14 h. ago Schoolboy, 13, brutally beaten by gang as people film the attack

The 13-year-old was left with serious facial injuries after he was savagely beaten by a group of youths at an outdoor sports pitch in Chudleigh, Devon

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9 d. ago The Guardian view on The Salt Path scandal: memoirists have a duty to tell the truth | Editorial

In an era of misinformation, trust in publishers is more important than ever“All autobiographies are lies,” George Bernard Shaw wrote in 1898. “I do not mean unconscious, unintentional lies: I mean deliberate lies.” The veracity of autobiographical writing is under scrutiny once again following allegations that the bestselling memoir The Salt Path is not quite the “unflinchingly honest” account of one couple’s triumph over adversity as billed.Even if you are not one of the two million people to have bought the book, and haven’t seen the film released this summer, you will doubtless know the story of a couple’s 630-mile journey along the South Coast Way after facing homelessness and a diagnosis of terminal illness. Published in 2018, The Salt Path struck a chord during lockdown as readers discovered the solace of walking and nature during the pandemic. But this tale of wild-camping and the kindness of strangers, not to mention the seemingly miraculous healing powers of...

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9 d. ago Johnny Depp admits he makes people uncomfortable – and he’s fine with it

The actor returns to directing after years in the Hollywood wilderness, saying making people uneasy is often a sign he’s on the right track

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1 week ago The Other Way Around review – witty uncoupling comedy is meta breakup movie for grownups

This Spanish marital drama finds Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz planning a party to mark their separation. But not everyone thinks it’s a good ideaA little bit like Woody Allen, or an episode of Seinfeld minus the stream of gags, this talky Spanish comedy tells the story of a couple planning a break-up party. It follows film director Ale (Itsaso Arana) and her soon to be ex, actor Alex (Vito Sanz), as they call it quits after 14 years together. The decision is mutual, and as reasonable people who still like each other, they think they can split without the pain and heartache. “We’ve separated, but we’re OK!” says Alex, so many times it starts to sound hollow.So, alongside the breakup admin (deciding who gets to stay in their amazingly cheap rented flat in Madrid and dividing the DVDs), they organise a party to mark their uncoupling. The idea originally comes from Ale’s dad (played by director Jonás Trueba’s father, veteran film-maker Fernando), who has a theory that people should celebr...

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1 week ago Johnny Depp Smiles on Red Carpet at London Premiere of Modi, the First Film He's Directed in Over 20 Years

Johnny Depp Smiles on Red Carpet at London Premiere of Modi, the First Film He's Directed in Over 20 Years  People.com

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1 week ago Tom DeLonge says paranormal film he directed ‘way more real than people realise’

Sci-fi film Monsters Of California, co-written and directed by DeLonge, follows a group of friends exploring a series of paranormal events.

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3 w. ago UK beach horror as 1,000 injured in horror scene like 'Jaws' as sea red with blood

A British beach turned into a scene reminiscent of a horror film as nearly 1,000 people were injured in scenes dubbed 'The Day the Sea Turned Red'. Your Daily Star takes a look back at the day

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3 w. ago How a psychotic episode led to a brutal schoolboy murder in London

How a psychotic episode led to a brutal schoolboy murder in London  NZ Herald

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3 w. ago Windrush Film Festival returns to reclaim stories lost to Britain’s history books

With Windrush Day last Sunday, The Mirror spoke to a Film Festival that honours the Caribbean people who helped rebuild Britain.

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3 w. ago Kidnapped teen bound and beaten by savage gang before being dumped on road

They repeatedly hit the 17-year-old over the head and shoulders with a sword with such force that the weapon broke.

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