10 h. ago Mountainhead review – tech bros face off in Jesse Armstrong’s post

Weapons-grade zingers come thick and fast in this chamber piece about four plutocrats on a weekend in a lodge that goes awry when the planet descends into chaosJesse Armstrong has returned with what feels like a horribly addictive feature-length spin-off episode from the extended Succession Cinematic Universe – though without Succession cast members. It is set in a luxurious Utah megalodge which winds up resembling the Dr Strangelove war room, mixed with the apartment from Hitchcock’s Rope. Mountainhead is a super-satirical chamber piece about the deranged, cynical and facetious mindset of the uber-wealthy, the kind of people who think about ancient Rome every day, though not about Nero and his violin. It may not have the dramatic richness of Armstrong’s TV meisterwerk while the pure testosterone of this all-male main cast (minus any Shiv figure) is oppressive – though that is kind of the point. The pure density of weapons-grade zingers in the script is a marvel.Our heroes are four ...

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10 h. ago Boy, 16, dies in Barry Island Pleasure Park tragedy as police launch investigation

South Wales Police said the boy died after suffering a 'medical episode'

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10 h. ago French wine, German cars and Ozempic: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The president said his discussions with the European Union are ‘going nowhere’

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11 h. ago French wine, German cars and Swiss chocolates: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

The president said his discussions with the European Union are ‘going nowhere’

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13 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti bows out at Real Madrid: ‘I don’t regret a thing. I’ve had a good time’

Winner of four Champions Leagues over two spells, club’s most successful manager will for ever be adored by fansSometimes things don’t go the way they were planned, they go better. The call that ended with Carlo Ancelotti back at Real Madrid started as something completely different. It was August 2021, he was manager at Everton and he had phoned to ask Madrid’s chief executive José Ángel Sánchez about borrowing players but talk turned to their search for a coach. Zinedine Zidane had walked out again, dropping a letter bomb on the way, and Ancelotti wondered whether they had found anyone yet. Madrid were struggling and Sánchez said no, we’re still looking. Which is when the Italian replied that they needed the best and luckily they were already talking to him. “Or have you forgotten about 2014?” he said.It was classic Carlo. Gently done, an idea cleverly slipped in as if it were not an idea at all, just a throwaway line, another true word said in jest. And like so much of what he do...

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14 h. ago The best New York hotels for 2025: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and more NYC hotspots

Whatever Big Apple neighbourhood you find yourself in, these are the best New York City hotels for central stays and luxurious views

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14 h. ago Scots urged to shop around for cheaper energy deals to save up to £200 a year

Household bills will drop from July when a new price cap kicks-in.

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14 h. ago 'My new Hoover vacuum is £190 cheaper than Dyson with feature I can't live without'

The Hoover HF9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti Hair Wrap is more than half price, beating rival deals from Amazon and Shark

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14 h. ago Watch: Satellite images show North Korean warship laying on its side after botched launch

Satellite images show a damaged North Korean warship following a botched launch ceremony, which leader Kim Jong Un labelled a “criminal act”.

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14 h. ago Cops launch murder bid probe after Mark Richardson's pal seriously injured in 'machete attack'

Cops are treating the attack at David McMillan's home as attempted murder.

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19 h. ago Boy, 4, dies in Tenerife hotel pool incident as police launch investigation

Emergency crews fought to save the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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20 h. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose launch new payment option at checkouts

The 'Let's make a meal of it' campaign will see shoppers given the opportunity to round-up the cost of their shop to make a donation to the campaign, with all proceeds going to FareShare

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20 h. ago Is THIS where Jesus turned water into wine? Archaeologists in Israel claim they've found the exact location where the miracle took place

Although the true location has been disputed, experts say they have now pinpointed exactly where Cana is - and it is not the site visited by thousands of pilgrims each year.

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20 h. ago North Korea probes ‘criminal act’ of botched ship launch after Kim Jong Un fury

Central Military Commission says accident ‘an unpardonable criminal act’ even though damage to new naval destroyer ‘not serious’

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21 h. ago Rare deal stack drops 50% off Yeti tumbler making it £35 cheaper than Stanley rival

Keep cool and refreshed this summer by deal stacking these exclusive offers

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23 h. ago Ofgem price cap explained: What is it and are energy bills getting cheaper?

The Ofgem price cap is important as it sets the rate a limit on what suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity you use - here is everything you need to know

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23 h. ago North Korea issues statement on warship damage during launch accident as furious Kim Jong Un demands arrests

Satellite imagery on the site showed the vessel lying on its side, with most of its hull submerged and draped in blue covers

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24 h. ago Prince William series to champion ‘dangerous’ work of wildlife rangers

Guardians will highlight bravery of ‘unseen, unheard and undervalued’ protectors of natural world, prince saysWildlife rangers perform “one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet”, the Prince of Wales has said at the launch of a docuseries highlighting these “unseen, unheard and undervalued” heroes of the natural world.William, who presents Guardians, a six-part series launching on Friday, said championing the protectors of the natural world was particularly special as he had met many of them on his travels. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Satellite images reveal damage to North Korea warship after ‘criminal’ launch accident

Blue tarpaulins cover the partly ‘crushed’ 5,000-ton destroyer as it lies on its side at the northeastern shipyard of ChongjinSatellite images have revealed the extent of a navy shipyard accident in North Korea that resulted in serious damage to a warship and infuriated the country’s leader Kim Jong-un.On Wednesday, Kim watched as the 5,000-ton destroyer was partly “crushed” during its launch at the north-eastern shipyard of Chongjin. Kim called the incident a “criminal act” that could not be tolerated, according to state media. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Prince William unveils new BBC documentary on 'most dangerous job in world'

Prince William has teamed up with his charity United for Wildlife to launch the new six-part series called 'Guardians' which will follow the lives of enivronmental rangers across the world

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