Variety

Balanga Secures First International Sales for History Doc ‘Beasts of the Colosseum,’ Ahead of Unifrance Rendez-Vous (EXCLUSIVE)

International distributor Balanga has announced its first major international sales of its documentary “Beasts of the Colosseum,” produced by Antoine Henriquet’s AH! Production and Jean-Luc Berlot’s Adline for Novo 19 in France, in association with Mediaset in Italy. ZDF/Terra X in Germany, SVT in Sweden and Radio-Canada have acquired the history documentary, which tells the […]

entertainment  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

Oil price approaches $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities – business live

Saudi authorities said operations at some energy facilities have been attacked ‌by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis UK government borrowing costs are a little higher this morning.The yield, or interest rate, on 10-year UK bonds has risen by 2 basis points (0.02 of a percentage point) to 5.19%. Thirty-year gilt yields are also up around 2bps at 5.83%. Continue reading...

general  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

Billionaire Chris Rokos, who paid £330m in tax last year, to quit UK

Hedge fund tycoon is latest financier to exit amid fears among super-rich over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesThe hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos is poised to leave the UK, the latest in a string of high-profile exits among Britain’s super-rich.The founder of Rokos Capital Management is preparing to move his residency to Greece, and will open an office in Athens as part of the move, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading...

general  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live

Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Moscow renews attacks after pause for peace talksSeparately, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has condemned the presence of senior Serbian officials at yesterday’s funeral of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić, saying it showed “a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe’s recent history” and questioned Serbia’s alignment with the EU.Mladić, who died last week, was buried with military hono

general  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

UK-US trade could suffer as a result of sanctions for illegal Israeli settlements, American ambassador warns – UK politics live

UK to reassert support for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution in move drawing criticism from US and IsraelGood morning. It is hard to understand Labour/leftwing politics in the UK at the moment without reference to Israel and Gaza. Keir Starmer’s popularity with some progressive voters slumped in part because he was seen as unwilling to do enough to channel the anger they feel about how Israel is treating Palestinians – even though last year he took the historic step of formally recogni

general  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Gaw Capital Gets $547 Million Loan Backed by Regent Hong Kong

Gaw Capital Partners has secured a HK$4.29 billion ($547 million) loan backed by its Regent Hong Kong hotel with lender commitments exceeding the target amount, underlining strong demand for prime hospitality assets despite weakness in the city’s broader commercial property market.

business  Sep 8, 2026

Science Daily

Early statin use linked to 15% lower dementia risk

Starting statins soon after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may do more than protect the heart. In a nationwide Danish study of more than 132,000 people, those who began statin treatment within a year of diagnosis had a 15% lower relative risk of developing dementia over 10 years compared with those who did not start statins.

science  Sep 8, 2026

WSJ World News

Terra Drone Bets Supply Chains Key to Drone Warfare

The Japanese startup says that diversified supply chains are needed to win low-cost drone wars.

general  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Europe's next great coach? How Fabregas led Como into Champions League

BBC Sport visits Como to discover the vision and philosophy of the club's coach, Cesc Fabregas, who has overseen the team's remarkable rise to the Champions League.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Cinven Raises €2.3 Billion for Latest Mid-Market Buyout Fund

Cinven has raised €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for its latest fund targeting mid-sized deals, exceeding its target at a time of elevated demand for buyout assets that can be more easily monetized.

business  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

Australia’s classroom disruption among worst in world, prompting calls for ‘digital detox’

Public school students are the equivalent of two and a half years behind their independent peers, as global report shows decline in reading and mathsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic school students are more than two years behind their independent counterparts and Australia’s classroom disruption remains among the worst in the world, a global report has found.The 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) results, released on Tuesday by the Austral

general  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science

OECD test sees results dip in almost all member nations and warns of ‘digital distractions’ eroding academic skills England’s teenagers are outperforming their peers in most countries in maths, reading and science, according to an international survey that warns of “digital distractions” eroding academic skills around the world.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) programme for international student assessment (Pisa), which last year tested 760,000 15-year-olds in 91

general  Sep 8, 2026

Financial Times

Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn

Jump in already world-leading salaries for ministers comes despite public disapproval

business  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter

Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russian attacksThe UK has committed £100m to boost Ukraine’s air defences over winter with a package of military equipment including Patriot missiles.Defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones will be supplied to Ukraine through the contribution to Nato’s prioritised Ukraine requirements list. Continue reading...

general  Sep 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Pereira expects UFC rematch with Gane to happen

UFC star Alex Pereira insists the fight that makes the most sense for him is a rematch against Ciryl Gane.

sports  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Muted as Novartis Shares Fall Most on Record

European stocks were steady on Tuesday, with heavyweight Novartis AG weighing on the market after suffering its third clinical-trial setback in a week.

business  Sep 8, 2026

The Guardian

One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

Victorian One Nation leader tells media he has used methamphetamine, speed and marijuana Victorian One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted he “made mistakes” in his 20s, including using ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana, losing his license multiple times for drink driving and hurting people he loved.But he has denied claims by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he smoked ice in front of children and said he was considering legal action against the publication at a

general  Sep 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Aussie Rises to Highest in 13 Years Against Kiwi on Hawkish RBA

The Australian dollar rose to a fresh 13-year high against its New Zealand peer, driven by a diverging interest-rate outlook by their central banks and a lift in metals prices.

business  Sep 8, 2026

Variety

Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Dang!’ Is an Enjoyably Chaotic Sibling Hangout: TV Review

The basic premise of the Netflix animated comedy “Dang!” bears a passing resemblance to that of “Broad City”: two codependent millennial burnouts living and (barely) working in New York City. The difference is that this pair, Andrew (series creator Andrew Law) and Eunice (Poppy Liu), are siblings; the show’s title is also their last name, […]

entertainment  Sep 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Dang!’ Review: Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu in Netflix’s Zany but Inconsistently Amusing Animated Take on Young Adulthood

Creator Andrew Law ('Hacks') co-stars in the half-hour comedy about three very messy siblings living in New York City.

entertainment  Sep 8, 2026