Lifestyle & Society · Oct 14, 2026
A new BBC Arts documentary led by Queen Camilla uses personal stories to argue that reading can support mental health, rehabilitation and community belonging. Broadcasters and partners say the film will tie into the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026.
Lifestyle & Society · Oct 9, 2026
The Royal National Mòd opened in Glasgow on October 9, 2026, with organisers reporting record entries and a programme that foregrounds Gaelic education, youth participation and a broad fringe across the city. The nine day festival is being pitched as both a cultural celebration and a booster for local venues and Gaelic visibility.
Lifestyle & Society · Sep 27, 2026
Mumbai’s annual Mijwan fundraiser returned with a high profile show featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal as showstoppers, placing traditional embroidery and women’s empowerment at the center of a star-studded evening.

Lifestyle & Society · Sep 17, 2026
Britain is moving towards restricting social-media access for children under 16, adding to a global push for stronger age checks and online protections as families debate how much of childhood should take place on a screen.

UK & World · Sep 17, 2026
King Charles III has brought senior figures from some of the world's leading artificial-intelligence companies together in Scotland, putting AI safety, human control and international cooperation at the centre of a rapidly growing global debate.