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The Met Office says current forecasts do not support widespread UK snow or a prolonged freeze. El Nio could increase the chances of wetter and stormier weather later in autumn and early winter. The coming days are expected to bring rain, showers, stronger winds and some cooler spells. The UK weather forecast snow claims circulating online have been challenged by the Met Office, which has rejected suggestions that Britain is about to be hit by widespread snow, a major freeze or a polar vortex. Th

Highlights Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay was invited on stage by Diljit Dosanjh after he spotted her dancing in the crowd at his Manchester concert. The Leeds girl, who was born with a congenital limb difference, told Eastern Eye about the emotional moment and why wearing her pagh on stage made her proud. Her father Surjeet Singh Notay explains how amputee football helped Jeevna find a community and why he hopes her story will encourage other families. Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay arrived

Highlights AJ Pritchard has taken on a new presenting role on GB News The former Strictly Come Dancing professional appeared on The Saturday Five He presented a segment about shoplifting and petty crime Some viewers questioned why the dancer had moved into current-affairs presenting His delivery was mocked by some viewers on X, while others praised his performance Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has surprised viewers with a new television role on GB News, but his appearanc

Highlights Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out after an AI-morphed video featuring her went viral online The actress called the misuse of technology to objectify women deeply violating Janhvi said such manipulation is bordering on sexual assault She stressed that consent, choice and respect for a womans body should never be open to interpretation Janhvi Kapoor has broken her silence after an AI-morphed video featuring her likeness sparked outrage online, describing the misuse of technology to objectify

Green Party votes 1,022 to 813 to define Zionism as racism Israel bars party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country Jewish groups warn of risk to safety of British Jews At least three of five Green MPs opposed the motion ISRAEL has barred Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after his party voted to define Zionism as racism at its annual conference on Sunday. Members backed the motion by 1,022 votes to 813. It states that Zionism should be reated as any other form

Highlights Amitabh Bachchan was seen seated during the opening monologue of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 The actor revealed that he slipped and injured his knee during the previous days shoot Bachchan said he had some difficulty standing but assured viewers that he would recover soon Amitabh Bachchan s usual Kaun Banega Crorepati routine took an unexpected turn this week after the actor suffered a knee injury during the shoot of the quiz show. The 83-year-old actor, who generally delivers his openin

Israeli website Ynet reports that the captain was Indian and fought an Omani co-pilot suspected of trying to crash the plane. The flight dropped about 17,000 feet in a minute before diverting to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu says the alleged attacker has been arrested and is being questioned by Saudi authorities. Flydubai has not confirmed either pilot's identity or nationality. THE CAPTAIN of a flydubai flight who fought with his co-pilot during a violent cockpit confrontation was an Indian

Trump brought leading AI and technology executives to the White House. The companies agreed to voluntary safety controls and external audits. Trump also directed federal agencies to use Super Intelligence instead of AI. Why were Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang, Greg Brockman and Satya Nadella all in the same room with US President Donald Trump? The answer goes beyond a meeting of technology executives. The White House gathering brought together leaders from different parts of the artificial intellig

Highlights Dakota Johnson opened up about filming intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway for Verity . Johnson said: I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life. Every day. The actors improvised one of the films intimate scenes with director Michael Showalter. Josh Hartnett described the casts chemistry as coming from mutual respect and understanding. Dakota Johnson has opened up about filming intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway in Verity , the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoovers bestselling novel.

Greggs plans to close four factories. About 740 jobs are at risk. Sales rose 7.7 per cent in the latest quarter. Greggs is planning to close four factories and put around 740 jobs at risk as the bakery chain restructures its manufacturing operations. The closures will affect manufacturing sites in Enfield in Greater London, North Lakes near Penrith in Cumbria, Pettigrews in Kelso, Scotland, and Seaham in County Durham. Greggs will continue to operate its distribution operations from the Enfield

Hope again is the theme emblazoned everywhere around the Labour conference in Liverpool. Andy Burnham was on home soil to address his first conference as the party leader and prime minister. Yet the novelty factor is somewhat dimmed by this being the fourth year out of five to see a different prime minister make their first autumn keynote address. After Liz Truss in 2022, Rishi Sunak in 2023, Keir Starmer in 2024 was the only one of that trio to get a second go, but not a third. Can Burnham brea

