Lifestyle In Pictures: This year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest "Ugly" by name; fierce by nature. Here are the highlights of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest. 11/08/2025
Cinema Film of the Week: 'Weapons' - Why did 17 children vanish at 2:17am? 2025 has been a great year for horror so far... And it's only getting better, as Zach Cregger's scary, tense and surprisingly fun fairytale is unmissable. 08/08/2025
Food and Drink Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. 08/08/2025
Culture news 'The Mandalorian' actress Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Disney Gina Carano had sued Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination after she was fired in 2021 - following a social media post in which the actress compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. The case had been scheduled to go to trial next year - with the funding of Elon Musk. 08/08/2025
Culture news Mubi facing pressure from film industry over Israeli military ties A growing number of filmmakers are calling on Mubi to cut ties from investment fund Sequoia Capital, which backs several Israeli defence-tech start-ups. 07/08/2025
Culture news Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'. 07/08/2025
Culture news Remembering MI5’s first female boss and author Dame Stella Rimington The former head of the British Intelligence service and author Stella Rimington was the first female (and publicly-named) MI5 chief, as well as the inspiration for Dame Judi Dench’s M in the James Bond films. She died aged 90. 07/08/2025
Culture news South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser A now-viral teaser for the new South Park episode indicates that show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will once again target Donald Trump, as well as his administration’s ICE raids. The new trailer even led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back online. 06/08/2025
Cinema Princess of Wales launches film series to support child development The Princess of Wales has launched an animated film series which focuses on childhood development. The films, now on YouTube, are designed for use by charities, early years education professionals, and families. 06/08/2025
Culture news Francis Ford Coppola gives update amid reports of hospitalisation Amid reports that the legendary American director had been hospitalised in Italy, Coppola released a statement reassuring fans. 06/08/2025
Culture news Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at show Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and has so far raised more than £15,000 (€17,000). 06/08/2025
Lifestyle UK watchdog bans Zara ads for 'unhealthily thin' models Two advertisements from fashion giant Zara have been deemed “socially irresponsible” and banned for featuring models that appeared “unhealthily thin”. 06/08/2025
Culture news ‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33 Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond." 06/08/2025
Lifestyle What’s behind the Kamala Harris-based fear about wireless earphones? In a now-viral clip, Kamala Harris said she only used wired earphones to take calls. Her rationale behind not using wireless tech for conversations is rooted in her experience serving on the Senate Intelligence Committee. Now, social media users are questioning some of their lifestyle choices... 05/08/2025
Culture news Dolly Parton becomes Guinness World Records icon US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles. 05/08/2025
Culture news Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until sentencing Since the July verdict, Combs’ lawyers have repeatedly renewed their efforts to get him out on bail until his sentencing, which is set for October. 05/08/2025
Culture news Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle controversy The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on the controversy by writing that Sweeney has the “HOTTEST AD OUT THERE” - while also bashing Taylor Swift... 05/08/2025
Culture news How are Scarlett Johansson and AC/DC being used to scare off wolves? The Australian rock band and a certain film clip starring American actress Scarlett Johansson have proven to be very effective when it comes to preventing attacks on cattle in the US rural north-west. What's the deal? 04/08/2025
Culture news Is a presidential pardon on the cards for Sean 'Diddy' Combs? Donald Trump has said it would be “difficult” to pardon disgraced rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as the rapper was apparently “very hostile” towards him when he ran for office. 04/08/2025
Culture news Sydney Sweeney polemic fuelled by her Republican voter registration The controversy continues to grow despite American Eagle issuing a response to their polarising ad campaign, as actress Sydney Sweeney's Republican voter registration has been revealed... 04/08/2025