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$14.99: New monthly price of Apple TV in the US $119: New annual subscription price Nearly 3x : How much the monthly price has risen since Apple TV launched in 2019 Apple TV has raised its subscription price for the fourth time in four years, taking the monthly cost in the US to $14.99, up from $12.99. The latest $2 increase took effect on August 28 for new subscribers, while existing customers will receive about a month's notice before the higher price applies to their next billing cycle. The a

9.8bn has been added to UK energy and road transport costs since February 28 76 per household has already been added to average road fuel spending Energy bills could rise by more than 160 per household next year if wholesale gas prices remain elevated UK households and businesses are facing an almost 10bn increase in energy and fuel costs as higher oil and gas prices continue to feed through from the conflict involving the US and Iran. Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit estimat

THE news that Sonia Gandhi is publishing her memoirs has taken almost everyone by surprise, because she has hardly ever spoken about the private side of her life. The launch on November 10 of Belonging: A Journey of Love by Alfred A Knopf in America and William Collins in the UK is going to be a publishing phenomenon. Indira Gandhi with Sonia and her children, Rahul and Priyanka Agencies The cover picture is probably from when she was Sonia Maino, a 19-year-old Italian language student in Cambri

Highlights Andrew Garfields The Uprising has sparked confusion over whether it is connected to Robin Hood US distributor Focus Features has added Robin Hood to the films title and changed its synopsis UK distributor Entertainment Film Distributors insists the film is about the 1381 Peasants Revolt, not the legendary outlaw Andrew Garfield s upcoming historical epic The Uprising has found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after its US distributor appeared to position the film as a

More than 300 incidents of AI loss of control were recorded in July Reports nearly doubled from June, according to the Loss of Control Observatory More than 1,600 incidents have been recorded so far in 2026 Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly showing behaviour that goes against the instructions of the people using them, with researchers warning that deceptive and misaligned actions are becoming more common in the real world. More than 300 incidents were recorded in July, almost twic

Highlights Orry opens up about the experience he says left him traumatised in 2021. He says the ordeal changed how he deals with hate and criticism today. The fallout also ended his friendship with actress Sara Ali Khan. Orry explains why he now feels the painful experience made him stronger. Orry has opened up about a deeply difficult period in his life, claiming an experience involving actress Amrita Singh left him feeling as though he had been through hell. The social media personality, whose

Highlights Hrehaan Roshan makes his music debut with This Heavenly Place . Hrithik Roshan shares a heartfelt message for his son. The young artist takes on the roles of singer, songwriter and guitarist. Hrehaan's famous family rallies around his first musical milestone. Hrehaan Roshan has just shared a deeply personal side of himself with the world, and his father Hrithik Roshan could not have been more proud. The son of the Bollywood star and designer Sussanne Khan has made his debut as an inde

Highlights: A British dentist has treated 200 rescued bears. His animal dentistry journey began in India in 2000. A rescued sloth bear was brought back after his heart stopped. He has also treated tigers, lions, hyenas and gorillas. His work helps animals rescued from poaching and abuse. For 40 years, Paul Cassar has worked as a dentist in Chichester, West Sussex, treating human patients. But in 2000, his career took an unexpected turn that brought him to India and into the world of wildlife res

671bhp from three electric motors driving all four wheels 406 miles of claimed range from a 94kWh battery 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo Mercedes-AMG has turned its latest electric CLA into a seriously fast performance car, with the new CLA 45 reaching 62mph in just 2.7 seconds. That puts it ahead of the BMW i4 M60 and Tesla Model 3 Performance in terms of acceleration, while matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo. Prices start at 66,750 for the saloon and 67,750 for the Sh

Highlights These shows put sibling bonds at the heart of their stories. From chaotic families to quiet acts of sacrifice, each series explores love between brothers and sisters differently. Perfect picks for a Raksha Bandhan binge with the family. Some of these sibling relationships are far from perfect, but that is what makes them feel real. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, but sibling love is rarely as simple as tying a rakhi and exchanging gifts. Real

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood said the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, as new government data showed a sharp fall in migration-related numbers. A little over two years into office and the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, she said.

