10 h. ago ‘Revelatory, magnetic, unknown’: how Frank Dillane became a star at Cannes

With a breakout performance in Urchin, the actor has emerged from cult TV fame to the cusp of major stardom – a new ‘post-alpha male’ lead to join the ranks of Paul Mescal and Josh O’ConnorFew actors make an instant impact on their first major film festival appearance, but Frank Dillane, star of fellow actor Harris Dickinson’s directing debut Urchin, is one of them. Critics are near-unanimous in their praise, with Variety calling his performance “revelatory”, and IndieWire describing it as “magnetic”. Influential film industry publication Deadline said that Dillane “arrived in Cannes a virtual unknown, but Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut has made him a star”.In Urchin, Dillane plays Mike, a man living on the streets who ends up in jail after committing an assault and then struggles to go straight after his release. Despite being given a place in a hostel and helped into employment, Mike is tempted to fall back into his old ways. With a script written by Dickinson, Dillane commi...

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11 h. ago 'Major incident' declared as huge Rushden blaze prompts 'avoid the area' warning

Authorities were alerted to the scene at 6.30am this morning, before firefighters rushed to Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate in Rushden, Northamptonshire to fight a huge blaze

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11 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle huge warehouse blaze in Rushden

Crews were called to the incident at Monoworld in the Sanders Lodge industrial estate, Northamptonshire

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12 h. ago Liverpool Adelphi hotel incident LIVE: Large police presence at historic building

Police, forensics teams and ambulance crew are at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre following a major incident - eyewitnesses said the reception was filled with emergency services

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45 h. ago Pope Leo XIV broke major popemobile rule before his inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square

On Sunday May 18 thousands gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square to attend Leo's historic Sunday Mass service - but as he greeted the crowds he broke one major rule

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48 h. ago Canary Island tourist frenzy as popular beach's secret cove finally exposed

White unspoilt sand, almost deserted coastlines and gripping flora and fauna gives this cove a ‘secluded’ feel in the Canary Islands, away from the maddening throngs of tourists

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52 h. ago Tragedy as body found washed up on beach as major incident declared

Members of the public were advised to avoid Millisle Beach, in Northern Ireland, after local councillors confirmed a "body has been found" by the sea on Wednesday.

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56 h. ago Millisle Beach: Body found washed up at UK beauty spot as major incident declared

Members of the public have been advised to avoid Millisle Beach, in Northern Ireland, after local councillors confirmed a "body has been found" by the sea this afternoon

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57 h. ago BREAKING Emergency services attend popular beach in 'major incident' after body found

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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57 h. ago Emergency services attend popular beach in 'major incident' after body found

Police and forensics have flocked to the County Down beach after authorities were alerted to a body being discovered, with members of the public urged to avoid the scene

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58 h. ago Emergency services on scene at Stirlingshire beauty spot after 'concern for person'

Roads are closed around Croftamie and the car park of the Devil's Pulpit has been closed to deal with an ongoing concern over a person.

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3 d. ago Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'truly inspirational' firefighter killed in Bicester aerodrome blaze alongside colleague and businessman who rushed to help 999 crews

Jennie Logan, 30, of Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service, died in the major incident at Bicester Motion on Thursday along with two others.

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4 d. ago Forest wildfire in the Scottish Highlands sparks major emergency response

Four fire pumps have been sent to the grass blaze in the Highlands.

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5 d. ago Local rugby club will hold firefighters killed in Bicester blaze ‘in our hearts’

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38; and business owner David Chester, 57, died in the major incident.

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5 d. ago Brits love beautiful beach with colourful huts that's 'perfect for a day trip'

Located in the Tendring district of Essex, the beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike with its colourful beach huts, fresh water lido and a range of sports activities

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6 d. ago BREAKING: M1 traffic chaos as motorway closed in both directions and drivers 'stuck for hours'

Drivers have been stuck for 'hours' following an incident on the M1 that sparked a major police operation

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6 d. ago M1 traffic chaos as motorway closed in both directions for over three hours following major incident

Drivers were stuck for 'hours' following an incident on the M1 that sparked a major police operation - the road was closed in both directions for over three hours while police led the investigation

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7 d. ago Government records show emergency killings of thousands of livestock after transport to Australian export abattoirs

Euthanasia is most common response to welfare incidents in sheep, pigs and cattle with about 4% of animals experiencing serious incidents, research findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of sheep, pigs and cattle are being subjected to emergency killings after transport to Australian export abattoirs, an analysis of internal government records shows.Curtin University researchers have also found it is taking almost 11 hours, on average, to inspect animals for injury and sickness after they arrive at abattoir facilities – delays that “significantly increase the likelihood of animals requiring emergency euthanasia”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Bicester Motion fire UPDATES: Three dead after explosions heard at ex

Two firefighters and a meber of the public have died after a major incident at former RAF base Bicester Motion, which is in Oxfordshire, that saw "loud bangs" worry residents

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7 d. ago Bicester Motion fire LIVE: 'Loud bangs' heard following huge blaze at former RAF base

Dozens of businsses have been forced to close this weekend following a major incident at former RAF base Bicester Motion, which is in Oxfordshire, that saw "loud bangs" worry residents

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