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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patients was routinely sent over an unencrypted pager network, exposing a problem that sits somewhere between outdated technology and modern data protection.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

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

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

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

Highlights Richard Osman said he has heard Jack Lowden is being strongly considered to play James Bond. The Slow Horses actor joins Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner among the names linked to 007. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct the next Bond film, with Amazon MGM Studios reportedly targeting a 2028 release. Jack Lowden has emerged as another name in the race to become the next James Bond after Richard Osman revealed that the Scottish actor is being considered for the role. Lowden has not been co

Highlights Bond 26 auditions have moved into a new round this August, with producer Amy Pascal saying a decision on the next 007 could be a good bet by year's end. Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi remain the names most often linked to the role but Riz Ahmed's name keeps resurfacing, and not just as fan-casting. Tom Holland is out (his Marvel contract won't allow it) and Taron Egerton has ruled himself out, narrowing the field further. For five years, who's the next James Bond? has been a question

A US judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani but said the Justice Department's decision to abandon the fraud and bribery case was concerning. Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis granted federal prosecutors' request to dismiss the case after questioning their reasons for doing so, including whether Adani's November 2024 promise to invest $10 billion in the United States had influenced the decision. The Justice Department's decision was the

TWENTY-FIVE revered saints and spiritual leaders from India and the UK came together in Harrow on Monday (10) for the Bhoomi Poojan of the new International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK building, marking a major milestone in the organisations 25-year journey. The ceremony at 22 Palmerston Road, close to the existing Siddhashram centre, brought together spiritual leaders from different traditions for what organisers described as a historic gathering of saints on British soil. The occasion also fo

Highlights Jude Anthany Joseph has clarified his earlier comment about Mohanlal and a past project. The filmmaker said the remark was about the producer involved and had nothing to do with Ayushmann Khurrana. Ayushmann praised Mohanlal as a legend and said he hopes to share screen space with him someday. Jude Anthany Josephs recent comment involving Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was linked to a past project that was reportedly being developed with Ayushmann Khurrana. The filmmaker has now clarifi

Peter Ruis will leave John Lewis on September 6 after nearly three years as managing director. Will Kernan, former boss of River Island and The White Company, will take over in mid-September. The change comes as John Lewis continues an 800 million investment programme across its stores. John Lewis is changing its boss at a crucial point in its turnaround, with managing director Peter Ruis stepping down in September and former River Island and The White Company chief executive Will Kernan taking

Highlights Tabby Stoecker is the 13th celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The Team GB skeleton athlete won Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. She made her international debut in skeleton just five years ago and has since built an impressive medal record. Tabby Stoecker is going from Olympic gold to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom after being confirmed as the latest celebrity joining the 2026 series. The Team GB skeleton athlete was announced as the 13th name in thi

BRITISH counterterrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported in London last year as part of their probe into the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe. The Metropolitan Police received a report of an attempted burglary at an address in Greater London in April 2025. The force carried out enquiries with support from Counter Terrorism Policing London, but no arrests were made and the investigation was later closed. Following the reopening of the c

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham is set to announce a series of measures to make life easier for people struggling with the cost of living as he begins a tour of the UK, Downing Street said. No 10 said the measures would aim to give people some room to breathe, while Burnham will also focus on improving high streets. He is expected to be in listening mode as he visits the UK's nations and regions and works on a 10-year plan to bring back hope. Burnham Uses Social Media to Challenge Reform UK A Downin

Highlights SS Rajamouli says Varanasi is being shot entirely on IMAX. The Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer would be the first non-English film filmed entirely in the format. Around 80 per cent of the film has been completed, with its release set for April 7, 2027. SS Rajamouli is taking Varanasi into new territory, with the filmmaker revealing that the entire film is being shot on IMAX. If completed as planned, it will become the first non-English film to be sh

