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Highlights Adam Brody and Kristen Bell return as Noah and Joanne, who begin living together in the third season. Their relationship loses some of its early romantic spark as they settle into domestic life. Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe bring fresh energy as Sasha and Morgan, whose growing connection could become the shows next big romance. Netflixs Nobody Wants This returns for a third season, with Adam Brody and Kristen Bells Noah and Joanne taking the next step in their relationship. But as

Highlights More than 4,500 jewellery pieces were created for the first part of Ramayana . Tribe Amrapali spent over 18 months researching and designing jewellery for the epic. Ayodhya, Mithila and Lanka each have distinct styles inspired by their identities and characters. The world of Ramayana is being shaped not only by its grand sets and costumes but also by the intricate jewellery worn by its characters. For Nitesh Tiwaris two-part cinematic adaptation, jewellery brand Tribe Amrapali has cre

Highlights Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Gemma Chan were among the stars making a statement at the Academy Museum Gala. Naomi Ackies custom Balenciaga gown featured a voluminous silhouette, sweeping train and pockets. Colman Domingo, Inde Navarrette and Cailee Spaeny brought distinctive designs to the red carpet. The Academy Museum Gala brought together some of Hollywoods biggest names for an evening of cinema, fashion and celebration in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 17). From Taylor Sw

Crypto vault deposits have climbed from $4bn to more than $10bn, according to Blockworks data cited by the Financial Times. Vaults typically offer returns of 3 to 10 per cent, with riskier strategies promising 20 per cent or more. Regulators in the US and Europe are examining whether parts of the sector should face financial rules. Crypto vaults have attracted more than $10bn in deposits as investors chase returns of up to 20 per cent, but analysts warn that the strategies can expose them to rap

Highlights Davina McCall, 59, has revealed on her Begin Again podcast that she has cardiovascular disease, after a benign brain tumour in 2024 and breast cancer in 2025 She said she had been told her cholesterol was high for quite a long time before the diagnosis She received an all-clear from breast cancer in April The British Heart Foundation says coronary heart disease kills twice as many UK women as breast cancer, and that South Asian people are almost twice as likely to develop it as White

Highlights Selena Gomez says heavy nicotine vaping has changed her voice and urges fans not to take up the habit. The singer and actor has stopped vaping and hopes to remain nicotine-free. Gomez has previously spoken about throat swelling and her long-term health challenges. Selena Gomez has warned fans against vaping after revealing that she believes the habit has changed her voice. The 34-year-old singer and actor shared the update in an Instagram post on Sunday, explaining that she had been v

Bus passengers could face fines of up to 100 for loud music and other offences under new local authority powers. A national rail campaign will ask passengers to share the carriage, not the noise. Transport campaigners have welcomed the crackdown but questioned whether authorities will have the resources to enforce it. Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could face fines of up to 100 under a government crackdown on antisocial behaviour across public transport. The measures target d

Highlights Three suspects have been arrested in Rajasthan over the firing at Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai. A social media post claiming responsibility for the attack warned that people working with Salman Khan could be targeted. A separate audio message reportedly threatened Khan and his family, with police investigating the claims and the alleged gang connection. Three men suspected of opening fire at Tiger Shroff s car in Mumbai have been arrested in Rajasthan, following an attack that has rais

Hundreds protest in Parliament Square against Indias election chief YouTuber Dhruv Rathee addresses rally in Hindi Smaller group of Modi supporters stages counter-protest Police keep rival groups apart as chants grow heated HUNDREDS of people gathered at Mahatma Gandhis statue in Parliament Square on Saturday to protest against Indias chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the revision of the countrys voter lists, as a smaller group of Narendra Modi supporters staged a rival rally nearby.

