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$14.99: New monthly price of Apple TV in the US $119: New annual subscription price Nearly 3x : How much the monthly price has risen since Apple TV launched in 2019 Apple TV has raised its subscription price for the fourth time in four years, taking the monthly cost in the US to $14.99, up from $12.99. The latest $2 increase took effect on Friday (28) for new subscribers, while existing customers will receive about a month's notice before the higher price applies to their next billing cycle. The

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

Highlights Orry opens up about the experience he says left him traumatised in 2021. He says the ordeal changed how he deals with hate and criticism today. The fallout also ended his friendship with actress Sara Ali Khan. Orry explains why he now feels the painful experience made him stronger. Orry has opened up about a deeply difficult period in his life, claiming an experience involving actress Amrita Singh left him feeling as though he had been through hell. The social media personality, whose

Highlights: A British dentist has treated 200 rescued bears. His animal dentistry journey began in India in 2000. A rescued sloth bear was brought back after his heart stopped. He has also treated tigers, lions, hyenas and gorillas. His work helps animals rescued from poaching and abuse. For 40 years, Paul Cassar has worked as a dentist in Chichester, West Sussex, treating human patients. But in 2000, his career took an unexpected turn that brought him to India and into the world of wildlife res

671bhp from three electric motors driving all four wheels 406 miles of claimed range from a 94kWh battery 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds, matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo Mercedes-AMG has turned its latest electric CLA into a seriously fast performance car, with the new CLA 45 reaching 62mph in just 2.7 seconds. That puts it ahead of the BMW i4 M60 and Tesla Model 3 Performance in terms of acceleration, while matching the Porsche Taycan Turbo. Prices start at 66,750 for the saloon and 67,750 for the Sh

Highlights: 15,000+ women could have undiagnosed childbirth-related PTSD each year. Up to 1 in 16 mothers may develop PTSD after childbirth. PTSD can occur even after a medically uncomplicated birth. Symptoms can be mistaken for postnatal depression or anxiety. Experts want ongoing mental-health support, rather than relying on one postnatal check. For a new mother, the weeks after childbirth are often described as a time of bonding, adjustment and learning to care for a baby. But for some women,

Highlights These shows put sibling bonds at the heart of their stories. From chaotic families to quiet acts of sacrifice, each series explores love between brothers and sisters differently. Perfect picks for a Raksha Bandhan binge with the family. Some of these sibling relationships are far from perfect, but that is what makes them feel real. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, but sibling love is rarely as simple as tying a rakhi and exchanging gifts. Real

Highlights: One in four UK health workers reported lasting COVID symptoms. 26.5 per cent of health workers worldwide still had symptoms after a year. Fatigue was the most common problem, affecting 35 per cent. Brain fog, headaches and loss of taste or smell were also common. Many health workers felt they had to keep working despite being unwell. Almost six years after COVID-19 first changed the world, health workers are still living with the consequences of the virus. For many of the people who

Highlights Peter Cullen's Hollywood legacy goes far beyond Optimus Prime. One of his most famous performances was almost impossible to separate from the character itself. Despite decades of iconic voice work, Cullen's recognition came surprisingly late. His career highlights a bigger problem with how Hollywood treats voice actors. Peter Cullen spent decades giving Hollywood something it could not manufacture: a voice audiences could recognise within seconds. As Optimus Prime, his deep, measured

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood said the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, as new government data showed a sharp fall in migration-related numbers. A little over two years into office and the asylum backlog is down, the number of asylum seekers in hotels is falling, illegal working arrests are at record levels, and deportations and returns are up markedly, she said.

Highlights Toxic s BookMyShow rating was reportedly no longer visible after the film received negative audience reactions. Social media users have alleged that the move was part of a PR strategy to suppress poor ratings. There is currently no confirmation that Yash, his PR team or the films makers were behind the alleged removal. Yashs Toxic may have opened strongly at the box office, but its audience reception has become a growing talking point online. The Geetu Mohandas-directed action thrille

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 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

Key Highlights: The Hundred crowns its 2026 men's and women's champions at Lord's this Sunday, 16 August, with the women's final at 2.15pm and the men's at 6pm. This is the first season where IPL-linked owners have taken operational control of English teams: Mumbai Indians now own MI London, Sunrisers Hyderabad own Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Super Giants are Adani-backed. Trent Rockets topped both the men's and women's group tables outright, meaning they're already through to both finals wi

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

Key Highlights: SKIMS has opened its first European flagship store, a 12,000 square foot site on London's Regent Street, its biggest single move into the UK market to date. The store was designed by Rafael de Crdenas, the same architect behind SKIMS' New York flagship, and features a nude sculpture by longtime collaborator Vanessa Beecroft. The opening lands in the same summer Kardashian's relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been playing out publicly across Britain, from the Co

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

Highlights: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Quansah made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad as a right-back option this summer, chosen ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Leverkusen paid Liverpool 30m for Quansah last July and are reportedly reluctant to sell, with four years left on his contract and a Liverpool buy-back clause still attached. Jarell Quansah at a glance Age 23 (born 29 January 2003) Position Centre-back, right of a b

Highlights Taylor Swift stepped out in London for a girls night at Annabels The appearance comes after her honeymoon with Travis Kelce Swift debuted a noticeably shorter hairstyle She wore a lilac floral mini dress with her signature red lip Taylor Swift has resurfaced in London following her honeymoon with Travis Kelce, stepping out for a girls night at private members club Annabels. The singer caught attention with a noticeably shorter hairstyle, wearing her hair sleek and straight for the nig

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 The inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK will celebrate Indian cinema with three restored classics across England this October. Sangam , Kabhi Kabhie and Dil Chahta Hai will screen across eight Showcase Cinemas. Each screening will feature a special Filmy Sing-Along Medley before the film. Classic Hindi cinema is getting a big-screen revival in the UK, with the inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK set to bring three much-loved films back to cinemas this October. Supported by the B

Highlights Gillian Anderson has addressed the controversy surrounding Raynor Winns memoir The Salt Path , which inspired the film. The actor said the allegations emerged at a difficult time for the films US release and described the situation as something that sucked. Jason Isaacs has also defended the film, saying much of it is still completely valid. Gillian Anderson has spoken for the first time about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path , admitting that the allegations surrounding the m

For the British Asian diaspora and global film audiences, the final five months of 2026 offer an unprecedented slate. The lines between Western blockbusters and Eastern mega-hits have completely blurred, with both vying for premium IMAX screens across the UK. From returning sci-fi masterpieces to historical Bollywood grandeur, here is the definitive countdown of the 10 most anticipated movies still to come in 2026and our verdict on which film will claim the ultimate box office crown. 10. Godzill