13 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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14 h. ago Team Beckham assemble! Cruz sports bizarre frog clogs as he joins the family to support mum Victoria's PFW catwalk show

The Beckhams have been spotted across Paris today ahead of Victoria's Paris Fashion Week show which will take place this evening.

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22 h. ago Rita Ora puts on a daring display in a plunging white dress as she joins sizzling Winnie Harlow and Sofia Vergara at Le Costes restaurant during Paris Fashion Week

Rita Ora put on a daring display in a plunging white dress as she enjoyed a night out at celeb favourite spot Le Costes restaurant during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday. 

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38 h. ago Stars at the Dunhill Championship 2025: 15 pictures of huge celebrities playing the golf tournament

Celebrity spotters have been kept busy in St Andrews and Carnoustie this week.

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38 h. ago ‘Missed opportunity if first woman not appointed as archbishop of Canterbury’

The next person to fill the leading Church role will be officially named on Friday.

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43 h. ago Wishaw woman reflects on charity mission to Kenya with Project Nakuru

Fiona McCall spent a fortnight working with Project Nakuru helping build classrooms, hand out food parcels and give equipment to help local schools and nurseries in need.

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56 h. ago Missing California woman’s body found hidden in ‘secret’ attic of home

‘What did she do to you for you to kill her, and then put her in a wall?’ the missing woman’s mother asked in a news interview

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60 h. ago Woman missing in storm as Brit holiday hotspot swamped by flash floods

Torrential rain and flash flooding is causing chaos in parts of Sicily, Italy.

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61 h. ago Johnny Depp mingles with Brigitte Macron at the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week

The Hollywood star, 62, is enjoying a quieter life following a tumultuous five years dominated by his explosive legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard .

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62 h. ago Brit holiday hotspot swamped by flash floods with woman missing in latest storm

Latest weather news as popular British holiday hotspots hit by wet weather with roads turning into rivers and hundreds of people trapped across Europe amid heavy rainfall

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4 d. ago Bella Hadid's exact trench coat is a high street buy and it's a must

Bella Hadid has been spotted in Paris ahead of Fashion Week, and she's already been seen in some super chic outfits including a high street trench coat that's still available to shop

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4 d. ago The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast appear at Milan Fashion Week but one actress stole the show

The icons of The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci were seen front row in character, at Milan Fashion Week but spotted behind them was what drew people's attention

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5 d. ago Sam Thompson spotted with glam mystery woman on night out days after ex Zara McDermott cuts all ties with him

SAM Thompson was spotted with a very glamorous mystery woman on a night out. This comes just days after his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott cut all ties with him. Sam, 33, cut a casual figure in a knitted long sleeve jumper with an open polo neck on a night out over the weekend. He was spotted...

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6 d. ago Households urged to reach for washing up liquid when cleaning the fridge

Households are being advised to use washing up liquid this week to make their fridges look spotless, smell fresh and stay safe for food

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7 d. ago Rare orange lobster found in New York supermarket returned to sea

‘One-in-30m’ find spared from menu and released into Long Island Sound after being spotted in upstate grocery store A rare orange lobster was released back into the wild this week after being spotted by an enthusiast at a local grocery store.The lobster, swiftly nicknamed Jean-Clawed Van Damme, is a one-in-30m catch, according to Humane Long Island, a wildlife rescue group, and the New York Aquarium, who aided in releasing it. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Nato ‘united and prepared to defend its airspace decisively’, says No 10

It came after unidentified drones were spotted near Danish airports this week.

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7 d. ago Serena Williams shows off her friend 'Miss Meghan's' wine after receiving As Ever package and jokes the Duchess knows 'how to treat a woman'

The 44-year-old Grand Slam Champion 'unveiled' a 'beautiful' box of the Duchess's 2024 Napa Valley Rose, saying she 'can't wait' to crack a bottle open.

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7 d. ago Body found in search for missing woman, 47, who vanished in UK seaside town sparking major search

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing woman who vanished in a UK seaside town, sparking a major search. Sian, 47, from Weymouth, Dorset was last seen around 1.30pm on Thursday, police said. Dorset Police said a body of a woman was discovered on Friday morning that is believed to be...

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7 d. ago Wayne Rooney lands new role after revealing alcohol battle and Coleen influence

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney went public with his battle with alcohol earlier this week - but was spotted working in South London

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7 d. ago Everyone on the FROW at Milan Fashion Week 2025 — from Ice Spice to David Beckham

Milan Fashion Week 2025 is underway. Here’s who has been spotted on the front rows so far

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