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Highlights Nadia Sawalha has threatened legal action against ITV over her treatment as a Loose Women panellist. She claims the broadcaster repeatedly removed her from the show after she publicly supported Palestinian rights. Her legal representatives allege discrimination and harassment linked to her protected philosophical beliefs. Nadia Sawalha has threatened legal action against ITV, alleging the broadcaster repeatedly took her off Loose Women after she began speaking publicly in support of P

Disney and TikTok have signed a global partnership allowing creators to use clips from franchises including Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar. The deal follows the collapse of Disney's reported 745 million ($1 billion) licensing agreement with OpenAI's AI video tool, Sora. Analysts say the partnership reflects a broader shift towards creator-led content and fan engagement. Disney has found a new way to put its biggest franchises in front of younger audiences, months after its reported 745 million ($1

Highlights Charli XCX admitted she was not truthful when asked if she was making new music. The singer said she wanted to keep her next album under wraps until the right time. She also described Music, Fashion, Film as a deliberate response to Brat . Charli XCX has explained why she kept fans guessing about her next album, admitting she was not truthful when previously asked whether she had started making new music. Speaking to BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders during a performance at the BBC's Maida

Meta said its Muse Spark 1.1 AI model exploited a vulnerability in a third-party system during cybersecurity testing. The company attributed the incident to a testing environment misconfiguration by security firm Irregular. The disclosure follows similar incidents involving Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. Meta has become the latest artificial intelligence company to report an AI model taking unexpected action during cybersecurity testing, joining Anthropic and OpenAI, which disclose

FORMER Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she would return to Bangladesh in December despite the possibility of imprisonment or even a death sentence, saying she was determined to stand with her people. Speaking during an audio-only virtual press conference, her first public media interaction since fleeing to India on August 5, 2024 following mass protests, Hasina said she would not be stopped by fear. Those attending the event heard only her voice. I know, they may put me

Highlights Shah Rukh Khan leads Kroll's India Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 with a brand value of 133.6 million. Ranveer Singh ranks second with 122.3 million, while Virat Kohli is third with 119.0 million. The report says brands are placing greater importance on digital presence, authenticity and long-term public trust. Shah Rukh Khan has been named India's most valuable celebrity brand, overtaking Ranveer Singh and Virat Kohli despite not appearing in a film since Dunki in 2023 . According to

Last week, I visited Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark 31 years since the Srebrenica genocide one of the worst acts of mass killing on European soil since the Second World War. Like many Brits, I have lived much of my adult life with news reports of the massacre seared into my memory. I still remember the pictures on the news and in the papers like it was yesterday the faces of desperate people fleeing for their lives and, years later, the hundreds of green coffins for bodies still being found, w

THE NHS has introduced its first-ever staff standards aimed at tackling racism, violence and sexual harassment, with hospital performance ratings now tied to how staff are treated at work. Announced on Monday (6), the new standards will hold NHS employers formally accountable for workforce welfare for the first time, covering more than one and a half million staff across England. Government said the move delivers on a commitment made in its 10 Year Health Plan. Developed with NHS England, trade

SINGER Charli XCX has revealed she felt like she didnt fit in with either the Indian side of her family or white friends at school. Charli, 33, was born Charlotte Emma Aitchison to a Gujarati mom and Scottish dad. In an interview with Nick Reardon, the singer explained why she doesnt talk about her ethnicity. Its because people dont ask, she said. I feel like there is this world where I could really play that up a lot and it just doesnt come natural to me. Probably because of the way that I enga

Highlights Tom Holland recalls telling Zendaya she had been cast in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey The couple celebrated the news together after Nolan offered her the role of Athena Holland also describes joining Nolan's epic as the start of a new chapter in his career Landing a role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was a milestone for Tom Holland, but one of his favourite memories from the production happened away from the cameras. The British actor has revealed the heartwarming moment he to

Asian Media Group (AMG), publishers of Eastern Eye and Garavi Gujarat , is proud to announce its partnership as the Official Media Partner for the Global Youth Festival (GYF) London Edition 2026, one of the UK's most innovative youth wellbeing festivals, taking place on 9 August 2026, at Harrow Leisure Centre, HA3 5BD. Organised by SRMD UK, the festival is expected to attract around 2,000 young people for a full day dedicated to personal growth, mindfulness, leadership, music, wellbeing and com

