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Highlights: Reports suggest James Gunn 's position at DC Studios could be decided within months, following Supergirl's disappointing 2026 box office performance. It's not the first time his job has been on the line. He was fired outright from Marvel in 2018, then rehired within a year after a fan campaign. Along the way, he's picked fights over Superman's politics, a squirrel, a swear word, and a Deadline casting report, dividing fans on whether he's a bold creative voice or a liability the stud

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

96,710 homes were sold across the UK in July Transactions were 1 per cent lower than a year earlier and 2 per cent below June Property searches rose 7 per cent year-on-year, pointing to stronger buyer interest heading into autumn The UK housing market had a subdued July, with the number of completed home sales falling as higher mortgage costs and economic uncertainty continued to keep buyers and sellers cautious. An estimated 96,710 residential properties changed hands across the UK in July, acc

Highlights Blake Lively was awarded more than $400,000 in legal fees, far below the $8 million she requested. The judge criticised the number of hours claimed and noted missing invoices. Emily Baldoni has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of the legal battle. What could something like this even happen? Emily Baldoni asked in a video shared on Instagram in July, reflecting on the lengthy legal battle involving her husband, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively. Her comments came as the dispute

Highlights: She refused to fit the traditional mould Glamour never stopped her being taken seriously She built a career without abandoning her roots She chose not to have children Her philanthropy became part of her legacy Dolly Parton's greatest act of rebellion may not have been a song, a film role or even the creation of Dollywood. It was the decision to live her life according to her own rules. She emerged from a poor Tennessee family and became one of the world's most recognisable entertain

E-boarding passes displayed on smartphones will be accepted for immigration clearance. Boarding passes will no longer be stamped during immigration clearance. FTI-TTP enrolled travellers can use e-boarding passes at e-gates. Physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted. INTERNATIONAL travellers flying from Indian airports will be able to use e-boarding passes on their smartphones for immigration clearance from September 1, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) said on Monday. The change will

Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since t

US State Department has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide The training aims to screen out applicants likely to become dependent on US public benefits A federal judge struck down a related Trump policy on Friday The pause follows a proposed $103,265 application fee for H-1B visas THE TRUMP administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State Department aims to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who may become dependent on US public be

Highlights: Tropical Sun launched in 1996 to improve supply and quality. The brand now spans around 700 SKUs. Wanis remains behind the UKs biggest world food brand. Its range covers flavours from across the globe. Tropical Sun has grown alongside Britains changing food habits. When Tropical Sun was launched by Wanis in 1996, it was created to solve a practical problem: inconsistent availability and quality in the world food supply chain. Thirty years later, the brand has grown into the UKs bigge

UK ENERGY bills are set to rise in October, the sector regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday, as the Middle East war drives up wholesale gas prices. Higher energy costs have raised concerns about a fresh spike in inflation, piling pressure on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has made lowering the cost of living a priority. Ofgem, which sets every quarter the price cap that suppliers can charge customers, said the cap would increase four per cent from October, adding around 5 ($7) per mo

Highlights Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have become embroiled in a public war of words following her Generation Gutter remarks. Ranaut has now accused Ramdev of crossing every boundary of decency and told him not to give her character lessons. The actor-turned-politician also brought up the controversies surrounding Ramdev and Patanjali in her response. Kangana Ranauts latest clash with Baba Ramdev can be traced back to her comments about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The BJP MP used the phrase

Highlights: PM2.5 was linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000 to 2020. The study examined 109 million cancer cases across 952 locations. PM2.5 was associated with higher risks of several cancers beyond lung cancer. Women showed higher attributable risks for most cancers. Researchers say the findings underline the need for stronger air quality policies. Air pollution is often discussed in terms of coughing, breathing difficulties and lung disease. A new global study suggests its impact may

