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Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are the 'problem' stopping Sherlock return

Co-creator Steven Moffat is still holding out hope though!

Highway Code confusion highlighted as pedestrian fatalities increase

Crossing the road used to be relatively straightforward. Now confusion reigns. Some pedestrians will calmly walk in front of cars, thinking they have the right of way – and that may well be the case. Some drivers will respectfully stop and – quite rightly – beckon anyone on foot to cross unmolested. Other motorists angrily hit the horn if any pesky...

Brit who is new world’s oldest man reveals secrets to long life

Ignore the critics – Kevin Costner’s three-hour western is a must-watch

Good news! Remember the film everyone keeps begging Hollywood to make? The one that returns to old-fashioned values of layered storytelling and real-world spectacle? Created by a seasoned, impassioned artist rather than a soulless business model? That goes out of its way to cater to the older audiences typically not that well-served outside of awar...

Florida Fighting Conch discovery goes viral with over 1 million views

A TikTok video featuring a live Florida Fighting Conch found in Palm Beach, Florida, has captured the internet's attention, amassing over 1 million views. Skylar, known as 'shellinggirl' on TikTok, has struck viral gold with her latest video. In the clip, Skylar showcases a live Florida Fighting Conch she discovered while collecting seashells—a popular hobby in Florida. The conch, not shy at all, appears to "swim" away, throwing what looks like punches.

Harry Potter legend delivers verdict on returning to iconic role for TV reboot series

Could a return be possible for this iconic character?

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted - The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria

Man Utd primed to sell Marcus Rashford to PSG, as transfer fee, exit reasons and Ten Hag stance all emerge

Man Utd and Rashford are mutually open to parting ways this window and with PSG ready to make a move, reports have detailed several key elements in the surprise exit

Met Office Friday Morning Weather Forecast 28/06/2024

28 June - National Weather Forecast presented by Clare Nasir

Cycling-Authorities investigate Vingegaard team's 'control room' on Tour de France

By Julien Pretot FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is investigating the proposed use by Visma-Lease a Bike, the team of defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard, of a 'control room' from which live data would help their riders in this year's race. "The UCI is informed of the recent announcement concerning the use of a 'control room' by ... Team

Rishi Sunak speaks of hurt and anger at daughters hearing racial slur from Reform activists

Rishi Sunak has spoken of his hurt and anger at his daughters having to hear Reform activists using a racial slur about him.

Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day

Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day - Exclusive: Nadine Dorries has broken the Tory public silence on who is to blame for what many expect to be a historically bad defeat next week

Edinburgh residents 'heartbroken' as bar announces closure leaving 'hole in city'

A popular Edinburgh bar that found huge success after opening back in 2015 has announced their closure, much to the disappointment of locals. Owners of the city centre spot said landlords have "plans for the whole building".

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

Lewis Hamilton responds to Red Bull dominance over claims after Max Verstappen ‘gone’ verdict

Lewis Hamilton: "Am I surprised? I wouldn't say that I'm surprised..."

Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion

Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion - Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion

COVID-19 hit Pogacar 10 days before Tour: "But I've never felt better"

Who else but Tadej Pogacar could possibly be the top favorite to win the general classification in the Tour de France? The Giro d'Italia winner himself acknowledges that he has an excellent chance, as was made clear in a statement on the UAE Team Emirates' website. However, at the press conference on Thursday, he casually mentioned that he contracted COVID-19 just ten days before the Tour... "Winning the Giro was an incredible experience, one...

Ex-Fujitsu engineer apologises for saying subpostmaster ‘jumped on bandwagon’

Ex-Fujitsu engineer apologises for saying subpostmaster ‘jumped on bandwagon’ - Gareth Jenkins sent an email on March 1 2010 discussing the case of Seema Misra, who was given a 15-month prison sentence in November 2010

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS - ‘I feel so horrible that we didn’t pay attention to it,’ the actor said

TV tonight: Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan star in a juicy cancel culture drama

Douglas is Cancelled 9pm, ITV1 A juicy swipe at cancel culture, which writer Steven Moffat swears isn’t based on real recent cases. The drama follows white, middle-aged, trusted national news anchor Douglas (Hugh Bonneville) whose career is about to go up in flames, thanks to a viral social media post about a sexist joke he made at a wedding. Things get worse when his younger, savvier co-host Madeline (Karen Gillan) reshares the post. With his...

