Karen Attiah Wins, Harry and Meghan Dominate, and The Odyssey Keeps Rising

Harry and Meghan’s media dominance, Karen Attiah’s reinstatement and The Odyssey’s box office success lead this week’s stories.

Karen Attiah Reinstated After Washington Post Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Karen Attiah has won a major victory against The Washington Post nearly a year after the newspaper fired her over social media posts following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. A private arbitrator ruled that the Post violated its labor agreement when it dismissed Attiah in September 2025, finding that the newspaper lacked “good and sufficient…

The Numbers Show How Central Harry and Meghan Remain to British Royal Coverage

For years, parts of the British press have treated Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex as both outsiders to the monarchy and permanent fixtures in royal coverage. That contradiction has become especially visible since reports emerged that the Sussexes are preparing to spend more time in Britain. Within days, newspapers were building fresh stories around acting,…

Prince Harry Ends Ten-Year African Parks Chapter as Organisation Thanks Him for His Service

Prince Harry’s decade-long formal role with African Parks is coming to an end, with the organisation confirming that he will conclude his tenure on its Board of Directors on 30 September. In its announcement, African Parks framed the change as the close of a long period of service rather than a rupture. Harry first became…

The Odyssey Just Passed $1.4 Billion; Culture-War Grifters Are Painfully Silent

Before The Odyssey had even reached cinemas, a section of the right‑wing internet had already decided it needed to fail. Christopher Nolan’s crime, apparently, was assembling a cast that did not conform to their preferred image of ancient Greece. Lupita Nyong’o’s casting as both Helen of Troy and her twin sister Clytemnestra became a particular target, with…

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A new seasonal favourite is joining the As Ever pantry this week, inspired by a cherished family recipe from Meghan.

Arriving August 26.

Former Child Actress Raquel Lee Alleges Disney Negligent in On-Set Sexual Abuse

Former child actress Raquel Lee, now 39, has sued Disney, alleging that a studio employee repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her during production of the 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie The Poof Point. Lee, who was 14 years old at the time, claims a “middle-aged, male employee” involved in the film’s production groomed and assaulted…

Meghan Sussex and The Gentlemen: What’s Actually Happening With the Casting Rumours?

The irony is hard to miss: two journalists with long histories of critical coverage of Meghan Sussex have somehow ended up at the centre of the same acting story. Brontë Coy first claimed Meghan had been offered a significant UK role. Days later, Tina Brown claimed the production had pulled the Gentlemen opportunity following “backlash.” The claims…

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Harry and Meghan’s UK Return Sparks ‘Sussex Summit’ Claims at Balmoral

If the British press wanted to prove that Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex’s return has rattled parts of the Royal Family, dubbing the annual Balmoral gathering a “Sussex Summit” was certainly one way to do it. Harry is a British citizen, a prince by birth and still fifth in the line of succession. Prince Archie…

Jeremy Vine Withdraws From Carers UK Awards After Welfare Debate Backlash

Jeremy Vine has withdrawn as the unpaid host of the Carers UK awards after facing criticism over the way his programme discusses welfare, benefits and disabled people. Vine said he had agreed to host the event because of a personal connection to a friend who lost her husband after a long and painful illness. He…

British Media Reacts to Harry and Meghan’s Return With Praise, Panic and Palace Drama

The reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex’s reported return to the UK has been revealing. For years, much of the British press treated the couple as a problem the monarchy needed to contain. Now, some of those same outlets are suddenly asking whether their return could actually benefit the institution. The shift has been…

Prince Harry Pays Tribute to Fallen Service Members at Arlington National Cemetery

Prince Harry paid tribute to fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery on August 19, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before visiting Sections 60 and 57 to honour individual graves and meet families of those who died in service. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arlington National…