52 m. ago James Bond owners say name battle is ‘assault’ on 007 franchise

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer has filed claims challenging trademark registrations, including the phrase ‘Bond, James Bond’The owners of James Bond have called the attempt by an Austrian businessman to take control of the superspy’s name across Europe an “unprecedented assault” on the multibillion-pound global franchise.In February, the Guardian revealed that a Dubai-based property developer had filed claims in the UK and EU arguing that lack of use meant various protections had lapsed around James Bond’s intellectual property, including his name, his 007 assignation and the catchphrase “Bond, James Bond”. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago EastEnders to be pulled from BBC One in major soap schedule shake

The programme tends to air from Monday to Thursday on BBC One

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92 m. ago A £9 tan mousse that 'doesn't stain sheets' has beauty lovers ditching spray tans

The Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam promises an 'Aussie tan in no time', developing in two to three hours and without needing to be rinsed off

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97 m. ago BBC will not broadcast Gaza documentary over ‘perception of partiality’ risk

The corporation has confirmed that Gaza: Doctors Under Attack will not air on the BBC.

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1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu told 'this is beautiful' as he makes emotional apology

The professional dancer is set to return to the BBC One dance contest later this year for his fourth year

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2 h. ago Children suffered record levels of violence in conflict zones in 2024, UN report shows

Surge in violations to more than 40,000 – the highest since records began in 1996 – must serve as a ‘wake-up call’A record number of children were subjected to acts of violence in conflict zones in 2024, with the number of incidents recorded rising by 25%, according to a UN report.The UN security council’s annual report on children and armed conflict found 22,495 children in 2024 were killed, wounded, denied humanitarian support or recruited for conflict. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ITV Love Island chaos as star says 'I'm so done' after brutal comments

Love Island is set to see more drama

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3 h. ago Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers' wife opens up about 'guilt' following BBC star's death

Dave was known for his various adventures with his best friend Si King

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3 h. ago These groups of people who can get BBC TV licence for free – saving £174.50 a year

The TV licence was hiked up to £174.50 earlier this year and there are four groups of people who can watch TV for free, or can reduce their bill to zero. See if you can get it for free

Economics

3 h. ago ‘My grandmother never used yuzu’: global gastronomy is out as Catalan chefs celebrate tradition

Top chefs in this year’s World Region of Gastronomy are looking back as they shift from avant-garde cuisine to something more homespun They revolutionised cooking worldwide with radical techniques and a highly technical cuisine of playful trompe l’oeil – but now many disciples of Catalonia’s iconoclastic chef Ferran Adrià believe it’s time to get back to their roots.Catalonia has been named World Region of Gastronomy 2025 by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism and later this month 60 Michelin-starred chefs will launch a campaign to position Catalonia as a unique and exceptional gastronomic destination. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pupils shine spotlight on climate and heritage through dance at Bothwell Castle

Scotland’s past came to life in powerful new ways this week as S1 pupils from Holy Cross High performed an original dance piece at Bothwell Castle.

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3 h. ago Israel, we’re begging you: please let aid organisations do our jobs in Gaza | James Elder

Four hundred distribution points have dwindled to four under this private and militarised ‘aid’ system. This is not how to avert a famineJames Elder is Unicef’s global spokespersonAbed Al Rahman, just a boy, carried the weight of his family’s hunger as he stepped into the streets of Gaza in search of bread. He had his father’s money, but when he saw the tide of people pushing towards a food distribution site in Rafah, hunger pulled him into their flow.Almost immediately, the site descended into chaos. Gunfire. Drones. Then in a flash, shrapnel from a tank shell ripped through his little body. When I met him at a hospital in Khan Younis – where painkillers, like food, are scarce – the 13-year-old was in agony. “I have shrapnel inside my body that they couldn’t remove,” he told me. “I am in real pain; since 6am I have been asking for a painkiller.” As he recounted the chaos, his father’s composure shattered, and tears rolled down his face. Was he going to lose his son simply because A...

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3 h. ago Israel, please let aid organisations do our jobs in Gaza | James Elder

Four hundred distribution points have dwindled to four under this private and militarised ‘aid’ system. This is not how to avert a famineJames Elder is Unicef’s global spokespersonAbed Al Rahman, just a boy, carried the weight of his family’s hunger as he stepped into the streets of Gaza in search of bread. He had his father’s money, but when he saw the tide of people pushing towards a food distribution site in Rafah, hunger pulled him into their flow.Almost immediately, the site descended into chaos. Gunfire. Drones. Then in a flash, shrapnel from a tank shell ripped through his little body. When I met him at a hospital in Khan Younis – where painkillers, like food, are scarce – the 13-year-old was in agony. “I have shrapnel inside my body that they couldn’t remove,” he told me. “I am in real pain; since 6am I have been asking for a painkiller.” As he recounted the chaos, his father’s composure shattered, and tears rolled down his face. Was he going to lose his son simply because A...

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4 h. ago Moment Naga Munchetty discusses what's 'appropriate in the workplace' with BBC Breakfast star amid reported claims she 'bullied a colleague and made off

It comes after Naga, 50, was reportedly accused of bullying a member of staff.

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4 h. ago Womens Euro 2025: Dates, full TV schedule, England Lionesses Euros fixtures and full list of BBC pundits

Full details of how to watch this summer’s Women's Euro 2025 tournament.

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4 h. ago What it’s really like to know I’m going to miss my Harvard graduation because of Trump’s travel ban

Like many other international students I have had my educational dreams suspended without reason – and learned plenty about racism and resilienceNext May, I should be walking across a stage at Harvard – my two-year-old daughter in my arms, my name called out, my doctoral hood placed over shoulders that have carried far more than academic ambition.It was going to be more than a graduation. It was to be a culmination, a reclamation. My daughter’s presence would symbolise not only my personal triumph but the very journey that led me here: discovering my own uterine fibroid when I decided to become a mother inspired my doctorate. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago BBC Morning Live's Michelle Ackerley shares exciting family news about 'miracle' baby

BBC Morning Live presenter Michelle Ackerley has shared the gender of her first child with husband Ben Ryan, and described the baby as a 'miracle' after fertility struggles

Society

5 h. ago I binge watched Netflix’s new crime drama and here’s why you should too

Netflix's new crime drama, Dept. Q, is a thrilling watch, and it looks like mystery fans agree with me

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5 h. ago BBC slaps ANOTHER beloved sitcom with woke trigger warnings as five episodes flagged for 'discriminatory language'

Both series of the programme were already labelled with a G symbol on BBC iPlayer, which flags parental guidance for younger viewers.

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5 h. ago BBC Race Across the World Sioned and Fin share relationship update after 'challenging' time

Race Across the World stars Sioned and Fin were the youngest contestants on this year's series and they struggled through some parts of the show as a couple

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