56 m. ago A House of Dynamite review – Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear endgame thriller is a terrifying, white

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Tracy Letts star in this immaculately constructed nightmare procedural that ticks down the minutes from an atomic bomb’s launch to its detonationKathryn Bigelow has reopened the subject that we all tacitly agree not to discuss or imagine, in the movies or anywhere else: the subject of an actual nuclear strike. It’s the subject which tests narrative forms and thinkability levels. Maybe this is why we prefer to see it as something for absurdism and satire – a way of not staring into the sun – to remember Kubrick’s (brilliant) black comedy Dr Strangelove, with no fighting in the war room etc, rather than Lumet’s deadly serious Fail Safe. Bigelow, with screenwriter Noah Oppenheim, broaches one of the most frightening thoughts of all: that a nuclear war could or rather will start with no one knowing who started it or who ended it. I watched this film with translucently white knuckles but also that strange climbing nausea that only this topic can create.Th...

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3 h. ago New Netflix thriller series hailed 'brilliant' by fans who say it's 'best thing they've watched'

People are praising a new British mystery thriller show that was recently added onto Netflix. Made by the creators of Line of Duty, viewers say it's 'the best thing they've binged'

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5 h. ago Snap up an Apple Macbook Air for just £94 in brilliant deal that's perfect for students

If you're a student looking for a new laptop before term starts, this deal could be perfect as you can currently snap up a MacBook Air with Intel Core i5 for just £94

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5 h. ago Get a Macbook Air for under £100 that’s perfect for students heading off to university

Shoppers can now get a Macbook Air laptop for less than £100 thanks to this brilliant deal, and it’s perfect for students who are just starting university

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5 h. ago British children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US and UK

A British children’s book that blends science and fantasy has climbed to #1 on Amazon in both the US and UK — being hailed as a bold new kind of children’s fiction.

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6 h. ago Cress to impress: the peppery, unsung hero ingredient | Kitchen aide

What to make with cress that isn’t an egg sandwichGrowing cress with my daughter is a fun activity, but she’s intolerant to eggs so can’t have the classic sandwich I grew up with. What else can we make with cress? Sophie, via emailThis is also a pressing matter for Rosie Birkett, author of the A Lot on her Plate Substack, because her daughter recently returned home from nursery with a yoghurt tub containing cress: “It might be tiny, but cress is mighty – peppery punchy, and full of character, almost like a mini rocket leaf.” And if eggs are off the menu, Birkett’s first port of call would be to harness the young seedlings’ ability to accessorise: “Do your usual mashed avocado with a little lemon and olive oil, spread that over bread or toast, then top with a scattering of cress. It will add brilliant bite, freshness and pepperiness.”The same goes for bruschetta, or toasts with hummus, olive oil and gentle spices such as cumin, says Anna Jones, author of Easy Wins. She’s no stranger ...

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6 h. ago Princess Andre divides fans as she reveals plans to 'change' her signature look

Princess Andre has amassed almost a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, and has now revealed she is planning to change up her signature look for something more bold

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6 h. ago Jamie Carragher shares bold theory on why Man Utd haven't sacked Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim remains in charge at Manchester United despite a horror set of results with Jamie Carragher claiming his good looks have helped keep him in a job

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6 h. ago US is 'hiding alien spacecrafts and bodies that have been DNA tested', claims lawyer

Danny Sheehan has made a living in recent years from making bold alien-related claims, and his latest one has thrown a direct accusation at the United States Government

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6 h. ago Straight Circle review – boisterous border guard satire from a director to watch

Venice film festivalOscar Hudson’s feature debut, starring twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor as ritual-performing representatives of fictional warring nations, is an absurdist nightmareBritish documentary and ad director Oscar Hudson makes his feature debut in the Venice critics week sidebar with this high-concept anti-war satire, a through-the-looking-glass absurdist nightmare about realising that the otherness of your enemy is an illusion. There are some bold and ambitious images here, and some interesting split-screen work. Maybe there’s an issue about the style and substance ratio and perhaps the running time is indulgent, but this is a strong piece of work.Twins Elliott and Luke Tittensor play two soldiers of equal rank in opposing armies, called Pte Warne and Pte Arthur. They represent two nations of fictional Ruritanian weirdness, formerly at war but who have evidently concluded a tensely unstable peace treaty. Warne has a resplendent white uniform and, like the rest of his co...

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9 h. ago Carlos Sainz makes bold F1 world title claim despite Williams struggles

The Spaniard’s first season with the team has been inconsistent but he remains optimistic for the future

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9 h. ago Brilliant Sheridan Smith BBC drama coming to Netflix 15 years after original release

The incredible BBC drama is heading to Netflix, 15 years after it was originally released

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10 h. ago Liverpool 'behaving like Sir Alex Ferguson's Man Utd' with bold new transfer strategy

Liverpool's historic transfer spend has represented a huge shift in strategy with Jamie Carragher comparing them to Real Madrid and Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson

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11 h. ago Joe Bugner: ‘The man who shot Bambi’s dad’ and Britain’s second

There is a very solid argument that behind Lennox Lewis, Bugner is the second-best British heavyweight. That is not too bold a claim

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20 h. ago Dog owners encouraged to go swimming with their pups at these UK locations

There’s no chance of ruff waters at these UK pools and beaches – where taking your furry friend for a dip is encouraged. Just make sure you follow our safety tips

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26 h. ago The Sheridan Smith memes are distracting us from just how brilliant she really is

Smith’s ubiquitous ‘based on a true story’ dramas have become a punchline on social media, but her latest powerful turn in ‘I Fought the Law’ proves once again that she’s one of our brightest stars, says Katie Rosseinsky

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27 h. ago Matt Fitzpatrick lands perfect Ryder Cup gift after battling back from career low point

English star lands one of the six picks for Bethpage from captain Luke Donald to cap a brilliant return to form

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27 h. ago Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal stuck in gear as Arne Slot’s Liverpool deftly adjust

Sunday’s match was defined by a brilliant free-kick, but the way it came about showed the difference between the clubs’ managersSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThere was a time, not that long ago, when almost all big games were stiflingly tense affairs – cautious, cagey, almost unwatchable but for the exquisite tension, the sense that this was too important to expect the football to be entertaining. The goal-heavy thrillers of the Pep Guardiola-Jürgen Klopp rivalry were a welcome diversion, but they always felt oddly transgressive – were we sure major clashes were supposed to be that much fun? In that sense, Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday fit into a long-established tradition; in time the tedium will fall away in the collective memory and all that will remain is the majesty of Dominik Szoboszlai’s match-winning free-kick.Two other more recent traditions were observed amid the anxiety of Anfield: that Arne Slot will always somehow find a way, and that Arsenal ...

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28 h. ago Shoppers can 'save money on tumble dryer' this autumn with £23 foldable airer

'Very sturdy. Can keep it outside whilst the weather is good and wheel it in if it rains! Brilliant'

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28 h. ago Clarks' back to school shoes reduced to less than £10 thanks to brilliant little known deal

Clarks range of back to school shoes are perfect for starting a new term, and we found a clever deal hack that lets you get a pair for less than £10

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