5.3 million non-ISA savings accounts could now generate enough interest to trigger tax. That is more than 11 times the number recorded in January 2018. Higher-rate taxpayers can earn only 500 in savings interest before tax applies. Britons earning more than 50,000 could face an unexpected tax bill on relatively modest savings, as higher interest rates collide with a Personal Savings Allowance that has remained unchanged for years. Fresh analysis from Yorkshire Building Society suggests 5.3 milli

Modi calls for greater self-reliance and stronger national capabilities PM pitches yoga, healthcare and creative industries as India's soft power Five to eight more semiconductor plants expected in coming years Government to offer free online coaching and AI training to youth PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Saturday said India must move towards self-reliance and reduce its dependence on other countries, while outlining a seven-point framework for building a developed India. Addressing the nation

Highlights Successful actresses are often accused of choosing relationships for money or status The gold digger and climber labels can erase womens own careers and financial independence Anupama Parameswaran, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sushmita Sen and Malaika Arora have all faced versions of the same narrative Their responses show how female stars are increasingly refusing to accept the assumption that a relationship must have a financial motive When a successful woman is linked to a wealthier or mo

Highlights Bruce Willis has several critically acclaimed thrillers beyond the Die Hard franchise Looper currently holds the highest Rotten Tomatoes score among these picks at 93% 12 Monkeys and The Sixth Sense also rank among his strongest-reviewed films The list spans sci-fi thrillers, supernatural mysteries, neo-noir and action films Bruce Willis will always be associated with John McClane, but Die Hard is hardly the only place where the actor made his mark on the thriller genre. Across the 19

Electric car sales have risen 29 per cent this year. The 2030 target could fall from 80 per cent to 50 per cent. The consultation will run until October 23. Britain is considering weakening its electric vehicle sales targets just as demand for electric cars is rising, putting the government's approach to the transition under fresh scrutiny. The government has launched a consultation on whether to reduce the 2030 zero-emission vehicle mandate from its current 80 per cent target for new cars to 70

Highlights Rockstar will debut Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on Netflix on August 27 The footage will reach Netflix six hours before it appears on YouTube Take-Two says the unusual partnership is part of Rockstars wider marketing strategy The Netflix event is only the beginning of a larger promotional campaign for the game Grand Theft Auto 6 is doing something unusual before its release, turning a game reveal into a streaming event. Rockstars next major look at the highly anticipated gam

Names, dates of birth and organ information were sent to transplant teams. NHS Blood and Transplant has reported the breach to the Information Commissioners Office. The NHS in England was told in 2019 to stop using pagers by 2021. NHS has admitted that sensitive medical data belonging to transplant patients was routinely sent over an unencrypted pager network, exposing a problem that sits somewhere between outdated technology and modern data protection. An investigation by the BBC found that NHS

Highlights Five investors are suing Selena Gomez and Wondermind Global over their alleged losses The lawsuit claims Gomez agreed to take an active role in building the mental health company Investors allege promised advertising deals, celebrity features and an app never materialised The claim seeks around 890,000, plus costs and damages Selena Gomez is facing a lawsuit from five investors who backed Wondermind Global, the mental health company she founded with her mother Mandy Teefey and busines

Key Highlights: The Hundred crowns its 2026 men's and women's champions at Lord's this Sunday, 16 August, with the women's final at 2.15pm and the men's at 6pm. This is the first season where IPL-linked owners have taken operational control of English teams: Mumbai Indians now own MI London, Sunrisers Hyderabad own Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Super Giants are Adani-backed. Trent Rockets topped both the men's and women's group tables outright, meaning they're already through to both finals wi

Randall Lane had been Forbes top editor since 2017. The payment came from Shook Research founder RJ Shook, whose company works with Forbes on wealth adviser rankings. Forbes editorial standards prohibit staff from accepting compensation or favours from people and companies featured in its coverage. Forbes has lost one of its most senior editorial figures after discovering that its former top editor Randall Lane received $6m from the founder of a company that has a business relationship with the

Key Highlights: SKIMS has opened its first European flagship store, a 12,000 square foot site on London's Regent Street, its biggest single move into the UK market to date. The store was designed by Rafael de Crdenas, the same architect behind SKIMS' New York flagship, and features a nude sculpture by longtime collaborator Vanessa Beecroft. The opening lands in the same summer Kardashian's relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been playing out publicly across Britain, from the Co

