The incomparable Mel Brooks is coming back with a sequel to his 1987 spoof of George Lucas called “Space Balls.” Not his best work, but still entertaining.
Now he’s coming back for more.
Hey, if Star Wars could have a prequel trilogy, a sequel trilogy, a sequel to the prequel, a prequel to the sequel and countless TV spinoffs, I think the world is ready for its Space Balls 2.
Hollywood legend Mel Brooks — who will turn 99 later this month — is officially a go to appear in an untitled Space Balls sequel that will be released in theaters in 2027 by Amazon MGM Studios, the company announced Thursday.
Brooks will reprise the role of Yogurt in the follow-up to his 1987 cult-classic comedy spoofing Star Wars and other films of the era (think of his character as a tongue-and-check Yoda). Brooks directed and co-wrote the original film, along with playing dual roles (the other was the inept President Skroob).
War between Israel and Iran is adding to a “polycrisis” of threats to global energy security, the chief of Malaysian oil major Petronas has warned, as tariffs and geopolitical turmoil drive up prices.
Global oil prices have surged since Friday when Israel launched strikes inside Iran, which retaliated with missiles and drones and has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz – through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.
Malaysian state oil company Petronas has already reacted to the global economic gloom, slashing a tenth of its almost 50,000 workforce, saying the company will not exist in 10 years otherwise.
Speaking at a Kuala Lumpur conference on Monday, Petronas Group CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik noted that the global oil price had seen the largest price surge since 2022 in anticipation of a supply shock from the Israel-Iran war.
“These seismic shifts of global conflicts, technological revelations and climate change [are] what Petronas has described as polycrisis,” Taufik said, adding that this was exacerbated by the projected population of the Asia-Pacific region that would rise to 5.2 billion in 2050.
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz. More than 70 per cent of oil that flows through The Strait of Hormuz is bound for Asian markets. Photo: Reuters
The region must diversify and scale up its energy portfolio, he said, stressing that energy was no longer the exclusive domain of oil and gas firms.
As every parent knows well, the choices you make for your child in the early years can ripple through their whole future. What your little one learns now can shape everything from their university applications to the career they’ll one day aspire to.
A world-class British education is one of the best ways to prepare your child for success in their teen and adult years. Of course, even when you’re keen to give your child every possible advantage, finding the right primary school can be challenging when you’re living abroad as an expat.
If you’re in search of a great British international education, online learning with leading school King’s InterHigh could be your best solution.
Why start a British education early?
The first few years in school are key in equipping your child with knowledge and understanding for their future academic journey, but primary education is about more than just absorbing information. These are also the crucial years where your child develops their approach to learning, builds their skills and confidence, and starts discovering the passions they may pursue one day.
Making the right choice now pays dividends for years to come, and the British curriculum is a prime choice for your child’s early academic development. Respected around the world, the British curriculum has been designed to progressively build skills, foundations, and enthusiasm during these formative years. In a British international primary school, your child will become a keen and curious explorer, actively engaging with the knowledge and ideas they’ll need for their future education.
As an expat family, you’re already giving your child a global advantage. Pairing that with a British education compounds those benefits, setting your child up for the future.
Online British education with King’s InterHigh
Families in Indonesia (and beyond) can now start their child’s British education journey with innovative, supportive, and personalised online schooling on a schedule that works for them at King’s InterHigh.
Currently enrolling for September 2025, King’s InterHigh is delighted to be expanding with a live, interactive curriculum for Years 4 to 6 (ages 8 to 11) taught in the Southeast Asia time zone. Students get all the same benefits as they would studying with King’s InterHigh in the UK – from British and internationally qualified teachers to fun social activities – with the benefit of a timetable that mirrors a typical local school day. Plus, the online classroom serves as a nurturing environment where children can learn from their teachers, befriend their classmates, and make great academic progress.
Unlike traditional international schools, King’s InterHigh has no waiting lists or lengthy admissions procedures. Students can start right away this September, and since learning is accessible online from anywhere in the world, there’s no need to worry about disrupting your child’s education next time your family relocates.
Preparing for global success
After primary school, students can continue with King’s InterHigh through secondary school and sixth form anywhere in the world with three time zone options to choose from: Southeast Asia (GMT + 7), Middle East (GMT + 4), or UK (GMT/BST). This gives your child a solid pathway to IGCSE and A Level qualifications, which are recognised and respected by universities and employers across the world.
That’s what makes an online British education such a great way to prepare for success in tomorrow’s world. Plus, as part of King’s InterHigh’s global community, your child will learn alongside peers from over 100 countries worldwide. This, combined with expat life, gives your child a global perspective that’s increasingly valued by universities and employers.
No matter what your child may aspire to one day, online school can guide them there. King’s InterHigh has taught more than 12,500 alumni since 2005, with students going on to a wide variety of future goals — from top universities like Cambridge and Yale to pathways in sports, acting, and entrepreneurship.
Building lifelong skills
Online learning also offers children a more innovative approach to education, helping them build skills they’ll use for years to come. Virtual classrooms, for example, help children develop their digital fluency naturally. In a world where computers are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of all careers, knowing how to get the most out of technology will take your child far.
Still, this doesn’t mean that students who learn online get too much screen time. At King’s InterHigh, online lessons are balanced with hands-on projects to support well-rounded growth. In those small online classes, students are also guided to build useful offline skills for life, like time management, organisation, initiative, and teamwork.
“Since joining King’s InterHigh, my children have become independent learners,” says Patma Kanagasabai, a Malaysia-based mother with two sons learning online. She explains, “they don’t depend on me for help any more. They can research by themselves and present what they’ve learned directly to their teachers.”
In turn, this approach can boost your child’s learning outcomes too. Thanks to the use of tools like augmented reality (AR) and simulations, many online school students perform well above their grade level.
Strengthening English skills
For expatriate children, building and maintaining strong English language skills is key for success in the global market. Naturally, choosing an English-medium education is a great way to ensure your child has the fluency needed to access any opportunity that comes their way.
King’s InterHigh’s primary school is proudly non-selective, welcoming all students who speak English at an A2 level or above. Every lesson is recorded, so children can rewatch classes whenever they need to, 24/7. This can be particularly helpful for building language confidence and developing an authentic pronunciation, vocabulary, and communication style for adulthood.
Kickstart your child’s future this year
A British primary education is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your child’s future. The foundations they build now will create momentum that carries through to secondary school, university, and beyond.
Secure your child’s primary school place at King’s InterHigh for September 2025 to set them on the path to success with supportive, high-quality learning.
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