14 h. ago Partir Un Jour (Leave One Day) review – foodie musical is an undercooked turkey

Cannes film festival opening filmDreadful songs add no flavour to dreary tale of a big-city gourmet returning to her home-cooked rootsThe opening gala of Cannes can be such a gamble: a very exposed festival slot which few films need or want, and whose occupants so often turn out to be the squawking overfed turkeys of the big screen. Such a one, sadly, is this listless and supercilious musical – ostensibly on the theme of heartwarming home town values – which flatlines like a hedgehog run over by an 18-wheeler the moment the female lead opens her mouth to sing one of the film’s many terrible songs.Cécile (played by French singer Juliette Armanet) is about to open a restaurant in the big city having recently won a top-rated TV cooking show, and she is dating her colleague Sofiane (Tewfik Jallab). But when she hears that her adorable, exasperating old dad Gérard (François Rollin) has had a heart attack, brought on by the strain of running the family’s truck-stop cafe out in the boondoc...

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15 h. ago Braless Bella Hadid joins Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Alessandra Ambrosio and Halle Berry at the star

The supermodel, 28, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a gorgeous black satin gown as she arrived at the event.

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16 h. ago Braless Bella Hadid joins Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria and Irina Shayk at star

The supermodel, 28, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a gorgeous black satin gown as she arrived at the event.

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16 h. ago Bella Hadid shows off her new blonde hairstyle as she goes braless despite opting for a conservative black gown at Cannes' opening ceremony after festival placed a ban on risqué looks

The model, 28, showed off her eye-catching new blonde hairstyle as she slipped into an elegant black gown with a thigh-high split for the premiere of Leave One Day.

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47 h. ago Burglar, 27, murdered pensioner, 69, in own home days after release from prison in cocaine

Owen Blades, 27, stabbed retired carer John Connolly with a knife he bought just a day after leaving jail.

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4 d. ago Retinol capsules that leave ‘skin looking younger’ praised for noticeable results ‘in a day’

If you're looking for a way to battle stubborn fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet, or want to restore your skin's radiance in a matter of days, these retinol capsules may be just the ticket

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4 d. ago US grants asylum to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, reports say

Donald Trump has directed officials to grant refugee status to Afrikaners who he claims suffer discriminationThe US has granted refugee status to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, who could arrive as soon as Monday in Washington DC, where they will be welcomed by government officials, according to media reports.Donald Trump suspended the US refugee settlement programme in January on his first day in office, leaving more than 100,000 people approved for resettlement stranded, having fled war and persecution in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Debenhams shoppers snap up 'comfortable' sandals that 'look and feel great from first wear'

The sandals are ideal for people who want "all-day comfort" as customers leave five-star reviews

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5 d. ago The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

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5 d. ago BBC The One Show airs 'beautiful' VE Day segment that leaves fans 'in tears'

The One Show viewers were left in tears after a special WWII veteran was honoured on Friday

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7 d. ago Jeremy Renner: I 'died' momentarily after my catastrophic accident

The two-time Oscar nominee was crushed by a 14,300-lb snowcat outside his Lake Tahoe home on New Year's Day 2023, leaving him with 38 broken bones and pierced liver.

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7 d. ago Hollywood star Jeremy Renner reveals 'beautiful' image he witnessed the moment he 'died' following horrific snowplow accident

The two-time Oscar nominee was crushed by a 14,300-lb snowcat outside his Lake Tahoe home on New Year's Day 2023, leaving him with 38 broken bones and pierced liver.

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8 d. ago Susanna Reid leaves GMB viewers 'cringing' over 'embarrassing' VE Day blunder

Good Morning Britain star Susanna Reid appeared to make an on-air blunder while speaking to war veteran Henry on the show - and fans were quick to call her out

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8 d. ago EastEnders star was forced to get two normal day jobs and was 'job shamed' after leaving BBC soap

The actress, who played Hayley Slater on EastEnders, was forced to get a day job at B&M after leaving the BBC soap and was 'job-shamed', before later working in a garage

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8 d. ago Prince Louis teases older brother George with hair flick at VE Day parade – leaving royal fans laughing

Royal fans noticed a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment when Prince Louis appeared to gently mock his older brother Prince George as they watched the military procession during the VE Day commemorations

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8 d. ago Prince Louis leaves fans in stitches teasing George with hair flick at VE Day parade

Royal fans watching the VE Day commemorations noticed a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment with Prince Louis as he appeared to gently mock his older brother Prince George as they watched the military procession

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1 week ago 'I'm my sister's carer so can't leave her to fly to daughter's wedding'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a mother of the bride who's upset she will miss her daughter's big day because she can't leave her poorly sister

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1 week ago European football: Bayern’s Bundesliga title party delayed by last

RB Leipzig strike in injury time to seal 3-3 drawBayern can still be crowned champions on SundayRB Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday and delay the Bavarians’ title celebrations by at least a day.Poulsen struck seconds before the end to leave Bayern on 76 points, nine ahead of Leverkusen, who travel to Freiburg on Sunday. Bayern, with two games left to play, will secure their 34th league crown should Leverkusen fail to win. Continue reading...

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1 week ago European football: Kane’s Bayern Bundesliga title party delayed again

RB Leipzig’s Poulsen strikes in injury time to seal 3-3 drawBayern can still be crowned champions on SundayRB Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday and delay the Bavarians’ title celebrations by at least a day. Poulsen struck seconds before the end to leave Bayern on 76 points, nine ahead of Leverkusen, who travel to Freiburg on Sunday. Bayern, with two games left to play, will secure their 34th league crown should Leverkusen fail to win.It was supposed to be triumphant afternoon for Bayern, but they found themselves on the back foot from the start with the hosts piling on early pressure. Leipzig had two big chances before Benjamin Sesko completed a quick break with a superbly curled shot past Jonas Urbig in the 11th minute. Continue reading...

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1 week ago My cultural awakening: Groundhog Day made me quit my job, move house and leave my girlfriend

When I saw Bill Murray’s classic comedy I realised that I was trapped in my own unfulfilling time loopI didn’t know anything about the plot of Groundhog Day before I decided to watch it 10 years ago. I remember collapsing on to the sofa after work – completely exhausted – and putting it on. My girlfriend was already asleep in the next room. Her drinking had been getting steadily worse that year, but I think we were both in denial about it. Most evenings I’d spend alone, so I’d put a movie on in the background for company.I found it funny at first, watching Bill Murray’s character trapped in a time-loop. But about 20 minutes in, I started feeling this creeping sense of dread. I remember seeing Murray’s white alarm clock going off, waking him up to begin the same day and feeling this horrible spark of recognition. It was like watching my own life play out on the screen in front of me. Continue reading...

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