Highlights Former women Maoists from Bastar walked the ramp at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur The women showcased Kosa silk and other handwoven Chhattisgarhi garments Their appearance highlighted rehabilitation, empowerment and reintegration into civilian life Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interacted with the participants at the event For years, the word Maoist has been associated with armed insurgency in the forests of Chhattisgarh. But at a National Handloom Day event in

TCS will support Vodafone Business across cloud, AI, cyber security and data. The partnership builds on VodafoneThrees 11bn investment in its UK network. Public services, healthcare, finance, manufacturing and retail are among the sectors in focus. VodafoneThree is bringing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) into its UK business push as it looks to turn an 11bn network investment into wider digital services for companies and public sector organisations. The partnership between TCS and Vodafone Busi

Highlights: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Quansah made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad as a right-back option this summer, chosen ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Leverkusen paid Liverpool 30m for Quansah last July and are reportedly reluctant to sell, with four years left on his contract and a Liverpool buy-back clause still attached. Jarell Quansah at a glance Age 23 (born 29 January 2003) Position Centre-back, right of a b

Highlights Taylor Swift stepped out in London for a girls night at Annabels The appearance comes after her honeymoon with Travis Kelce Swift debuted a noticeably shorter hairstyle She wore a lilac floral mini dress with her signature red lip Taylor Swift has resurfaced in London following her honeymoon with Travis Kelce, stepping out for a girls night at private members club Annabels. The singer caught attention with a noticeably shorter hairstyle, wearing her hair sleek and straight for the nig

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning have risen 104 per cent this summer. 87 per cent of people say keeping a home cool is important when choosing their next property. Around 4 million UK homes now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago. British homebuyers have been trained to look for the same things: a good location, decent schools, easy transport links and enough space, for years. Now there is another question creeping into the property search: how hot does the h

Bumble is ending its women-first messaging rule for heterosexual matches The window to start or respond to a conversation is increasing from 24 hours to 72 hours. The change comes after Bumble began easing its original model with Opening Moves in 2024. For more than a decade, Bumble had one rule that made it instantly recognisable: in a heterosexual match, the woman had to send the first message. That changes from August 11, as Bumble removes the women-first rule and allows either person to star

Highlights Anupama Parameswaran used three characters from Anniyan to describe the behaviour she says she experienced in a past relationship She said the relationship involved a repeating cycle of affection, cruelty and apologies Her comments come after a cryptic Instagram post sparked speculation about her alleged breakup with Dhruv Vikram Anupama Parameswaran has found an unusual way to explain what she says was a two-year experience of narcissistic abuse. Rather than simply describing her for

Thames Water recorded 2,871 visible pipe bursts in July, almost twice as many as a year earlier. The company says it is repairing more than 1,000 leaks a week across its network. More than 100km of ageing water mains have been replaced since April 2025, with 550km targeted by 2030. London is facing an awkward water problem: residents are being asked to cut their water use while Thames Water is dealing with a surge in leaks and burst pipes. Thames Water, which supplies around 16 million customers

UK's economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, with the national statistics office saying output remained obust despite domestic political unrest and the fallout from the US-Iran war. Gross domestic product increased 0.4 per cent in the April-June period, after expanding 0.6 per cent in the first quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement on Thursday. Keir Starmer resigned a prime minister in late June and was replaced around one month later by Andy Burnham

Highlights A-level results day 2026 is Thursday 13 August. Results are released from 8am, with the UCAS Hub updating at the same time and Clearing choices opening from 1pm. Medicine applications hit 25,770 this cycle, up 10.4% on last year, for roughly 8,000-9,000 places meaning most applicants, regardless of grades, won't get in. Dentistry has drawn a disproportionately high share of Asian applicants for over a decade, at roughly double the rate of Medicine and four times the rate of higher ed

Highlights Nitin Ganatra is among the celebrities competing in the second week of Celebrity MasterChef 2026 . The actor said he is taking part in honour of his mother, whom he described as the best cook in the world. Ganatra recently won Best Actor at this years ACTAs for his role in Apnas . Nitin Ganatra is taking his family connection to food into the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen, with the actor dedicating his appearance on the BBC show to his late mother. Ganatra is one of five celebrities co

