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Marçal Forès To Direct Adaptation Of Mariana Enríquez Short Story
EXCLUSIVE: AF, the production company founded by Frank Ariza (Sorry, Baby), has acquired the rights to adapt Where Are You, Heart?, a short story from an anthology by Argentinian novelist Mariana Enríquez, and hired Spanish filmmaker Marçal Forès (Olympo) to direct.
Where Are You, Heart? is one of 12 short stories in The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, a 2009 anthology by Enríquez. The book was translated into English in 2021 and was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. The book, published in Spain by Editorial Anagrama, explores everyday horrors—a recurring theme in the work of Enríquez, who is best known for using classic horror elements like ghosts and rituals to explore the social and political realities of her home country.
Where Are You, Heart? follows a main character who realizes at a very young age that she is aroused by the terminally ill. After some exploration, she discovers that her true obsession is with people suffering from heart disease. The synopsis reads: It’s a story where death, illness, and sex are intricately connected.
The Dangers of Smoking in Bed has been published in 54 editions and translated into more than 16 languages. Enríquez has also published Things We Lost in the Fire (2016) and Our Share of Night (2019). Her work has attracted increasing big-screen attention in recent years, with Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín locking a deal last month to direct an adaptation of her short story My Sad Dead for Netflix. That will be a four-part series on the streamer.
Forès is a Barcelona-born filmmaker. He directed all three films in the popular Netflix YA trilogy Through My Window, the 2014 feature Everlasting Love, which played Outfest and Sitges, and the episodes of the Netflix series Olympo.
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How F1 driver Niki Lauda survived a devastating Grand Prix crash
“As I committed to the turn, I saw some dirt going up in the air and I knew something was wrong, and, sure enough, I came around, exited the turn, and he was sideways on fire in the middle of the track,” Lunger told the BBC. “I slowed, but my car still went into his and impacted his.” Harald Ertl, an Austrian driver who was following, then hit Lunger’s car. Despite the danger, Ertl, Lunger and Edwards got out of their vehicles to try to pull Lauda out of his. But they could not get him free of the cockpit’s harness.
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World Swimming Championships 2025: Summer McIntosh goes for second gold, Gretchen Walsh in 100 fly
Day two of the swimming competition of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore will see Summer McIntosh go for a second title of the event in the women’s 200 individual medley final.
It would take a seismic effort to stop the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder from adding another victory to her opening 400 freestyle win, but former world champion Alex Walsh of Team USA – who finished with silver at Paris 2024 – would love to cause an upset on Monday, 28 July.
Elsewhere in the final, keep an eye on 12-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi of the People’s Republic of China, who is already being touted as the next McIntosh.
Also in action are Italian Olympic champion Nicolo Martinenghi in the men’s 100m breaststroke final, US world record holder Gretchen Walsh locks horns with 200m butterfly Olympic gold medallst Zhang Yufei of China in the women’s 100m butterfly final, 100m backstroke Olympic champion Thomas Ceccon of Italy lines up in the men’s 50m butterfly final, and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown joins Team USA athlete Regan Smith in the women’s 100m backstroke semi-finals.
In the morning heats, world record holder Smith took top spot in the women’s 100 back qualifying with double Olympic champion McKeown in third, while US veteran Katie Ledecky won her 1500 freestyle heat by half a lap.
The World Aquatics Championships — previously known as the FINA World Championships and often referred to as the World Swimming Championships — have been held since 1973. The Singapore edition marks the 22nd staging of the event.
Follow our live updates across the four finals.
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Olympic Museum – Olympic Heritage ǀ Artists-in-Residence laureates announced
The two artists will create new, boundary-pushing artworks that enhance the appreciation of sports culture and the Olympic Games, and will be included in the Cultural Olympiad at the LA28 Summer Games.
Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark, selected for the QOSM by the international jury, has been granted a two-month residency with studio space at Doha Fire Station. Alioune Thiam will similarly take part in a two-month programme at the Olympic Museum, with studio space at La Becque Artist Residence. Both artists will receive mentorship opportunities from members of the international jury, and will have a unique opportunity to explore the museums’ collections, archives and storylines relating to sports culture and the Olympic Games.