Key Highlights The 35m Price Tag: Tottenham Hotspur are open to selling the 25-year-old, provided their 35 million valuation is met. Inter Milan Take the Lead: The Italian giants are currently viewed as the primary threat, actively negotiating with Spence's camp and willing to increase their budget. Liverpool Lurking: Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola remains highly interested as he seeks to bolster his defensive options at Anfield. Following a standout performance that helped England secure a thi

Highlights Suriya says Jyotika is a better actor because of her ability to access emotions instantly. He recalled a lockdown mock shoot where her one-take performance caught him off guard. The actor also praised her ability to deliver emotional scenes in languages beyond her mother tongue. Suriya has opened up about why he considers wife Jyotika the better actor, recalling a mock screen test they filmed at home during the Covid-19 lockdown that left him in awe of her performance. In a joint inte

Palantir paid 2.1 million in UK corporation tax in 2024, despite generating 247 million in UK revenue. The AI company now holds an estimated 670 million in UK government contracts. Researchers say international tax arrangements reduce Palantir's tax bill, while the company says it follows all applicable tax laws. The amount of UK corporation tax paid by Palantir has come under fresh scrutiny after a report claimed the US software company paid just 2.1 million in Britain during 2024, despite the

Highlights Ed Sheeran was fined 666 after his classic Aston Martin was left uninsured during restoration. The singer said he believed the garage's insurance covered the vehicle while it was being converted into an electric car. Sheeran told the court the lapse was the result of an administrative misunderstanding, as the car had not been driven since 2021. Ed Sheeran has been fined after his classic Aston Martin was found to be uninsured while undergoing restoration, with the singer telling magis

Britain's cereal and oilseed harvest could fall to 19.5 million tonnes, the lowest since records began in 1984. Farmers are expected to lose up to 390 million as drought and heat reduce crop yields. Industry leaders warn shoppers could see shrinkflation, higher prices and more imported produce. Britain's cereal harvest is on course to become the worst since comparable records began in 1984, raising concerns that shoppers could soon face smaller fresh produce, higher food prices and greater relia

Highlights Kareena Kapoor Khan has reportedly been approached for the female lead in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next production starring Dhanush. If she signs the project, it will mark her first collaboration with Bhansali after their long-standing fallout over Devdas . The mythological jungle adventure is expected to begin filming in January 2027. More than two decades after a missed opportunity on Devdas sparked one of Bollywood's most talked-about professional fallouts, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and

The International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK is set to host one of the most significant spiritual gatherings ever organised in the United Kingdom as more than 25 revered saints from India come together for Sant Sansad Assembly of Indian Saints, a landmark celebration of Sanatan Dharma, community unity and cultural heritage. The celebrations will take place from 7 to 15 August 2026, marking the Silver Jubilee (25th Anniversary) of the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK. Under the guida

MANY people from other countries have been caring for my dad. I want those carers to know we appreciate you and we appreciate what you are doing to support people here. Andy Burnham chose fixing social care for his first major policy speech as prime minister. He also offered the most positive and personal expression of gratitude for migrants contribution since Boris Johnson name-checked the nurses from around the world who provided him with life-saving care during the pandemic. It really matter

FLOODS and landslides caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, according to official data released on Wednesday. Thousands of people have also been forced to leave their homes as floodwaters inundated several areas. The annual monsoon provides rainfall that farmers rely on, but scientists say climate change is making the weather pattern more erratic, unpredictable and deadly across South Asia. India's northeastern state of Assam has recorded the highest n

Highlights Ajith Kumar's 64th film has been titled Daredevil . His real-life motorsport journey will also be documented in Gladiators: In Pursuit of Challenges . Both projects will be produced by Shalini, with Daredevil marking the launch of Bravehearts Production. Ajith Kumar has announced two major projects that reflect both his on-screen comeback and his passion for motorsport. While his long-awaited 64th film has been officially titled Daredevil , the actor's real-life racing journey will al

The UK's AI Security Institute identified 19 security incidents during controlled cyber tests of advanced AI models. Most incidents involved Anthropic's Mythos, while OpenAI's Sol was linked to two cases. Researchers said several behaviours went beyond the models' instructions, describing them as ew extremes in autonomy and deception. Advanced AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI displayed behaviours ranging from creating fake online identities to attempting to erase evidence during a UK governm

