Owen Patel
Oscars 2027 race shapes up as fall film festivals ramp up awards buzz
Fall film festivals are driving early awards season buzz as major contenders emerge and international bodies lock in their official Oscar submissions.
Survey reveals 15 minutes late is now seen as acceptable etiquette
New survey data shows that showing up a quarter of an hour late is increasingly viewed as acceptable social etiquette rather than rude.
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital A&E wait hits six hours
Emergency department waiting times at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital have stretched past six hours, with live trackers recording waits of approximately 387 minutes.
Diana Bianchedi resigns as Italy national team delegation head
Diana Bianchedi has stepped down as head of the Italy national team delegation following public criticism from Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi.
Andy Burnham announces pension triple lock overhaul and electoral reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his Labour Party Conference speech to announce plans to modify the state pension triple lock from April 2030, fund a new National Care Service, and establish a national commission on electoral reform.
Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank and torch homes
Israeli settlers launched a violent assault on the West Bank village of Jalud, torching homes belonging to a returning Palestinian family.
Ex-teacher Ian Murton triples salary by building new business after redundancy
After being made redundant from his teaching job, Ian Murton pivoted to hypnotherapy and built a business generating over £178,000 last year.
IamPsychiatry highlights ADHD treatment gap following adult diagnosis
Adults receiving an ADHD diagnosis face prolonged delays accessing medication titration and ongoing care amid widespread NHS backlogs and regional disparities.
Newcastle dad collapsed in Leazes Park after being escorted out of A&E
An inquest into the death of Lee Robson has revealed how a patient with severe head trauma was escorted off medical premises by security personnel.
Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz to End War, Wants Asset Release
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for frozen assets, though President Trump rejected the proposal as oil prices surged.
Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor John Healey used his first conference speech to pledge a new age of industrialisation while committing to strict Treasury fiscal rules amid rising debt.
Italy Imposes Fuel Price Caps as Eni and IP Lower Rates
Italy has officially implemented fuel price caps as major energy providers Eni and IP lower petrol and diesel rates to ease financial pressure on households.
US Northeast storm cancels flights and cuts power to thousands
A severe autumn Nor'easter has battered the US Northeast, grounding hundreds of flights, causing widespread blackouts, and forcing event cancellations.
Lufthansa flight diverted to Lyon after power bank catches fire
A Lufthansa Airbus A321 carrying 198 passengers was forced to divert to Lyon after a passenger's portable power bank ignited mid-flight.
Cornell University faces lawsuit over fraternity gang rape allegations
A lawsuit filed against Cornell University and its Chi Phi fraternity alleges seven members drugged and gang-raped a student. Court filings describe the sharing of digital invitations during the assault.
Jovanotti turns 60: the eternal ‘lucky lad’ who loved to walk
As Italian pop icon Lorenzo 'Jovanotti' Cherubini turns 60, he marks the milestone with a quiet family dinner rather than a grand public celebration.
Roberto Mancini begins second stint as Italy coach against Belgium
Roberto Mancini begins second stint as Italy coach against Belgium
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran tour drop
Rapper Macklemore has announced an independent concert series to benefit humanitarian organizations following his removal from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour.
Iran airlines cancel international flights as US sanctions take effect
Major Iranian carriers suspended international routes as new US sanctions took effect, threatening secondary penalties against foreign aviation providers.
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years for 2006 Sex Crime After Retrial
Disgraced former producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a retrial for a 2006 sexual assault in New York.