1 hour ago Michael Douglas, 80, explains why he has 'no real intentions' of acting ever again

The silver screen legend, 80, said that he has officially retired from acting during a press conference at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

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3 h. ago Justin Bieber shares sweaty 'detox' selfie just hours after worrying fans with drug

Justin Bieber sparked fan concern once again with another cryptic Instagram post. The Peaches singer, 31, shared five photos and captioned them 'Detoxxxxxxxxxxx.'

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3 h. ago Cost of looking after children in summer holidays causing concern among grandparents, survey reveals

More than half of grandparents are set to step in and look after their grandchildren this summer

Society

3 h. ago Financial firms expect job cuts to rise rapidly in months ahead, survey finds

Banks led the downturn with output dropping sharply over the latest quarter.

Economics

4 h. ago Pictured: Boy, 16, killed on railway tracks alongside another teenager in double tragedy

Joshua Myers and another boy, both 16, were found dead near Poynton Station, near Stockport on July 3 in a devastating double tragedy.

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5 h. ago Justin Bieber sparks concern with worrying 'detox' photo as fans say 'that's not okay'

Canadian singer Justin Bieber has raised concern among fans after posting cryptic 'detox' images on Instagram, amid reports of personal struggles and tension in his marriage to wife Hailey

Culture

5 h. ago Coronation Street star concerns fans as they pull out of event after family emergency

A Coronation Street star was due to appear at London Film and Comic-Con this weekend, but pulled out due to a family emergency

Politics

5 h. ago Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World review – the moment Bob Geldof bursts into tears is astounding

This fascinating portrait of a complex man’s attempt to solve an impossible problem is packed with amazing archive footage – from George Michael singing to Thatcher being beratedOn the evening of 23 October 1984, Bob Geldof, singer with the waning pop act the Boomtown Rats, had a social engagement. He had been invited to Mayfair for the launch of a book by Peter York, profiler of London’s most privileged bons vivants. But before he left the house, Geldof watched the BBC television news and a report by Michael Buerk about a hellish famine in Ethiopia.Among the many startling, blackly comic archive clips in Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World is footage of Geldof at that glitzy party, reeling from what he had seen on TV and remarking to a fellow guest that it was “gross” for them to be enjoying champagne and canapes. That tension between glamour and guilt is at the heart of this three-part retrospective that doesn’t ignore the flaws in Geldof’s grand plan to use music...

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6 h. ago Lando Norris' British Grand Prix celebrations go awry as he suffers freak injury... and he could be fined for breaking new rule too

Lando Norris' emotional British Grand Prix triumph ended with a cut to the nose and the threat of a fine after a freak incident marred his celebrations at Silverstone on Sunday.

Sport

6 h. ago Lando Norris savours ‘dream’ British GP win but Piastri left hurt and confused

Piastri fumes at controversial stewards decisionNorris: ‘Being on top at your home race is very special’Lando Norris said his maiden victory at the British Grand Prix was everything he had dreamed of and a special moment to savour at his home race. However, his furious McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, who finished second, was convinced he had been unfairly denied by a controversial stewards’ decision.Norris, now in his sixth season in F1, took the victory after Piastri had been given a 10-second penalty while leading but the 25-year-old still produced an assured drive in treacherous wet conditions to become the 12th British driver to win their home race since it was first held in 1950. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Geri Halliwell breaks cover at F1 British Grand Prix after snubbing Mel B's wedding

Geri Halliwell has stepped out at the F1 British Grand Prix with her family, just one day after she snubbed her former Spice Girl bandmate Mel B’s wedding to Rory McPhee

Sport

6 h. ago Lando Norris injured in British GP celebrations after fence collapses at Silverstone

Lando Norris was cut on the nose after a fence collapsed while he was celebrating his British Grand Prix victory, with a photographer colliding with the 25-year-old

Events

7 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka’s impressive grand slam streak goes on at Wimbledon

The world number one claimed another tight victory on Centre Court to reach the last eight of yet another grand slam.

Politics

7 h. ago Nico Hulkenberg's daughter screams with joy at Silverstone podium as F1 star wins her new toy

Sauber star Nico Hulkenberg was a popular podium-sitter at the British Grand Prix as the German F1 veteran finally secured a top-three finish at the 239th time of asking

Politics

7 h. ago Man, 34, charged with attempted kidnapping after 'children were approached at splash pad'

South Wales Police were called after concerns were raised about the man's behaviour at the aquatic play area.

Events

7 h. ago BREAKING Plane forced to land after bomb threat as passenger arrested and flights cancelled

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7 h. ago Plane forced to land after bomb threat as passenger arrested and flights cancelled

A plane on its way to Virginia was forced to land after a passenger allegedly made a bomb threat with all passengers now safely deplaned and the suspect taken into custody by authorities

Events

7 h. ago Justin Bieber shares sweaty 'detox' selfie amid fan concern over his wellbeing

Justin Bieber sparked fan concern once again with another cryptic Instagram post. The Peaches singer, 31, shared five photos and captioned them 'Detoxxxxxxxxxxx.'

Politics

7 h. ago Netball Super League Grand Final: London Pulse beat Loughborough Lightning to win first title

Netball Super League Grand Final: London Pulse beat Loughborough Lightning to win first title  BBC

Sport

7 h. ago British Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri left baffled by stewards' penalty as Nico Hulkenberg savours 'his day'

The Australian maintained his innocence while the Sauber driver enjoyed celebratory champagne

Sport