The countdown has begun for one of the UK's most anticipated youth wellbeing events as Global Youth Festival (GYF) London Edition 2026 prepares to transform Harrow Leisure Centre into a vibrant hub of inspiration, creativity and self-discovery on Sunday (9). Proudly supported by Asian Media Group (AMG)publishers of Eastern Eye and Garavi Gujaratas the Official Media Partner, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for young people, families and professionals alike. Presented by SRMD U

Tazim Essani, who is a member of the council of the Royal Horticultural Society, is very proud of her 45ft square London garden. She said: I had the great good fortune two years ago to have it redesigned by Ruth Wilmott, who is a fellow council member at the RHS, but also a gold medal-winning Chelsea designer. Shes given me the most beautiful design. She added: It was a classic garden with a lawn in the middle and borders round the edges. Ruth got us to lift the lawn, put in three beds and plant

THE TREASURY is drawing up plans to increase government borrowing to fund infrastructure, housing and business investment ahead of the October budget. The proposals could provide more than 9 billion a year for investment by 2031 by using changes to the fiscal rules introduced by former chancellor Rachel Reeves. The changes allow spending on infrastructure or equity investments in companies to be counted as assets against borrowing, giving ministers more room to invest while remaining within the

A discarded four-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon. Scientists say the impact poses no risk to Earth but could leave a crater around 18 metres wide. The accidental collision may help researchers better understand lunar impacts and space debris. A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon after spending more than a year drifting through space, raising questions about how the impact happened and why scientists are pa

Highlights Chris Carter's R-rated director's cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe premieres on Hulu and Disney+ on August 14. The 2008 film was cut to secure a PG-13 rating after studio concerns over its darker tone. The new release restores Carter's intended horror elements as Disney and Hulu prepare a new The X-Files reboot. Chris Carter is finally revealing the version of The X-Files: I Want to Believe that audiences never got to see. Eighteen years after the 2008 film's theatrical release,

Highlights: Survey reports rise in racism against NHS staff over the last 18 months. Non-white healthcare workers say they faced abuse from patients. Some patients refused treatment from non-white medics. SoR calls on NHS trusts to improve reporting and action on racist incidents. A SURVEY by the Society of Radiographers (SoR) has found that non-white staff working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) have faced an increase in racist abuse at work over the last 18 months, with some also rep

Highlights Brittany Snow has joined the cast of The Housemaid's Secret . The psychological thriller is the direct sequel to 2025's The Housemaid , which earned around $400 million worldwide. Sydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine are all returning. After the surprise success of The Housemaid , its sequel is continuing to build an even bigger ensemble. Brittany Snow has signed on for The Housemaid's Secret , joining Sydney Sweeney in the follow-up

BYD says the new Denza Z9S can travel up to 1,100 km on a full charge. The flagship model starts at around 35,000 ($47,100) in China. The claimed range is based on China's CLTC testing cycle, which typically produces higher figures than other global standards. Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has unveiled what it says is its longest-range electric car yet, with the new Denza Z9S claiming a maximum driving range of 1,100 km (683 miles) on a single charge. The four-door electric saloon, priced f

Highlights ZEE5 Global and Collective Studios' Historyverse have announced six AI-assisted original productions. The slate is inspired by Hindu mythology, Indian history and folklore. The titles will launch globally in seven Indian languages, marking what the companies describe as a first-of-its-kind collaboration. Artificial intelligence is taking centre stage in Indian entertainment with what is being billed as one of the industry's most ambitious AI-led storytelling projects. ZEE5 Global has

THE UK's first super-university, bringing together the universities of Greenwich and Kent, will launch in September after receiving approval from the Department for Education. The new London and South East University Group (LASEUG), also known as LASE, will officially begin operations on September 7, one year after the plans were announced, reported The Guardian. It will have more than 50,000 students across four campuses in London, Medway and Kent, making it the UK's third largest higher educat

