Tony Wilson and the Factory Records Legacy Return to Cinemas
Michael Winterbottom’s celebrated biographical film returns to cinemas to mark its twenty-fourth anniversary. The cinematic project explores the vibrant post-pu
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Families of fallen U.S. soldiers skip Trump's Gold Star reception
Most families of the six U.S. service members killed in the deadliest attack of the Iran conflict have declined an invitation to a White House reception hosted
Lab Accident in Russia Sparks Global Health Concerns
A fatal incident involving a laboratory worker at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti‑Plague Research Institute has raised alarms about biosafety protocols worldwide. The dea
Australian comedian Dave Hughes withdraws from Victorian Liberal Party events
Comedian Dave Hughes has announced he will no longer perform at Victorian Liberal Party fundraising events, citing concerns over the party's handling of in-kind
US Health Agency Tracks Russian Plague Case
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is actively monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia. The agency confirmed it is watchin
Ebola Case and Fatality Reported in Kenya After Return from Congo
A Kenyan national who had been residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo was confirmed as the first Ebola case in Kenya, and he died shortly after returning
Sarah Macdonald to Host ABC Sydney Afternoons After 2024 Dismissal
Sarah Macdonald will re‑join 702 ABC Sydney in 2025 as the host of the weekday Afternoons slot. The veteran broadcaster, who was let go from the station earlier
Latvia to Expel Russian Journalist Over Ukraine War Comments
Latvian authorities have announced plans to expel Leonid Ragozin, a Russian journalist formerly associated with the BBC, following public remarks interpreted as
Police Officer Charged After Tear‑Gas Grenade Incident at French High School
A French police officer has been formally accused of violence for discharging a tear‑gas grenade at a high‑school student in the early hours of Tuesday. The inc
Musical Residencies Boom Across Europe, but Who Foots the Biggest Bills?
A wave of pop stars is settling into long‑term gigs across European cities, turning venues into permanent stages. From Berlin to Barcelona, the trend of musical
New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday in response to a growing measles outbreak affecting under-immunized rural commu
Mark Thompson to Stay at CNN After Paramount Skydance Takeover
Mark Thompson, who has led CNN since 2023, will remain chairman and chief executive even after Paramount Skydance acquires the network. The announcement came in