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POLICE in New Delhi detained several people on Saturday as they broke up a second day of protests against changes to India's voter rolls, led by the Gen Z-backed Cockroach Janta Party and other opposition groups. Protesters say the changes benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and are demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. About 100 demonstrators removed security barricades and chanted vote thief, leave the post and G

G7 countries will coordinate the release of 100 million barrels over four months. A substantial amount of diesel will be released within the first 20 days. UK diesel prices have climbed above 2 a litre amid a global supply squeeze. The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and petroleum products in an effort to ease a global supply squeeze that has sent diesel and other fuel prices sharply higher. The coordinated release by the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan will

Highlights Sir Alex Ferguson has said he was errified about returning to Old Trafford after suffering a brain haemorrhage in May 2018 He made that emotional return less than four months later, watching Manchester United draw 1-1 with Wolves from the directors' box The comments came in a new BBC Breakfast interview promoting his upcoming book, Games of My Life Ferguson's wife, Lady Cathy, was by his side for that 2018 return; she died in October 2023, aged 84 Sir Alex Ferguson built his reputati

Highlights: Paris-based Museum Studio is designing 23 museums at Sabarmati Ashram. The redevelopment project spans nearly 50 acres along the Sabarmati River. Research on Gandhi's 19171930 years at the ashram began in January. The proposed displays include digital exhibits, murals, sculptures and audiovisual content. The project aims to introduce Gandhi's principles to a new generation. For decades, Sabarmati Ashram has stood as a reminder of Mahatma Gandhis simple lifestyle and his role in India

Highlights BBC Director-General Matt Brittin said he watched a 50-minute AI-generated episode of Doctor Who Brittin described the episode as pretty good while discussing the future of artificial intelligence His comments have sparked angry reactions from Doctor Who fans online The BBC is currently looking for a new production company to take the long-running sci-fi series forward Doctor Who fans have reacted angrily after BBC Director-General Matt Brittin revealed that he had watched a 50-minute

Rayner says Mahmood's plan unfairly changes the goalposts for foreign care workers. Care workers on health and care visas would wait 15 years, not five, for permanent residence. The rules would apply retrospectively to arrivals since 2021. More than 100 Labour MPs and trade unions oppose the plan ahead of conference. ANGELA RAYNER has criticised home secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to make it harder for foreign care workers to gain permanent residence in the UK, saying it would unfairly change

Highlights: Nagarjuna ranks second with a reported $568 million fortune. Chiranjeevi takes the eighth spot. Venkatesh Daggubati ranks ninth. Ram Charan rounds out the top 10. Shah Rukh Khan tops the reported list. Bollywood remains the biggest force in Indias film industry when it comes to scale and commercial reach, but Telugu cinema has been expanding its influence, particularly through the rise of pan-India films. That growing presence is also reflected in a recently reported list of Indias r

42 per cent of Gen Z workers could face retirement poverty at minimum auto-enrolment levels. Younger savers are prioritising flexible options such as cash savings and ISAs. Pensions dashboards could make retirement savings easier to track. For a generation that says it wants financial freedom and the option to retire earlier, saving enough for retirement is becoming a difficult balancing act. More than two-fifths, or 42 per cent, of Gen Z workers are on track for retirement poverty if they remai

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

OLeary apologised sincerely and unreservedly after more than a week of criticism. He had previously said there was no need to apologise and rejected an offer of training from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. The centre welcomed his change of position and said it could help highlight the impact of language on survivors. Michael OLeary is not exactly known for backing down. The Ryanair chief executive has built much of his public image around provocative comments, sharp attacks on competitors and a

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

Gemini accessed three real companies during a cybersecurity test in May. The model reportedly guessed passwords in one case and found credentials in public repositories in two others. Google said Gemini stopped in all three cases after realising it had accessed actual companies. Google has confirmed that its Gemini AI model accessed the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation conducted by independent testing firm Irregular in May. The test was designed to assess Geminis

MPs want the government to reject a 10bn rescue proposal from Thames Waters creditors. The company has more than 20bn of debt and serves around 16 million customers. The EFRA Committee says Thames Water is trapped in a doom loop and wants stronger powers for earlier government intervention. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has urged the government to reject a 10bn restructuring proposal from London & Valley Water, a consortium of more than 100 Thames Water creditors. The

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

Revolut has contacted 680 customers believed to have been affected. The information reportedly included passport and bank account details. The UK's data watchdog is investigating the incident. A genuine government email address was reportedly used to trick Revolut into handing over sensitive customer information in a data breach that has affected hundreds of people. The fintech company has contacted 680 customers following the incident, in which a hacker allegedly used a legitimate government em

Supriya Ganesh was one of the names fashion writers kept circling back to on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, singled out in an ice-blue silk gown with ruffle detailing among a night otherwise short on real sartorial risk. It's a nice moment for an actress two years into her career. It's also, on its own, a fairly ordinary awards-season story. What isn't ordinary is what she gave up to get there. Ganesh scored in the 99th percentile on her MCAT. She was on track for medical school at Columbia Universi

Highlights Widows Bay was the biggest winner at the 2026 Emmy Awards Matthew Rhys made history with two lead acting wins on the same night The Pitt took home Outstanding Drama Series, while Rhea Seehorn won for Pluribus The 78th Emmy Awards delivered a night of big wins, surprises and history-making moments, with Widows Bay emerging as the comedy series to beat. The Apple TV+ series won Outstanding Comedy Series, while Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root and Kate OFlynn also picked up acting prizes. Rhys

Wage growth fell to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July. Job vacancies dropped to 702,000 as payroll numbers continued to decline. Oil prices above $100 a barrel are adding to the Bank of Englands inflation dilemma. UK workers could be heading into a difficult autumn as wage growth slows and the cost of fuel and other essentials threatens to rise again. Average UK wage growth, including bonuses, eased to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July, down from 4.1 per cent in the three months to

A PUBLIC inquiry into Lucy Letby's murder of seven newborn babies was due to publish its final report on Tuesday, amid growing questions about whether the former British nurse's convictions were based on flawed medical evidence. Letby was convicted in 2023 of seven counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder between June 2015 and June 2016 while working in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England, making her Britain's most prolific serial child killer o

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner have spent the past year moving between two very different kinds of difficult. His came first: a very public, contested departure from MasterChef after two decades on the show. Hers came after: a breast cancer diagnosis in July, followed by surgery that saved her breast and nipple while removing the cancer entirely. Speaking together recently, both said the second event reshaped how they think about the first. Torode put it plainly. Faulkner's diagnosis, he said, ch

GENEVA-BASED SP Hinduja Banque Prive is adopting the name ARYA Banque Prive and has appointed Pascal Botteron as its new chief executive, it was revealed last month. This new chapter carries our heritage forward while creating a strong foundation for future generations, said Shanu SP Hinduja, chairwoman of the board. Asian entrepreneur and philanthropist Nirmal Sethia has joined the bank as a minority shareholder. The bank has not disclosed the size of Sethias stake or the financial terms of the

Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9bn, one of its biggest deals yet. The acquisition gives Nvidia access to a huge community of AI developers, researchers and companies building with open models. Hugging Face will remain an open platform, with Nvidia insisting developers will not be required to use its hardware. Nvidia has built its dominance in artificial intelligence around the chips needed to train and run increasingly powerful models. Its proposed $12.9bn acquisit

Highlights: 1,252 people have died 4,216 remain missing Families perform symbolic funeral rites 1,500 Nepalese remain stranded in Tibet Glaciers face growing instability Eight days after devastating flash floods swept through northern and central Nepal, families are beginning to perform symbolic funeral rites for relatives who remain missing, as hopes of finding them alive continue to fade. The death toll from the disaster has risen to 1,252, while 4,216 people remain missing, according to figur

Chris Langham Cause of Death: Pancreatic Cancer Langham died on 24 June 2026, according to an obituary published in The Times, though the news only became public in early September meaning the actor had already been gone for more than two months before fans and former colleagues learned of his passing. He is survived by his wife, Chrissie, and their two children, Emily and James, as well as three children from his first marriage. The delayed announcement has added an unusual layer to the story,

