In a closely contested decision, the Bank of England (BOE) reduced its benchmark interest rate from 4.25% to 4% on Thursday, marking the latest move in what officials described as a "gradual and careful" path toward monetary easing. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5–4 in favor of the 25 basis point cut, reflecting …
Actress and model Lekha Prajapati is pulling back the curtain on the glamour and grit of Bollywood in the latest episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit. Titled “Breaking Bollywood,” this 7th installment in the globally streamed podcast series is a raw, unfiltered look into Lekha’s life — from Jaipur’s narrow lanes to the high-stakes …
We had the pleasure of connecting with Michael Eauslin, a passionate and award-winning independent filmmaker whose creative journey is fueled by imagination, resilience, and a love for storytelling. From background roles on small indie projects to directing award-winning short films, Michael’s path is a testament to hard work, determination, and a belief that no dream …
Kate Beckinsale has revealed the devastating news that her beloved mother, actress Judy Loe, has passed away at the age of 78. In a deeply emotional Instagram post, the 51-year-old actress shared that her mother died in her arms on the night of July 15 after enduring “immeasurable suffering.” This heartbreaking loss comes just 18 …
Google is expanding its AI Mode in Search with advanced new features, further cementing its vision of making AI a core part of how users engage with its services. The latest updates to AI Mode include the addition of the Gemini 2.5 Pro model and Deep Search capabilities, which are now available exclusively to Google …
Former Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Zoë Wanamaker have both been banned from driving in the U.K. after separate speeding offences landed them in court on the same day. Emma Watson, best known for playing Hermione Granger, has had her driver’s license revoked for six months after she was caught exceeding the 30-mph limit …
Sony Santa Monica, the acclaimed studio behind God of War, is reportedly not working on a brand-new IP for its next big project, though fans might feel otherwise when they see it. According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who clarified recent speculation during a discussion on ResetEra (via Eurogamer), the studio’s upcoming game is led by …
Donald Trump has told the BBC he remains "disappointed but not done" with Vladimir Putin, during an exclusive phone call with the broadcaster. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump made clear his frustration with the Russian leader but stopped short of writing him off entirely. "I trust almost no one," he said when pressed on …
Billionaire Elon Musk has renewed pressure on Donald Trump to release the long-promised Jeffrey Epstein case files, after Trump recently told his supporters to stop attacking his allies over the controversial documents. “Seriously. He said ‘Epstein’ half a dozen times while telling everyone to stop talking about Epstein. Just release the files as promised,” Musk …
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended the UK’s newly announced migrant returns agreement with France, asserting that it is legally resilient and designed to withstand court scrutiny. The deal, introduced during French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent state visit, follows a “one in, one out” model: for each illegal migrant returned to France, the UK will …
Microsoft Outlook is currently facing a widespread outage, leaving users around the globe unable to access their email, contacts, and calendar services. The company confirmed the disruption through its official Microsoft 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter), stating that it is actively investigating the issue and working on a fix. Reports of the outage …
Lights, camera, couture! The long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is finally in motion, and the star-studded cast just got even more glamorous. With filming underway under 20th Century Studios, seven new faces are joining the high-fashion chaos, bringing along Hollywood flair, comedy chops, and even a Kardashian-Jenner connection. Returning for the sequel are …
One of the world’s most experienced game porting studios, Virtuos, believes that Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 will be capable of running games originally developed for the Xbox Series S with relative ease. Virtuos — established in 2004 and known for its work on blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty, Dark Souls, Battlefield, Uncharted, and Horizon …
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will soon begin discussions with China to move forward with a possible deal involving the popular video-sharing app, TikTok. According to Trump, these talks may begin as early as Monday or Tuesday. He made this statement while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, expressing …
