Category : Focus

Disney boss bets future on Taylor Swift and Fortnite

The entertainment giant has been under pressure from investors to shake-up the business.

Revolusi by David Van Reybrouck review – Indonesia’s fight for freedom

A superb history of the struggle for independence after three centuries of Dutch colonial ruleIndonesia: the world’s largest island nation, 17,000 pieces of land projecting from the waves where Indian and Pacific oceans meet, ranging in scale from th...

Gassed Up review – toxic fun goes very wrong for London moped gang

This high-energy crime drama steers clear of the usual cliches thanks to a strong cast and some dynamic direction from George Amponsah Here is a solidly made high-energy London crime drama, which skirts around the Sumotherhood cliches … just about. A...

Sea scouts and sun worshippers: summer in Southend – in pictures

When Owen Harvey moved to Southend-on-Sea he wasn’t prepared for the huge influx of day trippers who arrive in the summer months Continue reading...

TV tonight: could Rishi Sunak pull off the mother of all political comebacks?

A special Tonight episode spends time with the prime minister. Plus: delving deeper into the era-defining miner’s strikes. Here’s what to watch this evening Continue reading...

‘I don’t believe in a curse’: the wrestler who lost his five brothers

In 1980s Texas, Kevin Adkisson and his family, the Von Erichs, were wrestling superstars. But by 1993 all of his brothers had died. He describes his love for them – and how he survived the impossible painIn the early years, Kevin Adkisson had what he...

Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study

A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.

Surprise Moana sequel to hit cinemas this year, Disney announces

Moana 2 initially developed as TV series, but studio so ‘impressed’ by the footage it decided to turn it into a cinematic follow-upDisney has announced a surprise sequel to its hit animated musical film Moana, which is set to arrive in cinemas in Nov...

The AI companions you can have conversations with

A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats.

Source oil and gas locally, urges Equinor energy boss

Countries should be prioritising energy security and sourcing locally, says the head of Norway's Equinor.

The Hills of California review – Jez Butterworth’s fractious family of singing sisters

Harold Pinter theatre, LondonThe Jerusalem playwright’s new drama, directed by Sam Mendes, follows four siblings coached as children to become stars and now reunited at their mother’s bedsideJez Butterworth’s Jerusalem is often cited as the best play...

Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter

London MC wins best male and song of the year, while Potter Payper beats stiff competition to win album of the yearCentral Cee has topped the winners at the 2024 Mobo awards, winning best male for the second year in a row, and best song for Sprinter,...

Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge

A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party's position.

Disney invests $1.5bn in Fortnite maker Epic Games to create new ‘universe’

Deal comes as the company reported an increase of 49% in profits and picked up Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie for streamingDisney has announced a $1.5bn move into video games, striking a partnership with Epic Games, the publisher of Fortnite, and agr...

Primodos victims 'airbrushed' from financial help

Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients.