99 m. ago Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl review – lazy big screen cash

The megastar’s underwhelming new album gets a suitably sub-par cinematic accompaniment offering very little for even the most devoted of fansJust as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, fans of Taylor Swift will heed the call for new content. Long before the economy-lifting, paradigm-shifting global domination of her Eras Tour, Swift had cultivated a uniquely intense and personal relationship with her fans, even within the reverential world of pop music. That relationship, sustained through Easter eggs, years long parasocial narratives and arguably her own metaverse, can be real and special and nutritive, a steady raft through life’s storms – I’ve been there. But years into her imperial era, Swift’s cyclical feeding of the fan base has started to seem less like an act of mutual devotion and more nakedly exploitative, the many one-off re-releases and special vinyls and limited-edition Target drops like a billionaire’s tax on her most loyal.The latest of these is the Life o...

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2 h. ago Donald Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to free hostages

Palestinian militant group accepts part of US president’s plan but seeks further negotiations on many termsDonald Trump ordered Israel to “immediately” stop bombing Gaza as he welcomed Hamas’s partial acceptance of his ultimatum to end the nearly two-year long war.Hamas has agreed to release all hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, as well as surrender governing power in the Gaza Strip, in accordance with Trump’s plan. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages as it accepts part of Trump’s plan

Palestinian militant group issues response to US president’s stipulations, but seeks further negotiations on many termsHamas said on Friday that it approved parts of Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Gaza, agreeing to a hostage exchange and to surrender governing power in the Gaza strip, but insisted on further negotiations over aspects of the plan.The group did not say whether it would lay down its arms – a key part of Trump’s proposal – and kept its response vague to other parts of the 20-part proposal unveiled on Monday. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Alex Robertson makes big decision as Cardiff City star addresses international omission

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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10 h. ago Two Cardiff City legends agree on Bluebirds star as he's told to become 'undeniable'

Two former Cardiff strikers have heaped praise on the Bluebirds star this season, while one has told him how to push on to another level

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12 h. ago Robertson the star and kids called up – Cardiff City training notebook

The Bluebirds are preparing to face Leyton Orient at the weekend

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16 h. ago Cardiff City release 2025/26 squad photo as everyone spots the same thing

The Bluebirds have unveiled their squad photo for the season but there is one glaring omission

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34 h. ago I tried the incredible lunch boxes served out of a tiny hut in Cardiff city centre

Zaza Cardiff has opened up in the Hayes, offering colourful Middle Eastern food boxes and wraps

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37 h. ago Rival manager blown away by Cardiff City and names player as best in the league

The manager was effusive in his praise of both the Bluebirds and one player in particular who stood out

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38 h. ago New Cardiff City injury worry emerges as boss urges absent star to 'do more'

Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy spoke ahead of his side's game against Leyton Orient

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57 h. ago Arbitrary detention victims urge Starmer to press Modi on jailed British Sikh

Activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in Indian prison for nearly eight years without full trial The sisters of the British-Egyptian human rights campaigner Alaa Abd el-Fattah have intervened for the first time since his release from prison in Egypt to call on Keir Starmer to push Narendra Modi to free a British Sikh activist when he meets the Indian prime minister next week.Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been held in an Indian jail for nearly eight years without facing full trial in what his supporters say is an arbitrary and egregious denial of justice by a British ally. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Armed police descend on Cardiff city centre after man seen with knife

Armed police were seen at numerous locations across the city centre on Wednesday morning

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61 h. ago Craig Bellamy to expose Cardiff City youngsters to world's best as fears dismissed

The trio have been included in Bellamy's squad once again ahead of two massive games for Wales

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3 d. ago Flat Cardiff City ratings as forward produces mixed bag and subs fail to ignite

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the clash with Burton Albion

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3 d. ago Cardiff City v Burton Albion LIVE: Salech has goal ruled out

The Bluebirds welcome Burton to Cardiff City Stadium for a midweek instalment of League One action

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3 d. ago Aaron Ramsey returns to Wales squad as Cardiff City kids called in again

Craig Bellamy has named his squad for the upcoming games with England and Belgium

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3 d. ago Western series hailed 'Yellowstone meets Virgin River' gets huge update for new season

The Netflix series has already been renewed for a second season following its initial release in April 2025.

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4 d. ago Release date set as The Simpsons movie returns for sequel after two decades

The film will be released in 2027, 20 years after the first, which was based on the much-loved cartoon seriesA sequel to The Simpsons Movie has been announced, nearly two decades after the first film based on the long-running cartoon series was released.The sequel film was confirmed on Monday by 20th Century Studios, with a release date set for 23 July 2027. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The quiet importance of reborn Cardiff City star as he throws down gauntlet

One player has consistently gone under the radar this season but is enjoying a strong run of form

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5 d. ago Police issue statement after van crashed into building in Cardiff city centre

The incident happened in the heart of Cardiff city centre on Saturday afternoon, September 27, shocking onlookers

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