86 minutes ago ‘People often don’t feel treated as equals’: Adrien Brody on complexity, comebacks and The Brutalist

Twenty-two years after The Pianist, the actor is again Oscar frontrunner for a post-Holocaust epic. He talks about renovating a castle, unfulfilled yearnings and making his parents happyAdrien Brody puts down his phone. “I’m heartbroken,” he says. The latest of many friends in Los Angeles has just lost their home to the city wildfires. The actor, 51, hasn’t had a place in LA for some years, he says. Still. “It’s horrible. Unfathomable.” The mood is sombre, but he is also at work. He sits in the corner of a London hotel room, legs crossed in a chic black coat. A publicist hovers in the en-suite bathroom.Brody is here to spread word about The Brutalist, the epic drama in which his star performance is likely to secure the best actor Oscar. It would be his second. He remains the youngest man to ever win the prize, having done so in 2003 for Roman Polanski’s The Pianist. An awards campaign is now under way, a process not much less fraught than a run for political office. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of using 'abuser playbook' in his $400m lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Lively and Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers and discredit them by making false accusations.

Society

1 hour ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

21 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand response he wanted to Arsenal transfer question

Arsenal stepped up in attack against Tottenham on Wednesday night as Leandro Trossard scored to inspire a 2-1 win in the North London Derby, but Mikel Arteta will know he still needs more depth up front

Sport

79 minutes ago Border app that became 'a salvation' for migrants to legally enter the US may end

The CBP One app has brought nearly 1 million people to the U.S. on two-year permits with eligibility to work since January 2023, but it could end under President-elect Donald Trump

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8 hours ago He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it

It's one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War — an Associated Press photograph of a young girl running naked down a street after being caught in a napalm attack

Culture

15 hours ago How to wash a puffer jacket as cleaning expert's guide will make it look 'new'

A cleaning pro has shared a simple guide to washing your puffer jacket at home, and people have agreed it's the 'best' way to do it

Science

86 minutes ago Elon Musk’s attempts to sway German and UK politics thought ‘unacceptable’ – poll

Exclusive: Majority polled by YouGov viewed billionaire negatively – except among Reform UK and AfD votersMost people in the UK and Germany consider Elon Musk’s efforts to influence their national politics unacceptable and believe the US tech magnate does not know much about either country or the issues they face, a poll has shown.The survey, by YouGov, follows a spate of hostile statements by the billionaire owner of Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X attacking the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and their respective governments. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of using 'abuser playbook' in his lawsuit against her and Ryan Reynolds

Lively and Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers and discredit them by making false accusations.

Society

7 hours ago Unrivaled women’s basketball league is setting a new standard for salaries before it even tips off

Unrivaled is setting a new standard for women’s basketball before one game has been played in the upstart league

Economics

87 minutes ago Teenager went from looking 'homeless' to 'handsome' after barber's dramatic trim

The young man has been wearing the same look for a while but now he looks totally different after seeking help from a popular barber. And it was shared on TikTok

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2 hours ago Teen goes from 'looking homeless' to heartthrob after barber's amazing transformation

Richmond Barber is known for his incredible transformations on clients – and his latest upload on TikTok left many people drooling in the comments section as he looks different

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12 hours ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

Society

10 hours ago Liam Payne's father is being SUED for $10million for defamation by his late son's close friend who claims grieving dad has made him a scapegoat for his tragic death

Rogelio 'Roger' Nores was among the last people to see Liam Payne alive in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year before he fatally plunged from a third-floor hotel balcony.

Economics

1 hour ago Rangers fan left with horror hammer attack injuries after violent Ultras beating

A disabled Rangers supporting dad was smashed with a “hammer” from “Dundee Ultras” who tried to “stab him” before Thursday's game.

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2 hours ago DWP update as Labour's disability boss lays out 'strong case' for benefit system overhaul

The Labour government says there is a 'strong case to change the system of health and disability benefits across Great Britain' - it comes after a surge in the number of people claiming sickness and disability benefits post-pandemic

Politics

21 hours ago Lloyds Bank to cut hundreds of jobs and shut offices as part of major overhaul

'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

Society

13 hours ago Bakery fined more than £500,000 after man gets trapped in mixer for 90 minutes

David Wood Baking Ltd admitted breaches of safety regulations after three people were seriously injured in separate incidents at their sites in Bolton

Economics

1 hour ago Paedophile hunter escapes jail after encouraging people to target Scots journalist

Stinson Hunter told his 500,000 followers that the woman was backing paedophiles.

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3 hours ago China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders

Politics

21 hours ago King Charles to visit Scots food bank and community centre supporting struggling families

The King will visit the The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, which offers support and practical help and provides a safe environment for people affected by homelessness and food insecurity.

