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Earl Spencer described media coverage of Harry and Meghan as a cancerous influence in their life. He said their treatment had echoes of what happened to Diana. He said Diana was really brought low by all that criticism. Harry and Meghan have previously criticised their treatment by the British press. EARL SPENCER has described media coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a cancerous influence in their life, saying their treatment has echoes of what happened to his sister Diana, Princess of Wales

OLeary apologised sincerely and unreservedly after more than a week of criticism. He had previously said there was no need to apologise and rejected an offer of training from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. The centre welcomed his change of position and said it could help highlight the impact of language on survivors. Michael OLeary is not exactly known for backing down. The Ryanair chief executive has built much of his public image around provocative comments, sharp attacks on competitors and a

Gemini accessed three real companies during a cybersecurity test in May. The model reportedly guessed passwords in one case and found credentials in public repositories in two others. Google said Gemini stopped in all three cases after realising it had accessed actual companies. Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model accessed the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation conducted by independent testing firm Irregular in May. The test was designed to assess Geminis

British Steel is costing taxpayers about 1.3 million a day, according to the Public Accounts Committee. The government had provided 555 million in funding by June, while spending was expected to reach 642 million by the end of June. MPs say there is still no credible plan for the companys long-term business model, decarbonisation or finances. Britains decision to rescue British Steel was meant to buy time. More than a year later, MPs are asking what that time has actually bought. The Public Acco

Highlights Ranveer Singh has pledged to support the education of 1,000 girls Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are reportedly backing the refurbishment of 20 schools The Bollywood stars are among film personalities supporting the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Ganesh Chaturthi is often a time for prayers, celebrations and seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha. For Ranveer Singh , Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt , this year's festivities have also become an opportunity to give back. Ranveer visited Mumbai's iconic L

The Bank of England voted 63 to keep Bank Rate at 3.75 per cent. UK inflation rose to 3.1 per cent in August, driven partly by higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Governor Andrew Bailey warned that rates could rise if elevated energy prices begin feeding more strongly into wages and other prices. The Bank of England has chosen to wait rather than raise interest rates, even as inflation moves further away from its 2 per cent target. The Monetary Policy Committee voted by six t

Highlights Ali Zafar has spoken out after Katrina Kaif faced body-shaming online The actor urged men to examine how they judge women and their bodies He called for greater kindness and told people to let her live Ali Zafar has spoken out against the online body-shaming faced by Katrina Kaif following her recent public appearances, using the conversation to call on men to reflect on how they view women and unrealistic beauty standards. Katrina, who welcomed her son with husband Vicky Kaushal last

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has warned that tariffs on Chinese cars could trigger retaliation against British exports. Cars were the UK's biggest goods export to China, worth 3.5 billion in the year to March 2026. The EU is considering voluntary limits on Chinese hybrid car exports as pressure grows on its own manufacturers. Britain's electric vehicle debate has moved beyond the question of how many Chinese cars are entering the market. The bigger question is what happens if the UK t

Highlights Rashmika Mandanna is set to portray legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi Kamal Haasan admitted he would have been nervous about taking on the role himself The actor urged Rashmika to approach the challenging part with courage Rashmika Mandanna is taking on one of the most challenging roles of her career as she prepares to portray legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic. The film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, was officially launched in Chennai on Septe

UK borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998. Markets are pricing in as many as five interest rate rises by November 2027. Energy bills could rise by 25 per cent in January. UK households could face a difficult run-up to Christmas, with borrowing costs rising sharply just as energy and fuel prices threaten to push inflation higher. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds, known as gilts, climbed above 5.95 per cent this week, reaching its highest level since 1998. The yield is

UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins global award for tackling South Asian organ donation gap Beat 134,000 entrants from 214 countries in award's biggest-ever year Her initiative Upahaar has registered over 10,000 South Asian stem-cell donors since 2012 Will use $250,000 prize to expand her work and fund nursing education A UK-BASED nurse who has spent over a decade tackling low rates of organ and stem-cell donation among South Asian communities has been named the world's best nurse, winning the Aster G

