69 m. ago Anora: Why Sean Baker’s sad and sexy glitter bomb of a film deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture

The awards season staple features a star-making performance from 25-year-old Mikey Madison and a tone that oscillates between slapstick, romcom and bleak drama – and it’d be a worthy winner on Oscar night, writes Annabel Nugent

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2 h. ago Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'

Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does is try on different accents to bring his character to life

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2 h. ago From the archive: One drug dealer, two corrupt cops and a risky FBI sting – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2017: Davon Mayer was a smalltime dealer in west Baltimore who made an illicit deal with local police. When they turned on him, he decided to get out – but escaping that life would not prove as easy as falling into it. By Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. Read by Lola Ogunyemi Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne set to reveal 'devastating setbacks' from his Parkinson's and spinal surgeries as he details struggles in new documentary

Ozzy Osbourne is set to candidly discuss his health struggles in an upcoming documentary.

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5 h. ago Britain's worst paedophile ruined the lives of dozens without ever meeting them. Now, the detective who finally brought him to justice reveals how he was snared

The senior investigating officer responsible for bringing Matthew Falder to justice warns in an exclusive interview about the virtual world of criminality and depravity known as the dark web

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6 h. ago N21 brings back wardrobe staples with feathery details and statement bows

Alessandro Dell’Acqua's N21 collection for next winter has been previewed during Milan Fashion Week

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7 h. ago PS Plus March 2025 Essential games reveal time: When will we know free games?

The PlayStation Plus games for March 2025 will be revealed very soon indeed. We've got a full rundown of the details of exactly when you'll find out and be able to play them

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7 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: I'm afraid nothing the Prime Minister said convinces me that Britain will be safe from Russian aggression over the next decade

STEPHEN GLOVER: When people consider Sir Keir Starmer's statement on defence in 20 years or so, what will they say?

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7 h. ago Lionel Messi fined by MLS after grabbing opposing coach by neck

Inter Miami star was booked for dissent Messi provided two assists in the matchLionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday’s game between the sides.The World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYC FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle. Messi twice put his hands on the back of Ballouchy’s neck during the arguments. MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that the Argentinian had violated the league’s “Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago New details about tourist suspected of throwing newborn from hotel window

The teenager was travelling as part of a group young people touring Europe.

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9 h. ago NRW issues access statement over huge gates row that will 'cause disappointment'

The agency has access over the Cwmparc pathway but there's a catch for the wider public

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10 h. ago Beyonce recreates iconic 1991 Levi's advert as she makes extremely bold fashion statement

Beyoncé has released a second campaign for Levi's, this time recreating an iconic ad from 1991 as she sizzles in denim on denim inside a cowboy bar while playing pool

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11 h. ago The Real Unforgotten: Chilling way Allen Morgan tried to cover up wife Carol's murder plot

For 40 years, Allen Morgan tried to conceal the evil murder plot of his wife, Carol Morgan, going to deceitful measures to cover his tracks. Then a bombshell witness statement changed everything

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11 h. ago Iain Lee shares harrowing sexual abuse he 'suffered from scouts leaders'

Former Eleven O'Clock Show host Iain Lee has shared truly harrowing details about the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered at the age of nine by leaders at his local scouts club

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11 h. ago Philadelphia Eagles snubbed Trump in 2018. Amid a MAGA meltdown this year they may not get the chance again

The Eagles declined a White House visit in 2018 to protest Donald Trump’s opposition to players who kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality

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11 h. ago Council issues statement on cuts to Salford’s libraries and leisure centres amid finance problems

The city's leisure operator is under major pressure due to rising costs

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer bows to Trump pressure and increases UK defence spending by slashing foreign aid

PM brands Russia a ‘menace in our waters’ and says UK must stand by Ukraine to achieve lasting peace to avoid threats to economic instability

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12 h. ago Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut to foreign aid

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12 h. ago Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said she was advised against publishing the detail by local CPS, while national CPS approved.

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13 h. ago Dani Dyer reveals she initially brushed off Jarrod Bowen romance after chance encounters

Love Island favourite Dani lifts the lid on the early days of her relationship with now fiancé Jarrod Bowen after the pair met in a rather unexpecting way

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