The science fiction thriller Cold Storage, starring Liam Neeson, Georgina Campbell, and Joe Keery, will premiere on Canal+ on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 9:10 p.m.

Cold Storage, a thriller that combines science fiction, action, and comedy, tells the story of a deadly microorganism that escapes inside a self-storage facility after being imprisoned for decades.

Liam Neeson, Georgina Campbell, and Joe Keery star in the Jonny Campbell-directed movie, which David Koepp adapted from his own novel.

The story begins decades earlier when a highly contagious microbe is isolated and sealed away in the depths of a disused military base.

The location is later converted into a storage facility, and its new employees remain oblivious to the peril that lies beneath their feet.

When temperatures in the subterranean facility rise, the dormant disease finds the ideal conditions to flourish and escape.

Two facility employees soon find themselves in an unmanageable situation.

To prevent the outbreak from spreading beyond the building, they must collaborate with a former bioterrorism specialist who understands the organism’s origins and catastrophic potential.

Liam Neeson plays Robert Quinn, the man summoned to help bring the crisis under control, while Joe Keery, who gained fame on Stranger Things, pairs up with Georgina Campbell, a familiar face to fans of cult cinema.

Cold Storage is adapted from the 2019 novel of the same name by David Koepp.

In addition to scripting several major science-fiction and suspense films, the screenwriter adapted his own novel for the big screen.

The narrative combines a classic contamination premise with a claustrophobic setting and a tone that goes beyond a straightforward horror-thriller.

Throughout the movie, tension arises from the contrast between the gravity of the threat and the ordinary employees forced to confront it.

As the organism progressively transforms the storage facility into a survival zone, a race against time begins to prevent a much larger epidemic.

A few months after its February 18, 2026 release in French theaters, Cold Storage is making its television debut.

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 9:10 p.m., Canal+ will broadcast the thriller directed by Jonny Campbell.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has finalized updated executive regulations governing national water efficiency, establishing an escalating penalty structure that includes fines up to SR200,000.

Under the revised framework, the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center holds legal authority to inspect facilities, audit compliance, and penalize violations across urban, industrial, and agricultural sectors throughout the Kingdom.

The enforcement rules are scheduled to take official effect on March 21, 2027, establishing an extended preparation window for residents, agricultural operators, and commercial building managers to upgrade plumbing fixtures, resolve structural leaks, and align operations with national efficiency benchmarks.

Tiered Penalties Across Urban and Industrial Sectors

The regulatory framework details specific monetary fines based on the severity and recurrence of the infraction. In urban settings, installing non-compliant or inefficient sanitary fixtures incurs initial penalties starting at SR1,000, rising to SR2,000 for a second offense and reaching SR10,000 for a third.

Altering, removing, or tampering with water-saving aerators and mechanisms on sanitary hardware carries fines ranging from SR500 to SR2,000.

Water losses caused by poor maintenance trigger higher financial penalties. Leaks resulting from cracked rooftop or underground storage tanks, degraded insulation, or malfunctioning float valves will cost violators SR5,000 for a first offense, SR10,000 for a second, and SR50,000 for a third.

Maximum Penalties for Potable Water Misuse

The steepest financial penalties are reserved for instances where drinking water is diverted for non-essential or unintended uses while alternative water sources exist.

Utilizing potable water when access to treated wastewater, reclaimed water networks, or licensed wells is available carries an initial SR25,000 fine, with repeat violations escalating up to the maximum SR200,000 cap.

This policy initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader strategic initiatives aimed at safeguarding national water security, curbing resource depletion, and modernizing sustainability practices across commercial, residential, and industrial infrastructure.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney and music mogul Scooter Braun have fueled internet speculation after being photographed enjoying a jet ski outing along the Italian coastline.

The images show Sweeney taking the wheel of the personal watercraft with Braun seated behind her, navigating scenic coastal waters together during a Mediterranean getaway. Both were dressed casually for a day in the sun, capturing immediate attention from paparazzi and onlookers.

The unexpected pairing quickly went viral across social media channels, with fans discussing whether the excursion signifies a budding romantic relationship or simply a shared vacation among high-profile Hollywood acquaintances.

Sweeney, who has maintained a busy filming schedule across major feature film projects, and Braun, who recently stepped back from day-to-day artist management to focus on corporate entertainment ventures, appeared relaxed as they navigated the waves.

Media Buzz and Social Media Speculation

While the sightings have generated widespread headlines across major entertainment outlets, neither representative for Sydney Sweeney nor Scooter Braun has publicly commented on the nature of their trip.

Public record indicates both figures have been spending time in Europe during the summer holiday season, joining a long list of A-list celebrities vacationing along the Amalfi Coast.

As discussion continues online, industry commentators note that high-profile celebrity crossovers routinely drive elevated search volume and social engagement. Whether the jet ski outing represents a professional connection, a casual friendship, or a new romance, the photos continue to trend heavily across pop culture news desks globally.

Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews have been forced to tear up a car park built on their £15m Berkshire mansion after their planning appeal was thrown out by local officials.

The younger sister of The Princess of Wales erected the car park at Barton Court without planning permission in 2025. After objections from neighbours and the local authority, West Berkshire Council turned down the couple’s retrospective application and said the structure spoiled the natural setting of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

West Berkshire Council Dismisses Appeal for Un-authorised Car Park

Middleton, 42, and her husband, hedge fund boss Matthews, bought the 32-room Georgian property, Barton Court, in 2022. The estate is in Kintbury, Berkshire, in the Wessex Downs – a designated National Landscape region in the UK.

They built the parking lot last year without retrospective planning permission claiming it was only for summer, mid-week parking. Local planners refused it, saying the parking has visual and environmental impacts that harm the surrounding area.

“Due to its size and engineered appearance, the development has introduced a visually intrusive and urbanised feature into an otherwise open meadow,” planning officials said.

Local council authorities also had concerns about the proximity of the building to the River Kennet and said it was necessary to protect chalk stream and local wildlife.

Second Issue for the £15m Barton Court Estate

The problem follows another controversial issue with local residents over whether the public can walk across the grounds, where previously used the pathway Mill Lane was closed when Sir Terence Conran sold up.

The estate was previously owned by Sir Terence Conran who let the public use Mill Lane which passes through the property. Once Middleton and Matthews bought the property signs went up saying the land was private property and the issue ignited public outcry and anger in the village.

35 local residents complained to West Berkshire Council with The Ramblers Association backing the residents of the local village saying the route was a public footpath, and a public inquiry to discuss the rights of way begun in May this year.

However, a representative of the couple said that there were no records that it was ever a right of way, adding that they believe it is a private lane.

The pair must now pull up their new car park after their appeal failed and return the meadow back to its original condition before local planning authorities may decide to carry out formal enforcement.