18 h. ago Michael Madsen’s brooding charisma needed Tarantino to unlock it | Peter Bradshaw

The Reservoir Dogs and Donnie Brasco actor had a rare, sometimes scary power, as well as a winning self-awareness and levityMichael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67Michael Madsen– a life in picturesUntil 1992, when people heard Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel on the radio, they might smile and nod and sing along to its catchy soft-rock tune and goofy Dylan-esque lyrics. But after 1992, with the release of Quentin Tarantino’s sensationally tense and violent crime movie Reservoir Dogs, the feelgood mood around that song forever darkened. That was down to an unforgettably scary performance by Michael Madsen, who has died at the age of 67.Stuck in the Middle, with its lyrics about being “so scared in case I fall off my chair”, was to be always associated with the image of Madsen, whom Tarantino made an icon of indie American movies, with his boxy black suit, sinister, ruined handsomeness and powerful physique running to fat, playin...

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29 h. ago Lions name new team as Jac Morgan plays again, star leaves squad and Owen Farrell sent for

Andy Farrell has named his squad for the upcoming clash with the Waratahs in Sydney this weekend

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3 d. ago Foo Fighters release punk cover song that was recorded across three decades

The American rock icons offer their own take on track ‘I Don’t Wanna Hear It’

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3 d. ago Reuben Owen takes next steps with new girlfriend Jessica Ellwood

Their romance was nearly scuppered by an early blip but now Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen and his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood are approaching new milestone

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3 d. ago Reuben Owen reveals exciting milestone in romance with new girlfriend

They faced an early blip but Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen and his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood want to move their relationship to the next level

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s China deal: rare earths pave the green road to militarisation | Editorial

Clean tech’s key minerals now drive western rearmament, reviving extractive ambition and exposing the toxic cost of dependenceIt’s an irony that the minerals needed to save the planet may help destroy it. Rare earth elements, the mineral backbones of wind turbines and electric vehicles, are now the prize in a geopolitical arms race. The trade agreement between Washington and Beijing restores rare earth shipments from China to the US, which had been suspended in retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs. Behind the bluster, there has been a realisation in Washington that these are critical inputs for the US. They are needed not just by American icons such as Ford and Boeing but for its fighter jets, missile guidance systems and satellite communications.This understanding suggests that Washington will scale back some of its countermeasures once Beijing resumes delivery of rare earths. The paradox is that to reduce its dependence on China, the US must depend on Beijing ...

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7 d. ago Hollyoaks couple Jemma Donovan and Owen Warner 'suddenly split' after two years together

Hollyoaks actress, Jemma Donovan, whose dad is Neighbours star, Jason Donovan, has reportedly split with I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! star, Owen Warner

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8 d. ago Amanda Owen supported by fans as she shares update after son's near

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has thanked fans for their support after speaking out about her teenage son Miles' life-threatening ordeal for the first time

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8 d. ago NBA draft winners and losers: Mavs’ shot at redemption and the strange tale of Ace Bailey

There was no surprise when Cooper Flagg was taken at No 1, but there were some interesting decisions – good and bad – at other points on Wednesday nightCooper Flagg and Nico HarrisonThe biggest winners of the 2025 NBA draft are Cooper Flagg and Dallas general manager Nico Harrison. Beyond the prestige and financial rewards of being the top pick, Flagg won draft night because he avoided going to a rebuilding team, where it could have taken years to gain playoff experience. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Cooper Flagg will go No 1 in the NBA draft. He also broke the Duke supervillain stereotype

I played alongside – and greatly respected – Christian Laettner. His fellow Blue Devil is attracting love in the same measure his predecessor attracted hateThe NBA draft takes place on Wednesday night, and Cooper Flagg – the phenom out of Maine – is the clearcut, consensus No 1 pick, held by the Dallas Mavericks. And it’s not just his game that’s earned him near-universal praise; it’s the way he carries himself.In his freshman year at Duke, Flagg accomplished something remarkable: he became the first player in the last 25 years to tally 500 points, 100 assists, and 30 blocks in a single ACC regular season. He led the Blue Devils to both the ACC Championship and the Final Four, averaging 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. But stats alone don’t capture the 18-year-old’s impact. He was relentless on both ends of the floor – disruptive with cat-like reflexes, explosive with athleticism, and committed to the little things: diving for loose balls, celebrating teammates, talking trash,...

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9 d. ago UK protest group Palestine Action denies Iran funding as it faces ban

Home Office to bar group under anti-terrorism laws, with officials said to be investigating possible Tehran fundingPalestine Action has condemned a briefing by Home Office officials that it could be funded by Iran as “baseless smears”.The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced plans on Monday to ban the protest group, which takes direct action against Israeli arms companies in the UK, under anti-terrorism laws. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen sparks comments over children's 'schooling'

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has been praised by fans for her 'fantastic' parenting skills after sharing an insight into her children's education

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1 week ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Miles Owen gives sad update on dad Clive 'I've got to help'

Our Yorkshire Farm star Miles Owen recently found himself at a crossroads when it came to supporting his dad, Clive

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1 week ago Adolescence's Ashley Walters reveals how Netflix show changed how he parents son

Former Top Boy star Ashley Walters has recently restricted his youngest son River's screen time - and believes his hit Netflix show has helped parents have difficult conversations with their kids

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1 week ago Ashley Walters says Adolescence role made him ‘draw back’ his son’s screen time

The series examines the so-called incel culture which has led to misogyny online and bullying using social media.

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2 w. ago Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel say they've finalized their “historic partnership,” a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion

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2 w. ago Writer of Adolescence backs call by mother of murdered trans teen for ban on smartphones in schools

Jack Thorne, writer of Netflix's Adolescence, has backed Esther Ghey's call for a ban on smartphones in schools and social media for under 16's.

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2 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen warns 'be careful' to younger brother Sid after cheeky swipe

Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen has issued a warning to his younger brother Sid as the pair team up on the farm

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2 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Miles Owen looks to the future away from Ravenseat in sad admission about dad Clive

Our Yorkshire Farm star Miles Owen has opened up about life away from the cameras and his role at Ravenseat Farm

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2 w. ago I'm a headteacher and a dad – this is how to help boys struggling with masculinity | Nick Hewlett

The radicalisation of young men can seem inevitable, but we can shape their understanding of gender in healthy waysNick Hewlett is chief executive of the St Dunstan’s Education GroupIf you were to watch Netflix’s Adolescence, or listen to Gareth Southgate’s recent Richard Dimbleby lecture, you could easily come away with a bleak picture of British masculinity – lost, insecure and at times toxic. Contemporary culture often portrays young boys as the victims of a new social order that gives them no blueprint for how to be a man in the 21st century. At worst, we see them as disciples of misogynists such as Andrew Tate, as perpetrators of violence, or as victims of divisive, rightwing ideologies.It can seem as though young men are inevitably bound to be radicalised. More than half of gen-Z men in the US aged between 18 and 29 voted for Donald Trump. As Southgate put it in his lecture, more of our sons than we could possibly realise are beholden to “callous toxic influencers”, including ...

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