67 m. ago Death toll in Lisbon tram crash disaster climbs to 17 as distressing footage shows rescuers shouting 'there's kids under there' after hearing cries for help from wreckage

Twenty-three people were injured, and one of them died during the night, the Sao Jose hospital said on Thursday, after authorities reported 15 people had been killed.

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70 m. ago Wuthering Heights fans slam first trailer for controversial adaptation: ‘Visually pretty but hollow’

Film set for theatrical release in February 2026

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71 m. ago Voices: Should Britain introduce digital ID cards to tackle illegal migration? Join The Independent Debate

The government is weighing up digital ID cards to curb illegal migration and fraud – but critics warn they could create a surveillance state

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74 m. ago Graham Linehan arrives at court to face trial accused of harassing trans woman

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has arrived at court to face trial, accused of harassing a transgender woman.

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74 m. ago Neighbours fans left heartbroken as iconic actor films final scenes for show

Neighbours actor Matt Wilson has confirmed his emotional exit as Aaron Brennan, leaving fans heartbroken while the soap itself prepares to bow out again in 2025

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84 m. ago West Ham: Jarrod Bowen outlines 'similarities' with fans as he opens up on row

The Hammers skipper clashed with supporters last month, and says he would do again

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86 m. ago Woman visits 'real life Narnia' but some movie fans aren't impressed

Narnia is a well-known children's fantasy novel and film franchise, now one fan of the series gave a sneak peek at a real-life adaptation of the magical world but not everyone was impressed

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88 m. ago Wuthering Heights' raunchy first trailer is branded 'erotic softcore porn' by fans just weeks after test screenings sparked outrage with sex

Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi , this racy new version of Emily Bronte's iconic novel is set to hit cinemas on Valentine's Day.

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94 m. ago Fires Which Burned Brightly by Sebastian Faulks review – a grief

In his account of postwar childhood and literary success, the novelist hints at pain he is unable to address directlyIn this not-quite-a-memoir, the novelist Sebastian Faulks gives a fine-grained account of growing up in post-second world war England. In the home counties cottage he shares with his parents and older brother, olive oil does duty not in the kitchen but as a bathroom remedy for bunged-up ears. If you are lucky enough to have a telephone (the Faulks are), it will probably be a “party” line shared with the people next door. Holidays consist of an icy week in Bexhill-on-Sea or, a step up, the Isle of Wight (just as cold but with a nicer class of ice-cream). Then there are all those tight-lipped middle-aged men busying themselves mowing the lawn and going to work in mysterious “offices”. Not so long ago they were shooting down Germans or trying to survive the north African desert.Faulks’s own father is one of these heroes in hiding – a provincial solicitor in a failing pra...

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94 m. ago Jumanji review – startling 90s game fantasy adventure with Robin Williams in winning form

Williams is exuberant but controlled as elephants trample the town and a waterfall crashes down the stairs in bizarre Kiplingesque fantasy that still holds upThe Jumanji franchise has been enjoyably revived in the last few years, but the new reboot films don’t have the purely startling quality of the original fantasy-surreal adventure from 1995, now rereleased for its 30th anniversary. Adapted from a 1981 children’s picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, it starred Robin Williams in an exuberant, winning but notably controlled lead performance. This is an entertainment in the broad Hollywood tradition of Capra and Spielberg, with a boisterous touch of Peter Pan in that the stern father figure and the scary villain are both played by the same actor. But there’s something else, too, a dash of something that, if it were played straight, would be genuinely creepy. And actually, even played just the way it is, it’s still pretty creepy.Williams plays Alan Parrish, a guy who in his childhood ...

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96 m. ago Jack Osbourne shuts down 'ridiculous' rumours following dad Ozzy's death

Ozzy Osbourne's son, Jack, shut down the rumours about the Black Sabbath legend's death in an emotional video shared on YouTube

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1 hour ago Wuthering Heights’ raunchy trailer leaves fans divided over ‘disgusting’ changes to classic book

A classic novel is getting a steamy revamp coming to cinemas next year - but fans have been left divided over Wuthering Heights’ first trailer

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2 h. ago Coronation Street fans hail same person for Carla Connor and Lisa Swain proposal who didn't appear on

There was a joyous moment just moments into the latest episode of the ITV soap as a proposal finally took place

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2 h. ago Former St Mirren boss Danny Lennon asks Airdrie fans to judge him on results after mixed response to appointment

The former St Mirren gaffer is back in Scottish football after three years and says positivity and togetherness can bring success to the Diamonds

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2 h. ago Meghan Markle is caught in an awkward editing 'fail' as royal fans are left baffled by detail in interview to promote her Netflix show

Last week, the Duchess of Sussex joined journalist Emily Chang for an interview on The Circuit to coincide with the release of the second series of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

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2 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden 'emotional' as she makes plea with fans after pulling out of show

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden shared a tearful clip to Instagram.

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2 h. ago Salma Hayek fans just realising her real age after curvy birthday bikini snap

Hollywood starlet Salma Hayek just recently celebrated her birthday and fans were left speechless after she posted a sizzling hot bikini selfie and exposed her real age

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2 h. ago Epping hotel migrant accused of sexual assault to learn fate as judge delivers verdicts

Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, is accused of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl in the Essex town

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2 h. ago Zoe Slater's daughter 'still alive' as EastEnders fans spot 'huge clue' in episode

It was revealed in last night's EastEnders that Zoe Slater had given birth to twins while away in 2006 - and although it appeared the girl had tragically died, fans aren't so sure

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2 h. ago The Celtic plan for Jahmai Simpson Pusey after Europa League snub as miffed fans seize on Shin Yamada claim

The 19-year-old defender and the Japan B international are among the summer signings who won't play in Europe

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