Cinema Michael Mann on 'Heat 2' and whether AI will be involved Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like... 20/10/2025
Culture news Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings' Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest - but not uncommon - use of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism. 20/10/2025
USA Trump lashes out at Colombia's Petro and announces aid withdrawal Trump's comments come after Petro accused the US government of assassination and demanded answers after the latest American strike in Caribbean waters. 19/10/2025
USA Thousands protest Trump's 'authoritarian' rule across major US cities Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities nationwide to demand an end to President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian” rule. Hundreds of concerned Americans abroad also staged protests in several European metropolitans. 19/10/2025
Ukraine Disappointment in Ukraine at possibility of not obtaining Tomahawks Ukrainians believe the missiles could be a game changer in helping bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. 18/10/2025
USA Trump and Zelenskyy White House meeting, all you need to know The US president said in a press briefing prior to his meeting with Zelenskyy that the missiles Kyiv is seeking are difficult to produce, noting that he'd rather end the war than send the weapon to Kyiv. 18/10/2025
Travel News World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low America’s passport power has plummeted to an all-time low, while Europe retains its stronghold thanks to visa-free access. 17/10/2025
Culture news Goodbye Spaceman: Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74 Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year. 17/10/2025
Norway Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia Prosecutors said the 28-year-old man handed over details about the embassy's diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK reported. 16/10/2025
USA Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary in bid to resolve Ukraine war With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding in Gaza, Trump said he's now turning his attention to bringing the war in Ukraine to an end. 16/10/2025
United Kingdom China a threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security. 16/10/2025
USA Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan sub, NTSB report says The catastrophic implosion of the OceanGate "Titan" submersible killed all five people on board as it was diving to explore the wreck of the Titanic. 16/10/2025
Europe News European NATO allies pledge to buy more US weapons for Ukraine A further 10 allies have lined up to join NATO's newly established PURL initiative, created to purchase in-demand weapons systems from the US, amid a shortage in supplies. 15/10/2025
USA Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban flights over Russian airspace The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 15/10/2025
USA US Senate rejects bill to end government shutdown, now in third week The US Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time, extending the shutdown into its third week amid a stalemate over health care funding. 15/10/2025
USA US court rejects Jones' appeal of $1.4bn Sandy Hook defamation ruling The US Supreme Court upheld a $1.4 billion judgement against Alex Jones for his Sandy Hook hoax claims, rejecting his appeal. Jones' bankruptcy and asset liquidation continue. 14/10/2025
USA Trump: Feted as man of the moment abroad but facing issues at home The ovations and gushing words of praise he received in Jerusalem is something he seldom seems to receive at home as his administration grapples with a string of domestic problems. 14/10/2025
USA Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession. 11/10/2025
USA Several dead in explosion at Tennessee munitions plant, sheriff says Aerial footage of the aftermath showed the explosion had apparently obliterated one of Accurate Energetic Systems' hilltop buildings, leaving only smouldering wreckage. 10/10/2025
USA White House slams Nobel committee for not giving Peace Prize to Trump Trump has long coveted the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize and aggressively lobbied for the award, citing his role in brokering a number of international ceasefire deals. 10/10/2025