65 m. ago 13 times actors were fired from Hollywood movies: ‘The low point of my career’

The film industry is notoriously fickle – and that means that often directors aren’t afraid to unceremoniously ditch their actors. Katie Rosseinsky looks back at some high-profile Hollywood firings

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87 m. ago The Amazon Fire TV stick HD is cheaper than ever for Prime Day

The four-day sale is now live, with savings on tech, home appliances and more

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1 hour ago Lionel Messi lined up for huge Saudi transfer with club ready to go 'all out'

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract is winding down and he's yet to sign on with Saudi outfit Al Ahli looking to pounce by luring him to the Middle Easy with a mammoth offer

Politics

1 hour ago Cameron Norrie accused of exploiting Wimbledon rule loophole before Carlos Alcaraz match

Cameron Norrie came through a five-set epic against Nicolas Jarry to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, but his tactics have come under fire from Pat Cash

Politics

1 hour ago British Museum to close on key day in summer – but it won’t say why

Exclusive: Speculation that the closure is related to French president Emmanuel Macron’s state visit as 18,000 visitors face disappointment

Politics

2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Gyokeres to Arsenal twist, Eze bid; Chelsea expect Madueke offer; shock Man Utd deal close

Some major moves edging closer as summer window heats up

Sport

2 h. ago Frankie Freako review – cheap and cheesy comedy horror channels 80s schlock

Ineffectual office worker Conor calls on the services of a gremlin that looks like someone dipped a Muppet in latex, covered it in caustic soda, and ran a car over it a few timesCanadian writer-director Steven Kostanski has been one of the creative forces behind a bunch of silly-sweet horror pictures such as The Void and PG: Psycho Goreman that appear to skew towards a younger demographic. Or perhaps his target audience is really the gen X crowd that never outgrew its affection for 1980s fare such as Critters or Gremlins, cheap and cheesy schlock reliant on practical special effects. Luckily, the latter happens to be Kostanski’s speciality; he’s also worked as a prosthetic FX artist on bigger budget films such as Crimson Peak and the TV series Hannibal. All of that comes together for this daft comedy horror farrago, seemingly set in the 80s, about a nebbishy Canadian office worker called Conor (Conor Sweeney).Conor’s beige jumper alone bespeaks a man deeply risk averse and afraid of...

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2 h. ago Greta Lee rumoured to star in twisted tale of housing crisis written by Killing Eve alum

Former Killing Eve writer and showrunner, Suzanne Heathcote, is delving into the sinister world of the modern housing market for her next project, which is an adaptation of the novel Best Offer Wins

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2 h. ago Amazon gives you 3 reasons to ditch your Fire TV Stick and try something new this week

The Amazon Prime Day sale event begins today and there are three reasons why now is a good time to get a new Fire TV Stick

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2 h. ago Newest Echo Dots plummet 44% to £30 in Amazon Prime Day flash deal

Amazon's home assistant device plays music and podcasts, connects to Fire TVs and can be used to set timers, alarms and reminders

Economics

3 h. ago 8 things I learnt (as a midlife woman) by dating much younger men

There was a time when an older woman going out with a much younger man was something unusual and a bit weird. But, the dating sands have shifted, and increasingly, middle aged women are not only choosing to step out with men much younger than they are, but are not embarrassed to shout from the rooftops about how amazing the sex is.

Politics

3 h. ago Voices: Poll of the day: Should airline baggage rules be standardised?

Have your say: Should airlines be forced to adopt standardised cabin baggage rules to end confusion, unexpected fees, and inconsistent policies across carriers?

Politics

3 h. ago Mum makes 'weird' discovery on toddler's eye – then seconds later learns what it is

A mum was left rather confused after spotting something "weird" sitting on her toddler's eye – many people offered their advice on social media after she shared the clip on TikTok

Politics

3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Find your dream holiday home at The Great Holiday Home Show

The brand-new free event offers holiday homes to suit a range of budgets and lifestyle aspirations

Politics

4 h. ago Farmers turned soldiers, fields full of mines and a rural exodus: how Russia is punishing Ukraine’s countryside

Agriculture is woven into Ukrainian culture, but daily attacks, a loss of workers and land contamination are tearing the industry apartIn a field outside the eastern Ukraine city of Sumy, Mykola Mondrayev, 55, is moving the wreckage of a Russian drone. A pickup truck stands nearby, mounted with a gun, the only defence against the deadly unmanned aerial devices.Three days a week, Mondrayev serves with a territorial defence unit. The other days he works his fields. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Sanitation workers remain on strike with mounds of trash piling up in several cities

Sanitation workers on strike across Philadelphia and greater Boston area

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4 h. ago Less than third of electric buses funded by SNP scheme built in Scotland as 400 workers lose jobs

Only 162 of the 523 - 31 per cent - buses ordered under the Scottish Zero Emission Bus challenge fund were made in the country.

Economics

5 h. ago Incredible moment hero caretaker saves four babies from apartment fire in Paris

Fousseynou Cissé said he "didn't think twice" about the danger before leaping into action when the apartment in Paris caught fire because he feared the infants were going to die

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5 h. ago Delhi firefighter meets London responder: Internet says Indian heroes go uncelebrated

Delhi firefighter meets London responder: Internet says Indian heroes go uncelebrated  Hindustan Times

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Delhi firefighter meets London responder: Internet says Indian heroes go uncelebrated | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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