ITV announced that Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon will host the next series of The Voice UK. This change replaces Emma Willis, who departed to join Strictly Come Dancing. Additionally, singer Cheryl and rapper Aitch are confirmed as new coaches for the show.
The 20th edition of Portugal's sole dedicated horror festival, MotelX, is currently underway in Lisbon. The event has grown to span 11 days and features over 170 films from 40 countries. Organizers note that while midnight screenings draw fewer crowds than in the past, overall attendance remains strong.
A documentary produced by the Guardian features interviews with Israeli intelligence officers regarding an artificial intelligence mapping tool. The system analyzed phone signals to recommend apartment buildings in Gaza for bombing operations. Officers stated they developed the technology that indirectly contributed to thousands of civilian deaths.
The award-winning debut play by Ava Pickett is set in Essex during Tudor times. Her latest work features Helen of Troy returning to a contemporary living room following an English civil war. The production includes characters such as Marcus, Mario, and Cee, with Michelle Dockery portraying Helen.
Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino's first stage production, titled The Popinjay Cavalier. The project is a comedy set in 1830s Europe and is being produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The show is scheduled to open at an unannounced West End venue in spring 2027.
The federal government transferred Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi from his position as inspector general of the Islamabad Capital Territory Police. He has been appointed director general of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency with immediate effect. Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry will fill the vacant Islamabad police chief post.
Colombian artists Shakira and Maluma shared a promotional image hinting at their upcoming fourth collaboration titled 'Agua'. The pair previously released three major tracks together starting in 2016. A pre-save link for the new release is currently available.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on artificial intelligence companies to slow the development of their models on Saturday. He stated that building technology too fast is reckless while halting progress deprives humanity of benefits. OpenAI boss Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed with this assessment as pressure for oversight increases.
McLaren driver Lando Norris achieved pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit after a final qualifying run. He beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by approximately one-hundredth of a second, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishing third. Norris expressed surprise at his performance, noting that he had not led the timesheets until the very last moment.
Rana Sanaullah stated that discussions regarding the creation of new provinces should occur within Parliament rather than at economic forums. He noted that while public desire for such changes cannot be stopped, the final decision rests with the legislative body. The PML-N is currently consulting its party workers before issuing an official policy statement on the matter.