“These residencies bring together the creative power of digital art with the Olympic Games’ historic and cultural significance,” said QOSM Director Abdulla Yousuf Al Mulla. “We are proud to be part of this initiative and to work closely with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to offer this rare and important opportunity to emerging artists. We invite artists to be part of future open calls for this remarkable programme, which will be offered annually until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”
The residency, which marks the first year of a partnership between the QOSM and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, will run from 1 October to 1 December 2025. The artists’ work will be exhibited at the LA28 Games as part of the Cultural Olympiad and then enter the respective museums’ permanent collection.
“Since its creation, the Olympic Museum has striven to preserve and share the rich legacy of the Olympic Movement while embracing innovation to keep that heritage alive and relevant,” said Yasmin Meichtry, Olympic Museum Associate Director and jury chair. “The Olympic Heritage | Artists-in-Residence Programme embodies this spirit perfectly by honouring the past through the lens of young contemporary artists working with digital media. We warmly congratulate Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark and Alioune Thiam, our inaugural residents, and look forward to seeing how their creativity and innovative use of digital tools will open new artistic pathways to express and transmit the Olympic values to today’s audiences.”
D’Clark is a 29-year-old London-based digital sculptor, who explores ethnicity, representation and digital hybridity in contemporary art. Her work blends digital with sculptural methods, focusing on nuanced representations of black anatomy. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree (Europe – Art and Culture 2024), her recent work includes a major public commission for the Equal Justice Initiative, Montgomery, Alabama.
Thiam is a 32-year-old Senegalese video artist, who specialises in projection mapping and interactive installations. His work explores the impact of digital technology on Senegalese and African culture through immersive audiovisual creations. In 2022, he became the first Senegalese artist in residence at the Dominicans of Haute Alsace Cultural Centre in France, with his project “ARTIST 2.0 The Creative Scope of Digital Technology”.
D’Clark and Thiam were selected by an international jury from a pool of applicants representing 20 nations across six continents. Jury members included Nita Ambani, International Olympic Committee member and founder and Chair of the Reliance Foundation; Khalifa Al Obaidly, photographer and Director of Fire Station’s Artists in Residence Programme; Rachel Falconer, digital art curator and Head of Digital Arts Computing Goldsmiths University London; Jonathan Kearney, digital artist, researcher and lecturer at Central Saint Martins London; and Britt Salvesen, curator and head of the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department and the Prints and Drawings Department, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It was chaired by Yasmin Meichtry.
The call was open to artists between the ages of 18 and 34 who work with any form of digital media, including AI, data-driven art, and augmented and virtual reality, any of which may also be combined with physical media.
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Carrier caution persists as insurance M&A activity slips during H1 2025 : Clyde & Co
Global insurance carriers stayed on the dealmaking sidelines during the first half of 2025, with activity during the period falling to its lowest level since the financial crisis of 2008.
The first six months of the year saw 95 deals completed. compared with 106 in the same period in 2024, falling short of the 10 year H1 deal activity average of 192 deals.
- H1 activity is the lowest on record with carriers spurning deals amidst ongoing economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty
- Insurers conserving capital, preferring selective deployment of funds through share buybacks and smaller bolt-on acquisitions
- Pent up carrier demand set to focus on opportunities in regional markets and MGA aggregation in second half of the year
Carrier caution was abounded during this period, fuelled by a combination of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary concerns and wider economic turbulence, and stubbornly high valuations.
With reported interest from private equity bidders also falling, carriers sought to retain their war chests, instead selectively pursuing smaller bolt-on deals, share buybacks and organic investment projects instead.
Carriers in the US made selective acquisitions, with notable deals crossing the line over the period, including Sentry Insurance’s $1.7bn acquisition of The General from American Family insurance, while Markel’s acquisition of the UK’s MECO, a specialist marine MGA, highlighted the ongoing interest in the MGA market.
However, cross-border deals were few-and-far-between during H1, with carriers focussing on domestic opportunities, including several small-scale tie-ups in the Bermudian market.
In the Middle East, dealmaking generally remained muted, with some activity being seen across the life sector, prompted by international players seeking expansion into regional and healthcare markets.
Carrier activity in the UK and Europe was subdued, with non-carrier deals in the broking and intermediary spaces more evident.
North America posted the largest number of deals completed in the period at 35, compared to 29 across EMEA, 25 in the APAC region and just four deals in Latin America. According to the data there were 21 cross border deals completed over the period.