Society

15 hours ago Manchester council denies 'cuts budget' as it eyes '£18m efficiency savings'

"You cannot turn to the people of Manchester and say ‘efficiency savings are not cuts’”

Economics

1 hour ago Dad of Celtic fan killed on motorway after boarding wrong bus 'investigates death himself in hunt for answers'

John Burns, 22, died after he was struck by multiple vehicles on the M6 near Carlisle on September 14 last year.

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5 hours ago Calorie labelling on menus and food products has ‘small’ effect, review finds

Labelling led to an average 1.8% reduction in the calories people bought – equating to 11 calories in a 600 calorie meal – or around two almonds.

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16 hours ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

2 hours ago Gaza ceasefire: Israel security cabinet to meet on Friday after hostage deal reached, Netanyahu says – live

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says in statement that security cabinet will meet on Friday following earlier delays in talks to release hostages in return for ceasefireAnalysis: Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakenedIn what has been advertised as his final interview as president, Joe Biden has said that Israel “has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns” of Palestinians for the long term sustainability of Israel. He told broadcaster MSNBC:And the idea that Israel is going to be able to sustain itself for the long term without accommodating the Palestinian question ... It’s not going to happen ....And I kept reminding my friend, and he is a friend, although we don’t agree a whole lot lately, Bibi Netanyahu, that he has to find a way to accommodate the legitimate concerns of a large group of people called Palestinians, who have no place to live independently. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago BBC Question Time: Fiona Bruce skewers Nadine Dorries about 'attack on leader'

When Fiona Bruce asked former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries her thoughts on Kemi Badenoch, the politician squirmed - much to the amusement of the Question Time audience

Politics

18 hours ago House on sale for £500k has bizarre unexpected feature as people all say same thing

A house on sale for a staggering £500,000 may look unassuming from the outside, with many of the rooms appearing normal – but one unsettling feature has got people talking

Economics

3 hours ago Melbourne brawl that left two men dead began with birthday party argument, police say

Neighbours told to stay inside as police seek information on stabbing deaths of two men from same familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men died in a brawl at a birthday party on that spilled on to the streets in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs, police say.Detectives said the two men, aged 23 and 54, who were from the same family, were involved in a brawl involving about 20 people. Police alleged some left the scene before police arrived.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Census officials defend the method that led to an increase in the count of multiracial people

The U.S. Census Bureau says improvements to the design of the 2020 census questions and the tabulating of answers led to an increase in the count of multiracial people in the United States

Politics

19 hours ago What does 0.1% economy growth really mean for you? How it affects jobs, saving money and more explained

A bank, a hiring firm and wealth managers weigh in on what economic growth means for everyday people

Economics

4 hours ago James Cordon is secretly performing for FREE in 'panic attack inducing' immersive stage show on the West End

Just weeks ago James Corden was the talk of Britain alongside Ruth Jones as audiences settled in for the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.

Events

9 hours ago Village People think YMCA will 'unite the world' after Donald Trump backlash

The Village People, the group behind iconic hit YMCA, think their song will help heal divides in the USA after a backlash about their decision to perform it at Donald Trump's inauguration

Politics

21 hours ago This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when US president Joe Biden first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than...

Economics

5 hours ago Jimmy Mizen's killer faces being RECALLED to prison after a shocking bungle in his drill rap video

Jake Fahri (pictured) was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing the schoolboy by throwing a glass oven dish at him inside a London bakery.

Events

9 hours ago People 'scoop water from sea' to flush toilets as tens of thousands without supply

Farmers have been left without water for their livestock and pet owners are going thirsty so that their animals can drink

Politics

21 hours ago £200 winter heating help for people aged between 66 and 79 due before end of month

Eligible pensioners over 80 are set to receive the full Winter Fuel Payment of £300 before January 29.

Economics

5 hours ago A man with a stick killed 2 homeless people in Miami in an 'unprovoked' attack, police say

Two people in Miami are dead following what law enforcement officials say was an “unprovoked” attack on four homeless people by a man wielding a stick

Events

9 hours ago Working class Manc lad who reached high office will forever regret a moment of madness

Mike Amesbury was hauled before a court following a 2am street attack

Politics

22 hours ago Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area

Economics

6 hours ago 'My book of the year': The best Contemporary fiction of January: So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne, The Book of George by Kate Greathead, A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

Sara Lawrence reviews the best contemporary fiction out now.

Events

9 hours ago Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez has lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder his entire life

Politics

22 hours ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

10 hours ago Israel’s extremist national security minister threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal – live

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will resign if Netanyahu’s cabinet ratifies ceasefire; 80 people killed in Israeli strikes since deal announced, Gaza agency says Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire until Hamas accepts all termsFamilies of hostages say they are in agony over ceasefire delaysKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

7 hours ago US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief over tactics in deadly civil war

Measures come a week after Washington also sanctioned Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s rival, Mohamed Hamdan DagaloThe United States has imposed sanctions on Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.The US treasury department said in a statement that under Burhan’s leadership, the army’s war tactics have included indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure, attacks on schools, markets and hospitals, and extrajudicial executions. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Could a tourism ‘peace dividend’ follow the Middle East ceasefire between Israel and Gaza?