Highlights The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at around 1,450, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs around 1,451. Google has kept a dedicated 5x telephoto camera, while Samsung has removed it from the standard Fold 8. Both foldables now promise seven years of software updates. Google and Samsung have arrived at almost exactly the same price with their latest flagship foldables, with only around 1 separating the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8. The striking difference is what the two companies have do

Highlights The inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK will celebrate Indian cinema with three restored classics across England this October. Sangam , Kabhi Kabhie and Dil Chahta Hai will screen across eight Showcase Cinemas. Each screening will feature a special Filmy Sing-Along Medley before the film. Classic Hindi cinema is getting a big-screen revival in the UK, with the inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK set to bring three much-loved films back to cinemas this October. Supported by the B

Highlights Gillian Anderson has addressed the controversy surrounding Raynor Winns memoir The Salt Path , which inspired the film. The actor said the allegations emerged at a difficult time for the films US release and described the situation as something that sucked. Jason Isaacs has also defended the film, saying much of it is still completely valid. Gillian Anderson has spoken for the first time about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path , admitting that the allegations surrounding the m

For the British Asian diaspora and global film audiences, the final five months of 2026 offer an unprecedented slate. The lines between Western blockbusters and Eastern mega-hits have completely blurred, with both vying for premium IMAX screens across the UK. From returning sci-fi masterpieces to historical Bollywood grandeur, here is the definitive countdown of the 10 most anticipated movies still to come in 2026and our verdict on which film will claim the ultimate box office crown. 10. Godzill

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

Highlights Hank Green says he relied too heavily on ChatGPT while researching a recent video. The science educator apologised and announced plans to reduce his content output. The controversy has reignited debate over AI's role in educational content. YouTuber and science communicator Hank Green has announced he will cut back on producing videos after admitting he had developed what he described as a ad habit of relying too heavily on AI during the research process. The admission came after vie

LABOUR retained the Greater Manchester mayoralty on Friday after Bev Craig was elected to succeed Andy Burnham, whose return to parliament triggered the election. Craig, the leader of Manchester City Council, won 47.15 per cent of the first-round vote, falling short of the 50 per cent needed for an outright victory. Reform UK, which has been performing strongly in national polls, finished second with 21 per cent of the vote. As no candidate secured more than 50 per cent in the first round, the c

Highlights Samara Weaving is set to play Emma Frost in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film. Marvel reportedly chose the Australian actress after an extensive casting search. The role marks another major project in a standout year for Weaving. Samara Weaving is set to add another high-profile franchise to her growing film career, with reports that she has been cast as Emma Frost in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated X-Men reboot. According to Deadline, the Australian actress has been selected to

The Burnham Government's first Budget will be delivered on October 28. Chancellor John Healey has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare fresh economic forecasts. The Budget is expected to outline plans for regional devolution, defence spending and social care. The Burnham Government will deliver its first Autumn Budget on October 28, with Chancellor John Healey expected to outline the new administration's plans for public spending, regional growth and fiscal policy. In a letter t

ITV announced a 100 million share buyback following its 1.6 billion deal with Sky. The company plans to return around 950 million to shareholders. ITVX recorded double-digit growth, helped by strong World Cup advertising demand. ITV has announced a 100 million share buyback as it begins returning cash to investors following its 1.6 billion agreement to sell its Media and Entertainment business to Sky. The broadcaster said it expects to return around 950 million to shareholders, excluding any con

SRI LANKA's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men's javelin gold at the Commonwealth Games on Friday, beating India's Neeraj Chopra with a throw of 89.75m. Pathirage produced his winning effort in his second attempt under cold and windy conditions. India's Chopra took silver with a season's best throw of 85.83m, while compatriot Yashvir Singh claimed bronze with a personal best of 85.41m on his final attempt. The event had been expected to be a contest between Chopra and Pakistan's Olympic champ

Uber fares averaged 62 per cent above normal pricing during World Cup matches. The tournament final recorded the highest surge, with Uber fares rising 77 per cent in New York. The biggest gap between providers reached 64 per cent for the same journey. Fans travelling to and from FIFA World Cup matches often paid sharply different fares depending on which rideshare app they opened first, according to a new analysis that found Uber prices averaged 62 per cent above normal levels during the tournam