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Germany target of ‘intensive’ espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
Germany’s chancellor stated the nation faces intensive espionage after a Ukrainian suspect was arrested for allegedly gathering military intelligence for Russia, warning of persistent Russian intelligence activity.
UK air traffic control chaos disrupts flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers
A technical failure at UK air traffic control provider Nats disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers across Britain’s major airports, with over 1,000 flights cancelled by Tuesday evening.
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos
Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to address software vulnerabilities exposed by advanced AI models, spending hundreds of millions on remediation efforts alongside existing security personnel.
Lisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced her intention to intervene in Sky’s £1.6bn acquisition of ITV, signaling closer examination of a deal that would establish the country’s largest commercial broadcaster.
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Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake shares surged 22% in extended trading following the data analytics company’s stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised full-year revenue guidance.
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor Guy Pearce portrays media tycoon Rupert Murdoch in director Danny Boyle’s new film Ink, which chronicles the 1969 takeover of British tabloid the Sun.
Quidditch, Muggles, magic: new Harry Potter trailer gives full look at TV show
HBO released a second trailer for its Harry Potter TV adaptation, featuring newcomer Dominic McLaughlin as the titular character alongside established actors in supporting roles.
The Other Bennet Sister wraps filming Christmas special in Wales
The BBC’s The Other Bennet Sister has wrapped filming on a three-part Christmas special in Wales, following the first series’ success with 7.3 million UK viewers.
Female film-makers still being squeezed out of industry, London film festival director says
Female filmmakers remain underrepresented at major film festivals, particularly in high-profile sections and later career stages, according to the London Film Festival director’s latest comments.
The Gentlemen: Stars of Netflix show react to Meghan speculation at series 2 premiere
The cast of Netflix’s The Gentlemen remained noncommittal about reports that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in early talks for a role in the series, with the show’s executive producer declining to confirm or deny the speculation.
Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair Reveal and Discuss Their New Doc ‘Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes’ (Exclusive)
A documentary about Pete Townshend and The Who directed by Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair explores the failed Lifehouse project in the early 1970s that nearly destroyed the band but ultimately produced iconic songs.
TV tonight: Richard Ayoade brings maximum contempt to new Taskmaster
Richard Ayoade joins the cast of Taskmaster for season 9, bringing deliberate indifference to the competition alongside comedians Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Nina Conti, and Matt Lucas.
Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender
Romania has selected director Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner Fjord as its official Oscar contender for Best International Feature, marking a potential breakthrough for the filmmaker.
‘Queer Edward II’ Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Derek Jarman’s Film Shoot and a Political Backlash (Exclusive Venice Clip)
A documentary about Derek Jarman’s 1991 film Edward II, assembled from decades-old behind-the-scenes footage, premieres at Venice Film Festival, exploring the director’s activism during the AIDS crisis and political climate facing queer communities in Britain.
Guitar used by George Michael in Faith video goes up for auction
An acoustic guitar played by George Michael in the 1987 Faith music video is being auctioned with an estimated price of £60,000-£120,000 as part of a broader sale from his former assistant’s archive.
‘Eklipse’ Mixes the Autobiographical and Fictional to Explore AIDS Taboos and Fear of Social Exclusion
Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher’s feature debut ‘Eklipse’ premieres at Venice Film Festival, exploring AIDS stigma and social exclusion through a 1990s alpine farm setting inspired by his father’s death.