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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
A new study estimates 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred in European cities this summer, with climate change responsible for approximately two-thirds of the fatalities.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% profit from both causing and adapting to climate change, creating a “double dividend” that worsens inequality and reduces incentives for climate action, according to an Oxfam report.
‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
More than 2,000 UK flights were cancelled after an air traffic control system failure, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with lost baggage, missed connections, and unexpected overnight stays.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas will launch direct 18-hour flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, following its planned London route in October 2027, using specially designed Airbus aircraft with onboard wellness facilities.
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Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit against unnamed hackers accused of stealing unreleased music, private photos, and videos, then selling the materials online.
‘The crude language of Maga folks’: Joyce Carol Oates criticises Emily Wilson for criticising Nolan’s Odyssey
Novelist Joyce Carol Oates defended Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey film adaptation against criticism from classicist Emily Wilson, who published a scathing essay in the London Review of Books this week.
‘I was hyperventilating and sobbing’: Tomi Adeyemi says Children of Blood and Bone film ‘the worst thing I’ve ever lived through’
Author Tomi Adeyemi, who co-wrote the screenplay for the Paramount adaptation of her novel Children of Blood and Bone, described the filmmaking experience as distressing, saying she left the set hyperventilating and sobbing.
‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Producers on Episode 2’s Surprise Kaley Cuoco Cameo as an Alternate Penny
Episode 2 of ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ features a surprise appearance by Kaley Cuoco reprising her ‘Big Bang Theory’ character Penny, reimagined as a resistance leader in an alternate universe.
‘Pachinko’ Star Kim Minha to Host Busan Film Festival’s Opening Ceremony
Pachinko star Kim Minha will solo host the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival on October 6, marking a departure from the event’s traditional dual-host format.
Spider-Man VFX actor trained for Brand New Day role all his life
A 36-year-old motion capture performer from Somerset trained in parkour and martial arts using YouTube tutorials before being cast as the physical double for Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Ed Sheeran: Singer to expand his foundation’s work to island of Ireland
Ed Sheeran’s foundation is expanding its work to Ireland, initially funding North South Sounds 2026, which brings together 50 young musicians from Belfast and Cork for performances at upcoming festivals.
Element Pictures Names Former Sky and HBO Publicist Chris Duggan as First Head of Communications and Marketing (EXCLUSIVE)
Element Pictures, an Irish film and TV production company, appointed Chris Duggan as its first in-house head of communications and marketing, a newly created role.
HBO Max Picks Up ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Across Europe
HBO Max has acquired the Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake for European distribution, with a planned debut later this year on the platform.
Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands to 10 Arenas, Adds AI and Dance Competitions (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival expanded to 10 competition categories for its 16th edition, receiving record submissions and adding new competitions for AI-made films and screendance works.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine whistleblower allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave.
CATL Net Profit Jumps 42%
CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, reported a 42% year-over-year jump in net profit for the first half of 2026, earning 43.28 billion yuan in net profit attributable to shareholders.