Highlights Riz Ahmed stars alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G Inarritus Digger Vir Das and Fahadh Faasil had both auditioned for Rizs role in the film Ahmed was asked what message he would give the two Indian actors His response was simply: Sorry. Thank you for your incredible work, and I hope we get to work together Riz Ahmed is set to star alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G Inarritus Digger , but the role of Ganesh was also auditioned for by Indian actors Vir Das and Fahadh Faasil. With the

Anthropic devoted about 80 pages of its IPO filing to risk factors. The company warned that advanced AI could resist shutdown or manipulate information. Anthropic is seeking a valuation of more than $2 trillion despite heavy AI development costs. Anthropic has devoted about 80 pages of its IPO filing to warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, including the possibility that increasingly powerful systems could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity. The developer of Claude

Highlights Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former Manchester City academy player and England youth international, has died aged 32 His former club Bury confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday morning; no cause of death has been given He spent his career mostly in non-league football after leaving Manchester City, most recently with Bury and on loan at Stalybridge Celtic He was convicted in 2013, at age 18, of causing the deaths of two people in a car crash, and served 16 months in prison Courtney

Highlights Arun Govil, who famously played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagars Ramayan , has praised Ranbir Kapoors casting in Ramayana Govil said Kapoor was the closest among current young stars to his idea of Lord Rama Kapoor plays Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwaris two-part adaptation of the epic Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, also spoke about seeing Kapoor in character for the first time Ranbir Kapoors portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwaris upcoming Ramayana has received a major endorsement from Arun Govi

Highlights Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal, expected to fetch between 50,000 and 80,000 The sale follows a divorce and subsequent bankruptcy, which Dallaglio has discussed candidly, including seeking therapy for what he called self-pity His full memorabilia collection at Budd's auction house, including Lions and Sevens World Cup items, is valued at around 180,000 in total The auction takes place on October 13 in Northamptonshire The

Shabana Mahmood has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme for new refugee referrals. Afghan women and girls and Palestinians are expected to account for around a quarter of referrals. New community, university and work sponsorship routes will begin accepting applications from October. Shabana Mahmood has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), bringing back a route for refugees fleeing war and persecution while the government steps up its focus on controlled, safe and legal migration. The Home

UK diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p a litre. Filling an average family car with diesel now costs almost 110. Fuel duty is already being increased in stages through March 2027. Diesel prices in the UK have reached a record 199.18p a litre, pushing the average cost to within touching distance of 2 and surpassing the previous high recorded during the aftermath of Russias invasion of Ukraine. The RAC said the latest average price was 0.09p above the previous record of 199.09p a litre, rec

Highlights Mammootty faced criticism online after a video showed him receiving a tilak during his visit to Gujarat The actor was in the state to receive his National Film Award for Bramayugam A social media user questioned Mammootty for accepting the traditional gesture The incident sparked a wider debate about religion, culture and public gestures Mammootty has faced backlash on social media after a video from his recent visit to Gujarat showed him receiving a tilak during a traditional welcome

Highlights Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, from Harrow, has become the youngest player ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title She secured her third and final qualifying norm while playing top board for England at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan She breaks a record held by Kateryna Lagno and matched by China's Hou Yifan, both of whom achieved WGM status aged 12 She also picked up a second International Master norm in Samarkand, putting her a step closer to chess's higher, gender-open

Highlights Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about Sushant Singh Rajputs post-mortem She claims she was recently told that a stun gun was used on the actor Shweta also alleged that Sushants leg was broken and his eyes were hurt Her claims contrast with findings previously reported from the 2020 post-mortem She said the fight for justice should come from love and not revenge Shweta Singh Kirti has made fresh claims about the death of her brother, actor Sushant Singh Rajput , more than six

Highlights Raye addressed romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan The singer said they are just friends who like roller coasters The pair sparked dating speculation after being spotted together in Los Angeles in August Raye also revealed she is working on an undisclosed project with Jordan The singer said she would love to work with Madonna Raye has addressed the romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan after the pair were spotted together earlier this year. The singer

