68 m. ago Billie Piper on toxic masculinity, raising teens, and playing complex characters: ‘I’ve been a woman on the edge – I’m not afraid of it!’

As part of a Bafta TV special, the nominated actor talks carving out a niche playing people at breaking point, the ‘dreamy’ romcom she’s currently writing, and what she really thought of that Prince Andrew interview“I’ve had so many coffees, I feel hysterical,” says Billie Piper. The 42-year-old actor has set up camp in a caff in Camden, London, while she finishes the final draft of a romcom she’s working on – a follow-up to her 2021 directorial debut, Rare Beasts. Piper shot to fame at 15 as a pop star, then transitioned into acting, becoming a household name as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who. Since then, she’s carved out a niche playing women at breaking point (like Suzie Pickles in I Hate Suzie). Now, she’s ready to do less acting and more work behind the scenes. Not that her on-screen career is slowing down – she just bagged her fifth Bafta nomination, for playing journalist Sam McAlister in Scoop, the dramatisation of the BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew about Jeffrey Epste...

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88 m. ago RFK Jr. promised to ‘pull back the curtain’ on autism. Scientists are sceptical

The link between genes and autism dates back to studies of twins decades ago

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2 h. ago Royal family hijacked VE Day anniversary, says republican protest organiser

Several hundred people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday for the demonstration, organised by anti-monarchy group Republic.

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2 h. ago Ceasefire reached after India and Pakistan trade missile strikes on air bases

Exchange of missile strikes on military targets early on Saturday represented most dangerous escalation in conflict yet

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2 h. ago People told to stay away from two beauty spots as fire breaks out

Anti-social behaviour referrals have been made

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2 h. ago Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire after both sides boasted of fresh military strikes

The US President wrote: 'After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE.

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2 h. ago Trump says ceasefire reached after India and Pakistan trade missile strikes on air bases

Exchange of missile strikes on military targets early on Saturday represented most dangerous escalation in conflict yet

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2 h. ago Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live

Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald TrumpWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump claims India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire despite ongoing strikes

Pakistan said it had carried out ‘precision’ attacks on Indian military sites, including a nuclear storage facility

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3 h. ago US military leaders wade into fight over tax breaks for critical minerals

Fight is underscoring scrambled political alliances surrounding Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act

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3 h. ago The wounded Ukrainian soldiers asking: ‘Ceasefire, what ceasefire?’

Putin announced the three-day ceasefire to coincide with a May 9 military parade on Moscow's Red Square

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3 h. ago What everyone needs to know about Mikel Arteta after controversial Arsenal comment

A lot of the flak that has gone in the Arsenal manager's direction after their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not deserved and the Emirates future is still bright under the Spaniard's leadership

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4 h. ago Netflix action movie starring Liam Neeson has fans all saying same thing

The Ice Road is a 2021 disaster thriller film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and starring Liam Neeson, Laurence Fishburne, Amber Midthunder, Marcus Thomas, Holt McCallany and Matt McCoy

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4 h. ago Ukraine war live: Macron calls for ‘direct talks’ between Russia and Ukraine as European leaders arrive in Kyiv

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Myammar's military government chief has first meeting with China's leader since taking power in 2021

The chief of Myanmar's military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, has for the first time since seizing power four years ago met with President Xi Jinping of China, a top ally of his military government

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5 h. ago Outlander's Catriona Balfe 'disappointing' in role of Claire Fraser compared to books according to fans

Outlander star Catriona Balfe has been widely praised for her role as Claire, however some book fans have highlighted the major differences from Diana Gabaldon's description of the leading star.

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5 h. ago Patricia Clarkson: ‘When women make equal pay, everybody wins’

The Oscar-nominated actor talks about her new role playing equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter and why the Trump administration should be carefulPatricia Clarkson, who portrays late equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter in a biopic released this week, has a wish.The Oscar-nominated actor hopes her fellow American women collectively withhold sex from their partners – especially men in power – if the second Trump administration’s assault on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ever takes aim at the gains won by the subject of her new film. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'I spent £75k for yummy mummy transformation – it makes me a better parent'

After giving birth to her only daughter, Cléo Souza decided to invest in a series of surgeries and non-invasive treatments to address the changes to her body

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6 h. ago Kashmir crisis live: Pakistan and India accuse each other of striking military bases in major escalation

‘Multiple locations’ in India being targeted in retaliatory attacks, says state-run media, after Pakistan says three air bases attacked by Indian missilesFull report: Pakistan says it has hit back after India strikes military basesWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and ben...

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7 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo warns against picking technology over faith amid ‘anti

Celebrations for Pope Leo XIV have swept across the country, though many within the Catholic church were surprised the conclave selected an American

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