12 h. ago Angela Rayner returns to pressure Starmer over workers' rights law by leading drive to force him to introduce protection for staff SOONER

The former deputy prime minister is set to table an amendment to the Workers' Rights Bill she championed before resigning in disgrace.

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31 h. ago Former world champion forced to apologise over homophobic pink kit slur in first press conference as manager

INTERNACIONAL'S new manager Abel Braga apologised after a homophobic slur he made about pink kits during his first press conference. Braga, 73, was appointed by the Brazilian giants to oversee the final two league matches of the Serie A, with the relegation strugglers currently 17th in the table. The Brazilian tactician is now set for...

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8 d. ago Joel Edgerton shares note from previous director that ‘set the table’ for Train Dreams

The actor plays a railroad worker and logger in the new Netflix movie

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9 d. ago The life and limbo of a UK asylum seeker: one man’s harrowing 17

Ussu fled imprisonment and torture, only to find himself treated like a liar and outcast in the UK. Here’s how he survived homelessness and horrific injury in almost two decades without a decisionThe outcome for those involved in military coups can be unpredictable at the best of times. In Ussu’s case, he was captured and tortured before making a bold escape. But after breaking out of the compound where he was jailed, and coming to Britain, a very different kind of fight lay ahead – one that lasted almost two decades.Ussu grew up in a small and unstable African country, a former Portuguese colony that was no stranger to attempted coups (the country is not being named to protect Ussu’s identity). A good student, he dreamed of going to university to train to become a doctor, but he was required to complete two years of military service first. Once he was in the army, though, his superiors refused to release him. Years passed and there was still no sign of an exit route. He became incr...

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1 week ago Netflix just dropped 'masterpiece' drama hailed 'best film of 2025'

A film that has been hailed as the best of the year is now available to stream on Netflix - and it's already got a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score

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1 week ago Netflix period drama is a 'simply stunning film from start to finish'

Train Dreams is the latest high profile title to be added to the streamer's library

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim handed huge Man Utd boost ahead of expected Africa Cup of Nations blow

Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their bid to climb the Premier League table - with the Red Devils not set to face a traditional big-six side across their next 10 matches.

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1 week ago Archie and Lilibet have 'been good' this year! Meghan reveals her children's sweet letter to Santa in blink

In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in the first official trailer for her festive special on Netflix, Montecito-based Meghan shared a glimpse of the note her two children penned to Santa Claus.

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1 week ago Shoppers use clever deal to get L'Occitane beauty crackers for under £4 each

The L'Occitane Festive Crackers Collection are sure to upgrade any seasonal table setting and there's a way to nab a set of four for £13.75

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2 w. ago British Airways offers dream holiday to Huntingdon attack hero

A man who heroically saved passengers during the Huntingdon train attack has been offered a dream holiday by British Airways. 

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2 w. ago ‘Studio bosses were like: it sounds lovely. We’ll pass!’: Joel Edgerton and Clint Bentley on their Oscar

The actor and the director of Train Dreams – a quietly powerful tale of a logger in 1900s Idaho – on the slog of getting it made, the joy of motel living and why human-made things will always beat AIAmerica was built by men like Robert Grainier, the stoical lumberjack at the heart of Train Dreams. Grainier cuts the trees and tames the forest and lays the ground for railroads and towns. Technically, then, Train Dreams is a western. But he never once ropes a steer, shoots a bandit or circles the wagons ahead of a Comanche attack on the plains. The small print tells a different kind of story.It was a hard film to pitch, admits the actor Joel Edgerton: an uphill struggle; plenty of studio trepidation. “You go into the meeting and say: ‘Well, it’s a movie about a guy who’s not really making choices for himself. He’s kind of pushed around by life.’” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

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4 w. ago Butcher's 1 task after cooking steak is 'vital' to make it more 'flavoursome'

When it comes to cooking the perfect steak, there are a few crucial tips to note. Butcher Jorge Thomas shared his top tips for "mastering" steak and ensuring it is juicy and full of flavour

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4 w. ago When will period drama adaptation Train Dreams release on Netflix?

Netflix is set to release a new period drama film called Train Dreams, which is based on a 'beloved' book.

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4 w. ago New period drama based on 'beloved book' cast, plot and Netflix release date

Upcoming Netflix release Train Dreams will hit cinemas and the streaming platform very soon

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