Stranger Things season 5 episode 2, 'The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,' stunned viewers with an ABBA-fueled Demogorgon attack that left Holly missing. Netflix's unannounced release sparked global analysis, with Vecna's pet and Dr. Kay's secrets deepening the mystery.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a £2 million mansion tax targeting 150,000 UK homes in the Autumn Budget 2025 to tackle a £40 billion fiscal gap, with London’s 600,000 high-value properties facing revaluation.
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker via arm triangle submission at UFC Fight Night in Qatar, cementing himself as the clear #1 contender for Ilia Topuria’s Lightweight Championship. A dominant performance sets up a likely title fight in early 2026.
Freeview warns of TV reception issues in Anglia and Sandy Heath from 17–23 November 2025 due to engineering work, urging viewers not to retune. The alert comes amid broader uncertainty over the future of 32 UK local TV channels under Ofcom review.
Luke Littler stunned reigning champion Mike De Decker 3-0 at the 2025 Boyle Sports World Grand Prix in Leicester, setting up a quarter-final clash with Gerwyn Price after a record-breaking performance and perfect set record.
Kathryn Bigelow’s Netflix thriller A House of Dynamite drops an unsettling, ambiguous nuclear climax, sparking debate on global nuclear fragility and political decision‑making.
Max Verstappen grabs pole at COTA while Oscar Piastri's car feels unpredictable, leaving the Aussie champion sixth and the title fight wide open.
Lotto Draw 3108 on Oct 4, 2025 delivered a £10.6 million jackpot, spotlighting responsible gambling and a £2 million boost for women's sport via the Red Roses initiative.
George Russell takes pole with a new lap record at Singapore, ending Mercedes' 7‑year drought. Verstappen and Piastri follow, setting up a thrilling night race.
Victoria‑born Sophie de Goede was named the 2025 World Rugby Women's Player of the Year after steering Canada to a historic World Cup silver. A captain, goal‑kicker, try‑scorer and breakdown powerhouse, she blends family pedigree with club success at Saracens. Her rise reshapes Canadian women’s rugby.
