The Guardian Culture

Disciples review – fresh-faced boys are sucked into a nightmare of extremism in India

A prestigious school in the holy city of Varanasi and its controversial, dogmatic teachings are the subject of this shocking documentaryThe effect of political and religious indoctrination on young minds resembles a slow-release poison. Unfolding in observational vignettes, Pankaj Johar and Sunaina Kapoor’s thought-provoking documentary centres on Vidya Mutth, a prestigious Hindu school in the holy city of Varanasi, India, where sectarian beliefs are drilled into its students, all in the name of

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Culture

My Arms Are Longer Now – comedy stealth game sends lawlessness into new territory

Developers who met through Australia’s improv scene and publishers of comedic party games have united for this slithering challenge in which you play as one extended limbMost stealth games cast you as a spy, an assassin or a master thief. My Arms Are Longer Now dispenses with most of the criminal person, to send in just one spectacularly badly behaved limb. It slithers across floors, winds around furniture, steals things and slaps anyone within reach – finally answering the question nobody asked

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

The Nigerian Industrial Behemoth That Could Reshape the African Economy

Why everyone should pay more attention to Dangote.

business  Aug 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘I Plant My Hand in the Garden’ Blurs the Line Between Autobiography and Fiction to Explore Identity and Family (Exclusive Venice Trailer)

Hoda Taheri and Boris Hadžija's feature debut, premiering in the Venice Days competition, asks "how institutions, such as marriage, nationality and gender, assign roles that feel both real and constructed."

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Odd Lots: Dangote Could Reshape the African Economy (Podcast)

Earlier in August, it was reported that Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery secured a $1 billion underwriting for its upcoming stock market listing, which is set to become Africa’s largest IPO. Indeed, the whole the continent has seen lots of economic growth in the last few years: According to the United Nations, growth across Africa was expected to reach 4.0% in 2026. The history of economic development on the continent is a vexed one; access to critical resources, whether its minerals or petrochemicals

business  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration processA woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa system mixed her up with her twin sister.Nidia Webb fell foul of what she was told was a “known issue” with the eVisa, which was brought in as part of the government’s drive to digitise the UK’s immigration system but has faced problems that have caused concern

general  Aug 24, 2026

Yahoo Finance

US Dollar Price Forecast: Fiscal Risks Weigh on DXY; EUR/USD and GBP/USD Test Key Resistance

business  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.On Monday, detectives from Taskforce Hawk arrested five men and searched six properties including the Victorian headq

general  Aug 24, 2026

BBC Sport

What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?

BBC Scotland assesses the 12 top-flight clubs' needs as the transfer deadline approaches.

sports  Aug 24, 2026

BBC Sport

Rising star Yamashita ties LPGA scoring record

Rising star Miyu Yamashita ties an LPGA Tour scoring record as she surges to a dominant nine-shot victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Canada.

sports  Aug 24, 2026

Variety

‘Emomee,’ Indian Kids Life-Skills Series, Lands on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

An Indian children’s entertainment company has brought its debut original animated series to Netflix. “Emomee: Big Skills for Little Ones, Minis,” from the Mumbai-based brand Emomee, features 20 episodes of some 11 minutes each, centered on characters E, Mo and Mee as they navigate everyday adventures designed to build confidence, curiosity, kindness, emotional intelligence and […]

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly ‘ventilating dirt’ on fugitive developer’s adversaries, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering Jean Nassif’s interests when he shared a secret recording, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve political outcomes, lawyers assisting a corruption inquiry have alleged.Former New South Wales Liberal MP and staffe

general  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data

European stocks were subdued, with the macro outlook back in focus as traders looked to data for clues about the health of the region’s economy.

business  Aug 24, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Exxon Eyes Shell’s $8 Billion U.S. Chemicals Business

business  Aug 24, 2026

BBC Sport

Scott's World title aim after testing personal period

Olympic champion Hannah Scott is preparing for the World Championships in Amsterdam which begin on Tuesday after her "most successful winter of training so far".

sports  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Expect Volatility with a Negative Skew: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live

UK PM to announce support for France in setting up assembly lines for long-range missiles during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayHello and welcome to our live coverage of Europe. I am kicking us off but Jakub Krupa will be taking over a little later on.UK ⁠prime ⁠minister Andy ​Burnham arrived in ⁠the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European leaders ⁠to mark ​the ‌country’s independence ‌day. Continue reading...

general  Aug 24, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Goldman Says Europe May Need €100 Gas to Build Winter Inventory

European gas prices will likely need to rise above €100 ($117) a megawatt-hour in December for the continent to rebuild enough inventory to last the winter, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

business  Aug 24, 2026

BBC Sport

Can you name world's top 20 men's Test bowlers?

Can you name the top 20 men's bowlers in the world based on the International Cricket Council's Test rankings?

sports  Aug 24, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘Ab-sol-utely incredible!’ The blockbuster ballet that says Pandora’s box unleashed AI

She was the first woman, according to myth, and she let loose all the evils and sorrows of humanity. But Aszure Barton thinks Pandora’s had a bad rap – and she’s using dance to reimagine her taleAszure Barton is taking herself back to the creation of Mere Mortals, remembering the creative buzz of the studio at San Francisco Ballet. “Sam was fiddling around making magic in one corner,” she says – that’s Sam Shepherd, AKA electronic musician Floating Points, who plays live in the show. Digital art

entertainment  Aug 24, 2026