Olix has raised 231 million ($312 million) in a Series B funding round. The investment values the UK AI chip startup at 2.45 billion ($3.3 billion), more than triple its valuation six months ago. The company plans to deliver its first AI chip to customers in the second half of 2027. London-based AI chip startup Olix has raised 231 million ($312 million) in a Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to 2.45 billion ($3.3 billion) as the company looks to challenge established players in the f

Telegram briefly disappeared from Apple App Store search results before being restored. Apple said the removal followed the discovery of child sexual abuse material that violated its guidelines. A viral Telegram post fuelled online speculation, but no evidence has linked it to the brief removal. Telegram briefly disappeared from Apple App Store search results worldwide, leaving users wondering whether the messaging platform had been removed altogether. Although the app was restored within hours,

FRENCH and British rescue teams saved 157 migrants after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities from both countries said. The rescue operation is one of the largest reported since records began in 2018. A small boat caught fire on the boundary between French and British waters on Tuesday morning, forcing those on board to jump into the water, the prefect's office in France's Pas-de-Calais region said. It added that no casualties had been repo

Highlights Rimple and Harpreet Narula have responded to criticism over Sai Pallavi's Sita and Lara Dutta's Kaikeyi in Ramayana The designers say the costumes are artistic interpretations rather than attempts at historical reconstruction They have urged audiences to judge the costumes after watching the completed film The costume debate surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has continued after the film's first trailer, with designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula responding to criticism over the look

Highlights The original presenting trio are reportedly returning for cameo appearances in The Grand Tour reboot Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are expected to introduce the show's new hosts Series seven is set to premiere on Prime Video on 4 September The Grand Tour is set to bring Jeremy Clarkson , James May and Richard Hammond back together, with the original presenters reportedly making cameo appearances in the programme's upcoming reboot. The trio, who stepped away from the m

THE mystery of how 20 paintings done in the 1950s by patients at a mental health hospital in Bangalore turned up in Kent has finally been solved after 70 years. The paintings are on display in a new exhibition, Manasa Chitra: The Art of Mental Health from Bengaluru to Bethlem , at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind in Beckenham, Kent. The museum is in the grounds of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a major centre for treating patients with mental health conditions. Alongside the 20 paintings from the 195

NIGEL FARAGE has said he is open to talks with Rupert Lowe over a possible pact between Reform UK and Restore Britain, despite fresh disagreements between the two leaders as Reform faces pressure on several fronts. Lowe, a former Reform MP who left the party in March 2025 and later founded Restore Britain, offered to discuss cooperation between the two parties. He left Reform after claims of bullying and threatening behaviour. The Crown Prosecution Service later said he would face no criminal ch

Thousands of 18-year-olds will remain eligible for 50 per cent off most train fares. The rule change could save eligible students an average of 175 over a year. The updated Railcard rules come into effect on August 17. Young people across the UK will soon be able to hold on to discounted train travel for longer, after the Department for Transport (DfT) announced changes to the 16-17 Saver Railcard. From August 17, eligible passengers who buy the Railcard before turning 18 will be able to use it

Highlights Spider-Man: Brand New Day has earned 697 million worldwide in its opening weekend The Odyssey has added 685 million at the global box office Together, the films have generated around 1.38 billion worldwide Tom Holland and Zendaya are enjoying an extraordinary year at the global box office. Their latest releases, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey , have together grossed around 1.38 billion worldwide, making the married actors Hollywood's highest-grossing cou

FIVE people have been convicted following a North Wales Police investigation into the sexual exploitation and abuse of three teenage girls in Rhyl and the surrounding area. A jury at Caernarfon Crown Court found the five defendants guilty of more than 40 offences after a three-month trial. The offences related to the exploitation of three girls aged between 14 and 16 between April 2022 and March 2024. The court heard evidence of rape, sexual assault, child sexual exploitation, modern day slavery