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Highlights Blake Lively was awarded more than $400,000 in legal fees, far below the $8 million she requested. The judge criticised the number of hours claimed and noted missing invoices. Emily Baldoni has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of the legal battle. What could something like this even happen? Emily Baldoni asked in a video shared on Instagram in July, reflecting on the lengthy legal battle involving her husband, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively. Her comments came as the dispute

Highlights: She refused to fit the traditional mould Glamour never stopped her being taken seriously She built a career without abandoning her roots She chose not to have children Her philanthropy became part of her legacy Dolly Parton's greatest act of rebellion may not have been a song, a film role or even the creation of Dollywood. It was the decision to live her life according to her own rules. She emerged from a poor Tennessee family and became one of the world's most recognisable entertain

E-boarding passes displayed on smartphones will be accepted for immigration clearance. Boarding passes will no longer be stamped during immigration clearance. FTI-TTP enrolled travellers can use e-boarding passes at e-gates. Physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted. INTERNATIONAL travellers flying from Indian airports will be able to use e-boarding passes on their smartphones for immigration clearance from September 1, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) said on Monday. The change will

Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since t

Highlights: Tropical Sun launched in 1996 to improve supply and quality. The brand now spans around 700 SKUs. Wanis remains behind the UKs biggest world food brand. Its range covers flavours from across the globe. Tropical Sun has grown alongside Britains changing food habits. When Tropical Sun was launched by Wanis in 1996, it was created to solve a practical problem: inconsistent availability and quality in the world food supply chain. Thirty years later, the brand has grown into the UKs bigge

UK ENERGY bills are set to rise in October, the sector regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday, as the Middle East war drives up wholesale gas prices. Higher energy costs have raised concerns about a fresh spike in inflation, piling pressure on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has made lowering the cost of living a priority. Ofgem, which sets every quarter the price cap that suppliers can charge customers, said the cap would increase four per cent from October, adding around 5 ($7) per mo

INDIA's hopes of reaching the Women's Hockey World Cup semifinals were dashed on Sunday after they were held to a goalless draw by Australia in their final second-round match here. With the Netherlands beating China 4-1 earlier in the day, the semifinal spot came down to India and Australia. India needed a win, while Australia only had to avoid defeat because they had scored more goals than their opponents. India survived an early scare when Australia appeared to take the lead through a close-ra

A portrait of Britains first Asian MP, Dadabhai Naoroji, is to go on display at the National Portrait Gallery from 2 September. The painting, which used to hang in the restaurant of the India Club in The Strand, has been carefully restored by the Courtauld Institute of Art. Naoroji , often affectionally called the grand old man of India, was a Parsi who was the Liberal Party member for Finsbury Central from 1892 to 1895. He beat the Tory candidate Frederick Penton by 2,961 votes to 2,956, a majo

Highlights: Kaish Ansari reportedly lost his data engineering job in Glasgow. He was nervous about telling his father about the layoff. His father's response focused on his son's wellbeing, not his lost job. It is Allah's will. And something better might happen in the future. Social media users praised the father's calm response as king mentality. Imagine calling your parents to tell them you've just lost your job and instead of hearing panic, disappointment or a hundred questions about what hap

FORMER home secretary Alan Johnson has told Shabana Mahmood to ignore Labour backbenchers opposing her immigration reforms and press ahead, warning that listening to them could hurt Labour. Johnson, who was home secretary when Gordon Brown lost the 2010 general election, said migration was a very big issue for voters, The Telegraph reported. Labour MPs Urge Burnham to Ease Mahmood Migration reforms Asked what advice he would give Mahmood, he said: Dont listen to your Labour colleagues press ahe

THE TREASURY has launched a review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels in England and Wales. Business rates expert Jerry Schurder will lead the review and report in March 2027, with his findings feeding into the next rates revaluation in 2029. The review comes after concerns from the hospitality sector over business rates. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said 161 pubs closed in the first three months of this year across England, Scotland and Wales, with around 2,400 jobs

TWELVE people have died in less than a week in England and Ireland in crashes involving vehicles travelling the wrong way on major roads, as authorities warn about a social media-driven trend linked to such driving. Seven people, including two serving police officers, died early Saturday in a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough in northeastern England. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, which followed a pursuit of a suspicious vehicle. Authorities said the vehicle was d

