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Big Brother fans unhappy as housemate’s behaviour called out
A Big Brother housemate faced over 7,000 viewer complaints regarding his behavior toward another contestant. He was called to the Diary Room and cautioned about his language, though some fans say the show’s response was insufficient.
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Marvel Worried Casting a Jewish Actor as the Devil in ‘Ironheart’ Would Be Antisemitic
Sacha Baron Cohen discussed how Marvel’s creative team on ‘Ironheart’ approached casting him as the demon Mephisto with careful consideration regarding Jewish stereotypes and antisemitic historical associations.
South Africa’s Oscar Entry ‘Variations on a Theme’ Was Written With Microsoft Excel
South Africa’s Oscar submission ‘Variations on a Theme’ won the Tiger Award at Rotterdam and screened at the BFI London Film Festival. Directors used Microsoft Excel to map out the film’s repetitive structure.
Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’
Cinematographer Roger Deakins reflects on his approach to visual storytelling, emphasizing instinct, personal experience and collaboration over formulaic techniques in defining his craft.
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK cafes now routinely charging £4-5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disruptions, and trade tariffs affecting major producing nations.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across Britain has exposed organized crime on High Streets, including illegal tobacco networks and money laundering through retail shops, with research suggesting High Street decline influences political voting patterns.
How a comic book store got swept into the tariff storm
A comic book store owner in Ohio faces financial strain from tariffs on imported action figures and the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian comic imports amid ongoing trade tensions.
VAT cuts won’t lower prices, say Northern Ireland hospitality leaders
Northern Ireland hospitality leaders told MPs a VAT cut wouldn’t lower consumer prices, instead saying it would help restore competitiveness eroded by rising wages and operational costs.
Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move
UK officials are considering a windfall tax on banks and oil companies as part of the autumn budget, following similar revenue-raising efforts across Europe to address cost-of-living pressures.
Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Global bond markets face pressure from Middle East tensions, rising government borrowing demand, and major tech companies competing for funds, pushing interest rates to multi-decade highs worldwide.
Burnham tries to calm bond market fears as sell-off threatens crucial first budget
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks to reassure bond markets as rising borrowing costs threaten to undermine the government’s budget plans, scheduled for October.
The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
An IRS staff reduction resulted in a 35% drop in audit revenue during fiscal year 2025, causing billions in uncollected taxes despite cost-cutting intentions.
Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers
A Brazilian activist is demanding Tunisia release four colleagues detained for organizing the Global Sumud Flotilla, which attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza last year.
A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers
A year into Trump’s military campaign striking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, families of missing fishermen search for answers about loved ones killed in operations targeting suspected drug traffickers.
Gunman in deadly Swiss rave attack ‘lone perpetrator’, police say
A 43-year-old Swiss man is the sole suspect in a shooting at a Swiss rave that killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five others early Sunday. Police say there is no indication of additional perpetrators.
Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says
Save the Children reports Israel has killed an average of seven children daily in Lebanon since March, with at least 257 children killed and over 1,000 injured in six months.