$30M NY State Program Pays Local Police to Hand Immigrants to Border Patrol Despite New York's ban on 287(g) agreements, state funding for federal Operation Stonegarden patrols continues to funnel local police encounters into Border Patrol custody Latin Times · Aug 26
Syrian criminal clans: How is Germany attempting to address the problem? Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a "Taskforce Clan" as one group there has recently attracted particular attention. Euronews · Aug 24
Pasta of the future: Italy tests climate-resistant wheat Pasta may be one of the world's most beloved staples, but technology is being used to improve the iconic Italian dish. In the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy's "Food Valley", researchers are creating the pasta of the future by focusing on its main ingredient, wheat. FRANCE 24's Natalia Mendoza, Laura Roudaut, Tommaso… France 24 · Aug 4
England’s motorways and major A roads ranked from best to worst Transport Focus surveyed more than 9,500 drivers in March The Independent UK · Jul 20
Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush for weddings organised abroad Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice… France 24 · Jun 30
Obsession has smashed more records to become Focus Features' biggest ever film Curry Barker's Obsession continues to smash records at the global box office. BANG Premier · Jun 8
Munich Airport temporarily shut over drone sighting - what we know so far Munich Airport was closed on Saturday after a pilot reported a drone sighting, forcing suspension of all flights, a spokesperson for the Federal Police told FOCUS online. The Times of India · May 30
Ranbir Kapoor-backed Prime Focus shares gain 2% after firm returns to black with Rs 82 crore net profit in Q4 Prime Focus shares saw a rise on Friday. The company reported a profit of Rs 82 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26. This marks a significant turnaround from a loss in the previous year. Revenue also jumped over 42 percent. The company is involved in a legal dispute regarding… The Economic Times · May 29
SSP Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights SSP Group (LON:SSPG) reported higher first-half revenue and a return to positive earnings per share, as management said its Focus '26 plan is beginning to support profitability, cash generation and returns despite pressure from disruption in the Middle East. Group CEO Patrick Coveney said SSP deliv MarketBeat · May 19
More than 20 classic Warhammer and WH40K games just came to Steam, 7 of them for the first time ever The Warhammer Classics label has some real bangers, and naturally there's a sale to get things rolling. PC Gamer · Apr 14
Seasonic teases cherry blossom-themed Focus ATX 3.1 'Sakura' power supply Prettified, limited edition PSU. PC Gamer · Apr 2
“He had a knife to my groin. I was petrified. He went for my guitar”: Mikael Åkerfeldt on nearly losing his prized PRS on the way to record a landmark Opeth album – and why he doesn’t deserve a signature model (even though he’s got one) The Opeth mastermind on being robbed as they made Blackwater Park, what he hated about Kurt Cobain’s ’53 Martin D-18 and loved about Hank Williams’ ’40s D-18, the ’90s band he still adores and the ’70s guitarist he still worships Guitar World · Mar 31
“Greg Lake was a bit of a cabaret singer. Jon Anderson, whatever you think of his lyrics, bloody meant it”: The prog stars who influenced a comedy musician’s career – and made him become a milkman for a while Graham Fellows, creator of Jilted John and John Shuttleworth, started out with ELP before finding Yes, Focus, The Enid and Pink Floyd (although he has no time for The Dark Side Of The Moon) Louder · Mar 31
Guitar World · Mar 19 “He’s very underrated. If you asked David Gilmour, he’d probably say, ‘Yeah, he’s my idol!’” Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt names prog’s great unsung guitar hero This 1970s player is an influence to many, he says, but doesn’t get the credit he deserves
The Conversation · Feb 16 How 1.5 million km of undersea internet cables can double up as an earthquake and tsunami warning system Forecasting earthquakes presents a serious challenge on land, but in the oceans that cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface it is all but impossible. However, the vast network of undersea cables that crisscross the world’s seas could soon change this. As well as transmitting data around the planet, they…
The Guardian - US · Feb 13 Is Jacob Elordi really what Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights should look like? Bad boy Heathcliff is described as ethnically ambiguous and ‘dark’ in the novel, yet is played by a pretty straightforward white Australian Elordi
Inverse · Jan 22 2026 Oscar Nominations: 'Sinners' Breaks An Awards Record 'Sinners' was a smash hit for Hollywood, and now it's an awards season record breaker.
Louder · Jan 9 Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett, Asia, Caravan, Focus and more lined up for huge new prog cruise taking place this summer Prog-friendly venue Trading Boundaries announces a new prog cruise venture up and down the Rhine for July
Cycling Weekly · Dec 24, 2025 'If you want to ride a bike, we'll figure it out': the innovation and all-are-welcome attitude that made Newbury Velo our Club of the Year The Berkshire club has something for just about everyone, from kids' CX to partially sighted tandem riding to adult racing
Louder · Dec 12, 2025 "A veteran virtuoso who remains startlingly undimmed by the passage of time": Jan Akkerman celebrates four decades of My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow Celebrating its 40thanniversary, Freddie's solo debut remains flawed but sporadically glorious.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 This capital city could be Europe’s most underrated Christmas destination The capital of Estonia is complete with a Christmas market, plenty of history, and incredible food
InsideEVs · Dec 2, 2025 The EV Market May Have Too Many Options. Here's Why That's A Problem You can't make a great electric replacement for every gas car you sell. You need to focus on where you can win.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 1, 2025 Here's when you can stream 'Hamnet' at home Here's when you'll be able to stream "Hamnet" at home on PVOD and Peacock.
Louder · Nov 7, 2025 Cool new proggy sounds from Jan Akkerman, Soen, Evergrey and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week Ace new prog you have to hear from Argovia, Myrath, Engrupid Pipol in this week's Tracks Of The Week