2 h. ago ‘The sky is red and we fear more attacks’: Iranians left stunned by Israeli strikes

Everyday people taken by surprise by overnight strikes and left wondering how to prepare for what may come nextAs dawn broke over Tehran, firefighters and other rescue workers saw for the first time the full extent of the damage done by overnight Israeli strikes.Among the first locations reached by responders in the capital was a 12-storey block of flats looming above a road junction and a shopping mall in the northern suburbs. A huge blast at around 4am had gutted two upper levels, showering debris into the street below. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago The crop cut is back – here’s how to find what short style suits your face shape

Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson and Emma Stone are just a few celebrities to recently chop their hair off

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Little Jaffna,’ ‘Mahabharata’ Lead London Indian Film Festival Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Little Jaffna,’ ‘Mahabharata’ Lead London Indian Film Festival Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Culture

34 h. ago James Norton reveals health condition caused ‘pandemonium’ at awards show

Actor was left ‘dripping with sweat’ while sitting opposite Nicole Kidman

Events

35 h. ago Henry Cavill shows off his flowing locks as he makes rare appearance with glam fiancée Natalie Viscusso at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy

Henry Cavill cut quite the dapper figure as he showed off his flowing locks while posing with fiancée Natalie Viscusso at the 71st Taormina Film Festival in Italy on Wednesday.

Culture

37 h. ago West Lothian Film Festival announces partnership with breast cancer support charity based in Bathgate

Breast Friends and Family emerged as the winner from 30 nominated organisations

Culture

46 h. ago Bryan Cranston reveals devastating impact of fame on his marriage to Robin Dearden

Bryan Cranston has shed light on the devastating impact of fame on his 36-year marriage to wife Robin Dearden during an appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Politics

47 h. ago Boy George and Culture Club documentary premieres at Tribeca film festival in New York

Guitarist Roy Hay tells Standard ‘we've had horrendous experiences with documentaries but this one gets it right’

Culture

49 h. ago Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures

Players can get special ranking for three tournamentsSloane Stephens: ‘It will empower this generation’Tennis players who choose to take time off in order to undergo fertility protection procedures, such as egg or embryo freezing, will be permitted to receive a protected ranking according to new rules announced by the Women’s Tennis Association.Players ranked inside the top 750 on the WTA who undergo fertility procedures will be eligible to receive a Special Entry Ranking (SER) allowing them to enter up to three tournaments. The SER will be calculated using their average ranking during a 12-week period before and during their absence and can be used up to WTA 500 events. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago The rugby legend Wales didn't want because of the colour of his skin

Billy Boston has become the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood, as part of the King's 2025 Birthday Honours

Politics

4 d. ago Move to give more financial support to Hamilton groups is defeated at council

The motion to award the recommended grants defeated the amendment to allow the full amount requested by 10 votes to eight.

Politics

4 d. ago Kim Novak to receive Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement honor

Kim Novak, the glamorous and fiercely independent star of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival this fall

Culture

5 d. ago Miley Cyrus fans fume after singer 'bullied' into singing at movie premiere

Miley Cyrus' new movie, Something Beautiful, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, but some fans were not pleased with the event as they were expecting a concert

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Allegory for the times we live in’: De Niro and Scorsese reunite for Casino at 30

Director and star of the Vegas-set mafia drama spoke to an audience as part of this year’s Tribeca film festival, looking back at their 1995 hit and its timeless themesFor this year’s Tribeca film festival, the annual New York salute to moviemaking featured a special screening of Casino, the Martin Scorsese-directed drama starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone, timed to its 30th anniversary. But even though the splashy epic premiered in this same city back in November 1995, its themes of power, money, greed and ego are echoing in the modern ethos louder than ever.“You can go back to the ancient Greek tragedies,” said Scorsese, speaking alongside De Niro and moderated by standup comedian W Kamau Bell on stage at the Beacon Theater before the screening. “It’s a basic story of hubris and pride, with the pride taking us all down.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Billy Joel shares first message with fans since brain disorder diagnosis

Legendary singer was absent from Wednesday premiere of his documentary, ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes,’ at Tribeca Film Festival

Science

7 d. ago British Soap Awards fans ask 'what is going on' as Denise Welch receives 'special' award

The British Soap Awards 2025 were broadcast on ITV1 on Thursday night, with Denise Welch receiving a special award

Events

8 d. ago Billy Joel jokes about getting ‘cremated’ amid brain disorder diagnosis

Legendary singer was absent from Wednesday premiere of his documentary, ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes,’ at Tribeca Film Festival

Science

9 d. ago Disgraced Norwegian royal accused of sexually assaulting multiple women partied it up at Cannes Film Festival

Despite the allegations, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's son has jetted off to the French Riviera and has been seen living it up at the Cannes Film Festival, reported Se og Hør .

Events

9 d. ago Disgraced Norwegian royal accused of sexual assaulting multiple women partied it up at Cannes Film Festival

Despite the allegations, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's son has jetted off to the French Riviera and has been seen living it up at the Cannes Film Festival, reported Se og Hør .

Events

1 week ago People already claiming Attendance Allowance may be able to increase payments by £146 every month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week during the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics