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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

Arsenal's Friday night win over newly-promoted Coventry City opened the richest football league on earth for another season. Millions watched. Billions will follow across the campaign. And for the first time in recent memory, not one of them will be watching a British south Asian player turn out in the Premier League itself. It isn't for lack of names. Four years ago, English football had what looked like a genuine breakthrough group: Hamza Choudhury at Leicester, Zidane Iqbal at Manchester Unit

IF 2026 has taught us anything so far, it is that resilience in the third sector is no longer optional. Charities are navigating one of the most demanding landscapes we have seen in years. Global needs are growing and we are feeling increasing pressure on our limited resources. In times like these, hope becomes more than an idea it becomes a driving force. A reason to keep building, supporting and showing up, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL speaks about his chari

Highlights Kangana Ranaut has responded to Sharmila Tagore's comments on Vande Mataram . Tagore said some sections of the song may not align with the beliefs of people who believe in one God. Kangana defended the song's imagery as poetry and urged people to move beyond a Hindu-Muslim mindset. Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Sharmila Tagore' s comments on Vande Mataram , pushing back against the veteran actor's concerns about the religious references in the National Song. Tagore recently spoke abou

The treatment could reduce insulin injections from 365 a year to just 52. NICE has recommended the weekly treatment, but it still needs MHRA approval. People who rely on carers or struggle with daily injections could benefit most. For some people with type 2 diabetes, managing their condition could soon involve one insulin injection a week instead of one every day. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended insulin efsitora alfa, also known as Onswik and made by

Spiritual leader Morari Bapu has begun a nine-day Ram Katha at Harvard University, bringing the teachings of the Ramayan to one of the worlds most renowned academic institutions. Nearly 1,000 people filled the historic Memorial Hall for the opening of the Katha, being held from 15 to 23 August 2026. The gathering marks Morari Bapus 982nd Ram Katha and has attracted devotees, storytellers and scholars from around the world. The setting carries particular symbolism. Harvards motto, Veritas Truth,

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood has said the government wants to create a fairer spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, with more asylum seekers expected to be housed in wealthier areas. In an interview with The Times , Mahmood said the government was preparing a mixed model of asylum accommodation that would include large military sites, medium-sized buildings such as former student apartments, and dispersal housing such as bedsits and homes of multiple occupancy. She said the change woul

The CMA has cleared Danones 864 million acquisition of Huel. The watchdog had examined whether the deal could weaken competition in the UK. The takeover will give Danone a fast-growing British nutrition brand with an expanding international presence. Danone is now one step closer to taking control of Huel, after Britain's competition watchdog cleared its proposed 864 million acquisition of the British nutrition brand. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its initial merger inquir

Highlights: Changing interests are not automatically a problem. Stillness can replace the need for constant stimulation. Deeper purpose can make empty noise feel less important. Growth may change how we connect with others. True fulfilment can create space for what really matters. Have you noticed yourself quietly losing interest in things that once lit you up? The conversations, the gossip, the parties, the entertainment that used to feel so important, somehow just dont engage or interest you t

Jo Boydell is stepping down after 13 years with Travelodge. The hotel chain is overhauling room-access procedures following a 2022 sexual assault. More than 600 hotels have introduced new room-access security measures. Travelodges chief executive Jo Boydell is stepping down as the hotel chain continues to face scrutiny over its guest safety procedures following a sexual assault at one of its hotels. Boydell, who joined Travelodge 13 years ago and became chief executive in May 2022, will leave th

Highlights Jason Stathams Mutiny was briefly available to watch in full on Amazon Prime Video in the US. The accidental streaming appearance came two days before its planned theatrical release. The 95-minute Lionsgate action thriller was quickly removed after users discovered the listing. Jason Stathams latest action film was supposed to have its big-screen moment this week. Instead, some Amazon Prime Video users got the chance to watch the entire film before it had even opened in cinemas. Mutin

Highlights Will Smith is reportedly in talks to make his Indian film debut in Atlees Raaka . The Hollywood star could play the primary antagonist opposite Allu Arjun, according to reports. The reported 65 million sci-fi film also stars Deepika Padukone, but Smiths involvement has not been officially confirmed. Will Smith could be heading into unfamiliar territory. The Hollywood star is reportedly being considered for a major role in Atlees upcoming sci-fi film Raaka , potentially putting him opp

Highlights Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly approached for the role that became Ed Nortons extraordinary film debut. Norton initially thought Primal Fear was a mess, with the role not yet fully developed. His performance as Aaron Stampler earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Before Ed Norton became synonymous with films such as Fight Club and American History X , he walked into Hollywood with a role that could easily have overwhelmed a first-time film actor. Instead, his performanc

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to help people sleeping rough move off the streets by Christmas, saying his government will put emergency accommodation and long-term housing support in place across England this winter. No one should have to bed down in a doorway or outside a station. But we've seen it for so long that it feels like Westminster has started to accept it, Burnham said in a statement, referring to the UK parliament. The announcement came a month after Burnham replace

The full new state pension could rise by more than 500 a year. A 4.1 per cent increase would take the annual payment above 13,000. The final rise will depend on wage growth and inflation figures still to come. Could the full state pension cross 13,000 a year next April? The latest wage figures suggest it could. Average total pay rose by 4.1 per cent in the three months to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). If the wage figure used for the state pension calculation remain

EY and KPMG could receive up to 456 million for civil service training. KPMG will receive up to 319 million, while EY will get up to 137 million. The contracts come as Labour works to rebuild the National School of Government. Why is the government paying private accountancy firms hundreds of millions of pounds to train its own civil servants? That is the question raised by a new 456 million government contract awarded to EY and KPMG, less than two years after Labour pledged to halve spending on

The Vishv Umiya Foundation (VUF) has strengthened its presence in the United Kingdom with the formation of a new UK Core Committee, alongside the appointment of regional leaders and the expansion of its womens empowerment initiative. The announcements were made during the 2026 UK visit of Shri R.P. Patel, Patron and President of Vishv Umiya Foundation, who met community representatives as part of efforts to broaden the organisations network and activities across Britain. A special VUF UK Core Co

WHAT started as a movement to encourage south Asian women to become more active has grown into a community built around friendship, confidence, wellbeing and belonging. To mark its first anniversary and as part of South Asian Heritage Month, Asian Women Run (AWR) brought its biggest event yet to Osterley Park, opening its doors to the wider community for a family fun day featuring 5K and 10K walk, run and jog routes. Hundreds turned up on Sunday, July 26, with children and families choosing to w

Narpinder Kaur Mann BEM was recognised at a special ceremony at Khalsa Primary School in Slough on August 7, during the schools annual Sikh Camp. Hundreds of children attended alongside representatives of Sloughs Gurdwaras and Gurdwaras Committee, with organisers saying Manns work offered young people a powerful example of seva selfless service in practice. Mann is director of Global UNITED SIKHS and United Humanitarian Sikh Aid, as well as founder and CEO of the Immigration Surgery/Helpdesk.

LONDON witnessed an extraordinary coming together of Dharma Satta and Raj Satta as more than 25 revered saints and spiritual leaders joined parliamentarians, civic representatives and community leaders for a landmark series of events promoting world peace, harmony, Sanatan values and unity in diversity. The historic engagements, held across the UK from 7 to 15 August, culminated in three major London events Santon Ke Sang Sunderkand aboard a special cruise on the River Thames on August 11; the

Highlights Cruz Beckham shared a childhood photo featuring his brothers Brooklyn and Romeo. The 21-year-old captioned the picture Brothers with a blue heart emoji. The post comes amid Brooklyn Beckhams ongoing estrangement from the Beckham family. Cruz Beckham may have offered a quiet sign that he has not given up on his relationship with his older brother Brooklyn Beckham. The musician, 21, included a childhood photo of himself with Brooklyn, 27, and Romeo Beckham in a series of holiday snaps s

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

UK TEMPERATURES could reach 36C (97F) or higher this week as the country faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, with possible disruption to railway lines and power networks. Monday will be slightly cooler before temperatures rise from Tuesday. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said Wednesday and Thursday could see temperatures reach the mid-30s across England and Wales, with Thursday the most likely hottest day, The Guardian reported. But Thursday, at this stage, looks the most likely hottest

Rani Reena Kumar was at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday last week (7) to offer her personal congratulations to a British soldier who had won the annual prize that she has set up in her fathers name. Staff Sergeant G Blackwell, 34, from the Royal Engineers, has won this years Major General Diwan Misri Chand Prize. The programme for the Sovereigns Parade said that the special prize is awarded to the individual, platoon or company that has demonstrated outstanding innovation and purp

Israel has proposed a roughly 700 km pipeline linking Saudi Arabia to Eilat. The route could connect to an existing 254 km pipeline from Eilat to Ashkelon. The idea could reduce reliance on Hormuz, but it is not yet an agreed Saudi-Israel project. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil producers are looking for ways to keep their exports moving when the region's main shipping routes become dangerous. One idea now being pushed by Israel is a new Saudi-to-Israel oil pipeline that could eventually allow G

More than 75 per cent of City firms already use AI, according to a UK Treasury select committee report. Moody's warns that an outage at one major AI provider could potentially affect banks and other sectors at the same time. Banks could also face higher AI costs, data risks and faster movement of customer deposits between accounts. Banks are rushing to bring artificial intelligence into everything from customer service to credit decisions, but Moody's is warning that the technology could create

Google can take you to the world, but Guru can connect you to yourself, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji told a major gathering of saints, devotees and families as revered spiritual leaders came together for a Sant Sansad at Sachkhand Nanak Dham (Darshan Darbar), Iver, on Sunday, 9 August. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, chaired the Sant Sansad, whose central theme was the rejuvenation of Indian culture and the transmission of

INDIA's Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, with Sarfaraz Khan named as his replacement, the country's cricket board said on Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said left-handed batter Sudharsan had made significant progress in recovering from a toe problem, but Khan would replace him in the squad. The opening Test will begin on August 15 in Galle, with the second Test scheduled to be played from August 23-27 in Colombo. The series will be