Japan names new FX diplomat as yen hits 38-year low

By Makiko Yamazaki and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan appointed a new top foreign exchange diplomat on Friday as the yen plumbed a 38-year low against the dollar, heightening expectations of imminent market intervention by Tokyo to shore up the battered currency. Atsushi Mimura, a financial regulation veteran, replaces Masato Kanda, who launched the biggest yen-buying intervention on

Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russian Su-25 aircraft with portable air defense

The National Guard of Ukraine reports on the destruction of the Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Donetsk region. "The Ukrainian guardsmen discovered a Russian Su-25, which was conducting a combat mission," the report says. Thus, the combined crew of the Igla man-portable air defense system of the 31st Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine ac...

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils expect Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at preseason despite exit rumours

Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood are both expected to leave United this summer...

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft facing legal fight over 'exploitative' copyright infringement

An American non-profit is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly breaching copyright law by using its material to train their AI models. View on euronews

Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury 2024 line-up and explains why there are no rock headliners

SZA and Dua Lipa will headline this weekend.

Le Pen victory could spark ‘violence’, says French Leftist movement

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the fiery French far-Left populist, has a habit of peppering his speech with talk of revolution. The question many in France are now asking is, will the unpredictable and tyrannical ex-Trotskyist call for just that, should Marine Le Pen’s hard-Right National Rally (RN) romp home in snap elections this and next Sunday? This week,...

Cornwall planning: Rotting iconic boat in Truro centre could be moved to couple's farm

The Compton Castle has become a drink and drugs haven and was due to be broken up

North Korean troops near frontline? What it means and how Russia might use them

The media reported that North Korea, in support of the Russian Federation, was going to send its construction and engineering forces to the occupied areas of the Donetsk region next month. They are supposed to be involved in "reconstruction work". To find out whether the Democratic People's Republic of Korea troops will appear near the front and ho...

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight - Free live stream of the space rock is available to watch on Thursday evening

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals - Pop singer died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009

Darwin Nunez equals 96-year-old Uruguay goalscoring record but RUINS fans' Edinson Cavani tribute

Darwin Nunez equalled a 96-year-old Uruguay goalscoring record during his side’s Copa America trashing of Bolivia on Thursday night.

SpaceX given permission to destroy the International Space Station

NASA has given Elon Musk's SpaceX permission to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.

Exit from recession was stronger than first thought

The UK's exit from recession during the first three months of the year was stronger than initial figures suggested, according to official data.

Four major banks hit by glitches

Nationwide, HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money customers have been affected by problems affecting their banking services.

Question Time viewer clashes with Yvette Cooper over avoiding ‘yes or no’ answer

Question Time viewer clashes with Yvette Cooper over avoiding ‘yes or no’ answer -

New Jay Slater pool party pictures emerge after search funds withdrawn

The snaps show the 19-year-old two days before he vanished.

Downton Abbey 3 lands release date

"A new motion picture event."

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

Tata to close Port Talbot plant early over strike action

Tata Steel has told workers it could to cease operations at its steel plant in Port Talbot months earlier than planned because of a strike. The company had been planning to shut down one of the blast furnaces by the end of June and the second one by September. But workers at the South Wales site have been told that Tata plans to cease operations at both furnaces no later than 7 July because of the strike by members of Unite, which starts the...

Fire breaks out at London tower block

Five people have been taken to hospital after a fire ripped through a block of flats in east London.

Who is Olivia Dean as she plays the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024?

If you don't know her yet, you soon will.

Who won the debate? Snap poll results following first Trump-Biden presidential square off

Who won the debate? Snap poll results following first Trump-Biden presidential square off - Large majority of registered voters told CNN that Trump beat Biden in first debate

The brand new 'town' in north Liverpool hardly anyone will ever see

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service unveiled its new £40m super station in Aintree

‘Catastrophic failing’ of smart motorway technology puts lives at risk, says whistleblower

Smart motorway technology meant to spot cars broken down in live lanes suffered a “catastrophic failing” over the weekend putting motorists’ lives at risk, a whistleblower has told The Telegraph. Traffic was limited to 60mph as engineers struggled to identify the fault that meant stopped vehicle detection (SVD) radar shut down across huge swathes o...

Liverpool legend under Klopp surprises with PL football shirt choice in Instagram post

Liverpool favourite Roberto Firmino surprised many with a seemingly random choice of football shirt in an Instagram post this week.

DWP warns Universal Credit payments could be stopped in new claim reviews

Around 200,000 claims have been reviewed this year and failure to take part in an interview to verify your claim could mean your benefits being stopped

ITV viewers fuming over 'infuriating' new cancel culture series Douglas is Cancelled

One person said they could 'bear no more'.

Two Euro 2024 referees sent home by UEFA after complaints

But the ref who denied Scotland's penalty remains in the tournament.

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.

Heatwave expected in Italy this weekend with temperatures soaring to 40°C

Tourists cool off at a fountain in Rome's Piazza del Popolo, as the African anticyclone is rising temperatures again all over Italy, starting a new heat wave.