38 m. ago A House of Dynamite review – Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear endgame thriller is a terrifying, white

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Tracy Letts star in this immaculately constructed nightmare procedural that ticks down the minutes from an atomic bomb’s launch to its detonationKathryn Bigelow has reopened the subject that we all tacitly agree not to discuss or imagine, in the movies or anywhere else: the subject of an actual nuclear strike. It’s the subject which tests narrative forms and thinkability levels. Maybe this is why we prefer to see it as something for absurdism and satire – a way of not staring into the sun – to remember Kubrick’s (brilliant) black comedy Dr Strangelove, with no fighting in the war room etc, rather than Lumet’s deadly serious Fail Safe. Bigelow, with screenwriter Noah Oppenheim, broaches one of the most frightening thoughts of all: that a nuclear war could or rather will start with no one knowing who started it or who ended it. I watched this film with translucently white knuckles but also that strange climbing nausea that only this topic can create.Th...

Events

53 m. ago Rio Ferdinand concerned by Man Utd deadline day deal after learning key transfer detail

Jadon Sancho was one of several players to leave Manchester United on deadline day, but Rio Ferdinand was left unimpressed by the terms of his move to Aston Villa

Economics

57 m. ago Plans to add to facilities at Ferguslie Cricket Club in Paisley approved by Renfrewshire Council

Proposal to introduce clubhouse with changing rooms, showers, toilet and social space given green light.

Politics

96 m. ago ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse: When and how to see the Moon turn red in the sky

Moon turns a deep red during celestial spectacle because of the scattering of light

Events

2 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree to stop it blocking my light? 4 experts all agree on the answer

With summer ending and trees and plants at the peak of their growth, our gardens might look vibrant and green — but what if that means a neighbour's tree is blocking out your natural light?

Politics

2 h. ago Met Office space weather charts show where Northern Lights will be visible tonight

The Met Office has said that the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could be visible again tonight

Society

2 h. ago Drunken farmworker tried to torch mobile home and car but lighter wouldn't work

Janis Dambrans' advocate described the 53-year-old Latvian's actions as 'foolish' and as being committed 'in the midst of a drunken stupor'

Politics

3 h. ago Driving instructor says many don't know what green light means

A driving instructor has warned people against putting their foot down on the accelerator as soon as they see a green light – as this could actually be dangerous

Politics

3 h. ago Alan Kurdi’s father’s harrowing plea for refugee compassion resurfaces on 10

The father of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian boy who drowned as his family tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, made a desperate plea for compassion for refugees in a resurfaced video.

Events

3 h. ago Two Scottish botanic gardens named best in the UK for one key feature

One of the gardens has been dubbed "one of the world’s finest arboreta"

Politics

3 h. ago Huge silver hoard sheds new light on movements of ancient Vikings

Scientific analysis has revealed where much of the Vikings' precious loot came from

Politics

3 h. ago 'Bad look for football': Alan Shearer hits out at Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer

Shearer is not happy with how Isak forced a move to Liverpool

Sport

3 h. ago The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘This is unchartered territory’

The four-time grand slam champion is back in a major quarter-final for the first time in four years

Politics

3 h. ago Four plants to prune in September for healthy growth and a 'second bloom' of flowers

Pruning is a key gardening job throughout the year, as it can help promote new growth and even a second flowering. Here are four plants to prune in September:

Politics

4 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree if it's blocking my natural light? I asked 4 experts who all said the same thing

Experts explain whether you can cut a neighbour's tree if it's blocking your natural light — and things you must know before you act

Politics

4 h. ago Driving instructor confirms what green traffic light really means and it's not 'go'

A driving instructor has confirmed what the green traffic light really means, and it turns out it's not as simple as "go". James Simpkins has told motorists what they need to know

Politics

4 h. ago Enjoy 'light and crispy' air fryer bread with chef's fix for 'common mistake'

The expert explained there's a common mistake that could be ruining your homemade loaves

Politics

4 h. ago Alexander Isak clause comes to light after Liverpool transfer as club CEO speaks out

Alexander Isak has completed his British record move to Liverpool from Newcastle, with the striker's first club, AIK Stockholm, set to pocket a significant windfall

Society

4 h. ago Boots perfume shoppers 'always get compliments on how lovely they smell' now £33

The scent is floral and warming, making it a great all-rounder

Economics

4 h. ago Met Office issues Northern Lights update after 'heightened solar activity' brought aurora to UK

Sky watchers in the UK could see a second night of aurora borealis on Tuesday

Politics