Arundhati Roy on Beatles, AI and indie filmmaking at London Indian Film Festival
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy took part in a Q&A at BFI Southbank on 15 July 2026, following the UK premiere of the 4K restoration of "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones." She spoke about the unauthorised use of Beatles songs in the film, the growing presence of AI in cinema, and the handmade aesthetic of independent filmmaking.
England's World Cup campaign ended in dramatic fashion with a defeat to Argentina, sparking debate over which players failed to perform when it mattered most. The exit has prompted scrutiny of both the coaching staff's tactics and individual player contributions throughout the tournament. Questions remain about England's ability to compete at the highest level.
Poland's Ministry of Energy announced a draft tariff regulation that would lower the fixed network charge component and the variable component for high-volume electricity consumers, benefiting energy-intensive industries. The changes aim to better reflect the actual costs generated by large industrial users. Rules for calculating the quality surcharge will also be revised.
Pearl Abyss has released update 1.14 for Crimson Desert, bringing the long-awaited cross-platform save feature along with a number of bug fixes. The update was published on 16 July 2026.
Meningitis can be spread by people who carry the bacteria in their nose or throat without showing any symptoms themselves. Key symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, high fever and a distinctive rash. The disease can be caused by bacteria or viruses, with bacterial meningitis being potentially fatal if not treated quickly.
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Haydn Davies, performing as Pink Eye Club and a mainstay of London's Windmill scene, has released a new single called "Small Talk." The track previews his forthcoming album "Emotional Dance Music," due out in October. The disco-influenced song thematically connects to research on the psychology of casual conversation.
On Thursday, a pair of Polish duty fighters from Malbork intercepted Russian aircraft twice over the Baltic Sea. First, two Russian Su-30 jets were intercepted, followed shortly after by an Il-20 reconnaissance plane. Poland's Defence Minister issued a statement confirming the incidents and the effectiveness of Polish air defences.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for iPhone users that lets them switch between different microphone modes during a live voice call. The available options are Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum, which are existing iPhone Mic Mode settings. The update is being gradually rolled out to iOS users.
With the Nissan Altima reportedly on its last legs, an automotive outlet is asking readers which car should be the next to face discontinuation. The piece invites car enthusiasts to debate which current models have outstayed their welcome. The Altima has long been one of the best-selling sedans on the US market.
Federal ICE agents shot and killed a 25-year-old father in Maine on Monday, triggering street protests across the state. Demonstrators took to the streets, with some holding signs reading "A man was lynched here." The killing has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debate over immigration enforcement tactics.
Carnie Wilson, one-third of Wilson Phillips and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, reflects on the defining moments of her public and private life. She discusses growing up amid rock-and-roll chaos, her early-90s success, a very public weight-loss journey, and her path to sobriety and motherhood. The interview is part of Big Think's "The Me I Used to Be" series.
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Carnie Wilson โ best known as one-third of Wilson Phillips and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson โ revisits some of the most defining moments of her public and private life. From a childhood spent in the chaos of rock-and-roll royalty, to her rise as one of the best-selling artists of the early 90s, to her very public weight-loss journey and the road to sobriety and motherhood that followed, Carnie shares what she sees when she looks back, and what itโs taken to finally feel like she belongs.
We created this video for The Me I Used to Be, a Big Think interview series created in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators . As a creative non-profit organization, theyโre on a mission to help people challenge their perceptions and expand their thinking. Often, that growth can start with just a single unlikely question that makes you rethink your convictions and adjust your vantage point. Visit Perception Box to see more in this series.
This video The harmony Carnie Wilson spent her whole life trying to find is featured on Big Think .
Ledger has unveiled a system allowing AI agents to read wallet balances and analyse crypto portfolios, but every sensitive transaction must be physically approved on a Ledger hardware device before execution. Private keys remain solely with the user at all times. The approach aims to combine AI automation convenience with hardware-level security.
South Africa's nuclear regulator confirmed three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Authorities stated that no radiation leaked outside the facility. The incidents were contained within the plant and posed no threat to the surrounding environment.
Pickled cucumbers often turn soft and hollow inside when a key step is skipped: soaking them before jarring. Simply soaking cucumbers in cold water for a few hours before pickling helps them retain their crunch. This easy trick eliminates the most common mistake when making homemade preserves.
"Sugar sparkle nails" is a minimalist manicure trend featuring fine light-reflecting particles that give nails a multidimensional, jewellery-like shimmer. The look is elegant and subtle, working equally well with bold outfits and minimalist styles. It is an emerging trend for summer 2026 and a fresh alternative to the pastel nail saturation of recent seasons.
A 3.6-metre rubber dinghy carrying four Polish tourists, including two children, sank off the Croatian coast near Ploฤe. All four swam to a rocky shore and were evacuated one by one by rescuers. No serious injuries were reported.
Tolkien's The Hobbit officially returns this August as part of a new crossover with The Lord of the Rings. Despite laying the foundations for all of Middle-earth, The Hobbit rarely receives the spotlight compared to its sequel. The new project aims to change that by putting Tolkien's original novel front and centre.
Sunday is set to see the long-postponed speedway match between KS ลlฤ sk ลwiฤtochลowice and OK Kolejarz Opole, weather permitting. The announced line-ups for both teams have been confirmed. It will be the third attempt to stage the fixture.
Leaked images and specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 have emerged online a week before its official launch event, shared by WinFuture. According to the leak, the new model looks nearly identical to the current Galaxy Z Flip 7 and will not receive major hardware upgrades. Samsung does not appear to be planning significant design or spec changes for its next flip phone.
EA has confirmed that The Sims 4 will finally receive an auto-save feature, more than 12 years after the game's 2014 launch. Fans have been requesting the basic function for over a decade. The announcement marks one of the longest-awaited quality-of-life improvements in the series' history.
Data from the National Bank of Poland show that core inflation in Poland edged down in June 2026. The feared "second-round effect" โ a self-reinforcing spiral of price and wage growth โ was not confirmed. The reading suggests some stabilisation in underlying price pressures in the Polish economy.
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