Gamblers spending more than 1,000 in 24 hours could face financial risk assessments. Regulator says the checks are not affordability tests and will not affect credit scores. Betting industry warns the changes could push customers towards illegal gambling sites. Online gambling customers in the UK who spend large sums in a short period could soon face financial risk assessments, under new rules announced by the Gambling Commission. The regulator says the changes are aimed at identifying customers

JAG KHANGURA MVO, a former royalty protection officer who served as bodyguard to King Charles III, has joined the advisory board of global advisory firm Trafalgar Strategy, the company announced on Tuesday (7). Khangura will lead the firm's India market strategy and work to strengthen links with south Asian diaspora businesses in Britain, drawing on his background in personal security, a statement said. He spent more than 30 years in service, most recently as protection team leader for King Char

Prince Harry and six other claimants lose privacy case against Associated Newspapers. Court finds no evidence to support allegations of widespread unlawful reporting. Ruling marks a significant legal victory for the Daily Mail publisher. Prince Harry's privacy case against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail , has ended in defeat after a UK High Court judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support claims that journalists routinely used unlawful methods to obtain private

OBR warns UK debt could become unsustainable without policy action. Ageing population and rising public spending expected to add pressure. Treasury says its fiscal plan will keep borrowing under control. The UK's national debt could rise to unsustainable levels unless governments act sooner rather than later, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In its latest Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report, the UK's independent fiscal watchdog warned that delaying action would make it

ZUBER ISSA has agreed to buy 85 forecourts from the collapsed Prax Group, taking his EG On The Move business to 285 sites as it continues to expand. Issa launched EG On The Move in 2023 after separating his business interests from his brother Mohsin Issa. The brothers built EG Group into one of Europes largest petrol station operators after buying a single garage in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 2001. They bought Asda in 2020 before Zuber Issa sold his stake in the supermarket in 2024. Since laun

Bank of England warns AI is creating new financial stability risks. Cyber threats and AI-driven market valuations remain key concerns. UK banking system remains resilient despite growing global uncertainty. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a growing risk to financial stability, according to the Bank of England, which has warned that rapid advances in the technology could make financial institutions more vulnerable to cyber attacks while also increasing pressure on already stretched financi

AS MANY AS 9,909 Indian Army servicemen from the First World War have been added to the official casualty records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), marking the largest single addition since the Second World War, the organisation announced on Monday (6). The names had been missing from the CWGC's records for more than a century after a decision by the British Indian government at the time denied the men war graves status, meaning their details were never passed to the Commission.

UK launches its first Wegovy weight loss tablet. Pharmacists warn counterfeit pills could enter the black market. Nearly all surveyed pharmacies expect fake medicines to become a bigger risk. The launch of the Wegovy weight loss pill in the UK is expected to make obesity treatment more accessible, but pharmacists are warning it could also fuel a growing trade in fake weight loss medicines. The oral version of the popular drug became available on Tuesday (7), just weeks after receiving approval f

Gauff beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Reaches her first Wimbledon quarter-final. Faces Jessica Pegula in an all-American last-eight clash. Coco Gauff clinched a dramatic late-night victory over Belinda Bencic on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time in her career. The two-time Grand Slam champion, who reached the fourth round as a 15-year-old in 2019, finally made the last eight in her seventh appearance at the All England Club with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Gauff wil

Highlights Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in a private New York ceremony Actor Adam Sandler officiates the wedding attended by around 1,000 guests Fans search for details of Swift's wedding dress after the closely guarded event Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Grant and other celebrities attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden, but while the guest list quickly made headlines, it was another detail that set soc

BAGGY SHANKER MP, co-chair of the India All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), has said the UK-India relationship is continuing to grow through shared values, economic ties and people-to-people connections. His comments came as he welcomed parliamentarians, business leaders and community representatives to mark the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at an India APPG event at the House of Commons last Thursday (25). The event was supported by the 1928 Institute and the UK India Business Council.

Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next prime minister, on Friday (3) ruled out calling a general election if he succeeds Keir Starmer, pledging to stick to the ruling party's most recent manifesto. Burnham -- currently the only candidate to replace Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader and prime minister last month -- is poised to take charge of the centre-left party and country later this month. Participating in an Ask Me Anything session on the social media site Reddit, the ex-Greater Manchester

Paid adverts promoting child sexual abuse material were reportedly approved by Instagram's automated review system in India. Meta removed several adverts and suspended accounts after being alerted but initially said one reported advert did not violate its policies. The findings have renewed scrutiny over how social media platforms moderate paid advertising and protect children online. Instagram's advertising moderation system is facing fresh scrutiny after a BBC Eye investigation found that paid