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Alexander-Arnold is an England international again, on paper at least, after fifteen months out of the picture. Thomas Tuchel named his squad for this month's Nations League fixtures with both Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer back in, the two most notable absences from England's World Cup run this summer, and the two names every conversation about this squad was always going to start with. Eight changes separate this squad from the one that took England to a third-place finish at the World Cup i

Highlights Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play two police officers with very different ideas of justice Meghna Gulzar turns a controversial encounter into a wider examination of law, conscience and accountability Kshitee Jog delivers one of the film's most affecting performances as a grieving mother Meghna Gulzar 's Daayra does not make it easy to decide where justice begins and where it crosses a line. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the investigative drama

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

Princes has switched from Atlantic mackerel to Chilean jack mackerel in some of its tinned products. The substitute is cheaper and contains less omega-3 than the mackerel many British consumers expect. The switch comes as scientists and conservationists warn that Atlantic mackerel stocks are under serious pressure. A tin labelled mackerel may no longer contain the fish British shoppers traditionally associate with the name. Princes, a major supplier of tinned fish to UK supermarkets , has switch

Highlight: Among Premier League full-backs who played at least 900 minutes last season, Lewis Hall led the entire division for high-speed runs and underlapping runs per game, and ranked in the top three for dribbles completed. Despite that, Hall missed out on England's World Cup squad entirely. Newcastle have just signed him to a new contract running until 2031, a two-year extension, and turned down interest from Manchester United to keep him. Somewhere in the Premier League's underlying numbers

Anthropic alignment researcher Evan Hubinger puts the chance of AI killing all humans within the next decade at more than 10 per cent. Anthropic has invested heavily in alignment research, automated audits and safety testing, but its models have still shown unexpected and harmful behaviour. Recent rogue-AI incidents have raised questions over whether stronger safeguards can keep pace with increasingly autonomous systems. The most alarming part of Anthropic researcher Evan Hubingers warning is no

Highlights: Manchester United are considering handing 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel his first competitive appearance in this week's EFL Cup third round. A debut would make him the youngest player in club history to feature in an official fixture, beating goalkeeper David Gaskell's record of 16 years and 19 days, set in 1956. Gabriel already holds an unofficial version of the record after appearing as a substitute in a pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid in August, aged 15 years and 299

Highlights Stephen Graham has joined the cast of Heat 2 . Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale are set to play characters from the original film. Graham is reportedly taking on Robert De Niros iconic role as Neil McCauley. Michael Manns Heat is getting a new chapter, and the casting is already turning heads. The highly anticipated Heat 2 has added Adolescence star Stephen Graham to its cast, joining Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale. The film is based on the novel Heat

Highlights One AI image can use up to 4.08 Wh of electricity. That can run a 10W LED bulb for about 25 minutes. Millions of images can add up to a bigger environmental cost. That viral retro selfie may take only seconds to create, but it does not appear from nowhere. It takes computing power, electricity and cooling to produce it. A 2025 study , The Hidden Cost of an Image: Quantifying the Energy Consumption of AI Image Generation , tested 17 AI image-generation models and found that energy use

Highlights: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins on 14 September and runs for ten days, ending with Anant Chaturdashi on 23 September. The festival's closing ritual, immersing a clay idol of Lord Ganesha in water, is restricted in UK rivers and lakes under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Water Resources Act 1991. British Hindu communities have spent two decades building workarounds, from Environment Agency-permitted river sites to eco-friendly idols designed to dissolve safely at home. Eve

Burnham slams politics of poison after masked mob blocks Portsmouth migrant buses Home Office condemns intimidating and thuggish scenes; no arrests reported Second masked migration protest of the weekend, after Dover blockade Saturday Channel crossings down 40% this year, with 16,513 recorded since January PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham lashed out at the politics of poison seeping into our streets after a masked mob tried to block the arrival of migrants in Portsmouth, a media report said Monday, i

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

Highlights Kareena Kapoor says films like Daayra make her think deeply about how she raises her sons, Taimur and Jeh. The actor wants boys to grow up kinder, more emotionally open and unafraid to cry. She revealed that one scene in Daayra left her disturbed while also becoming one of her favorite scenes. Kareena Kapoor has opened up about how Daayra made her reflect on raising her two sons, Taimur and Jeh, and the kind of men she hopes they will become. Speaking at the trailer launch of the upco

