53 m. ago Cate Blanchett to headline National Theatre’s ambitious 2026 line

Oscar-winning actor will star alongside Nina Hoss and Ella Lily Hyland in Benedict Andrews’ new production Electra / Persona this August

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55 m. ago Take That surprise fans with new love song which can only be heard on Netflix

Take That reveal a new song hidden in their Netflix documentary which is launched on the streaming site today

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89 m. ago Pregnant Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook's gender reveal party: TOWIE stars throw bash with reality star pals James Argent, Lauren Goodger and Charlotte Dawson

The Only Way Is Essex and Geordie Shore star, 36, who has been dating Jordan since 2022, was joined by their famous pals for the celebration

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1 hour ago The Traitors’ Amanda and Jade reveal incredible secret connection AFTER starring together on show

THE TRAITORS' Amanda and Jade have revealed an incredible secret connection after starring together on the much loved show. The show's incredible final is over – with partners in crime Rachel and Stephen winning the series - but there were still some surprises to come. Amanda posted a video to Instagram of her and Jade and captioned...

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2 h. ago Jay Duplass returns to Sundance with the tragic comedy ‘See You When I See You’

Jay Duplass has shifted from personal stories to telling others' tales

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2 h. ago Katie Price sparks split rumours two days into marriage after online tribute to new husband disappears

Katie Price and her fourth husband Lee Andrews tied the knot in a ceremony in Dubai on Sunday, less than a week after meeting in person.

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2 h. ago Scots sporting legend reveals horror accident as he shares grim injury pics

SIR Chris Hoy is back riding his bike after making a remarkable recovery from a horrific crash which left him with a broken leg. The six-time Olympic champion, who has terminal prostate cancer, suffered the injury in a mountain biking accident which he described as the "worst" of his life. However he was able to...

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2 h. ago One thousand pubs face closing doors for final time as they struggle with ‘perfect storm’ of higher costs

A THOUSAND pubs face closure as they struggle with higher costs, industry estimates reveal. Business rates rises, beer duty taxes, employment costs and high energy bills are to blame. It means around 21 boozers a week could shut their doors for good over the next year. An enhanced financial package for pubs is imminent from...

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2 h. ago Thierno Barry salvages point for Everton after Leeds make rapid start

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Thierno Barry makes profligate Leeds pay to earn Everton a point

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje misses Six Nations launch after suffering personal tragedy days before campaign starts

JAMIE GEORGE wrapped an arm round pal Maro Itoje — before backing him to ignite England’s Six Nations bid following personal tragedy. Skipper Itoje will arrive late to camp in Girona as he has been in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother Florence. Florence - a regular at his games - passed away last month...

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4 h. ago Pregnant Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook's gender reveal party: TOWIE stars throw star

The Only Way Is Essex and Geordie Shore star, 36, who has been dating Jordan since 2022, was joined by their famous pals for the celebration

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4 h. ago ICE carrying out horrific acts of intimate torture at men being held in detention facilities, ACLU claims

The ACLU says men held at the Fort Bliss immigration detention facility have suffered brutal beatings, sexual abuse, medical neglect, and what it describes as 'acts of intimate torture' by ICE.

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5 h. ago Liverpool suffer another injury blow as defender set for two months out

The young defender being sidelined for at least two months with a hamstring injury in a further blow to Liverpool's defensive options.

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5 h. ago Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption

Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trustStanding inches from Xi Jinping at a military ceremony in late December, China’s highest ranking general, Zhang Youxia, may have had little inkling about the fate that was to befall him just a few weeks later when he was put under investigation.The 75-year-old’s physical proximity to China’s leader, who stands to his right, reflects the position he holds in China’s hierarchy. As vice-chair of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), he is the second-most powerful person in China’s military, after Xi, the commander-in-chief. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Man suffers broken jaw after being attacked at Motherwell pub

Evan Johnstone admitted assaulting a man to his severe injury at the New Century Bar in Windmillhill Street on June 9, 2024.

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6 h. ago Teenage girl, 16, took her own life on children's ward after 'no suitable bed could be found' on mental health unit, inquest hears

Ellame Ford-Dunn, 16, suffered a history of chronic mental health problems which manifested in self-harming and an eating disorder.

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6 h. ago A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown

Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse, is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S. Federal authorities immediately said Pretti was a threat to federal officers

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6 h. ago Woman dies after suffering serious injury outside bar as murder probe launched

Liam Moor, 19, has been charged with one count of manslaughter and has been remanded in custody after Lisa Denton, 40, died from a serious head injury following a suspected assault

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6 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Borthwick: ‘We are deeply saddened for him’Itoje misses launch of 2026 Six NationsEngland will kick off their Six Nations training camp in Spain this week without their captain, Maro Itoje, who has travelled to Nigeria for his mother’s funeral. Itoje was conspicuously absent from the official Six Nations championship launch in Edinburgh on Monday and is not expected to join up with his squad until Wednesday evening.With the tournament commencing on Thursday week every team is scrambling to be ready for their opening games but Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, has given the Saracens lock permission to miss the start of this week’s training block in Girona. “He is in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother and we are all deeply saddened for him,” said Borthwick, whose side open their campaign at home to Wales on Saturday week. Continue reading...

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