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Highlights Ariana Grande has debuted a shoulder-length brunette bob with flipped-up ends. The playful hairstyle offers a retro twist on the classic bob and draws inspiration from cartoon character Betty Boop. Celebrity hairstylists share how to recreate the look at home. Ariana Grande is giving her signature ponytail a break with a fresh hairstyle that puts a playful, retro spin on the classic bob. The singer and actress recently showcased a sleek, shoulder-length brunette cut with flipped-up en

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 Leeds to York train services will be suspended from tomorrow (24) to Sunday, November 1. Direct rail replacement buses will run between the two cities, alongside local stopping services for intermediate stations. The work will allow the installation of overhead equipment needed to electrify the route. Rail passengers travelling between Leeds and York face nine days of disruption as Network Rail carries out a major bridge replacement in Church Fenton. No trains will run on the main rou

Trump says he asked Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean, but Google's CEO was reluctant. The president also joked about calling the Pacific the American Ocean. The exchange follows Trump's earlier push to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. US President Donald Trump says Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected his idea to rename the Atlantic Ocean, after the company previously adopted his administration's Gulf of America name change for users in the United States. Trump recounted th

Highlights Dame Judi Dench says her deteriorating eyesight has left her unable to perform on stage, make films or read. The 91-year-old actor was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012. She has also spoken about struggling to recognise faces and the awkward encounters caused by her sight loss. Dame Judi Dench has opened up about the impact of her deteriorating eyesight on her acting career, revealing that she can no longer perform on stage, make films or read. The Oscar-winning

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have marked Dussehra with a special family announcement, revealing the name of their second daughter and sharing the first glimpse of their newborn. The Bollywood stars introduced their little girl as Devi Padukone Singh in a family photograph posted by Deepika on Instagram on Tuesday, 20 October. The picture captures a tender moment between the couple and their two daughters, offering fans a rare glimpse into their growing family. Deepika captioned the post, O

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

DONALD TRUMP is said to be writing a new history of the Second World War, speculating on what would have happened had he been US president in 1939. This follows his entirely sensible suggestion that its time for Ukraine to get a new president, following Volodymyr Zelenskys criticism of the US diesel deal with Russia. According to the BBC, the Ukrainian president warned that a new deal to release millions of tonnes of Russian diesel into the US would provide Moscow with money to continue its war

Highlights The judge told jurors the allegations in the 2023 documentary have never been tested in any court, and that the film will not be shown to them He said the defence may argue the programme caused the women to wist their memories, and described it as one-sided and dramatic in manner Two of the complainants have now been cross-examined: the first on Thursday, another on Friday Reuters says the trial is now expected to last around six weeks The judge's ruling At the start of Thursday's he

Britain plans to launch a spacecraft in 2029 to capture and remove two dead satellites. Space debris travelling at more than 17,000mph can damage satellites supporting GPS, weather forecasts and communications. The 61 million mission could help British companies develop technology for a growing satellite servicing industry. Britain is preparing to tackle the growing problem of space junk with a robotic spacecraft designed to capture and remove two dead satellites, in a mission aimed at protectin

Highlights Chelsea captain Reece James, 26, has undergone successful minor knee surgery, the club confirmed on Friday Chelsea have given no timescale, but Sky Sports and others report he is expected to be out for around three months, until 2027 He had already been sidelined since mid-September with a hamstring problem and has played six games this season James signed a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge in March What Chelsea said Captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surg

Highlights Kitao Sakurais Street Fighter reboot combines arcade-game nostalgia, surreal humour and an eclectic cast, but its story often struggles to make sense. Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, and Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal feature in the action-packed ensemble. Despite its confusing plot and unusual creative choices, the films bold visuals and commitment to the games distinctive style make it an entertaining watch. Video game adaptations have become increasingly

Tesla demonstrated its new Roadster driving upside down, flipping in midair and landing using thrusters. The company claims acceleration from 0 to 60mph in under a second and a top speed above 230mph. Production is targeted for 2028, but final prices and the road legality of its flying features remain uncertain. Elon Musk's long-awaited Tesla Roadster has finally taken centre stage, with a demonstration that looked more like a science-fiction stunt than a conventional car launch. The electric sp

INDIAS high commissioner to the UK, Kumaran Periasamy, joined senior Tory MPs at a reception during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham last week. Politicians, party members and supporters came together at the event to celebrate the partnership between the UK and India. Speakers included Dr Koolesh Shah, co-chair of Conservative Friends of India (CFI); Sir Oliver Dowden MP, co-chair of CFI; Chris Philp MP, shadow home secretary; Kevin Hollinrake MP, chairman of the Conservative Party

Highlights The acclaimed Kathak choreographer returns to Sadlers Wells Theatre with WITHIN on 27 and 28 November. Inspired by the 2012 Nirbhaya case, the production explores the duality of humanity and brutality. The two-part work moves from darkness to light through contemporary movement, classical Kathak, music and poetry. Acclaimed Indian dancer and choreographer Aditi Mangaldas will return to Londons Sadlers Wells Theatre in November with WITHIN , a powerful dance production inspired by the