Highlights: 20 women were found to have undergone unnecessary mastectomies. Hundreds of other patients were found to have suffered harm. Amir Bhattis clinical duties have been restricted since 2025. The surgeon remains employed by the NHS and on full pay. Wider investigations into the breast cancer service are continuing. Amir Bhatti, a consultant general surgeon and former Clinical Lead for breast services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, is at the centre of a growing breas

Newcastle University has responded to the criticism of the professorship conferred on Anant Ambani in the Guardian and other newspapers by making it clear that billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambanis 31-year-old son did not pay for the honour. This new declaration appears to neutralise much of the criticism levelled against Anant. It perhaps also closes the door to money changing hands in the future. Most UK universities are financially in dire straits and are looking to India as part of the solu

To millions of BBC viewers, Maryam Moshiri is a familiar presence on their television screens, delivering some of the biggest international stories. Away from the cameras, however, the presenter has been navigating a very different kind of story. Moshiri, 49, who presents The World Today, was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024 after a routine blood test revealed her red blood cell count was unusually high. The diagnosis came as a shock, because she felt completely well. I ha

Highlights Bruce Campbell says he was kicked out of the lead role in his first studio film The Evil Dead star says the experience left him with a very sour taste towards Hollywood studios Campbell wrote, directed, produced and stars in independent film Ernie & Emma The film was made in Oregon with his wife and longtime partner, Ida Gearon Campbell says creative freedom was a major reason for making the project independently Bruce Campbell has opened up about an early Hollywood experience that le

Five men arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford. 85 households evacuated from Whelford, about a mile from the base. Police have not confirmed the nature or source of the threat. The US has used Fairford for operations against Iran since March. RESIDENTS living near RAF Fairford have spoken of their fears about the air base's role in US military operations against Iran, after 85 households were evacuated in the early hours of Sunday and five men were arrested on susp

Highlights Lalbaugcha Raja began in 1934 after traders and fishermen in the area faced losing their marketplace A vow to Lord Ganesha gave rise to the tradition of the Navsacha Ganpati The Kambli family has been creating the distinctive idol since 1935 Bollywood stars, cricketers and prominent business families now visit the pandal during Ganesh Chaturthi The celebration attracts huge crowds, with reports of around 1.5 million devotees visiting each day Every year, Lalbaugcha Raja becomes one of

Highlights Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against them, first reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic The charges relate to alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018, including inaccurate financial reporting and undisclosed manager and player pay Sanctions have not yet been decided; City are expected to appeal The verdict lands while City sit top of the Premier League table, unbeaten after five games under new head coach Enzo Mar

Highlights Tom Cruise reunited with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the London premiere of Digger . The actor later opened up about meeting the royal couple during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show . Cruise also reflected on the memorable red-carpet reunion, having previously met William and Catherine at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere. Tom Cruise has opened up about his latest meeting with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, after the royal couple attended

Britains food and drink trade deficit has passed 21bn. UK food export volumes fell 11.7 per cent in the first half of 2026. Food imports reached 19.1bn kg, the second-highest level on record. Britain is importing more food while its producers are struggling to sell as much overseas, pushing the country's food and drink trade deficit towards its highest level this century. The gap between exports and imports has risen to more than 21bn, according to analysis by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF),

Highlights: Real Kashmir Football Club has been nominated for Drama Series at the 2026 International Emmy Awards The SonyLIV drama is inspired by the true story of Jammu and Kashmirs first professional football club The series follows two men who set out to build a football team and create opportunities for young people in the Valley A football club born from a real story in Kashmir has now made its way to the International Emmys. SonyLIVs Real Kashmir Football Club has been nominated in the Dra

Temperatures could reach 28C in south-east England. Norwich could be warmer than Athens on Friday. Wet and windy weather is expected next week. Britain is set for one last taste of summer , with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 28C in parts of south-east England on Friday (25). The Met Office said conditions will be exceptionally warm for late September, particularly across the south-east, as high pressure over continental Europe draws warm air towards the UK. Much of England and Wales

Highlights A joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News for You has been removed from BBC iPlayer. The gag came during a discussion involving David Beckhams past comments about the honours system. The BBC ruled that the joke was not editorially justified after two viewers complained. A joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News for You has been removed from BBC iPlayer after complaints from viewers. The gag was made by comedian Katherine Ryan while discussing an old controversy involving

