From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin
Pavel Talankin’s film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner. Source link
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‘Gruesome’ war bets fuel calls for Kalshi Polymarket crackdown
“You have now opened up gambling basically on almost anything and it has turned into this very, very gruesome type of thing on the death of a head of state,” said Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist at the Public Citizen advocacy group, which recently filed a complaint this week over the bets. Source link
How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is working with its allies on a “viable plan” to restore freedom of navigation to the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after Donald Trump asked countries, including Britain, to send ships to to the area to keep the Strait “open and safe”. Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been…
Woman is steps away from lava as volcano erupts on Reunion Island
Tourists and locals have been gathered on the Reunion Island to see lava flowing from a volcano that has been erupting for over a month. On Sunday, lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years. The volcano began erupting 13 February, for the second…
What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played. Source link
'Jealous' woman tormented ex with fake allegations
Joanne Nicholson’s victims say she was intent on destroying their lives with repeated lies to police. Source link
Former Labour minister dies aged 66
His family and close friends said in a statement: “For more than a year he battled the brain cancer, glioblastoma. He leaves his wife Tracey, his sons Josh and Jed and a new grandson, and many friends and former colleagues who will all miss him greatly.” Source link
What is SEND and how many children get support?
The government has set out its planned changes to the special educational needs system in a new White Paper. Source link
'It's a tie, I'm not joking' – unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award
The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film. Source link
Oil crisis leaving people unable to heat their homes
A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home. Source link