ITV & Simon Cowell’s Partner Lauren Making Social Media Drama

ITV & Simon Cowell’s Partner Lauren Making Social Media Drama

EXCLUSIVE: ITV and Oscar-nominee Jeff Pope are teaming on a drama examining the devastating impact of social media on children, an idea that came to the broadcaster from Simon Cowell’s partner Lauren Cowell. The as-yet-untitled series will follow the story of multiple families and campaigners including Ellen Roome, who believes that the tragic death of…

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‘Colin From Accounts’ Ending With Season 3, Confirm Harriet Dyer & Patrick Brammall; Final Launch Date Set

‘Colin From Accounts’ Ending With Season 3, Confirm Harriet Dyer & Patrick Brammall; Final Launch Date Set

The upcoming third season of beloved Australian comedy Colin From Accounts will be last, the show’s stars have confirmed. Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, who play a mismatched Sydney couple who adopt an injured dog, made the announcement alongside production house Easy Tiger and streamer Binge. The news came as Binge revealed a July 27…

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Toni Collette & Kit Harington Starring In Agatha Christie Classic

Toni Collette & Kit Harington Starring In Agatha Christie Classic

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Toni Collette (Hereditary) will play Miss Marple in the latest starry Audible Original, an adaptation of Agatha Christie‘s classic mystery novel The Murder At The Vicarage, which is releasing globally on 13th August, 2026.  Alongside Collette, Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) will play Reverend Leonard Clement. The audio drama will also feature Calam…

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China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

Taxi usage and ridesharing are booming across Chinese cities, with trips up 6% since the Iran war Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 02:48 PM [BEIJING] China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis. Across Chinese cities, taxi usage and ridesharing are booming. In May, people took 3.05 billion trips, with…

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Ng Chee Khern to succeed Edmund Cheng as CAAS chairman from Aug 1

Ng Chee Khern to succeed Edmund Cheng as CAAS chairman from Aug 1

Ng is currently director and chief executive officer of Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute [SINGAPORE] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will see a leadership transition next month, with current deputy chairman Ng Chee Khern appointed as its new chairman effective Aug 1. He will succeed Edmund Cheng, who is stepping down after serving on the…

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Malaysia says higher energy prices will support subsidy spending

Malaysia says higher energy prices will support subsidy spending

The government said it could spend up to RM40 billion (US$9.83 billion) on fuel subsidies this year Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 12:46 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia said on Wednesday (Jul 15) higher global energy prices are boosting its petroleum revenues enough to cover part of its rising fuel subsidy costs, easing pressure on…

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