Highlights Kareena Kapoor says she still regrets not finishing her education The actor left school after Class XI to pursue films Her experience has shaped what she wants for Taimur and Jeh Kareena Kapoor has opened up about a decision from her teenage years that she still regrets. The actor left school after Class XI to pursue a career in films, and while that choice helped her follow her dream of becoming an actor, she says not completing her education is something she wishes had been differen

Highlights: Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney's Zombies franchise, has died at 33. Her management confirmed the news on 2 September, without disclosing a cause of death. Her twin brother, Carlon Jeffery, is also a Disney Channel actor, known for playing Cameron Parks on A.N.T. Farm. Co-stars including Milo Manheim and Chandler Kinney have shared emotional tributes since the news broke. Somewhere in Houston, in 1993, two children were born who'd both end up on Disney Channel .

Smuggling gangs turn to violence, attacking a news crew with stones over crackdown on boats Cameraman struck above the eye by rocks thrown by a smuggler, needed stitches 170 people rescued on 4 August after their Channel boat caught fire Crossing prices rise to 2,000 per person as French police intercept two-thirds of boats MIGRANTS are being crammed onto fewer, larger boats as people smuggling gangs, growing increasingly frustrated by a crackdown on their small boat supply, adopt new and more d

Highlights: Jaggard said Mumbai's Taj Palace delivered a five-star experience comparable with hotels he has experienced in Dubai and the UK. He felt Karachi's Pearl Continental fell considerably short of the Indian hotel standard he had experienced. British restraint, Indian warmth and South Asian hospitality traditions are different expressions of luxury, not necessarily competing versions of the same thing. Architecture, history, food and local traditions can be as important to a luxury stay a

Range Rovers first fully electric model starts at 154,070 and can travel up to 372 miles on a charge. The 550bhp SUV can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in around 4.5 seconds and wade through up to 900mm of water. The delayed launch gives JLR a major new product as the carmaker tries to recover from falling profits and recent disruption. Range Rover has finally gone electric, but it has not exactly gone small, subtle or cheap. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled its first all-electric Range Rover, c

Highlights: Hugh Jackman is drawing some of the strongest individual reviews of his career for The Death of Robin Hood, a dark, revisionist take on the folk legend from director Michael Sarnoski. Critics are far more divided on the film itself, with reviews ranging from full-throated praise to calling it a edious slog. The split is unusually consistent across outlets: almost every review separates Jackman's performance from its verdict on the film around him. Hugh Jackman's Robin Hood isn't the

LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan was convicted and fined over an untaxed Nissan Micra he says never belonged to him, after his name and date of birth appeared against the vehicle in official records and letters about the case were sent to the wrong address. The Labour politician, 55, was found guilty last month of keeping an unlicensed vehicle in a criminal prosecution brought by the DVLA. A magistrate, sitting privately under the Single Justice Procedure in Herefordshire, ordered him to pay a 220 fine,

Highlights The 70th BFI London Film Festival will showcase films from across south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa A new 4K restoration of Kamal Amrohis Pakeezah will screen at BFI IMAX New films explore beauty standards, political resistance, displacement, queer identity, war, censorship and family The 70th BFI London Film Festival is turning the spotlight towards filmmakers from south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa, bringing a striking mix of political cinema, intimate dra

FORMER minister Dame Priti Patel has left the Conservative shadow cabinet as party leader Kemi Badenoch reshuffled her front bench, while Claire Coutinho has moved from shadow energy secretary to shadow business secretary. Dame Priti, who had served as shadow foreign secretary since 2024, will take on an international role for the party. Former security minister Tom Tugendhat will replace her as shadow foreign secretary. Coutinho, meanwhile, was appointed shadow business secretary after Andrew G

FOREIGN SECRETARY Ed Miliband hit out at appalling violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, vowing a tough crackdown that has drawn an angry threat of retaliation from Israel. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies have been ramping up support for settlements in the run-up to close-fought elections, despite increasing attacks by extremist settlers who seek to drive out Palestinians. The issue has drawn mounting criticism

Bodycote, Gamma Communications and Capricorn are the latest companies to agree deals that will remove them from the London market. The value of takeover deals taking companies off the LSE has reached almost $110bn this year, according to Bloomberg data. Investors may welcome takeover premiums, but analysts warn that the exodus could leave London with a weaker stock market. Londons stock market is losing another three companies and this time the numbers are getting harder to ignore. Bodycote, Ga