Highlights The Trap follows a reclusive bestselling author who believes she has recognised her sisters killer nearly a decade after the murder. Friederike Becht delivers a convincing performance as a woman determined to prove her suspicions. The German thriller builds tension around an intriguing premise, but confusing storytelling weakens its impact. Netflixs German thriller The Trap centres on a woman determined to uncover the truth about her sisters murder. Written and directed by Isabel Klee

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

CJP leaders detained after jumping barricades at Jantar Mantar Police stripped the observatory of protest site status on Monday Protesters demand election chief Gyanesh Kumars resignation More than 130 million names removed in voter list revision LEADERS of Indias cockroach youth movement were detained in New Delhi on Tuesday after jumping barricades to enter Jantar Mantar, the historic observatory that police stripped of its status as an official protest site a day earlier. The Cockroach Janta

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

App service fees can increase some parking bills by up to 40 per cent. Charges tested ranged from 10p to 30p, with some fees revealed only at checkout. Councils and app providers differ over who is responsible for making extra costs clear. UK drivers are being urged to check the final price when paying for parking through mobile apps, after tests found that additional service fees can push some bills up by as much as 40 per cent. Councils across England, including several in London, have removed

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 Marvel Television has announced Zodiac , a new spy thriller coming to Disney+ in 2028. Brad Winderbaum hinted that the series' title design contains clues about its direction. Filming is scheduled to begin in London in spring 2027, with casting expected to start soon. Marvel Television has announced a new spy thriller, Zodiac , for Disney+, but the studio is keeping details of the upcoming series under wraps. The project was revealed during Marvel Television and Marvel Animation's pan

Highlights The Ranabali trailer features Vijay Deverakonda as a warrior fighting British colonial oppression in Rayalaseema. Rashmika Mandanna plays Jayamma, his wife, while Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo appears as a British officer. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the period action drama is scheduled to release on 16 October in five Indian languages. The trailer of Ranabali , starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna , has been released, offering a glimpse of a period action drama centred

ASOS says hackers accessed names, addresses, phone numbers and email details. Recent customer search histories, including terms such as glamorous wide fit, were also exposed. Passwords and payment card information were not accessed, according to ASOS. ASOS has revealed that hackers gained access to millions of customers recent search histories, as well as names, addresses, phone numbers and email details, in a cyber attack on the online fashion retailer. Searches including glamorous wide fit, AS

Permanent placements rose to 50.9 in September, the strongest reading in four years. Demand for workers fell at its weakest rate since August 2024. IT, computing and engineering were among the strongest areas for hiring, while retail and hospitality lagged. Britain's jobs market is showing tentative signs of recovery, with permanent staff placements rising at their fastest pace in four years in September, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Report on J

Highlights Hear'Say and Liberty X will play 13 UK and Ireland arena dates from April 17 to May 9, 2027, on a tour called Popstars: The Originals Four of Hear'Say's five original members return: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. Myleene Klass is not taking part Liberty X return with all five members: Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young A pre-sale opens at 9am BST on Wednesday, October 14 for fans who register, with general sale at 9am BS

Highlights The Social Reckoning revisits the world of Facebook 16 years after The Social Network Aaron Sorkin turns his attention to misinformation, extremism and the consequences of Facebooks algorithms Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White lead the film as whistleblower Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz Jeremy Strong plays Mark Zuckerberg in a deliberately unusual performance The film makes a strong case against Facebook while sometimes leaning into Sorkins trademark self-righteous dia

Highlights Warner Bros and Paramount are set to come under the same corporate ownership after Skydances takeover The deal reduces Hollywoods major studio landscape from five companies to four HBO Max and Paramount+ could eventually be combined into a single streaming service The merger could affect film production, theatrical releases, studio jobs and Hollywoods creative direction Skydance has committed to maintaining a significant number of theatrical releases each year Hollywood is entering a

Common Table Group has agreed to buy 57 former Whitbread restaurant sites and one Premier Inn hotel. The deal is expected to create around 700 jobs, with sites reopening from next month. Former Whitbread managers are supporting the new owner as it plans refurbishments and new menus. Former senior managers at Whitbread are helping bring 57 restaurants back to life after the Premier Inn owner shut its Beefeater and Brewers Fayre businesses as part of a major restructuring. British hospitality comp

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

The FCA has appointed board member Lea Paterson to review its handling of Andriesz. The regulator previously apologised after giving him incorrect advice about whistleblower protection. MPs are calling for an independent investigation rather than an internal FCA review. The UK's financial regulator has launched an investigation into how it handled a whistleblower who raised concerns about his former employer and later highlighted alleged business links between US commerce secretary Howard Lutnic

