FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
A UK parliamentary committee warns the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without stronger leadership from the prime minister and clearer strategic direction.
How Election Day can affect your heart
Research shows elections can trigger heart stress, with studies documenting higher rates of irregular heartbeats and hospitalizations for heart attacks around voting periods.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide shortly after meeting with professionals.
Women take to social media to break the taboo of UTIs
Women are using social media to challenge stigma surrounding chronic urinary tract infections, sharing personal stories of the debilitating condition that experts estimate could affect up to 1.7 million women in the UK.
Trending COVID 19 News
Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root returning as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ international retirement.
Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52m deal
Chelsea sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract through 2032, marking the club’s third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Russell T Davies says death of husband to brain cancer has been his ‘greatest loss”
Screenwriter Russell T Davies has described the death of his husband Andrew Smith to brain cancer in September 2018 as his “greatest loss,” reflecting on their 20-year relationship.
Justin Bieber’s Sneakers Worn During World Cup Final Performance Sold at Auction for Almost $30K
Justin Bieber’s custom SKYLRK sneakers worn during the FIFA World Cup Final halftime performance sold at auction for $26,400, with proceeds benefiting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Aims to Make Box Office History as It Targets High-Flying Opening
Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ starring Tom Holland is projected to open with $195 million domestically, potentially ranking among the highest-grossing opening weekends in box office history.
Homer Gere Says It’s “Really Funny” Working With Kaia Gerber on ‘The Shards,’ 30 Years After Famous Parents’ Divorce
Homer Gere and Kaia Gerber, children of former couple Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere, worked together on Ryan Murphy’s new FX series The Shards, calling the experience “really funny” and praising their on-set chemistry.
National Theatre to mark 50 years on the South Bank
The National Theatre will mark 50 years on the South Bank with a free outdoor installation featuring stories from the building’s history, opening in October 2026.
TV tonight: the two women who made a podcast about their ex-partner’s lies
A three-part true-crime series examines how two women discovered their shared ex-partner’s deceptions and subsequently created a podcast to expose his lies.
‘Give respect to Africa and the bush people’: Mulatu Astatke on pioneering Ethio-jazz and honouring his roots
Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke, 82, reflects on creating a fusion genre blending Ethiopian traditions with jazz, and advocates for greater recognition of Africa’s musical contributions to world culture.
Busan’s Asian Project Market Unveils 30 Selections for 2026 Edition
Busan’s Asian Project Market has selected 30 feature projects from 604 submissions across 48 countries for its 2026 edition, representing 20 nations and spanning multiple genres.
‘September Afternoon’ Dives Into the Mundane: “In an Age of Arbitrary Extraordinariness, Plain Banality Is Stimulating as F***” (Exclusive Clip)
German filmmaker Nicolaas Schmidt’s feature debut ‘September Afternoon’ will world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on August 10, following his earlier work shown at the festival in 2021.
Mubi to Release ‘La Mesías,’ From ‘La Bola Negra’ Cannes Best Director Winners, in the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and Beyond (EXCLUSIVE)
Mubi will distribute the Spanish series “La Mesías” from creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo across multiple territories starting September 3, following acclaim at international festivals.