86 m. ago ‘Can kick me out of any funk’: why Sullivan’s Travels is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series on writers’ top comfort films is a reminder of why Preston Sturges’s 1941 comedy is unbeatableI shudder to think who I would have become had I never once been a 13-year-old girl roaming the stacks of a suburban Blockbuster Video. I fell in love with movies mostly because I wanted to impress the older high school boys who worked behind the counter. The nicer ones took time to recommend their favorite films. So I must thank the beautiful, near clone of OC-era Adam Brody who enthusiastically sold me on Sullivan’s Travels, Preston Sturges’s 1941 classic. I’ve seen it so many times that I’ve come to consider it an old friend.Perhaps unsurprisingly, what initially drew me, a boy-crazy middle schooler, to the film is the sheer hotness of its two leads. Even by our current standards of eerily plump, airbrushed faces and Ozempic-toned bodies, Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea sparkle onscreen together. Her peekaboo curls and low, sultry delivery demand attention, making ...

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1 hour ago 'He wants...': World Cup winner lands huge Kieran Tierney claim as he makes Celtic transfer admission

The Celtic favourite will return to the club in the summer on a free transfer from Arsenal.

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1 hour ago Arsenal and Tottenham to play first north London derby outside UK in Hong Kong

Arsenal and Tottenham to play first north London derby outside UK in Hong Kong  BBC.com

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2 h. ago Arsenal and Tottenham announce historic first North London derby in new stadium

Arsenal and Tottenham will play an extra North London derby fixture this summer when they meet in Hong Kong as part of their respective preparations for the 2025-26 season

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2 h. ago Arsenal to play Tottenham OVERSEAS as English Premier League giants announce historic first

Ange Postecoglou and Mikel Arteta will go head-to-head in Hong Kong this summer

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3 h. ago French court to rule in Marine Le Pen embezzlement case – Europe live

Prosecutors seeking a fine of €300k, a prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office, which would stop far-right leader’s presidential runThe 2027 French presidential election may be two years out, but its first act will play out in a Paris court this morning, as judges hand down a verdict on charges the far-right leader Marine Le Pen and party officials embezzled money from the European parliament.Prosecutors asked for a €300,000 (£250,000) fine, a prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office. Crucially, it would apply immediately, even if she appeals against it. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump’s US doesn’t just think Europe is obsolete – it wants to see it dead | Nathalie Tocci

Whether it is by declaring a trade war or by bullying Greenland, visceral hatred is driving American policyThe “Signalgate” scandal confirmed what Europeans already knew. The Trump administration’s disdain for Europe is deep and the transatlantic fracture is structural. While our leaders publicly play down the significance of the unravelling that is manifestly under way, few actually sound as convinced in private.Hopes persist that Europe can prevent the most extreme manifestation of the collapse in the relationship, be it an invasion of Greenland, the withdrawal of US forces from Europe’s Nato member states or an all-out trade war. Most urgently, European leaders are focused on ensuring that if (or perhaps when) the US throws Kyiv under the bus, it is Europe collectively that will somehow succeed in securing a free, independent and democratic Ukraine. But there should be no illusion that this will happen by working in synergy with Washington or even with its tacit approval.Nathalie...

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3 h. ago Gymnastics’ embrace of Russians highlights neutrality’s blurred lines

FIG’s endorsement of Angelina Melnikova raises eyebrows, as does its president’s hug for propagandist Nikita NagornyyUpon his arrival in Moscow this month, Morinari Watanabe, the president of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), made a curious decision. As he emerged for meetings, Watanabe was greeted by the gymnast Nikita Nagornyy. The pair embraced in a warm hug before the cameras.Across his decade on the Russian men’s national team, Nagornyy established himself as one of the great gymnasts of his generation. A former world all-around champion, he led Russia to the men’s team gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. His eponymous triple back pike remains an audacious athletic feat. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Has TikTok's 'office siren' trend gone too far or is a worrying corporate shift at play

The 'office sirens' are getting called out for lack of professionalism, but are they really pushing the bounds too far or are economic and political factors behind the push for more modest corporate attire?

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3 h. ago Rylan Clark says 'I might propose to you' after being stunned on BBC Radio 2

Hosting his weekly BBC Radio 2 show at the weekend, the former X-Factor star humorously told a caller that he would be willing to propose after they had requested to play one of his favourite songs

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3 h. ago New DWP data prompts' inevitable' triple lock review – how it affects your pension

The state pension will rise by 4.1% from next month, but experts have warned that a review of the triple lock is now "inevitable" as new Department for Work and Pensions figures are released

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4 h. ago Inside Karma on Netflix's cast as Korean crime thriller set to debut

Karma is set to be released on Netflix in the coming days and viewers are already excited to find out how the Korean drama is going to play out.

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5 h. ago How to watch Tour Championship snooker 2025: Free live stream, TV channel, full schedule and prize money

It's the final event before the World Championship gets underway and Kyren Wilson will be aiming for more glory

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7 h. ago Miami Open: Novak Djokovic defeated by teenager Jakub Menšík in shock tennis final

The Czech teenager Jakub Menšík overcame Novak Djokovic in the ATP Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium - after several suspennsions in play due to rain and lightning

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7 h. ago Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Menšík wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Menšík beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Menšík faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-times major winner with 14 aces. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Novak Djokovic falls short of 100th title as Jakub Mensik, 19, wins Miami Open final

Milestone remains out of Serb’s reach as 19-year-old causes upset54th-ranked Czech subdues 24-times major winner 7-6(4), 7-6(4)Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open as he denied the former number one in his bid for a milestone 100th.The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds in only his second ATP final but harnessed his best weapon to subdue the 24-time major winner with 14 aces and collapsed onto the court, overcome with emotion, after sealing it with an unreturnable serve. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Arsenal news: Gunners target hints at exit as new transfer chief identifies three signings

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face a home game against Fulham to kick-start their Premier League season after the international break - and there's still plenty to play for as they look to keep their faint title hopes alive and progress in Europe

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9 h. ago Jack Whitehall and fiancée Roxy Horner join David Beckham at Inter Miami game as comedian jokes: 'I was escorted off the pitch for invading'

Jack Whitehall and his wife-to-be Roxy Horner were thrilled to join football legend David Beckham as they watched his team Inter Milan play on Saturday.

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11 h. ago Five women plan to pursue legal claim against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate

The women worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss between 1995 and 2012, their lawyers said.

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11 h. ago Kate Garraway is crowned Star Baker as she WINS Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer

The beloved presenter, 57, was left speechless after host Noel Fielding announced the joyful news after the gruelling baking competition.

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