Highlights: Ganga Aarti comes to the Thames on 13 September in Greenwich. The ceremony is rooted in gratitude, prayer and reverence for nature. The Ganga and Thames connect heritage, memory and a sense of home. Thousands are expected to gather for the Ceremony of Light. The event brings an ancient tradition into a distinctly London setting. For generations, the Ganga has been much more than a river. She is revered as a mother, a source of life and a sacred presence, woven into Hindu traditions,

Highlights Actor Jang Dong Yoon is set to marry actress Kim Seung Yun in October. The couple reportedly kept their relationship private for years, with even close friends unaware they were dating. The pair first met while working on the 2019 K-drama The Tale of Nokdu . Jang Dong Yoon is preparing to get married, but the actor's relationship has been kept so private that the announcement came as a surprise even to people close to him. According to an exclusive report from Osen, Jang will marry ac

Around 1,500 Unite union members at Arriva North London are striking for four days from Tuesday over unbearable cab temperatures. Drivers say their compartments can hit 40C, and have reported heatstroke, fatigue and near misses because of the heat. More than 40 bus routes across the capital will be affected, with ten more strike days planned up to mid-October if the row is not settled. London bus drivers are walking off the job this week, and the reason comes down to something most commuters hav

The publication of Great and Unfortunate Things will go ahead this Thursday (27), though its author, the late Jason Arday, is no longer here to see it. I can promise you've never read a story like this. Even the viral news headlines don't do it justice, Kris Doyle, non-fiction director of Simon & Schuster told the Bookseller in April, unaware of the destruction the ever-intensifying headlines would bring in August . The publisher chose to stick to the schedule, once the author resigned his Cambr

Minority ethnic Britons made up 61.7 per cent of homicide victims but 92.9 per cent of unsolved murders Black people were victims in 40 per cent of all homicides and 73 per cent of unsolved cases Met Police say lower trust in policing among black communities is a key factor Average age of unsolved-case victims is 28, against 36 for all homicide victims KILLERS who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new resear

A medium cappuccino from Costa contains 325mg of caffeine, almost three-and-a-half times more than the same drink at Starbucks. Caffe Nero's cappuccino now has around double the caffeine it did in 2023, according to the study. Matcha drinks also vary a lot between chains, with Costa's version containing the most caffeine. Grabbing a coffee on your way to work seems like a simple enough choice, but a new study suggests your regular order might be giving you a lot more, or a lot less, caffeine tha

Highlights Kit Harington has spoken for the first time about taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series. The Game of Thrones star called the role a real dream and said Lockhart is one of his favourite characters. Harington has already voiced Lockhart in the Harry Potter audiobooks, but says his television performance will be different. Kit Harington has finally addressed his surprise move into the Harry Potter universe, and he sounds considerably more excited about it than som

Highlights Disney is bringing Thanos back as part of the upcoming Avengers: Infinity Defense attraction at Disney California Adventure. The new experience is set to open in 2028 as part of the wider Avengers Campus expansion. Iman Vellani returns as Kamala Khan alongside several familiar Marvel stars. A new chapter for Thanos at Disney Marvel fans are getting another chance to encounter Thanos as Disney prepares to expand its Avengers Campus with Avengers: Infinity Defense . The attraction, whic

Andy Burnham has reportedly shelved plans to place Thames Water into a special administration regime, at least for the time being. Officials are said to be worried about a possible 2 billion bill landing on taxpayers, along with the risk of losing in court. Thames Water's creditors are pushing ahead regardless, with plans to take formal control of the company this autumn. Just weeks after talking tough on Thames Water, it looks like Andy Burnham has hit pause. The prime minister had been droppin

Government unveils first 10 billion wave of low-cost housing funding 60% of homes to be for social rent, in line with previous government's target More than 7 billion of 39 billion (10-year) funding earmarked for London First wave to support construction of more than 70,000 new homes THE UK government has set out plans to spend 10 billion on lower-cost housing for renters, with a particular focus on London. Around 60% of homes delivered through the funding will be for social rent, a subsidised c