Customers can use a smartphone instead of physical ID to prove their age. A short-lived QR code will be generated after an identity check. The government wants the technology to eventually cover tobacco and vaping products. A QR code on your phone could soon be enough to prove your age when buying a pint, as new rules allow pubs and shops in England and Wales to accept digital ID for alcohol purchases. Changes to the Licensing Act came into force today, giving digital proof of age the same legal

French health service documents bruising, fractures and restraint injuries in UK deportees 90 cases recorded since January, mostly young men who fled Eritrea, Sudan and Afghanistan MSF calls scheme a machine for psychological destruction amid suicide risk cases Home Office says welfare is taken incredibly seriously; scheme ends October 1 ASYLUM seekers deported from the UK to France have arrived showing signs consistent with recent physical and psychological violence, according to a health servi

Revolut has contacted 680 customers believed to have been affected. The information reportedly included passport and bank account details. The UK's data watchdog is investigating the incident. A genuine government email address was reportedly used to trick Revolut into handing over sensitive customer information in a data breach that has affected hundreds of people. The fintech company has contacted 680 customers following the incident, in which a hacker allegedly used a legitimate government em

Supriya Ganesh was one of the names fashion writers kept circling back to on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, singled out in an ice-blue silk gown with ruffle detailing among a night otherwise short on real sartorial risk. It's a nice moment for an actress two years into her career. It's also, on its own, a fairly ordinary awards-season story. What isn't ordinary is what she gave up to get there. Ganesh scored in the 99th percentile on her MCAT. She was on track for medical school at Columbia Universi

Highlights Widows Bay was the biggest winner at the 2026 Emmy Awards Matthew Rhys made history with two lead acting wins on the same night The Pitt took home Outstanding Drama Series, while Rhea Seehorn won for Pluribus The 78th Emmy Awards delivered a night of big wins, surprises and history-making moments, with Widows Bay emerging as the comedy series to beat. The Apple TV+ series won Outstanding Comedy Series, while Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root and Kate OFlynn also picked up acting prizes. Rhys

Wage growth fell to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July. Job vacancies dropped to 702,000 as payroll numbers continued to decline. Oil prices above $100 a barrel are adding to the Bank of Englands inflation dilemma. UK workers could be heading into a difficult autumn as wage growth slows and the cost of fuel and other essentials threatens to rise again. Average UK wage growth, including bonuses, eased to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July, down from 4.1 per cent in the three months to

A PUBLIC inquiry into Lucy Letby's murder of seven newborn babies was due to publish its final report on Tuesday, amid growing questions about whether the former British nurse's convictions were based on flawed medical evidence. Letby was convicted in 2023 of seven counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder between June 2015 and June 2016 while working in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England, making her Britain's most prolific serial child killer o

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner have spent the past year moving between two very different kinds of difficult. His came first: a very public, contested departure from MasterChef after two decades on the show. Hers came after: a breast cancer diagnosis in July, followed by surgery that saved her breast and nipple while removing the cancer entirely. Speaking together recently, both said the second event reshaped how they think about the first. Torode put it plainly. Faulkner's diagnosis, he said, ch

Highlights Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi announces Rambola The film will explore the life of poet and saint Tulsidas Chaturvedis debut has reportedly crossed Rs 250 crore domestically Rambola is being produced by Mahaveer Jain and Chaturvedi Vishal Chaturvedi is following the success of his directorial debut Hanuman Ansh with another story rooted in Indian spirituality. The filmmaker has announced Rambola , a new feature based on the life and teachings of Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas, the

King Charles will bring together leaders from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in the development of advanced AI models. The push for common principles faces resistance from the US and China. The race to develop increasingly powerful artificial intelligence is entering a more uncomfortable phase, with some of the people building the technology warning that its rapid progress could create risks that are difficult to control. King