Highlights Rashmika Mandanna plays a Gond woman in the upcoming action thriller Mysaa . The film is set against the culturally rich backdrop of the Gond tribes. Its first look shows Rashmika as a fierce warrior, dressed in a red saree and carrying a spear. Mysaa is set to clash with Emraan Hashmis Gunmaster G9 on November 27. Rashmika Mandanna is stepping into a very different world with Mysaa . The actors first look from the upcoming action thriller shows her as a bloodied and determined warrio

Highlights Mira Nair revealed the surprisingly personal reason she scheduled Monsoon Wedding during the monsoon. The timing was linked to her son Zohran Mamdanis school vacation. More than two decades later, Zohran is now the mayor of New York City. Twenty-five years after Monsoon Wedding became one of Mira Nair s most celebrated films, a small detail about its making has taken on a new significance. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter , Nair revealed that the films monsoon timing

UK small boat Channel crossings fell to their lowest summer level since 2019 7,371 migrants crossed by boat this summer, the lowest since 2020, government figures show UK-France deal signed in April includes up to 766 million euros to boost French law enforcement Shabana Mahmood credits the enforcement deal, vowing to keep targeting the gangs behind crossings THE UK recorded the lowest number of small boats carrying migrants crossing the Channel this summer since 2019, the government said Monday

Highlights: Manchester City have signed Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to 34.2m, on a five-year contract. He directly replaces compatriot Savio, who completed a 75m move to Tottenham Hotspur just last week. Despite the fee, Allan has never played for Brazil at any level, senior or age-group, making him a notably low-profile pick for a City squad rebuild. Manchester City have signed Allan Elias from Palmeiras for an initial 32m, rising to 34.2m with add-ons, fillin

First-class next-day deliveries rose to 85 per cent, but remain below Ofcom's 90 per cent target. Second-class deliveries reached 91.4 per cent within three working days, against a 95 per cent target. Royal Mail is investing 500 million over five years to improve its service. Royal Mail is delivering more letters on time than it was a year ago, but it still cannot meet the standards set by the postal regulator. The company delivered 85 per cent of first-class mail the next working day between Ap

Highlights Sowcar Janaki built a career spanning more than seven decades and 400 films. She successfully moved from leading roles to character-driven performances. Her work across cinema, theater, and television kept her connected with audiences across generations. Sowcar Janaki 's career was extraordinary not simply because of its length, but because of how often she reinvented herself. After making her debut in the early 1950s, she remained part of Indian cinema through several generations of

Highlights Pranay Reddy Vanga has made fresh claims about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit . He alleged that remuneration, scheduling and other disagreements were behind the casting change. The producer also alleged that details discussed privately about the film were leaked. Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has taken a fresh turn after producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made new claims about the circumstances surrounding her departure. The actress had originally been linke

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 Unverified GTA 6 gameplay footage and an image claiming to show the full map have appeared online. The material has reportedly been linked to a group calling itself CyberLeek, which has issued demands aimed at Rockstar and other publishers. The group is reportedly protesting the gaming industry's shift towards digital-only releases and has warned that other publishers could be targeted. Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to be facing another major leak, but the latest incident goes beyond foo

ANGER over the treatment of black academic Jason Arday grew on Monday as thousands gathered in central London for a vigil, with his family saying the public cruelty he faced was too much for any man to bear. The vigil in Trafalgar Square came as Cambridge university chancellor Chris Smith condemned what he called a racist feeding frenzy over plagiarism claims against Arday, while a petition calling for an immediate public inquiry into the media coverage had gathered more than 90,000 signatures.

Sazerac has agreed to buy Swansea-based Au Vodka in a deal reportedly worth about 500m. Founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn could each receive more than 100m. Au Vodka recorded 82.8m in turnover and 5m in pre-tax profit in the year to April 2025. A Welsh vodka brand that began with two friends in Swansea is heading for a reported 500m takeover by US drinks giant Sazerac, more than a decade after one of its founders became famous for an entirely different reason. Sazerac, the company behind