13 h. ago ‘Message to America’: US tourists invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene

The dark production, which is reminiscent of Taliban hostage beheading videos, has emerged on its social media accounts, but it’s not clear if the group made it

Culture

14 h. ago Americans invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal tourist video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene

The promotional video has emerged on Taliban-linked social media accounts, but it’s not clear if the group made it

Culture

4 d. ago Marilyn Manson sparks controversy as he appears at Black Sabbath's farewell show and pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in video message

The rock star, 56, featured in a video message as the concert got underway and paid tribute to his 'friend' Ozzy Osbourne on his final ever show.

Economics

1 week ago Home discomforts send Trump rushing to project image of global patriarch

The tortured progress of the president’s tax-and-spend bill is likely to bring his supporters a big, ugly surprise – little wonder he was so keen to turn the focus to Iran and Nato“Daddy’s home.” So said a social media post from the White House, accompanied by a video featuring the song Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) by Usher and images of Donald Trump at the Nato summit in The Hague.The US president’s fundraising allies were quick to market $35 T-shirts with his image and the word after Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, referred to Trump’s criticism of Israel and Iran over violations of a ceasefire by quipping: “And then Daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get [them to] stop.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago We Were Liars is about to drop on Prime Video – and it features a popular Vampire Diaries actor

Get ready to binge the eight-episode series

Culture

3 w. ago Will Smith’s seedy new single ‘Pretty Girls’ sounds like a cry for help

The actor and rapper’s musical throwback sees him profess his love for the opposite sex... over and over again. It’s one of the most cringe-inducing music videos in years, writes Louis Chilton, but actually offers a fascinating look at masculinity in crisis

Politics

4 w. ago Ladbrokes ads banned over use of ‘Ladbucks’ likely to appeal to under

The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm’s “Ladbucks” were “similar to features in video games popular with children”.

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