2026 fuel crisis: Sri Lanka’s second economic crisis in a decade
Editor’s pick
The dangers of UV exposure
It’s summer in Australia, the best time of the year to enjoy outdoor activities. There’s so much to do: going to the beach, hiking, swimming, exploring the outback… but the danger we forget about is UV radiation.
UK consults on social media ban for under-16s
The UK government has launched a national consultation asking the public, including parents, young people and experts, whether social media should be banned for children under the age of 16.
Why did fans skip the 2026 Pro Bowl?
The Pro Bowl Games – the NFL’s annual all-star game – takes place each year the week before the Super Bowl. At this year’s event, on 3 February in San Francisco, something ugly happened: the Games drew roughly two million viewers on ESPN.
Film & Book Club
Pattinson steals the show as Zendaya’s character is underdeveloped. The Drama review
The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.
Oscars 2026. Four acting races, four strong opinions – and four correct predictions
Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question
Bones and All is an exploration of entanglement in dependence, where guilt feeds reassurance
What’s so valuable and special about this movie is that its true message is obscured by a peculiar and terrifying symbol, mixing consuming-like love, with every terrifying aspect of it, with the realities of addiction and the inability to escape one’s nature, and the need to deal with it all together with someone else.



