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Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

He wants to join: Everton plot to sign 40m Harrison upgrade

Sean Dyche could sign a talented winger from a fellow Premier League side this summer.

The hottest new cars at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

This year's Festival of Speed runs from 11-14 July. We break down all the new metal you need to see

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19

Study sheds light on why some people do not get Covid-19 - The findings may pave the way for treatments and vaccines not just for Covid, but other diseases too

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

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

Liverpool ready to barge Man Utd aside for signing of centre-back who’s rocketed up their wishlist

A centre-back on Man Utd's radar has flown up the wanted list at Liverpool and a report claims the Reds can seal a deal for a fee in the region of €45m

Denmark’s Hjulmand attacks ‘ridiculous handball rules’ after defeat by Germany

The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, took aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rules after they were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie. Denmark had been well in the game against Germany and thought they had taken the lead when Joachim Andersen converted three minutes after half-time. But the goal was disallowed by VAR for a fractional offside against Thomas Delaney and, almost immediately afterwards,...

Two iconic 00s pop bands could be joining forces as one group

'I'd love to see us all together.'

17-year-old schoolgirl Phoebe Gill ‘in a dream’ after storming to place in Olympic team

Another Olympics, another British teenage 800m sensation. Three years ago it was the 19-year-old Keely Hodgkinson who burst on to the global stage with a stunning Olympic silver. Now the conveyor belt has unearthed an even younger successor in the form of the 17-year-old Phoebe Gill. It was only last month that Gill’s cover was broken when she clocked the second-fastest under-18 time in history, behind only a highly suspect Chinese mark from...

Glastonbury in chaos as hundreds sneak in over fence for £50: 'It was ridiculously easy'

Fans have been jumping over fences.

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony - Jacob Rees-Mogg had permission for filming at a holy communion ceremony – but parishioners were not expecting it

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings - The Home Secretary said the stunt, reportedly devised by the artist Banksy, was ‘awful’.

New Lara Croft Tomb Raider game: Everything we know so far

In 2022, Crystal Dynamics revealed a new Lara Croft game currently known as Tomb Raider Next which is being backed by Amazon and being developed in Unreal Engine 5. When it releases, it will be the first entry in the mainline series since Shadow of the Tomb Raider back in 2018 which wrapped up a much darker, grittier trilogy of games starring Lara ...

North Korea blames South Korea, U.S. and Japan ties as Asian version of NATO

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into "the Asian version of NATO". On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called "Freedom Edge"

Putin's threats: Nuclear diplomacy is back - here’s how it works | Defence in Depth

New on Paramount Plus in July 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here are all the new movies and shows coming to Paramount Plus in July 2024.

Map shows Covid rates where you live with part of North Staffordshire among highest in UK

A new group of Covid-19 variants makes up a large proportion of cases

Mark Cavendish fighting to stay in Tour de France already after brutal first stage

Mark Cavendish is fighting for survival in the Tour de France after suffering from apparent heatstroke and vomiting during the brutal opening stage of the race, from Florence to Rimini. The British sprinter, riding his last Tour, somehow made it through the stage, aided by four of his teammates, but finished over half an hour down on stage winner, Romain Bardet, of France. The highly-regarded Bardet took the stage win and yellow jersey after...

Reigning champions Italy knocked out of Euros

Holders Italy have been knocked out of Euro 2024 after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16.

France records highest turnout in 40 years during Macron’s gamble election

France is on course to record its largest election turnout in over four decades in a battle between the hard-Right and Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Official forecasts put turnout at 53.39 per cent by 5pm. There has not been such a large mobilisation of voters in France since 1981, in a contest where leading parties called on the electorate...

X Factor winner confirms she overcame crippling health condition and has changed career

She's moving on to pastures new.

McLaren protest against Austrian GP qualifying results deemed inadmissible after ‘harsh penalty’

It's protest time in Austria, with McLaren having lodged one against the results of the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring...

