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Stephen Shears obituary
Stephen Shears, a renowned piano tuner known for tuning by ear across the UK, has died at age 70. He also performed as a keyboardist with folk dancing bands throughout the southwest.
‘A tipping point of ickiness’: Welsh star Tom Rhys Harries on playing eyelid-snipping DC supervillain Clayface
Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries plays Clayface, a disfigured DC Comics supervillain in an upcoming Batman universe film directed by James Gunn and Matt Reeves.
Lena Dunham’s Girls returning for limited run at HBO
HBO is reviving the series Girls for a limited five-episode run in 2027, reuniting creator Lena Dunham and the original cast over a decade after the show’s finale.
Raye Says Scalpers Used AI Bots to “Overwhelm” Sign Ups For Royal Albert Hall Show as 1.8 Million Register For Tickets
British singer-songwriter Raye reported that scalpers using AI bots generated hundreds of thousands of fake registrations for her Royal Albert Hall concert, with 1.8 million total sign-ups for the 5,000-capacity show.
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China sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centres
A Chinese court sentenced three gang leaders to death for operating scam centres in Myanmar that defrauded victims of $1.8 billion and trafficked thousands of workers.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, with the Trump administration arguing DOGE is exempt from disclosure requirements.
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
Israel’s Yellow Line demarcation in Gaza has advanced multiple times since a ceasefire agreement, forcing Palestinian families to flee repeatedly with limited options for safe relocation.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Russian authorities arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of gathering defense information for Japanese intelligence. The alleged espionage charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told NPR Ukraine seeks peace but will continue striking Russia’s military until a ceasefire is established and respected by both sides.
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
The EU’s data protection board recommended smart glasses display clear signals when recording, citing privacy concerns about bystanders being photographed or filmed without knowledge.
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
President Trump claims Houthi rebels are escalating attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections, attributing their actions to Iranian influence.
Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
A person died after being ejected from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Witnesses reported the incident on the Goliath ride, and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
Lobbying, lawyers and a media blitz: the fight to kill the Church of England’s £100m slavery compensation fund
The Church of England’s £100 million slavery reparations fund faces sustained opposition from Conservative figures and wealthy financiers who have launched a media campaign questioning its legitimacy and delaying its implementation.
Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Two merchant ships were struck by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, with one sinking and crew members missing. Bulgaria’s prime minister summoned the Russian ambassador following the attacks.
How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power
A corruption scandal involving Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes has emerged weeks before a presidential runoff, potentially benefiting far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro over incumbent leftist president Lula.
MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief
MI5 is dedicating more resources to counter state threats than during the Cold War, with foreign adversary threats quadrupling over the past decade, according to the intelligence service’s chief.