10 h. ago The Guide #211: What the world is watching, from Brazilian telenovelas to superheroes made of red bean paste

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianistsA little while ago the Guide looked at the wave of international post-apocalyptic dramas washing up on our shores, bringing tales of climate catastrophe, violent autocracy and alien invasions from as far afield as Argentina, Nigeria and Korea. As well as revealing just how terrified the whole world is of the prospect of institutional collapse, it also – somewhat more positively – underscored what a globally connected industry TV is in 2025. Streaming networks, satellite channels, YouTube and hooky pirate streams can instantly serve up local content from every continent (Antartica excepted, though I’d love to hear if there’s a penguin mob drama from King George Island that I’ve missed).Still, as intermingled as TV is these days, there are still so many programmes that will probably never reach our sh...

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33 h. ago Aspiring female lawmaker whose career was derailed by sex tape scandal is charged with domestic abuse

Susanna Gibson Payne, 42, was arrested for assault and battery of a family member on September 22. But she claims that it was her estranged husband who was the assailant.

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38 h. ago Love Island's Claudia Fogarty gives birth to first child as she reveals sweet name

A Love Island star has announced she welcomed a baby girl with her footballer boyfriend, with the star sharing the news on social media

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52 h. ago Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke delivers injury update after surgery

Dominic Solanke has managed just three appearances for Tottenham so far this season, following an ankle injury

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60 h. ago Gareth Southgate would reject Manchester United approach if Ruben Amorim is sacked

Gareth Southgate has close links to United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but appears to have turned his back on football management

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66 h. ago Love Island star avoids jail after attacking love rival with stiletto as she breaks silence

Love Island beauty Katie Salmon has broken her silence after being found guilty of assault on a person, causing them actual bodily harm - and she was in tears

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3 d. ago Love Island star breaks silence after being found guilty of stiletto attack

The star has opened up on social media about being found guilty of assault.

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3 d. ago Love Island star tearfully breaks silence after being found guilty of stiletto attack

Love Island star Katie Salmon, who rose to fame on series two, broke her silence in an emotional video shared on social media after being found guilty of a stiletto attack

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4 d. ago Peter Kay forced to cancel and postpone two shows after kidney stone surgery

he stand-up star’s team confirmed the comedian has been advised to rest after the ‘routine’ procedure

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4 d. ago Noel Gallagher makes a rare public appearance with events manager girlfriend Sally Mash as they celebrate the final UK leg of Oasis world tour at Chiltern Firehouse

Twice married Gallagher, 58, was first linked with the high society events manager in 2024, two years after divorcing his second wife Sarah McDonald.

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6 d. ago DAN HODGES: Labour's lies are unravelling: Insiders have now admitted slush fund run by PM's top adviser WAS secretly used to install Starmer as leader

'The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club.'

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6 d. ago Trump is flaunting his corruption. Is it changing what the US thinks of scandal?

President has shouted from rooftops what his predecessors would have tried to cover up for fear of ending their careersAs the Watergate scandal unfolded, new editions of the Washington Post newspaper were rushed over to the White House at night so Richard Nixon, the president, could brace for each devastating revelation.Half a century later, Donald Trump does not seem to fear explosive front page headlines or shocking disclosures of malfeasance. Usually because he has written them himself. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump is brazenly flaunting his corruption – and getting away with it

President has shouted from rooftops what his predecessors would have tried to cover up for fear of ending their careersAs the Watergate scandal unfolded, new editions of the Washington Post newspaper were rushed over to the White House at night so Richard Nixon, the president, could brace for each devastating revelation.Half a century later, Donald Trump does not seem to fear explosive front page headlines or shocking disclosures of malfeasance. Usually because he has written them himself. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Horror map shows what happens if Russia nukes UK city after Putin ally's threat

A frightening new map reveals just what damage could be inflicted on the UK as Vladimir Putin's closest advisers urge him to nuke the UK - starting with the British elite

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8 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood's manager wife Clare, 57, appears at the Ryder Cup to show him support after admitting criticism of their 23

Clare was spotted alongside Shane Lowry's wife Wendy Honner at the Opening Ceremony at Bethpage Black, with the European WAGs in matching white outfits and waving European flags.

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8 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood's manager wife Clare, 57, makes a rare appearance at the Ryder Cup to show him support after admitting criticism of their 23

Clare was spotted alongside Shane Lowry's wife Wendy Honner at the Opening Ceremony at Bethpage Black, with the European WAGs in matching white outfits and waving European flags.

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8 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo told family issues will trigger emotions

Today's star signs advise Scorpio that not everything requires a response.

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8 d. ago Tommy Fleetwood's manager wife Clare, 57, makes rare appearance at Ryder Cup... after admitting 23

Clare was spotted alongside Shane Lowry's wife Wendy Honner at the Opening Ceremony at Bethpage Black, with the European WAGs in matching white outfits and waving European flags.

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9 d. ago Princess Eugenie makes huge announcement after Sarah Ferguson's Epstein scandal

The youngest daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew has announced a brand new career move, just days after her mother was plunged into another scandal

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9 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Virgo told to consider decisions carefully

Today's star signs as Scorpio advised to directly confront workmate causing problems.

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