INDIA's hopes of reaching the Women's Hockey World Cup semifinals were dashed on Sunday after they were held to a goalless draw by Australia in their final second-round match here. With the Netherlands beating China 4-1 earlier in the day, the semifinal spot came down to India and Australia. India needed a win, while Australia only had to avoid defeat because they had scored more goals than their opponents. India survived an early scare when Australia appeared to take the lead through a close-ra

Highlights: Charli XCX shared playful holiday snaps from Lake Como. The singer posed in a colourful bikini and pink heels. Husband George Daniel joined her for the Italian escape. The group enjoyed boat trips, food, drinks and mountain views. Fans flooded the post with compliments about her holiday look. Charli XCX appears to have found the perfect antidote to a busy summer: a boat, a bikini, Lake Como and absolutely no reason to take herself too seriously. The British pop star has given fans a

A portrait of Britains first Asian MP, Dadabhai Naoroji, is to go on display at the National Portrait Gallery from 2 September. The painting, which used to hang in the restaurant of the India Club in The Strand, has been carefully restored by the Courtauld Institute of Art. Naoroji , often affectionally called the grand old man of India, was a Parsi who was the Liberal Party member for Finsbury Central from 1892 to 1895. He beat the Tory candidate Frederick Penton by 2,961 votes to 2,956, a majo

Highlights: Kaish Ansari reportedly lost his data engineering job in Glasgow. He was nervous about telling his father about the layoff. His father's response focused on his son's wellbeing, not his lost job. It is Allah's will. And something better might happen in the future. Social media users praised the father's calm response as king mentality. Imagine calling your parents to tell them you've just lost your job and instead of hearing panic, disappointment or a hundred questions about what hap

Highlights: Kaish Ansari reportedly lost his data engineering job in Glasgow. He was nervous about telling his father about the layoff. His father's response focused on his son's wellbeing, not his lost job. It is Allah's will. And something better might happen in the future. Social media users praised the father's calm response as king mentality. Imagine calling your parents to tell them you've just lost your job and instead of hearing panic, disappointment or a hundred questions about what hap

FORMER home secretary Alan Johnson has told Shabana Mahmood to ignore Labour backbenchers opposing her immigration reforms and press ahead, warning that listening to them could hurt Labour. Johnson, who was home secretary when Gordon Brown lost the 2010 general election, said migration was a very big issue for voters, The Telegraph reported. Labour MPs Urge Burnham to Ease Mahmood Migration reforms Asked what advice he would give Mahmood, he said: Dont listen to your Labour colleagues press ahe

THE TREASURY has launched a review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales. Business rates expert Jerry Schurder will lead the review and report in March 2027, with his findings feeding into the next rates revaluation in 2029. The review comes after concerns from the hospitality sector over business rates. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said 161 pubs closed in the first three months of this year across England, Scotland and Wales, with around 2,400 jobs

TWELVE people have died in less than a week in England and Ireland in crashes involving vehicles travelling the wrong way on major roads, as authorities warn about a social media-driven trend linked to such driving. Seven people, including two serving police officers, died early Saturday in a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough in northeastern England. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, which followed a pursuit of a suspicious vehicle. Authorities said the vehicle was d

Highlights Jeremy Vine will no longer host the 2026 Carers UK Awards Campaigners criticised his appointment over his coverage of disability and welfare issues Carers UK said it wanted the ceremony to remain focused on celebrating carers Jeremy Vine has been dropped as host of the 2026 Carers UK Awards following a furious backlash over his appointment. The Channel 5 presenter had been announced as host of the ceremony earlier this week, with the event set to celebrate the contribution of unpaid c

Highlights Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades registered their marriage in Mapusa, Goa Goa's civil registration process normally includes a 15-day waiting period The couple obtained special permission to waive the waiting period Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades may have kept their wedding private, but the legal process behind their Goa marriage has revealed a little-known provision in the state's marriage registration system. The Dhurandhar actor and his longtime partner registered the

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