Filmmaker Ben Rivers adapted Don DeLillo's play 'The Word for Snow' for his new film, Mare's Nest, featuring nine-year-old girls reciting the author's complex prose. The film explores a post-apocalyptic, adult-free world, blending DeLillo's themes with Rivers' distinctive visual style.
Released 40 years ago, Jim Henson's "Labyrinth" starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly was a dark fantasy that bombed at the US box office but later became a cult classic. Cast and crew reflect on its making, reception, and enduring legacy.
Patna educator Khan Sir is accused by rival Raushan Anand of orchestrating the death of Anand's brother, Prince Yadav, in Nepal. Yadav, named in an FIR for a coaching center attack, died in Nepal under unclear circumstances amid conflicting reports.
Actress Sanchita Ugale, 22, died by suicide on June 14 in Nalasopara, Mumbai. Her brother, Akash Satish Ugale, alleges industry pressure, drawing parallels to Sushant Singh Rajput's 2020 death, noting both died on June 14 and Ugale's last post remembered Rajput. He has appealed to PM Modi and other leaders to investigate.
Prince, brother of educator Raushan Anand and accused in the vandalism of Khan Sir's coaching institute, has died under mysterious circumstances in Nepal. The incident occurred amid an ongoing legal battle concerning the vandalism.
Streamer IShowSpeed went viral after unexpected encounters with Travis Scott and Paul Pogba during the Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. Clips of the interactions, particularly with Scott, circulated widely online, generating numerous fan reactions and memes.
Chef Aktar Islam opens Oudh 1722, his first London restaurant, near Borough Market, focusing on traditional Awadhi cuisine. The establishment offers a luxurious, slow-cooked dining experience in a historic Victorian townhouse, blending ancient recipes with modern bar offerings.
The CTBC Brothers and Rakuten Monkeys played to a 9-9 draw in a dramatic 12-inning game. The Monkeys took a 3-run lead in the top of the 12th, but the Brothers fought back to tie. However, a baserunning error by Lin Rui-Chun in the bottom of the 12th cost the Brothers a chance to win.
Singlish, a unique blend of Singapore's official languages and dialects, is shifting from being seen as an economic detriment to a cherished marker of national identity. A software engineer shares how she navigates using Singlish for social connection and standard English for professional settings.
A Dutch court artist, Petra Urban, has received damages from PVV MP Maikel Boon after he used her drawing of two brothers jailed for murder without permission and manipulated it with AI to appear more menacing. Urban cited copyright and moral rights violations, emphasizing the need for neutrality in journalistic work.
Die US-Regierung hat die Übernahme von Warner Brothers durch Paramount ohne Auflagen genehmigt. Das Justizministerium sieht keine Gefahr für Wettbewerb oder Verbraucher. Die Familie von Larry Ellison steht hinter Paramount. Kritiker befürchten den Verlust der redaktionellen Unabhängigkeit von CNN.
Brothers Mo, Al Hassan, and Musa Touré, sons of Liberian refugees, have risen from humble beginnings in Guinea to professional soccer careers in Adelaide, Australia. Mo's selection for the Socceroos World Cup squad is a dream come true for the family, fulfilling their father's unlived football aspirations.
Brothers Mo, Al Hassan, and Musa Touré, sons of Liberian refugees, have risen from humble beginnings in Guinea to become professional soccer players in Adelaide, Australia. Mo's selection for the Socceroos' World Cup squad is a dream come true for the family, highlighting the success of Adelaide's development programs.
Ten-year-old Aashirwad Sooryavanshi scored a century (103 off 87 balls) in a local practice match in Samastipur, India, following in the footsteps of his elder brother, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Jemma Stapleton, 25, a 2025 Stawell Gift finalist, died in an accident while on holiday overseas. Australian athletics organisations and her community pay tribute as a fundraiser exceeds $100,000 to support her family.
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, 25, a Stawell Gift finalist, died unexpectedly in Thailand while on holiday with her family; cause of death not disclosed.
Alvin Campbell, 45, brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, convicted of 21 out of 22 counts of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver between 2017-2019.
Wang Chuqin, newly elected captain of China's men's table tennis team, describes his role as 'incredibly difficult' with 'nowhere to retreat' but sees it as a growth opportunity, drawing inspiration from predecessor Ma Long.
Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran will be signed soon, Labor strategizes against One Nation, and the World Cup kicks off with Australia's Socceroos in action.
Sabine Nkusi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, now leads gender-based violence initiatives for Tearfund. She runs retreats for survivors and "Transforming Masculinities" courses, challenging harmful gender norms and reducing intimate partner violence, with research showing significant drops in affected communities.
Former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus defence agreement a "ludicrous delusion" and one of Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He argues a future US administration would only assist Australia if its own assets were threatened, not for an "existential attack".
A Los Angeles jury ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two boys killed in a 2020 hit-and-run. This adds to the $176 million in damages previously awarded, with ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson also ordered to pay $1.17 million.
Orijol Rukaj, a 47-year-old accused drug importer with alleged ties to the Albanian mafia, escaped custody on Anzac Day in Melbourne. Police believe he was picked up by a dark-coloured Toyota Landcruiser amid a crowd of 300 at a funeral. Rukaj remains at large in Melbourne, with police seeking information on his whereabouts.
Orijol Rukaj, a 47-year-old on remand for drug importation, escaped from a supervised funeral in Melbourne on Anzac Day. Police believe he is still in the city and are seeking public assistance.