Highlights Jeremy Vine will no longer host the 2026 Carers UK Awards Campaigners criticised his appointment over his coverage of disability and welfare issues Carers UK said it wanted the ceremony to remain focused on celebrating carers Jeremy Vine has been dropped as host of the 2026 Carers UK Awards following a furious backlash over his appointment. The Channel 5 presenter had been announced as host of the ceremony earlier this week, with the event set to celebrate the contribution of unpaid c

Plug-in solar kits will become legal in Britain on August 27. UKSOL's first kits will start at 849 including VAT and delivery. The panels could appeal to renters, flat-dwellers and households with unsuitable roofs. Going solar in Britain may soon no longer mean putting panels on your roof. From August 27, plug-in solar kits will become legal in Britain, giving households another way to generate some of their own electricity without committing to a full rooftop installation. UKSOL says it is the

Highlights David Harbour has sparked a major Avengers: Doomsday theory with one unexpected line The actor appeared to reveal a line from the film involving Tony Stark Fans are now questioning whether Robert Downey Jrs Doctor Doom connection to Stark is more complicated than Marvel has revealed Marvel fans thought they had a fairly clear idea of Robert Downey Jrs return to the MCU. Then David Harbour seemingly threw the entire theory into chaos with four words. Harbour, who reprises his role as R

Highlights Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades registered their marriage in Mapusa, Goa Goa's civil registration process normally includes a 15-day waiting period The couple obtained special permission to waive the waiting period Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades may have kept their wedding private, but the legal process behind their Goa marriage has revealed a little-known provision in the state's marriage registration system. The Dhurandhar actor and his longtime partner registered the

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

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

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

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 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

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 Bond 26 auditions have moved into a new round this August, with producer Amy Pascal saying a decision on the next 007 could be a good bet by year's end. Callum Turner and Jacob Elordi remain the names most often linked to the role but Riz Ahmed's name keeps resurfacing, and not just as fan-casting. Tom Holland is out (his Marvel contract won't allow it) and Taron Egerton has ruled himself out, narrowing the field further. For five years, who's the next James Bond? has been a question

A US judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani but said the Justice Department's decision to abandon the fraud and bribery case was concerning. Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis granted federal prosecutors' request to dismiss the case after questioning their reasons for doing so, including whether Adani's November 2024 promise to invest $10 billion in the United States had influenced the decision. The Justice Department's decision was the

Highlights Jude Anthany Joseph has clarified his earlier comment about Mohanlal and a past project. The filmmaker said the remark was about the producer involved and had nothing to do with Ayushmann Khurrana. Ayushmann praised Mohanlal as a legend and said he hopes to share screen space with him someday. Jude Anthany Josephs recent comment involving Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was linked to a past project that was reportedly being developed with Ayushmann Khurrana. The filmmaker has now clarifi

Highlights Tabby Stoecker is the 13th celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The Team GB skeleton athlete won Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. She made her international debut in skeleton just five years ago and has since built an impressive medal record. Tabby Stoecker is going from Olympic gold to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom after being confirmed as the latest celebrity joining the 2026 series. The Team GB skeleton athlete was announced as the 13th name in thi

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

BRITISH counterterrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported in London last year as part of their probe into the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe. The Metropolitan Police received a report of an attempted burglary at an address in Greater London in April 2025. The force carried out enquiries with support from Counter Terrorism Policing London, but no arrests were made and the investigation was later closed. Following the reopening of the c

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham is set to announce a series of measures to make life easier for people struggling with the cost of living as he begins a tour of the UK, Downing Street said. No 10 said the measures would aim to give people some room to breathe, while Burnham will also focus on improving high streets. He is expected to be in listening mode as he visits the UK's nations and regions and works on a 10-year plan to bring back hope. Burnham Uses Social Media to Challenge Reform UK A Downin

Highlights SS Rajamouli says Varanasi is being shot entirely on IMAX. The Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer would be the first non-English film filmed entirely in the format. Around 80 per cent of the film has been completed, with its release set for April 7, 2027. SS Rajamouli is taking Varanasi into new territory, with the filmmaker revealing that the entire film is being shot on IMAX. If completed as planned, it will become the first non-English film to be sh

Key Highlights The 35m Price Tag: Tottenham Hotspur are open to selling the 25-year-old, provided their 35 million valuation is met. Inter Milan Take the Lead: The Italian giants are currently viewed as the primary threat, actively negotiating with Spence's camp and willing to increase their budget. Liverpool Lurking: Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola remains highly interested as he seeks to bolster his defensive options at Anfield. Following a standout performance that helped England secure a thi