The author (Lord) Jeffrey Archer, who has an especially devoted following in India, died suddenly on Monday at his home in the UK at the age of 86. He would have liked the fact that his end resembled one of the twists in his tales. He passed away after he had spent Sunday promoting what he had declared was his very last novel, Adam & Eve . This was formally published on Tuesday, October 6, by HarperCollins, who announced he died suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions. Kate

Highlights Rajinikanth returns as Muthuvel Pandian, but the trailer shows him living a surprisingly quiet life The sequel introduces new characters played by SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan and Suraj Venjaramoodu A blink-and-miss shot has sparked speculation about a possible Hrithik Roshan appearance The trailer hints that Muthuvel Pandians past is about to catch up with him Here are five details you may have missed in the Jailer 2 trailer Rajinikanth is back as Muthuvel Pandian, but the Jailer 2 trailer

Highlights Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedly dating after growing close as Match of the Day co-hosts Chapman is said to have split from his girlfriend Clere Collier in April after three years together A report claims Chapman told Collier there was no overlap between the two relationships Chapman and Cates appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox in July Cates previously opened up about her worries about dating again Match of the Day presenters Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedl

A YouGov projection puts the Tories second on 130 seats, ahead of Reform on 123. Reform's support slips amid a police investigation and a sleaze probe over a 5 million gift to Farage. Analysts call it a very small revival driven by Reform's fall rather than Tory gains. A split right-wing vote could help Labour, now led by Andy Burnham, hold key seats. THE CONSERVATIVES have overtaken Reform UK in a new seat projection, reversing a year in which Nigel Farage's party appeared on course to replace

A BRITISH ASIAN businessman and his former wife are fighting extradition to the US, where they are accused of defrauding American health programmes of millions of dollars by supplying cancer drugs that had not been approved by US regulators. Sukhi Ghuman and Kiranjit Ghuman, both 48 and now living in the UK, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London last week for an extradition hearing. The pair, who have divorced since the charges were brought, deny the allegations. They are also wan

Highlights Novak Djokovic, 39, has returned to the China Open for the first time in 11 years, still holding a perfect career record in Beijing He's shown visible physical struggles in both his opening matches, repeatedly glancing at his box as if searching for answers He battled from the brink of defeat to beat Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete, after also needing a tiebreak to see off Nuno Borges Despite his own struggles, Djokovic has spoken warmly about the rise of Chinese tennis, including the

Highlights Michael Douglas has confirmed in his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, that he and Kathleen Turner had a real romance during the filming of Romancing the Stone in 1983 Both actors publicly denied any relationship for 40 years, including as recently as press for The Kominsky Method The affair reportedly ended after Douglas's then-wife, Diandra, confronted Turner during a visit to the film's Mexico set Turner has since confirmed the account herself, telling People the decades of denial were

Lead was detected in 99 per cent of the 100 cat foods tested. Cadmium was found in 96 per cent and arsenic in 94 per cent of samples. Researchers stressed that detecting a contaminant does not establish that a particular food will harm a cat. Nearly all of the cat foods tested in a new investigation contained detectable traces of heavy metals or other contaminants, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, pesticides and plastic chemicals. The analysis, by US nonprofit Clean Label Project, reported by C

UK new-car registrations rose 12.1 per cent to 350,518 in September. Battery-electric car sales jumped 36 per cent to a record 99,199. The Jaecoo 7 topped the monthly sales chart ahead of the Tesla Model 3. The UK new-car market had its strongest September in almost a decade as record demand for electric vehicles helped push registrations up 12.1 per cent year on year. Some 350,518 new cars were registered in September, the highest figure for the month since 2017, according to the Society of Mot

Highlights Nicolas Cage has compared the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a well-funded and glorified WWE The actor criticised the franchises focus on large-scale action over character-driven storytelling His comments come days after his Marvel series Spider-Noir was cancelled after one season Nicolas Cage has criticised the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comparing the superhero franchise to a well-funded and glorified WWE. The Oscar-winning actor made the comments during an appearance

Ryanair cancelled more than 1,000 flights in September, according to the airline. Two NATS incidents occurred within a fortnight, disrupting flights across Britainand Ireland. Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers last month, up 4 per cent year on year. Ryanair has blamed problems with Britains air traffic control system for part of the more than 1,000 flights it cancelled in September, as repeated failures at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) continue to put pressure on the UKs aviation in

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

FIVE people have been jailed for more than 80 years after being convicted of offences including rape, trafficking and the sexual exploitation of three teenage girls in north Wales. Four men and a woman were sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court last Friday (25), following a three-month trial. The offences took place in Rhyl and elsewhere in Denbighshire between April 2022 and March 2024. The girls were aged between 14 and 16. Mustafa Iqbal North Wales Police Sarah Gray North Wales Police Mustafa I

Highlights: South Asians seek health advice on WhatsApp NHS information can feel culturally disconnected Family networks remain highly trusted Social media fills perceived health information gaps Researchers warn about misinformation risks British south Asians are increasingly turning to family, friends and social media for health information when official advice does not feel relevant to their everyday lives. A new UK study suggests that WhatsApp, in particular, has become an important part of

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