33 m. ago How ‘calm, pragmatic, serious’ Starmer hopes to sell frigates to Norway

The Independent’s political editor David Maddox accompanied the prime minister to the defence summit in Norway and saw a prime minister visibly emboldened by his ‘big win’ trade deals with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump

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72 m. ago Outlander's Catriona Balfe 'disappointing' in role of Claire Fraser compared to books according to fans

Outlander star Catriona Balfe has been widely praised for her role as Claire, however some book fans have highlighted the major differences from Diana Gabaldon's description of the leading star.

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82 m. ago Patricia Clarkson: ‘When women make equal pay, everybody wins’

The Oscar-nominated actor talks about her new role playing equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter and why the Trump administration should be carefulPatricia Clarkson, who portrays late equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter in a biopic released this week, has a wish.The Oscar-nominated actor hopes her fellow American women collectively withhold sex from their partners – especially men in power – if the second Trump administration’s assault on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ever takes aim at the gains won by the subject of her new film. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The White Lotus’s Walton Goggins: ‘Who do I most admire? My wife, because of what we have overcome together’

The actor on obsessive cleaning, missing his own teeth, and his sand and dirt collectionBorn in Alabama, Walton Goggins, 53, moved to Los Angeles where he started a car valeting business and took acting lessons. His films include Lincoln, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and Tomb Raider. He plays the dual role of the Ghoul and Cooper Howard in the Amazon series Fallout and starred in the third series of Sky Atlantic’s White Lotus. The Uninvited, his new film, is in cinemas. He is married for the second time, has a son and lives in upstate New York.What is your greatest fear? Snakes. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'I spent £75k for yummy mummy transformation – it makes me a better parent'

After giving birth to her only daughter, Cléo Souza decided to invest in a series of surgeries and non-invasive treatments to address the changes to her body

Economics

2 h. ago Amanda Holden teases big plans for future of travel show with Alan Carr

EXCLUSIVE The BGT judge also reveals why she wouldn’t dare offer boss Simon Cowell her favourite snack

Transport

2 h. ago Countryfile's Matt Baker bids farewell after series ends leaving fans in 'tears'

The final episode of Channel 4's Our Dream Farm saw one couple secure a 15-year tenancy to farm 613 acres in the foothills of Yr Wyddfa

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2 h. ago Serial sex predator, 21, who forced young girls across the UK to send him explicit images is jailed for five years

Max Hollingsbee, 21, used his computer to target at least 13 children and one young woman with his victims living in Surrey, Sunderland, Doncaster and Scotland.

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3 h. ago Countryfile's Matt Baker supported by fans after series ends 'it's a tough decision'

Matt Baker has been flooded with support from fans after his series came to an end

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4 h. ago Casualty's Olly Rix teases 'exciting conversation' amidst James Bond speculation

EXCLUSIVE: Casualty star Olly Rix has revealed that conversations surrounding him taking on the role of James Bond are 'exciting' after an unexpected encounter with Al Pacino

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4 h. ago Virgin Island: Show's 'sexologists' DEFEND use of 'surrogates' who are helping 12 people lose their virginity on camera

Channel 4's groundbreaking new six-part series, titled Virgin Island, sees sexologists Dr Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman and their team, guide the group of virgins on a unique course.

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5 h. ago A definitive Tom Cruise action film is airing on TV tonight ahead of final Mission: Impossible

The spy series is one of movie fans' favourite collection of films

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8 h. ago ‘Best ever’ gangster series that's The Godfather meets Goodfellas is streaming on Netflix now

Netflix audiences have been left stunned by the drama

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8 h. ago Yellowstone's child star is almost unrecognisable in new thriller alongside A

Finn Little, who played Carter in the hit Western drama, has taken on a new role in the thriller The Surfer

Politics

9 h. ago Trump news at a glance: White House doesn’t trust Hegseth to choose new chief of staff

Exasperated by turmoil dogging defense secretary, the White House will block his new choice, sources say – key US politics stories from 9 May 2025 at a glanceExasperated by the turmoil that has dogged Pete Hegseth’s office in recent weeks, the White House will block the US defense secretary’s choice of chief of staff and select a candidate of its own, according to two people familiar with the matter.Hegseth had suggested giving the chief of staff position to Marine Col Ricky Buria after the first person in the role, Joe Kasper, left last month in the wake of a contentious leak investigation that brought the ouster of three other senior aides. But the White House has made clear to Hegseth that Buria will not be elevated. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Yellowstone's Finn Little is almost unrecognisable in new thriller with Hollywood A

Finn Little, who played Carter in the hit Western drama, has a lead role in the new thriller The Surfer alongside Nicolas Cage

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10 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan shares rare emotional insight with fans in touching VE Day post

Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser in the Starz series Outlander, took to social media with a heartfelt message marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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11 h. ago Menendez brothers one step closer to freedom as judge sets high

Resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez will move forward next week after a series of delays. The brothers were sentenced in 1996 to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Events

11 h. ago Tom Cruise, 62, 'lines up his new girlfriend Ana de Armas, 37, for leading role in upcoming blockbuster'

The Hollywood star, 62, who was first linked to the actress, 37, on Valentine's Day, is said to believe she is 'one of the best in the business.'

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11 h. ago Former SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton sells family home amid bankruptcy woes

Ant Middleton, the former presenter of hit reality TV series SAS: Who Dares Wins, has reportedly agreed to sell his lavish family home as his company faces potential bankruptcy

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