Share buybacks were a feature of the period, particularly in Japan and across Asia, as listed carriers sought to take advantage of relatively low share prices to buy their own shares.
The first half of the year ended with a number of deals being announced, including Zurich’s acquisition of AIG’s Global Personal Travel Insurance and Assistance business for $600m. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Peter Hodgins, Partner and Global Head of Corporate Insurance, said: “There are a host of factors putting the brakes on global carrier M&A including ongoing geopolitical tensions, tough economic conditions and regulatory uncertainty. Getting deals done is hard and they are taking longer to complete. But there’s evidence to suggest that pent up demand from carriers looking for strategic growth will result in higher activity in the second half of the year.”
He added: “There are several large carriers in the market that have voiced their ambitions to make acquisitions this year. There are number of high-profile processes that are continuing, while listed valuations may increase the appetite of some players to make inorganic moves. We also are seeing evidence that international carriers are readying themselves for M&A that gets them access to higher growth emerging markets. The MGA story will continue into the second half of the year and into 2026, with continued aggregation of multi-jurisdictional capabilities that grants carriers access to new markets.”
Research methodology
The Clyde & Co Insurance Growth Report report is based on data by Refinitiv for completed mergers and acquisitions in the global insurance industry in the period 2009 to 2024 to date for businesses with the SIC codes: 6311 Life Insurance, 6321 Accident and Health Insurance, 6331 Fire, Marine, and Casualty Insurance, 6351 Surety Insurance, 6361 Title Insurance and 6399 Insurance Carriers, Not Elsewhere Classified. Additional input, analysis and insight was gathered from face-to-face and telephone interviews with Clyde & Co partners around the world during August 2024, supplemented by existing third-party research.
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Space Menace 2 v1.0 Now Available on Steam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On July 26, solo game developer Only4Gamers released their space RTS game, Space Menace 2 on Steam for Windows and Mac. In case you’re unfamiliar with the title, Space Menace 2 is a seamless blend of sci-fi space RTS and battle game. You begin with just two small ships, setting out into a galaxy full of opportunities and dangers. Completing missions or engaging in combat earns you credits, which you can use to upgrade and expand your fleet. The game offers a satisfying depth of customization, with a variety of modules and upgrade options that allow players to fine-tune their ships for different strategies and playstyles. If you’re a fan of sci-fi space RTS games looking for a fresh and exciting challenge, Space Menace 2 is well worth a look.
Game trailer:
https://youtu.be/ogKzyPsVppQGame description:
Navigate a galaxy in chaos, full of opportunity and danger, in this seamless blend of sci-fi RTS and space combat. You’ll start with a small, modest fleet but your journey is anything but ordinary. Completing missions or engaging in combat earns you credits, which you can use to upgrade and expand your fleet. The game offers a satisfying depth of customization, with a variety of modules and upgrade options that allow players to fine-tune their ships for different strategies and playstyles.Rise to Power
As you rise through the ranks, the stakes grow higher. Initially commanding just a few ships, you’ll soon find yourself in control of powerful fleets, gaining the trust and respect of the galaxy’s most formidable factions. Align yourself wisely, your reputation will open doors to powerful alliances and devastating confrontations. But even as you navigate the shifting tides of power, whispers of an unknown force grow louder, threatening to upend everything.Customize
Customization is at the heart of Space Menace 2. Build and fine-tune your fleet with deep loadout options, combining a wide variety of weapons, utilities, strike craft and upgrade options. Whether you prefer raw firepower, tactical control, or balanced strategies, the game offers satisfying depth to support your playstyle.Maximum Excitement, Minimal Grind
Space Menace 2 is designed for maximum excitement with minimal grind, offering a deep, strategic experience that evolves as you do. As the game unfolds, so do the challenges and complexities, ensuring every moment is filled with tactical decisions and thrilling encounters. Whether you’re outmaneuvering enemy fleets or negotiating with powerful allies, your choices will echo through the galaxy, leaving a legacy that only you can forge.Prepare for a journey that balances strategy, action, and storytelling, as you strive for dominance among the stars in a galaxy on the brink of war.
Get it on Steam
Space Menace 2 is now available on Steam for Windows, Mac.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3136380/Space_Menace_2/YouTube trailer:
https://youtu.be/ogKzyPsVppQContact:
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Walking just 7000 steps daily slashes death risk by 47%, study finds
A research conducted by the University of Sydney claims that the longstanding recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day for optimal health may be overkill.
