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Buffalo 8 Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to a pair of feature debuts from AK Studios: psychological folk horror “The Exile” and black-and-white silent comedy “Hucch.” Both films hail from emerging filmmakers rooted in the Indian subcontinent and mark the latest acquisitions for the Santa Monica-based distributor, which specializes in indie fare with global appeal. “The Exile,” written and directed by Samman Roy in his feature debut, is set in 1960s rural Bengal, where superstition and isolation create an unsettling atmosphere that blurs reality and haunting. The story follows Gouranga on a journey through a rarely-depicted world of rural Bengal…

The serial entrepreneur Frank Strang, who has died aged 67 of oesophageal cancer, seized an unpremeditated opportunity to deliver the first licensed spaceport for vertical launches in western Europe, overcoming multiple barriers along the way.Having acquired a disused RAF radar station at the most northerly point in the Shetland Islands a decade earlier – without any thought of spaceports – by 2017 Strang had realised the potential of his asset as the government sought to promote a UK launch capacity.Long-haired and cowboy-booted, Strang weaved his way through the corridors of power to persuade government, regulators and private investors that the…

Local charities are being invited by the Guernsey Community Foundation to collaborate on tackling issues raised in its 2025 Quality of Life Report. The report highlights key areas of need across the island including living costs and housing.Foundation chief executive Jim Roberts said charities often had the expertise to tackle these challenges but might lack resources or support.”We want to hear their ideas and help overcome the barriers,” he said.Interested charities should contact Mr Roberts at the foundation with a brief outline of their proposal and its potential benefits for islanders. Mr Roberts said: “Charites are specialists in their respective…

Pakistan has been reeling from flooding triggered by torrential rains, with nearly 400 people killed since August 14.On Wednesday, Karachi was inundated following a heavy downpour, paralysing the southern port city of 20 million people less than a week after deadly flash floods swept away villages in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.More than 700 people have been killed in the flooding and landslides across the South Asian nation since June, with forecasters warning of further downpours until Saturday.So why have floods in Pakistan been so intense, and what is the solution to the South Asian country’s flooding problem?Where did…

Looking for the best student discounts? I don’t blame you. Going to college is expensive. Between tuition, textbooks, and beer, there isn’t always a lot of wiggle room in the budget. Tack on the skyrocketing cost of living, and you might be wondering just how you’re supposed to manage your money. One way to stretch those dollars further is by taking advantage of student discounts. A valid .edu email address can help you save on plenty of necessities, with a little left over for binge-watching on Netflix or cheap food delivery. We’ve rounded up our favorite student discounts below.Updated August…

Tanya GuptaBBC News, West MidlandsBBCKevin Braddock said the question for many was how to startA gym set up with a focus on the wellbeing of body and mind has been awarded a £14,000 lottery grant to develop its work.The Soma Space in Oswestry was established two years ago by Kevin Braddock, a psychotherapist and fitness instructor, and Jo Hazell-Watkins, a personal trainer and trauma-informed strength coach.It offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can refer themselves or be referred by social care workers and GPs.Mr Braddock said the gym was there to help people start exercising, know what…

Censorship in Russia is as old as the nation’s mass media.Imperial censors banned or cut Leo Tolstoy’s books and imprisoned Fyodor Dostoyevsky in Siberia when the writers questioned the czar’s authority. After the Revolution, an army of bureaucrats vetted everything that was published or shown in the country for signs of capitalist heresy.More recently, President Vladimir V. Putin has rolled back the freedom of expression that briefly flourished after the Soviet Union’s collapse and created a more subtle system of cultural control.Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Russians have been seeking respite from the upheaval of war on their…

Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondentGwyndaf Hughes/BBCScientists have developed a honeybee “superfood” that could protect the animals against the threats of climate change and habitat loss.Bee colonies that ate the supplement during trials had up to 15 times more baby bees that grew to adulthood.Honeybees are a vital part of food production and contribute to pollinating 70% of leading global crops.”This technological breakthrough provides all the nutrients bees need to survive, meaning we can continue to feed them even when there’s not enough pollen,” senior author Professor Geraldine Wright at the University of Oxford told BBC News.”It really is a huge…

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – One hour away from the place that made him famous, Scott Cochran gets the news from his athletic trainer that it’s too hot to wear pads at practice today. It’s an unfortunate reality of the blazing Alabama sun this morning, but he has no choice but to adapt and move on. He knows it won’t go over well with his young staff — full of former Alabama stars like Blake Sims, O.J. Howard and Bo Scarbrough. They are eager for another opportunity to improve with the season opener looming. Cochran was once the same — ringleader of those…

LDV Hospitality, behind NYC Italian restaurant Scarpetta, has reimagined East Hampton, New York’s historic Maidstone hotel into a year-round boutique retreat. The resort has plenty of amenities—bikes included—and curated pop-ups such as partnerships with brands like Sézane and Ginori. For elegant, coastal getaways in New York’s summer and shoulder seasons, East Hampton is always a good idea. The Maidstone—an 1840s tannery and lodge turned boutique inn on Main Street—is now adding a dash of Italian la dolce vita to the haute hamlet, thanks to new owners LDV Hospitality. Operating year-round, LDV at The Maidstone is the first hotel project from…