Frasers Group plans to increase its Hugo Boss stake from 48 per cent to more than 50 per cent. Chairman Stephan Sturm will step down as the British retailer seeks greater representation on the supervisory board. The move comes as Mike Ashleys retail empire expands further into premium and luxury fashion. Hugo Boss chairman Stephan Sturm is stepping down as Frasers Group pushes to take greater control of the German fashion house, marking a significant shift in the balance of power between the two

Around one in eight UK adults have never checked their State Pension forecast. Almost 6.9 million people could be missing information about their retirement entitlement. Checking the forecast can also reveal gaps in National Insurance records and whether eligible contributions can be topped up. Almost 6.9 million UK adults may be going into later life without knowing what they are currently on track to receive from the State Pension. Research commissioned by HM Revenue and Customs found that 12.

Highlights A.R. Rahman gives Jai Jai Ram a fresh take on the traditional bhajan Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal lend their voices to the song Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi feature as Rama and Sita The song offers a glimpse into their relationship in Ramayana Ramayana has given audiences their first taste of its music with Jai Jai Ram , a new take on the traditional Jai Siya Ram bhajan. Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the song accompanies Ranbir Kapoor and Sai

Hayden Panettiere 's death was announced on 17 August, the day after she was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment. Nobody knew why at the time. Weeks on, according to multiple law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, investigators believe they've narrowed it down to one tablet, taken the morning she died. The account they've pieced together goes like this. Panettiere flew from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before her death, and is believed to have taken several drugs

Highlights Nani confirms The Paradise will have no theatrical trailer The film is more than the action drama its teasers suggest Nani refuses to label The Paradise a pan-India film Nani is giving audiences very little more to see before The Paradise reaches theatres. The actor has confirmed that the film will not get a theatrical trailer ahead of its September 24 release, leaving viewers to experience much of the story without another major preview. The decision comes as the films posters and te

Princes has switched from Atlantic mackerel to Chilean jack mackerel in some of its tinned products. The substitute is cheaper and contains less omega-3 than the mackerel many British consumers expect. The switch comes as scientists and conservationists warn that Atlantic mackerel stocks are under serious pressure. A tin labelled mackerel may no longer contain the fish British shoppers traditionally associate with the name. Princes, a major supplier of tinned fish to UK supermarkets , has switch

Highlights: Hull City have confirmed winger Sorba Thomas was unhurt after his car flipped near the club's Cottingham training ground on Friday morning. Images circulating on social media showed his Land Rover Defender lying upside down on a narrow residential street, with fire engines and police attending the scene. Thomas will still travel with the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sorba Thomas had barely settled into life at Hull City before Friday m

Highlight: Among Premier League full-backs who played at least 900 minutes last season, Lewis Hall led the entire division for high-speed runs and underlapping runs per game, and ranked in the top three for dribbles completed. Despite that, Hall missed out on England's World Cup squad entirely. Newcastle have just signed him to a new contract running until 2031, a two-year extension, and turned down interest from Manchester United to keep him. Somewhere in the Premier League's underlying numbers

AS THE US and the world mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the day nearly 3,000 people were killed is also remembered by people of Muslim, Sikh, south Asian and Middle Eastern origin as the beginning of years of suspicion, discrimination and a changed relationship with their adopted homelands. The 2001 attacks in New York transformed how not just America, but the rest of the world saw security and terrorism, reshaped immigration and surveillance policies and sent the US into

Key Highlights The Magical Reunion: Nearly three decades after enchanting audiences as the Owens sisters, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are officially back for Practical Magic 2. The Beauty Evolution: Makeup artist profiles and global beauty breakdowns are celebrating Nicole Kidmans return to her iconic strawberry-blonde curls, rejecting rigid youth-obsessed beauty standards. The Cultural Shift: Moving away from the tragic tropes of older women in cinema, the sequel positions seasoned actress

IT IS now 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Many people who are old enough will remember how they first heard the news. I had the unusual experience of almost missing the news event that has shaped this century entirely. I had got married just 10 days earlier and was on honeymoon, arriving in Barcelona on September 11 itself. We happened to catch a glimpse of images of smoke from the first tower on a TV news channel when nobody knew what was going on heading out befor

Britains four biggest banks have made around 200bn in pre-tax profits over the past five years. Jamie Dimon has warned that higher taxes could put UK jobs and investment at risk. Banks already face a 28 per cent corporation tax rate plus a separate surcharge, while unions are calling for further levies. Britain is facing a familiar political dilemma: banks are making billions in profits at a time when households are under pressure, but taxing them further could risk making the country less attra

THE Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum is perfect for Asians because they are so used to tales of love and war being told through long scrolls. Such paintings are an integral part of Indian folk art, especially. The story of the Bayeux Tapestry is a relatively simple one, beautifully told by the British Museum. What is unique about this tapestry, embroidered by women in England in woollen thread on linen cloth, is that the fabric has lasted nearly a thousand years. That is a near m

Highlights Sydney Sweeney stars in a provocative new campaign for sports prediction platform Novig The actress appears nude alongside footballs, basketballs and other sports equipment Sweeney has also joined Novig as a strategic partner and equity holder Sydney Sweeney has taken her latest celebrity campaign in an unexpected direction, appearing nude in a provocative advert for sports prediction platform Novig. The Euphoria star features in the campaign surrounded by sporting equipment, includin

The MHRA has proposed 44 recommendations for regulating AI products used in healthcare. AI systems can change after approval, creating a challenge for rules designed around traditional medical devices. Patients could gain a right to know when AI is involved in their care and how the technology is being used. Artificial intelligence is moving from the edges of the NHS into everyday healthcare, but Britains medical regulator says the rules governing it were largely designed for a very different ki

Highlights: Desi Daru debuts at Roma Bar Show, 1415 September, stand F03 Follows the brand's fresh Italian launch with distributor Drinksnova Show draws 200+ exhibitors and around 17,000 visitors, including Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola Bartender Elisa Favaron and brand manager Gregorio Soriente to guest-pour both days B Corp-certified brand recently named Taste Master at The Vodka Masters 2026 British-Indian vodka brand Desi Daru is set to make its Roma Bar Show debut at La Nuvola on 1415 Septemb

Highlights Stitch Their Names Together features more than 50,000 hand-stitched names from a global network of volunteers. Leeds volunteer Viv Anderson stitched more than 220 names from her home in Gledhow. The memorial opens at Leeds Minster on September 10 and remains on display until September 20. Leeds Minster will host a large-scale memorial featuring more than 50,000 hand-stitched names of Palestinians reported killed in Gaza. Stitch Their Names Together brings together 283 completed panels

Highlights Maa Inti Bangaaram has crossed the 7.75 million mark at the worldwide box office. Samantha Ruth Prabhu backed the film through her production banner Tralala Moving Pictures. The team deliberately worked with a tightly controlled budget. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Samantha opened up about the risks behind the films success. Samantha Ruth Prabhus Maa Inti Bangaaram may have become a 7.75 million box office success, but the journey behind the film was fa

Anthropic alignment researcher Evan Hubinger puts the chance of AI killing all humans within the next decade at more than 10 per cent. Anthropic has invested heavily in alignment research, automated audits and safety testing, but its models have still shown unexpected and harmful behaviour. Recent rogue-AI incidents have raised questions over whether stronger safeguards can keep pace with increasingly autonomous systems. The most alarming part of Anthropic researcher Evan Hubingers warning is no

Highlights: Manchester United are considering handing 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel his first competitive appearance in this week's EFL Cup third round. A debut would make him the youngest player in club history to feature in an official fixture, beating goalkeeper David Gaskell's record of 16 years and 19 days, set in 1956. Gabriel already holds an unofficial version of the record after appearing as a substitute in a pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid in August, aged 15 years and 299

Highlights Stephen Graham has joined the cast of Heat 2 . Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale are set to play characters from the original film. Graham is reportedly taking on Robert De Niros iconic role as Neil McCauley. Michael Manns Heat is getting a new chapter, and the casting is already turning heads. The highly anticipated Heat 2 has added Adolescence star Stephen Graham to its cast, joining Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale. The film is based on the novel Heat

Highlights One AI image can use up to 4.08 Wh of electricity. That can run a 10W LED bulb for about 25 minutes. Millions of images can add up to a bigger environmental cost. That viral retro selfie may take only seconds to create, but it does not appear from nowhere. It takes computing power, electricity and cooling to produce it. A 2025 study , The Hidden Cost of an Image: Quantifying the Energy Consumption of AI Image Generation , tested 17 AI image-generation models and found that energy use

Highlights: Nintendo has confirmed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 will launch on 5 November, with first gameplay shown during a 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct. Series producer Eiji Aonuma demonstrated a new feature that uses the Switch 2's built-in microphone, letting players hum or play one of Link's ocarina melodies aloud for the character to perform in-game. It's the second time the 1998 original has been remade, following an earlier 3D remake for Nintendo 3DS in 2

Economics has long masqueraded as an absolute sciencea world governed by cold spreadsheets, sterile formulas, and the fictitious Homo Economicus, a creature driven purely by rational self-interest. But in her audacious new book, Everyman: The Story of Economics in Three Acts (Allen Lane), Cambridge economist Antara Haldar shatters this fragile illusion. She invites us to view global capitalism not through dry data, but through a distinctly human, psychological, and storytelling lens. Haldar cons

Highlights: Matilda Baxter, reported to have close to a million Instagram followers, has responded publicly to what she describes as cruel comments about her appearance. Baxter underwent a rib-contouring procedure, marketed online as a Barbie waist surgery, in Bali earlier this year. The procedure isn't currently available in Australia, and medical professionals have raised concerns about both the health risks involved and the body standard it promotes. Matilda Baxter has had enough of reading c

Highlights: Selena Gomez shared an Instagram story this week showing her holding a newborn baby, captioned simply One day.. alongside a crying-with-joy emoji. It's not an isolated post. In October, she captioned a clip of her Wizards Beyond Waverly Place character becoming a mother with Hopefully one day that'll be me, and more recently told a podcast she wants four children. Gomez has spoken publicly about medical issues that mean she can't safely carry a pregnancy herself, and has said she's o

Highlights: Pinkie Roshan, mother of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, has bought two luxury apartments in Mumbai's Seven Bungalows area for a combined Rs 67.30 crore, around 5.27 million. Both apartments sit on the 24th floor of Lotus Celestia, an ultra-luxury seafront tower in Versova that isn't expected to be ready for possession until 2029-2030. The deal works out to roughly 410 per square foot, and includes eight designated parking spaces across the two units. Pinkie Roshan has bought her way

Highlights The NTAs introduce a brand-new reality docuseries award. Clarksons Farm , At Home With The Furys and Stacey & Joe are among the nominees. Sir David Attenborough earns two nominations in his 100th birthday year. The ceremony features its first all-female drama performance shortlist. The National Television Awards 2026 nominations are in, and this years shortlist has thrown up some unexpected contenders, new categories and major milestones. From a brand-new reality docuseries prize to t

Highlights Nora Fatehi faces a 250,000 defamation lawsuit. The case stems from a seemingly harmless remark. An aviation firm claims her comments damaged its reputation. The company is seeking 250,000 in damages. Nora Fatehi is facing a 250,000 defamation lawsuit after an aviation company objected to remarks she made about one of its aircraft. The actor and dancer has been sued by Dunes Aviation, which is seeking 3 crore in damages, roughly 250,000. The company alleges that Fatehis comments were