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Highlights Netflixs six-part series adapts Miles Franklins 1901 feminist novel Phillipa Northeast stars as Sybylla Melvyn, a young writer determined to avoid the life chosen for her The adaptation combines period drama with modern music, frank sexuality and stories of racism and social inequality An erotic poem, a scandalised grandmother and a young woman with little interest in marriage make for an unexpectedly lively opening to My Brilliant Career . Netflixs six-part adaptation of Miles Frankl

Highlights Gunil is leaving Xdinary Heroes after JYP Entertainment agreed to terminate his exclusive contract His departure follows an online post alleging that he repeatedly insulted fans The band will continue as a five-member group following the exit Xdinary Heroes have been hit by a major line-up change after drummer Gunil announced his departure from the band amid controversy over allegations that he insulted fans. JYP Entertainment confirmed on Thursday that Gunil would leave the group and

INDIA, without several key players, will face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of a two-Test series, with coach Gautam Gambhir under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan are out injured for India, who have recorded eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. India lost 2-0 at home to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Sri Lanka are sixth. Shubman Gill's side have handed maiden call-ups to spinner S

Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration for an undisclosed sum. Four UK stores could be rebranded as House of Fraser or Flannels. The Knightsbridge and Edinburgh stores are expected to remain under the Harvey Nichols name. Harvey Nichols has been rescued from administration by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, but the deal could mark the beginning of a very different future for one of Britain's best-known luxury department stores. Frasers bought the chain on August 13, the same

Highlights Awarapan 2 has generated around 270,000 in gross advance bookings Batwara 1947 has recorded around 67,500 in day-one pre-sales Emraan Hashmis sequel has sold more than 100,000 tickets ahead of the Independence Day clash Emraan Hashmis Awarapan 2 is pulling away from Sunny Deols Batwara 1947 before the two films face off at the box office, with the sequel currently holding a fourfold lead in advance bookings. The latest figures show Awarapan 2 at around 270,000 in gross pre-sales, comp

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

The government estimates the reforms could cost employers between 350m and 2.9bn a year. Officials say the changes could generate up to 10bn in wider economic benefits. The number of people on zero-hours contracts reached 1.23 million last December. Labour's planned zero-hours contract reforms could leave businesses facing as much as 2.9bn in additional costs each year, according to the government's own analysis, but officials also estimate the changes could deliver up to 10bn in wider economic

Highlights Five contestants have exited The Traitors Season 2 across its first three episodes Munawar Faruqui was voted out at the first Circle of Shaq, while Karan Singh Magic and Soundous Moufakir were murdered The Innocents successfully identified Harman Singha as a Traitor, but another secret move has kept the Traitors in a strong position Spoilers ahead The first three episodes of The Traitors Season 2 have wasted little time shaking up the game. Five contestants are already out, including