Exclusive: ‘We’ve had last-minute bookings for people to go next week,’ said Philip Breckner of Discover Egypt

Politics

25 hours ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have blurry vision.

Economics

7 hours ago 'Methanol poisoning' kills 33 in Turkey and leaves dozens in hospital: Four arrested over 'homicide'

Drinks adulterated with methanol, an industrial alcohol distinct from the ethanol present in alcoholic beverages, are suspected of being the cause of the deaths.

Events

10 hours ago Transatlantic slavery’s role in shaping Manchester to be explored in exhibition

Joint project between Guardian and city’s Science and Industry Museum will open in early 2027The role transatlantic enslavement played in shaping Manchester is at the heart of a new exhibition developed in partnership by the Guardian and the city’s Science and Industry Museum.The exhibition is the first time the museum, which tells the story of Manchester’s transformation into the world’s first industrial city, has put the links between enslaved African people, cotton and the city at the centre of a display. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago Man City might already be seeing an impact from potential £67m January deal

Manchester City remain in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for forward Omar Marmoush, but their attack has looked sharp recently.

Economics

7 hours ago Taylor Swift speaks out about LA fires: 'It's been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold'

Taylor Swift has broken her silence over the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have killed more than 25 and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

Events

11 hours ago Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight join Trump administration

‘These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest,’ Trump says

Politics

30 hours ago People’s Pension plans to invest up to £4bn into private market assets

The body which serves more than 6.8 million pension savers is set to start investing a significant proportion into private markets later this year.

Economics

9 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' terrifying new serial killer amid multiple exits

There could be another killer twist on the way if a fan theory is correct, as numerous exits being revealed and teased led to suspicions there is a serial killer in the village

Events

13 hours ago "Is it what they've done in Wales?": Mancs react to 'city wide 20mph' plan

"The most dangerous road near me is 20mph but people go 40mph”

Politics

10 hours ago Gang of youths who punched and stabbed transgender teen in attack planned on Snapchat jailed

She was stabbed nine times with the attack filmed and shared on social media

Events

13 hours ago ‘Homeless people given free lunch’ to attend Trump Jr event in Greenland

People in Maga hats at meal last week did not know Donald Trump’s son and were invited off the street, hotel boss saysA group of Greenlanders who attended a lunch hosted by Donald Trump Jr wearing Make America Great Again caps were not dedicated supporters of the US president-elect but homeless people enticed by the prospect of free food, it has been claimed.Trump Jnr visited the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, last week, shortly after his father declared it was an “absolute necessity” for the US to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Mom's anguished screams as son, 8, is killed by two 'terrorist' pit bulls revealed in new 911 calls

Michael Millett's mother Tiffani Connell can be heard yelling in horror as she realizes it is her eight-year-old son who is under the pit bulls as neighbors watched in horror.

Events

14 hours ago ‘Everything we were taught about success is wrong’: how to find true fulfilment in your life and career

Made good life choices yet still feel dissatisfied? A life coach suggests an alternative way to look at our goals and aspirations to find more positive outcomesAuthor Annie Dillard wrote that “how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives”. So, how was it that I spent a large portion of my 20s ­ terrified of the big, long life I had before me? After Stanford University, I’d moved to New York to work at Google but I was depressed, anxious.When I realised that many brilliant and accomplished people were also secretly miserable, just trying to make it through the day, I looked for terminology to describe this, but there was none. So I came up with my own: the underfulfilled overachiever, or UFOA. This describes a constant striver who is living a great‑­on‑­paper life, yet feels disconnected from their work, life and self. UFOAs see success as the organising principle of our lives. We call it by a catchy name: hustle culture. We brag about our intense busyness. Side hustle...

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11 hours ago Mourners bury journalist killed in one of Haiti's worst attacks on reporters

The first of two journalists recently killed by gangs while covering the failed reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital has been buried

Events

14 hours ago Woman 'needs new passport' after plastic surgery transformation leaves her unrecognisable

A woman who underwent a string of cosmetic procedures in Turkey is now practically unrecognisable from before – but some people think the change is too drastic

Politics

11 hours ago ‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continueMiddle East crisis – live updatesAmid continuing airstrikes, bitter cold and news of delays, millions in Gaza were waiting anxiously on Thursday for confirmation that the ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Hamas and Israel was going ahead.Many spoke of their fear that hopes of a new beginning after a 15-month conflict might be dashed. The war has killed many tens of thousands in the territory and reduced swathes of it to ruins. Continue reading...

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