MW3's Roblox-inspired mode has fans pleading: 'Please become Call of Duty again'

We almost forgot Modern Warfare 3 was still alive and kicking, what with the launch of XDefiant, VALORANT console, and the Black Ops 6 announcement - with the latter taking over a lot of the limelight

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Dina Asher-Smith wins 200m title as Keely Hodgkinson struggles

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Dina Asher-Smith wins 200m title as Keely Hodgkinson struggles -

The warning signs of a peptic ulcer – and how to treat them

At the age of 73, Bruce Springsteen has long been renowned for his extraordinary stamina as a performer. In 2016, he performed a 34-song set which clocked in at more than four hours. But the rock legend, who has earned the nickname The Boss, has been undone by a peptic ulcer, a sore in the stomach lining or small intestine. Having already cancelled...

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule - The Conservative leader defended his party’s record in government against what he described as a ‘declinist narrative’

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

The discovery of two billion tonnes of these rare minerals could make the US a world leader

Over 2 billion tonnes of rare Earth minerals have been found in the United States, giving the country the potential to become a huge world leader in the substances. In our changing world, efforts are being made to make good use of naturally occurring resources. Scientists at one Scottish university discovered how to turn wastewater from the whisky ...

Summer Covid wave ‘building’ after rise in hospital admissions

A summer Covid wave is “building”, scientists have said following a rise in hospital admissions amid the rise of the new “Flirt” variants. The prevalence of illness caused by Covid is harder to quantify since widespread testing was axed, but hospital admissions indicated that a summer wave was under way by the middle of this month after the number ...

Princess Anne's hospitalisation reminds us of her stalwart status | Royal Insight

Gary Neville blasts Gareth Southgate over 'illegal' mistake against Slovakia

'That should be illegal!'

Caribbean braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl

Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert Sunday as Beryl strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning of an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. Warning the storm is "continuing to rapidly intensify," the NHC forecast it would become an "extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane" by the time it hit Caribbean communities.

Coronation Street favourite ‘to return’ for Gail Platt’s exit storyline

Coronation Street favourite ‘to return’ for Gail Platt’s exit storyline - Returning character left ITV soap in 2005

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

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris crash as George Russell capitalises for win in Austria

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris crash as George Russell capitalises for win in Austria - The Dutchman and the Brit - good friends off track - collided and both sustained punctures as they tussled for the lead at the Red Bull Ring

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

As Sukhbir Badal-led Akali faction faces heat, eyes on editor of an influential Punjabi daily

Barjinder Singh Hamdard, owner-editor of Ajit, former Rajya Sabha MP and Padma Bhushan awardee, has an association with the party going back to Parkash Badal

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

Mary Earps reveals why she is leaving Man Utd in candid statement over exit

A parting shot at Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked images dazzle in multiple color options

A new leak showed off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in several different color options ahead of the July 10 event where the phones are expected to appear.

Car key hack can open doors in seconds – even when battery goes dead

A savvy TikTok user posted a foolproof car key hack that allows you to get into your vehicle even when the battery goes dead. Here's everything you need to know

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

Jeremy Clarkson confirms epic plans for Cotswolds pub despite backlash over restaurant

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

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.

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors say they’re on the precipice of their work being replaced completely by artificial intelligence, with corporate and radio roles already beginning to be replaced by cheap generative AI clones. While a high-profile actor like Scarlett Johansson can make the most prominent AI company in the world back down within a day from using her voice likeness in their AI products, everyday actors working on commercials, audiobook and video games...

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon injury recovery sparks ‘double standards’ claim from respected pundit

"Fritz made Wimbledon in 2021 after Roland Garros with the same issues Novak had and we heard crickets."

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers have bought out the final three years of a veteran goaltender's contract.

Mysterious monolith appears on Colorado hillside days after another is removed

A mysterious metal monolith has caused a stir in the town of Bellvue, Colorado, after it was spotted on a hillside on June 23. The shiny otherworldly structure has left residents speculating as to how and why it got there, and is attracting conspiracy theorists from across the country. The discovery comes just days after a similar monolith was removed from a hiking trail in Nevada.

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease