An inquiry into Lord Mandelson vetting leak under way, MPs told Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian The Independent UK · Apr 21
Inquiry under way into Lord Mandelson vetting leak, says No 10 Sir Olly Robbins said it was deeply worrying that the story was given to The Guardian. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: UK skies set for bright spring display Get ready to be mesmerized by the Lyrid meteor shower, an awe-inspiring celestial event that lights up the night sky! This week, stargazers in the UK and the Northern Hemisphere can enjoy a spectacular show with as many as 20 meteors streaking across the sky each hour after midnight on… The Times of India · Apr 20
Over 1,000 toads feared dead after Welsh reservoir drained: What causes mass amphibian deaths? In a devastating turn of events, over a thousand toads have been lost following the draining of a vital breeding pond in North Wales during their critical mating season. Environmental advocates are expressing outrage as this habitat destruction poses a grave threat not only to amphibians but also disrupts the… The Times of India · Apr 20
Over 15m oysters to be released in North Sea as UK launches major rewilding project In an ambitious move towards marine revitalization, Orkney is at the forefront of a groundbreaking rewilding initiative, poised to introduce over 15 million juvenile oysters back into the North Sea. The Times of India · Apr 17
Prince loved showing off his room of fan mail after he shot to fame In an interview to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the singer’s death, Prince’s cousin has revealed the performer loved showing off his room of fan mail after he shot to fame. BANG Premier · Apr 17
LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertain The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
These Americans are refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration From a Brooklyn freelancer who hasn’t paid federal taxes since the Vietnam War to a new mom horrified by the Iran war, tax resisters say they’d rather face IRS consequences than fund policies they oppose. Fortune · Apr 16
‘Faux royal tour’: Prince Harry highlights men’s mental health during Australia visit During a heartwarming gathering in Melbourne, Prince Harry addressed the often-overlooked mental health struggles faced by new fathers. He emphasized the emotional weight they carry and the critical need for open conversations and support systems. His journey also took him to Canberra, where he honored the heroes at the Australian… The Times of India · Apr 15
Are 6 January Rioters Officially Off The Hook? US DOJ Seeks To Void Convictions The DOJ is attempting to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions from the Capitol attack, potentially clearing records of key rioters if approved International Business Times UK · Apr 15
“I was always uneasy about the fact that it was a bright, perky pop song about a nuclear holocaust, but it was insanely catchy”: How OMD recorded one of the best anti-war songs ever made And it’s pretty much the only song about a nuclear bomb you can get away with playing at a wedding MusicRadar · Apr 15
Meghan Markle Sparks Backlash After Leaving Her Children in California to Headline a £550-a-Ticket Wellness Retreat in Sydney Meghan Markle's upcoming wellness retreat in Sydney draws criticism for high ticket prices and leaving her children behind, sparking a global debate International Business Times UK · Apr 14
Lena Dunham Doubles Down On Allegations About Adam Driver’s Behaviour On Girls Set "I think I wrote about a dynamic that a lot of young women can understand in the workplace." Pedestrian.tv · Apr 14
Guardian announces new writers for flagship newsletters The Guardian has today announced key appointments for its First Edition and Long Wave newsletters, boosting its newsletter expertise globally. The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
International Business Times · Apr 13 U.S. Gas Prices Poised To Surge As Trump's Iran Blockade Sends Oil Markets Into Shock The U.S. blockade, which is expected to restrict shipping to and from Iranian ports, could effectively remove around 2 million barrels of oil per day from global circulation.
The Independent UK · Apr 12 Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels The move is part of an attempt to end asylum hotel accommodation altogether
MusicRadar · Apr 10 “It was too long, too slow, too boring and it had a viola solo... It was the antithesis of a single”: Midge Ure talks us through the making of Ultravox’s iconic Vienna Ultravox’s stately powerhouse was an unlikely hit single - but its classically-inspired uniqueness was key
LiveScience · Apr 10 Aoshima: Japan's tiny 'Cat Island' where felines hugely outnumber humans Once a thriving sardine fishing island, today Aoshima is home to roughly 80 cats and just a handful of people who look after the felines with the help of food donations from around Japan.
MusicRadar · Apr 9 “It’s blasphemy on about ten levels at once”: How Madonna transitioned from pop to the profound with the Vatican-enraging Like a Prayer Like a Prayer saw Madonna ascend on both a thematic and musical level, but its provocative video pushed the buttons of the devout
The Mary Sue · Apr 7 Iraq vet lashes out at Polymarket for ‘disgusting’ bets on airmen’s lives in the Iran war Online betting platform Polymarket has finally stopped accepting wagers on when U.S. warplane crew members, shot down in Iran, might be rescued, promising an investigation into how such a market ever appeared. According to The Guardian, this move comes after significant criticism, particularly from a federal lawmaker who called the…
Inverse · Apr 7 33 Years Later, A Controversial Director May Or May Not Be Rebooting A Classic Erotic Thriller Writer Joe Eszterhas is courting controversy with his 'Basic Instinct' reboot. Hiring Emerald Fennell is one way to do that.
MusicRadar · Apr 6 “He would blow in and say, ‘I don’t like the horns. Take them out. We’ll do more later. Okay, bye.’ Then he’d return later. ‘Oh I love it! Do more harmonies!’”: The genius of Giorgio Moroder in an ’80s classic “Giorgio could have farted and I would have sung it!”
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs Waitrose says current reports do not present the ‘full facts of the situation’
Evening Standard · Apr 5 Ministers working with Labour MPs amid migration overhaul concerns – reports Figures within the Government are reportedly trying to help rebel MPs secure more exemptions from reforms being spearheaded by the Home Secretary.
MusicRadar · Apr 4 “When you start Like a Prayer, the guitar that you hear before the door slams, that’s Prince”: How Madonna transitioned from pop to the profound with a Vatican-enraging classic Like a Prayer saw Madonna ascend on both a thematic and musical level, but its provocative video pushed the buttons of the devout