Researchers claim that walking just 7,000 steps daily nearly gives the same benefit as hitting the 10,000-step mark and can also slash the risk of death by 47%.
Published in The Lancet Public Health, the study analyzed 57 studies across 10+ countries, tracking step counts and the health outcomes linked to it.
The study led by professor Melody Ding discovered that walking 7,000 steps per day significantly lower risks of heart diseases, dementia (by 38%), type 2 diabetes (by 22%), depression, and cancer.
The study also noted that even 4000 steps marked measurable health benefits as compared to low activity levels. Beyond 7,000 steps, benefits still increase but at a slower rate.
The 10,000-step goal originated from a 1960s Japanese marketing campaign for pedometers and was not claimed by any medical research. Later, the notion was adapted as a trend and had broader positive perceptions among people.
The new study compared the benefits of the 10,000 steps milestone with 7,000 steps and found no significant improved health benefits. But in terms of practicality, 7,000 steps is more achievable for most people.
The lead researcher, however, encouraged 2000 to 4000 steps as compared to no or minimum physical activity.
Ding said: “Any increase in daily steps, even modest ones like 4,000 steps, delivers health benefits compared to very low activity levels. When possible, targeting around 7,000 steps per day can substantially reduce risks for many chronic diseases and adverse health outcomes.”
Ding further noted: “Higher step counts beyond 7,000 may add extra benefits, but the improvement rate slows.”
While talking about the benefits of physical activity and walking, researchers stated: “It’s also important to note that while walking offers great health benefits, it is not a complete ‘package’ in itself. Everyday movements count — like getting off the bus a stop earlier or choosing stairs over elevators. Try to also incorporate strength training and mobility exercise into a weekly routine for more complete health benefits.”
The study also has limitations, including potential health risks (e.g., in older adults) that require further research. Future studies on step counts should focus on variations based on age, health status, and region.
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Oscar Piastri ‘took some risk’ to win rain delayed Belgian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri extended his Formula One drivers’ championship lead after battling past McLaren teammate Lando Norris to win the rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The race at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by more than an hour after heavy rain made racing impossible.
But when action did get underway, it didn’t take long for Piastri to impose himself on the race.
The Australian started second on the grid, behind his McLaren teammate Norris. Due to the conditions, though, the race started under safety car supervision, with racing only getting properly underway after the fourth lap.
It was during that first racing lap that the 24-year-old made his move, sling-shooting past Norris.
“I had to be committed. I got a good run out of turn one and then I could stay very close … it was not the easiest, there were a few moments but then I could stay super close out of there,” Piastri told Sky Sports about his brilliant start to the race.
“The actual overtake itself was reasonably straightforward. I could get ahead before the breaking zone but, yeah, the leading up to it took some risk.”
Piastri then managed his tires well enough to fend off Norris as the track dried out from the previous deluge.
In truth, Norris’ strategy of picking more durable tires gave him a real chance of overtaking Piastri in the final laps, but a number of small errors and a slow pit stop extinguished that hope.
He eventually finished over three seconds behind first place, but wasn’t too frustrated. After the race, Norris noted how tricky it was to start from the front on a wet track, with his car having to go through water first which created a slip-stream for those directly behind him.
“It’s tough to lead from the beginning,” Norris told Sky Sports after the race.
“Not saying I did the best job but, yeah, just seems like this weekend it was a headwind down that straight and just pretty much impossible to keep ahead.
“Nothing to complain about too much. It was a good race otherwise. I gave it a good shot, I was pushing hard but not enough.”
Norris now finds himself 16 points adrift of Piastri in the drivers’ standings, with the Australian now winning six races this year.
Piastri said he was happy to get back on top of the podium having last won a race at the Spanish Grand Prix in June.
“I think the last couple of weekends I felt very good in how I’ve driven and the pace, but I’ve just not ultimately pulled it off,” he said.
“To finally get the win this weekend is a really nice feeling and I felt like, you know, qualifying wasn’t the best, but the race I did everything as well as I could have and I’m very happy.”
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium on Sunday, finishing in a distant third.
Next up is the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, with the McLaren teammates set to battle it out again.
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