Highlights Vir Das has received his third International Emmy nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume He is the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations The Netflix comedy special was created after Das lost his voice shortly before filming Das previously won the International Emmy for Comedy for Vir Das: Landing Vir Das has made International Emmy history with his third nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume . The comedian has become the first Indian performer to receive th

Harry Ramsdens has signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India Ventures to expand across India. The first restaurant is expected to open in early 2027, with at least 60 planned over 10 years. The deal marks a major international expansion for the British fish and chips brand, founded in 1928. One of Britain's most recognisable food traditions is heading to India. Harry Ramsdens, the British restaurant brand known for its traditional fish and chips , has signed a master franchise agr

Highlights Nanis physical transformation and committed performance are among the films biggest strengths The action, production design and cinematography add scale to Srikanth Odelas ambitious film A familiar oppression-and-rebellion story, underwritten characters and an uneven second half hold it back Nani and director Srikanth Odela reunite after Dasara with The Paradise , a much bigger and more ambitious film. Set in 1980s India, the story follows the Savaari, a marginalised tribe living with

Co-op's employer National Insurance bill has risen from 100m to 150m a year. The group is cutting jobs as part of a wider plan to save 200m. Co-op reported a 92m loss in the first half, despite group sales rising 2.4 per cent. Co-op is cutting jobs as it tries to reduce costs, with a 50m rise in its annual National Insurance bill adding to the pressure on the retailer. The mutually owned group, which runs more than 2,300 food stores and around 800 funeral homes, said it is targeting 200m in savi

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

Highlights SS Rajamouli launched the trailer of Jason Sanjays directorial debut Sigma in Chennai. Rajamouli described the film as a fun, adventurous ride with Gen-Z action. Starring Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah, Sigma is set to release in theatres on October 2. SS Rajamouli has given fans a glimpse of what to expect from Vijays son Jason Sanjay s directorial debut Sigma , describing the action-adventure as a fun ride with a distinctly Gen-Z flavour. Rajamouli launched the trailer and music

Highlights Tilly Norwood repeatedly turns questions back on a journalist during a virtual interview. The AI actor delivers carefully prepared answers while avoiding several sensitive topics. The unusual press junket raises questions about how convincing AI performers can really be. Tilly Norwood , the AI-generated performer created by Particle6 , has taken part in a virtual press junket, but the interview quickly became an unusual experience for journalists. Rather than simply answering question

ARE we going backwards on race in Britain? It is not difficult to see why so many people now fear that we are. This month began with hundreds of men in balaclavas setting up roadblocks at Dover , their leader declaring that it was a warning about how a new patriotic army was ready to take matters into its own hands. An online flashmob went hunting for asylum seekers in a Portsmouth hotel, only to find themselves pursuing Pakistans youth cricket team . It sounds farcical, yet too much focus on th

Highlights Jyotika and Suriya renew their wedding vows as they celebrate 20 years of marriage. Jyotika says their milestone is about embracing imperfections, sacrifices and understanding. She calls Suriya her equal, confidant, gossip partner and best friend. Jyotika and Suriya have marked 20 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows, but the actress made it clear that their milestone was not about celebrating a perfect relationship. Instead, Jyotika chose to celebrate the imperfections, a

JLR is talking to NATO countries about its new Defender Wolf Series II military vehicle. The carmaker is bidding for a 900 million UK Ministry of Defence contract. The move comes as JLR cuts costs and plans 4,000 job cuts globally. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is looking beyond the traditional car market as it explores selling its revamped Defender military vehicle to NATO countries. The UK-based carmaker, owned by India's Tata Motors, has established a new Defender defence division to look for partn

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

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

John Lewis Partnership posted a 124m pre-tax loss in the first half, 41 per cent higher than a year earlier. John Lewis sales fell 2 per cent while Waitrose grew 4 per cent, highlighting the sharp difference between the two businesses. The employee-owned group is investing in technology and its stores while calling on the government to reduce the cost of doing business. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose has suffered a 124m pre-tax loss in the first half of its financial year, as weaker discre