Highlights Veteran Tamil composer Deva has died in Chennai at the age of 75. Known as Thenisai Thendral, he helped bring Chennais gaana music into mainstream Tamil cinema. From Rajinikanths Baashha to Ajith Kumars Aasai , his compositions shaped the sound of Tamil cinema across generations. Veteran Tamil film composer and singer Deva has died at the age of 75, leaving behind a musical legacy spanning nearly four decades and more than 400 films. Born Devanesan Chokkalingam, Deva became one of Tam

Highlights Rajinikanths Jailer 2 has received enthusiastic early reactions from audiences on X. Hrithik Roshans cameo has emerged as one of the films talking points. While viewers praised the action, humour and fan-favourite moments, some felt the second half became repetitive. Rajinikanth has returned to the big screen with Jailer 2 , and early audience reactions suggest the superstars latest outing has delivered plenty of entertainment for his fans. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel to

Highlights Steven Gerrard says Manchester City have to be stripped after being found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges, but that players should not give medals back Only three league titles (2012, 2014 and 2018) fall inside the 2009-2018 period the charges cover Jamie Carragher wants City's titles taken off their list, Roy Keane says he would bin his medals, and Vincent Kompany says he is eally proud of his City years A BBC Sport analysis estimates rival clubs may have lost around 800

Highlights Shagun Uniyal became the first contestant to leave Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 in the episode aired on 11 October. Her elimination during the Navratri special marks the start of the competitions elimination stage. The remaining singers will continue competing as the show moves towards its next episodes on 17 and 18 October. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 has reached a new stage after Shagun Uniyal became the first contestant to be eliminated from the singing reality show. The singer from Garhwal, Uttara

Highlights Keely Hodgkinson has told Sky Sports that comments questioning her work ethic eally irritate her She says she posts on Instagram purely just for fun and that athletes have a lot of time to kill away from the track Her 2026 includes an indoor 800m world record, World Indoor gold, a British outdoor record and an Athlos win Next up are the 2027 World Championships in Beijing What she said Speaking to Sky Sports, Hodgkinson, 24, addressed the online reaction to her holiday and travel pho

UK study visa withdrawals rose to 10.5 per cent of applications in the first half of 2026, according to reports. The withdrawal rate for Pakistani applicants reached 40.9 per cent, compared with 3 per cent a year earlier. Universities now face a visa refusal threshold of less than 5 per cent under stricter Home Office compliance rules. International students hoping to study in the UK are facing a growing dilemma as universities withdraw admission offers amid a rise in visa refusals and tougher g

Highlights Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 has named its Top 13 contestants after an intense selection process. The upcoming Navratri special is expected to feature Gujarati folk singer Jahnvi Shrimankar. Judges Shankar Mahadevan, Kumar Sanu, Neeti Mohan and Javed Ali continue to mentor the contestants. The latest season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is moving into its next stage after a competitive selection process, with 13 singers securing places in the competition. The Hindi singing reality show, hosted by Shreyas

Highlights Grand Theft Auto VI will feature six newly announced radio stations hosted by artists including Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Burna Boy and Robyn. Rockstar Games is introducing on-demand podcasts for the first time in the series. Players will be able to keep listening to music through Jason and Lucias smartphone headphones after leaving a vehicle. Grand Theft Auto VI is bringing a star-studded music line-up to its fictional state of Leonida, alongside a new way for players to listen while

Badenoch warns separatist ghettos are eroding integration She says migrants must join the country and respect British norms Tory leader admits past failure on immigration strategy Conservatives third in latest YouGov poll on 19 per cent CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that separatist communities are undermining the integration of migrants, saying people moving to the UK must join the country. Speaking at the start of her party's annual conference on Sunday, she said too many arrival

Highlights Daniel Craig's grey Tom Ford suit from the Skyfall Istanbul chase has a pre-sale estimate of 20,000 to 40,000 in Propstore's online Bond auction The sale has about 400 lots and closes on October 27, with a No Time to Die dress and 14 Ian Fleming first editions among the top items A clapperboard from Octopussy , the first Bond film partly shot in India, is also on offer Amazon MGM has not announced who will play the next 007 The suit Most Bond fans can picture the moment. After riding

Trump says US withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford He says threats were linked to Iran; Tehran denies involvement Downing Street insists the base is safe Six people arrested over incident released on bail US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had withdrawn all its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of threats he believed were linked to Iran, as the UK government insisted the base was safe. The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that the bombers had left the base in s

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 .