58 m. ago Noel Clarke denied appeal over bid to throw out Guardian defence in libel trial

The libel trial of the claim brought by the actor against the publisher of the newspaper is due to start on Monday.

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69 m. ago Gas company assisting with probe into Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa deaths

Police said they do not believe foul play was a factor in the death of the Oscar-winning film star and his wife.

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78 m. ago Steve Harmison thinks time is up for Jos Buttler as England white

The team have endured a miserable 18-month period in which they have given up both limited-overs World Cups.

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89 m. ago Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths ‘suspicious enough’ for investigation, warrant says

Warrant raises questions about scattered pills, after Betsy Arakawa’s body had ‘mummification in hands’An active investigation is under way into the deaths of the Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, after their bodies were found “in a state of decomposition” along with that of one of their dogs in their home in New Mexico, the local sheriff’s department has confirmed.The local gas provider, the New Mexico Gas Co, was involved in the investigation alongside the Santa Fe county sheriff’s department, Associated Press reported, raising speculation that carbon monoxide poisoning lay behind the deaths. The emergence later on Thursday of a search warrant, however, cast doubts about a possible gas leak and raised alternative questions about the discovery of prescription pills near Arakawa’s body. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal – cartoon

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95 m. ago Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘older, white men’ criticising his move to Ferrari

Seven-time champion says winning is his ‘No 1 priority’Eddie Jordan and Bernie Ecclestone scornful of signingLewis Hamilton has delivered a stinging rebuke to criticism of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, dismissing it as an irrelevance from what he describes as older, white men and insisting he “welcomes” the negativity.Hamilton is making his debut with Ferrari this year and is currently taking part in pre-season testing in Bahrain, where he was quickest in the morning session. This will be the 40-year-old’s 19th season in F1 and comes after 12 years at Mercedes with whom he won six of his seven titles. Speaking in an interview for Time magazine he addressed criticism he has received from the former F1 team chief Eddie Jordan and the sport’s former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Prince William pays tribute to Gene Hackman as 'true genius of film who brought each and every character to life with power, authenticity and star quality'

In a post signed with a 'W', to his shared X account with the Princess of Wales, he said: 'So sad to hear the news of the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy.

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2 h. ago Man 'electrocuted by girlfriend for three hours rushed for emergency surgery'

The woman got the idea of electrocuting her boyfriend for hours on end from her relatives, who told her it would be a good for him to experience a child birth simulation before they married

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2 h. ago This Morning fans say segment is 'wrong on so many levels' as mum defends eight

Cody and Haven Garza, from Oklahoma, USA, appeared on the ITV programme alongside their mum Adrea to chat to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about their very successful social media platforms.

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2 h. ago Claudia Lawrence: Unanswered questions 16 years on from lurking stranger to 'secret loft'

Claudia Lawrence, 35, went missing in March 2009 after she failed to turn up for work at the local university or return to her home in Heworth, North Yorkshire

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2 h. ago Teen dies months after suspected ear infection turned out to be aggressive brain tumour

Jac Sexton, from Aberdare in South Wales, had only just started working as a barber when he suddenly began experiencing dizziness and slurred speech in October 2024.

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2 h. ago Ben Shephard fights tears in emotional' chat with boyband Five as he shares moving reason

Ben Shephard was seen fighting the tears during an emotional chat with boyband Five on Thursday's This Morning as the band announced a UK reunion tour

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2 h. ago Mum to meet cops at missing Claudia Lawrence's home amid murder case update

Claudia was 35 when she went missing in March 2009.

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2 h. ago Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study

Researchers find lack of microbial diversity on ISS after astronauts swabbed 803 surfacesExcessive cleanliness is not generally regarded as a downside when it comes to travel accommodation. However, scientists have concluded that the International Space Station is so sterile that it could be having a negative impact on astronauts’ health and have suggested making it “dirtier”.The study found that the ISS is largely devoid of environmental microbes found in soil and water that are thought to beneficial to the immune system. The lack of microbial diversity could help to explain why astronauts often experience immune-related health problems such as rashes, cold sores, fungal infections and shingles. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Pamela Anderson is a dramatic revelation in the raw, honest The Last Showgirl

In her first serious film role, the ‘Baywatch’ star plays a dancer left adrift as her nightly Vegas show draws to a close – and there’s a shocking vulnerability to her performance

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3 h. ago I'm quitting grim Britain for a Florida mansion with my five kids

Julie Barnes, her husband Sam, and their five children are set to pack up their lives near Bath for good to settle in the US at the end of next month.

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3 h. ago Traveller shocked by brutal reality of ‘world’s best airport’ after morning visit

The woman was shocked when she experienced Singapore Changi Airport.

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3 h. ago Gene Hackman refused to watch his most famous film – despite winning Oscar for it

Hollywood legend and two-time Oscar winner Gene hackman was found dead, aged 95, alongside his musician wife Betsy Akaway and their pet dog on Thursday (February 27)

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3 h. ago Best Gene Hackman Films: Here are the actor's 10 most critically

We’re taking a look back at the acting great’s finest moments.

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3 h. ago Ben Youngs weighing up options for future as Leicester decision looms

Exclusive: The scrum half’s deal expires at the end of the season with a number of options on the table

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