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Highlights Anne Hathaway was originally cast opposite Seth Rogen in Knocked Up She left the project over one creative decision before filming began Seth Rogen now says Hathaway was probably right to step away Before Katherine Heigl took on the lead role in Knocked Up , Anne Hathaway was set to star opposite Seth Rogen. The Oscar winner had already joined the project and begun rehearsals before leaving over a creative disagreement, paving the way for one of the film's biggest behind-the-scenes ch

Security staff at Aberdeen Airport will stage 14 days of strike action between July 6 and August 1 in a dispute over pay. Unite says the walkout could lead to significant delays as most of the airport's baggage screening team will take part. Aberdeen Airport says contingency plans are in place and expects no major impact but has urged both sides to continue talks. Holidaymakers using Aberdeen Airport this summer are being warned to prepare for possible delays after security staff announced 14 da

Highlights ATP proposals could halve doubles draws from 2028. Players say the changes threaten careers and earnings. Doubles stars call the plan a threat to the sport's future. Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a viable profession after a row over a potential reduction in the schedule. The ATP Tour, which governs men's tennis, has proposed changes which could cut in half the number of players in doubles events from 2028. In a meeting a

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the Wimbledon third round. The emotional victory came 12 months after Dimitrov was forced to retire injured against Jannik Sinner while leading by two sets. Dimitrov will next face Matteo Berrettini for a place in the last 16. Twelve months after the most painful loss of his career, Grigor Dimitrov wept tears of joy after a cathartic Wimbledon second round win against Czech rising star Jakub Mensik on Thursday. Dimitrov defeated 15th se

Highlights Reported 1,000-guest celebration still under intense speculation in New York Several high-profile figures linked to Swifts past are reportedly absent from the guest list Missing names highlight old friendships, former relationships and long-running industry feuds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce s reported wedding at Madison Square Garden has become one of the most closely watched celebrity events in recent memory, not just for its scale, but for the speculation surrounding who will not

Cumberland Farms has confidentially filed for a Nasdaq listing that could value the company at around 6.6 billion ($9 billion). The flotation could value Mohsin and Zuber Issa's individual stakes at about 1.7 billion ($2.3 billion) each. The company has shifted its focus to the US after years of acquisitions, debt reduction and business restructuring. The Issa brothers' Cumberland Farms IPO has moved a step closer after the company confidentially filed for a stock market listing in the US, in a

Highlights Alia Bhatt and Sharvaris Alpha released in theatres on Friday Early audience reactions are sharply divided, with criticism over story, pacing and execution Film marks the first female-led entry in the YRF Spy Universe Alia Bhatt and Sharvaris Alpha has finally arrived in cinemas, but early reactions suggest the high expectations surrounding the YRF Spy Universe entry have not fully translated into audience satisfaction. While some viewers have praised the lead performances, many other

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

Andy Burnham is expected to review Palantir's 330 million NHS data contract if he becomes Prime Minister. Campaign groups say any crackdown on Big Tech should begin with removing Palantir from the NHS. Supporters argue the platform has improved hospital efficiency, while critics cite privacy, ethics and political concerns. The future of Palantir's NHS contract is once again under the spotlight as Andy Burnham's Big Tech policy is expected to take a different direction from the approach adopted u

Highlights Olivia Wilde says audiences are connecting with The Invite because it reflects experiences many people rarely talk about. The actress-director believes laughter can help remove the shame around relationship struggles. The Invite has become one of the year's biggest critical and commercial successes. Olivia Wilde believes the strongest reaction to her new film, The Invite , comes from audiences recognising parts of their own relationships that they rarely speak about. The actress and d