‘Filipiñana’ triumphs at 69th San Francisco International Film Festival
Jorrybell Agoto appears in Filipiñana by Rafael Manuel, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Photo from festival.sundance.org Filipino director Rafael Manuel’s 2026 film, “Filipiñana,” won the New…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ defeats ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at box office
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Meryl Streep in a scene from “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” (Macall Polay/20th Century Studios via AP) LOS ANGELES – “The Devil…
Political mutiny fears threaten pound and UK bonds
Mounting pressure on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer threatens to rattle financial markets, hit the pound, and reignite investor fears over Britain’s political and fiscal stability, warns the CEO…
China in 2026: five factors behind a resilient outlook
China’s 2026 growth outlook remains resilient, with exports and investment continuing to underpin activity, supported by the global AI and technology investment cycle – by Christiaan Tuntono Geopolitical risks –…
The funds making the most of market highs
Saltydog Investor looks at the sectors getting the best out of the rally After a disappointing March, stock markets rallied in April with some going on to new all-time highs.…
Master Investor: An exhilarating event showing the strength and depth of UK-listed investment companies
Master Investor is over for another year, and I am very glad I had the chance to attend the UK’s biggest annual retail investment jamboree – by Gavin Lumsden As…
Top of the stocks: most bought and sold stocks in April
Cadbury shenanigans, Kanye karma and the shares and trusts UK investors were buying in April…by Jo Groves April served up its usual mix of spring optimism fading to ever-so-British disappointment.…
British passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise arrive at hospital in the UK
They have checked into Arrowe Park Hospital (Picture: Getty Images) The 20 British passengers and crew evacuated from a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus have arrived at a Merseyside…
‘I had 5 speech impediments at school – when you don’t think people understand, you just stop talking’
Reece, who lives in Doncaster, struggled in lessons due to his autism and speech impediments (Picture: The King’s Trust) Taking a seat in Metro’s offices in London, 20-year-old Reece Harrison…
Donald Trump calls Iran’s ceasefire offer ‘completely unacceptable’
Donald Trump is not happy with Iran’s ceasefire offer (Picture: EPA) Donald Trump has blasted Iran for making an ‘unacceptable’ ceasefire offer, with fears the Middle East could be plunged…