive year of net ice loss.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address ‘disturbing’ campus culture
Cornell University has banned fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year and will integrate sexual assault investigators into its police unit, following a former student’s gang rape allegation from 2024.
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Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision
The European Broadcasting Union has barred broadcasters in armed conflicts or sensitive geopolitical situations from hosting Eurovision, effective immediately following rule reviews.
Cumming and Henderson write 40-year friendship into History of Paper
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson, reunited after 40 years of friendship, star together in the stage musical ‘A History of Paper’ at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr released her new album Starrgirl while recovering from major surgery, continuing her trajectory as a leading Afrobeats artist with collaborations across multiple genres.
‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Actress Jennifer Stone, Who Now Works as a Nurse, Says She Auditioned for ‘The Pitt’
Jennifer Stone, former star of Wizards of Waverly Place, auditioned for a regular role on the medical drama The Pitt while working as a nurse, she revealed on a podcast.
With Hollywood struggling in China, can the Odyssey draw a crowd?
Christopher Nolan’s epic film The Odyssey releases in China this week, testing whether Hollywood blockbusters can still attract audiences in a market increasingly dominated by domestic productions.
California Pressured By Two Hollywood Unions to Settle Paramount-Warner Bros. Lawsuit
Two major Hollywood unions are urging California’s attorney general and Paramount-Skydance’s CEO to settle their antitrust case, citing production delays and job losses affecting workers.
‘End of Oak Street’ Box Office Aims to Take Bite Out of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Two dinosaur-themed films, including Anne Hathaway’s “The End of Oak Street,” compete at the box office against the continued dominance of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
‘The Matrix’ Director Lilly Wachowski Says Hollywood Won’t Finance New Film With Trans Cast
Lilly Wachowski says Hollywood studios have declined to finance her upcoming film ‘The Hunted,’ citing its all-trans cast as a barrier to securing funding for the dystopian thriller.
Zurich Film Fest Galas Set for Award Contenders ‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Josephine’
The Zurich International Film Festival announced its gala program featuring several awards-season contenders including Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky,’ Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love,’ and other acclaimed titles.
Phoebe Bridgers Lost Weekend: Planetarium album experience comes to Armagh
Phoebe Bridgers’ new album received an immersive planetarium experience at Armagh Planetarium and Glasgow, combining National Geographic photography with her 16-track record.
TV tonight: the tragic story of Britain’s ‘schoolgirl terrorist’
Channel 4 presents a documentary examining the case of Rhianan Rudd, who became the UK’s youngest girl charged with terror offences in 2020 at age 15, before her death two years later.
Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
Japan has been selected as the 2026 Focus Country for the Asian Contents & Film Market’s Producer Hub, which will bring ten Japanese producers to Busan in October for networking and co-production discussions.