17 h. ago 80s film legend barely recognisable 40 years after he starred in iconic blockbuster

A Hollywood legend who found fame in a 1980s cult classic was spotted out and about recently - but can you recognise him all these decades later?

Politics

40 h. ago Labour needs to ‘pick things up’ after a ‘tough’ first year, says Sadiq Khan – UK politics live

London mayor says he has ‘confidence we will turn it round’ as he addresses audience at Edinburgh fringeThe former home secretary Jack Straw has urged Labour not to panic about the threat of Reform, who are riding high in the polls as Nigel Farage capitalises on the “small boats” and asylum backlog issue. Here is an extract from the write up of the interview he gave to the Guardian’s deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot:In an interview with the Guardian, he praised Starmer’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state after an ultimatum to Israel – but defended the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, saying he would also have proscribed the direct action group Palestine Action.The British political veteran said he believed Starmer and his cabinet were “head and shoulders” above opposition politicians and would reap the rewards of a gradual improvement in the economy and public services, which would not come immediately. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Jack Straw urges Labour not to panic about threat of Nigel Farage

Former home secretary praises Keir Starmer’s success on world stage and says PM can win over sceptical UK publicKeir Starmer and his ministers must not “panic” about the threat of Nigel Farage, the former home secretary Jack Straw has said, adding that the prime minister had impressed on the world stage and should show more of that side of himself at home.In an interview with the Guardian, he praised Starmer’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state after an ultimatum to Israel – but defended the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, saying he would also have proscribed the direct action group Palestine Action. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Game of Thrones and Handmaid's Tale stars in 'explosive' new trailer for Sky thriller

Sky has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming thriller series, which stars some very recognisable names from the world of TV

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9 d. ago 'I tried UK's cheapest Michelin Star restaurant and price left me gobsmacked'

Michelin-starred restaurant are recognised for their exceptional food and upscale atmosphere but one man visited a pub in Buckinghamshire with this rating and was stunned by the bill

Politics

1 week ago ‘I don’t know what it would mean’: JD Vance hits out at Starmer’s plans to recognise Palestine

JD Vance also claimed he ‘loved’ the UK despite a number of outspoken attacks in recent months

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1 week ago Wednesday fans gobsmacked as they realise where they've seen Judi Spannegel before

Netflix's Wednesday season two, part one, has landed with fans quickly realising where they recognise the star behind Judi Spannegel from.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer defends plans to recognise Palestine as a state but hits out at Hamas

Starmer’s approach has been criticised by Israel and a protest over his stance is due to take place in London this weekend

Events

1 week ago Keir Starmer kicks back at dire tax rise warning as experts find '£41billion black hole'

Keir Starmer says he 'does not recognise' figures from think-tank the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), which suggested Rachel Reeves needs to raise billions in extra taxes in the Budget

Economics

2 w. ago Starmer has ‘made a mistake’ with plan to recognise Palestinian state – Badenoch

The Government announced last week it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer could recognise a Palestinian state with Hamas still in power

The Prime Minister last week announced Britain would recognise Palestinian statehood in September, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh Fringe dance and physical theatre reviews: Circa: Wolf | A Teen Odyssey | Pickled Republic + more

Our latest round-up of dance and physical theatre reviews includes a circus troupe with canine blood pumping through its veins, a highly engaging interactive show about adolescence through the ages, and a surrealist solo show starring fruit and veg with recognisable human emotions.

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