4G-connected charging case means Plaud One can record without a smartphone or Wi-Fi Up to 30 hours of recordings can be stored using the charging case $249.99 price tag comes with $200 of Plaud AI credits, but ongoing AI features can require a subscription Plaud is taking another shot at making AI hardware useful with a pair of earbuds that can record, transcribe and summarize conversations without being connected to a smartphone. The Plaud One Explorer Edition combines wireless earbuds with a c

AS THE death toll surges, UK families have moved to Nepal in search of their missing relatives. The death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 475, with several hundred people missing, including 537 tourists. Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. On Friday, Nepalese authorities released a list of the names of all known missing tourists, 33 of which are British nationals. Fishtail Tours and Travels confirmed Leena Bector,

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

Key highlights 33 British nationals, including a 13-year-old girl, are missing after flash floods and mudslides struck Nepal's Rasuwa region near the Tibet border. Nepal's death toll has risen to at least 162, with 826 people reported missing, including more than 529 tourists. Britain is working with Nepalese authorities to trace the missing nationals, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged support and urged Britons in the region to follow local guidance. Hundreds of foreign nationals are als

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

Highlights Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have become embroiled in a public war of words following her Generation Gutter remarks. Ranaut has now accused Ramdev of crossing every boundary of decency and told him not to give her character lessons. The actor-turned-politician also brought up the controversies surrounding Ramdev and Patanjali in her response. Kangana Ranauts latest clash with Baba Ramdev can be traced back to her comments about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The BJP MP used the phrase

Highlights: PM2.5 was linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000 to 2020. The study examined 109 million cancer cases across 952 locations. PM2.5 was associated with higher risks of several cancers beyond lung cancer. Women showed higher attributable risks for most cancers. Researchers say the findings underline the need for stronger air quality policies. Air pollution is often discussed in terms of coughing, breathing difficulties and lung disease. A new global study suggests its impact may

Highlights Actor Jang Dong Yoon is set to marry actress Kim Seung Yun in October. The couple reportedly kept their relationship private for years, with even close friends unaware they were dating. The pair first met while working on the 2019 K-drama The Tale of Nokdu . Jang Dong Yoon is preparing to get married, but the actor's relationship has been kept so private that the announcement came as a surprise even to people close to him. According to an exclusive report from Osen, Jang will marry ac

Around 1,500 Unite union members at Arriva North London are striking for four days from Tuesday over unbearable cab temperatures. Drivers say their compartments can hit 40C, and have reported heatstroke, fatigue and near misses because of the heat. More than 40 bus routes across the capital will be affected, with ten more strike days planned up to mid-October if the row is not settled. London bus drivers are walking off the job this week, and the reason comes down to something most commuters hav

The publication of Great and Unfortunate Things will go ahead this Thursday (27), though its author, the late Jason Arday, is no longer here to see it. I can promise you've never read a story like this. Even the viral news headlines don't do it justice, Kris Doyle, non-fiction director of Simon & Schuster told the Bookseller in April, unaware of the destruction the ever-intensifying headlines would bring in August . The publisher chose to stick to the schedule, once the author resigned his Cambr

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

Two people were killed and 13 injured after the strike on the plant. Energy and blast furnace facilities were damaged in the attack. The steelworks was previously hit by a Russian missile strike in 2022. Russias missile war has hit one of Ukraines biggest industrial businesses, with ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the steel plant owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, partially halting production after an overnight strike. Two people were killed and 13 employees and contractors were injured after

Highlights Fresh social media reports claim Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran could marry in Greece later this year Some posts have circulated November 10 as the wedding date, while others mention November 11 Neither Anirudh, Kavya nor their families has officially confirmed a wedding or the reported Greece plans The latest speculation follows earlier comments from Anirudhs uncle Y G Mahendran, who described the proposed marriage as a sure thing Wedding speculation surrounding music composer A

Highlights Kalyani Priyadarshan has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , which has begun filming in Mumbai The post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is being directed by Jai Mehta and is planned on a large scale Producer Hansal Mehta says the film is an original story developed around Jai Mehtas vision Kalyani Priyadarshan is moving from the fantasy world of Lokah into a very different kind of cinematic universe. The actor has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller

A BRITISH-INDIAN family is seeking support to help their 18-month-old son, Eliyas, access an investigational treatment in the United States for an ultra-rare genetic condition. Eliyas has TUBB4A-related leukodystrophy, a neurological disorder that affects the development of myelin, which helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body. Genetic testing confirmed that he carries a disease-causing variant in the TUBB4A gene. He undergoes physiotherapy to work on movement and developmental mil

UK consumer confidence fell to 42.9 in August from 43.4 in July. Job security dropped to its lowest level since April 2023. Household finances improved slightly, while the technology sector continued to report stronger confidence. UK consumer confidence weakened in August as concerns over job security reached their lowest point in more than three years. The S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index fell to 42.9 from 43.4 in July. A reading below 50 indicates that households remain broadly negative

Indias maritime tradition is the worlds oldest, with an unparallelled continuity since the Neolithic Age [9th Millenium BCE]. Golbai Sasan, a Neolithic site on the east coast of India in Odisha state, has provided invaluable archaeological evidence of ship-building activities and sea faring forays. During the Sindhu-Saraswati era [3300-1300 BCE], India had developed a mature sea-faring tradition based on maritime trade. The ancient port of Lothal in Gujarat, constructed around 2300 BCE, is an ou

Highlights: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Quansah made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad as a right-back option this summer, chosen ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Leverkusen paid Liverpool 30m for Quansah last July and are reportedly reluctant to sell, with four years left on his contract and a Liverpool buy-back clause still attached. Jarell Quansah at a glance Age 23 (born 29 January 2003) Position Centre-back, right of a b

Highlights Nicole Kidman has reflected on her marriage to Tom Cruise in a new Vogue interview The actor said their relationship felt completely natural when they fell in love Kidman recalled being 22 or 23 when she married the Hollywood star She also opened up about the media scrutiny surrounding her two divorces Nicole Kidman has looked back on her marriage to Tom Cruise, recalling how quickly their relationship became serious and how natural it felt to her at the time. In a new interview with

UK FIREFIGHTERS were under significant pressure as they battled multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said on Friday. Images showed scorched fields and burnt-out homes in Stourbridge in central England, where residents were evacuated and people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire spread on Thursday, the UKs hottest day of the year so far. Three firefighters were hospitalised while fighting the blaze sou

Highlights Suriya and Mamitha Baiju bring an easy charm to an unconventional romance The film avoids turning its age gap and surrogacy into predictable sources of conflict The first half balances comedy, romance and family drama effectively The second half becomes more emotional, stretched and predictable There is something refreshing about a family film that does not turn every difference between its central characters into a problem. Vishwanath And Sons finds much of its charm in the unusual p

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 Awarapan 2 has generated around 270,000 in gross advance bookings Batwara 1947 has recorded around 67,500 in day-one pre-sales Emraan Hashmis sequel has sold more than 100,000 tickets ahead of the Independence Day clash Emraan Hashmis Awarapan 2 is pulling away from Sunny Deols Batwara 1947 before the two films face off at the box office, with the sequel currently holding a fourfold lead in advance bookings. The latest figures show Awarapan 2 at around 270,000 in gross pre-sales, comp

Highlights Five contestants have exited The Traitors Season 2 across its first three episodes Munawar Faruqui was voted out at the first Circle of Shaq, while Karan Singh Magic and Soundous Moufakir were murdered The Innocents successfully identified Harman Singha as a Traitor, but another secret move has kept the Traitors in a strong position Spoilers ahead The first three episodes of The Traitors Season 2 have wasted little time shaking up the game. Five contestants are already out, including

Highlights The trailer brings back fan-favourite characters Munna Bhaiya and Bablu Pandit. Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu reprise their roles from the series. The film takes the Mirzapur story to the big screen with a new battle for power. The Mirzapur universe is returning with some familiar faces, including two characters whose appearances are likely to surprise fans of the original series. The trailer for Mirzapur: The Movie brings back Munna Bhaiya and Bablu Pandit, alongside Kalee

Highlights The Moon will cover up to 96 per cent of the Sun over the UK this evening, with maximum eclipse around 7.12pm BST from London. Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are the only safe way to look directly at it but a cereal box pinhole viewer works just as well, and takes minutes to build. The eclipse isn't visible from India this time, since it falls during India's night-time hours but it is visible from the UK, which means the traditional Hindu Sutak Kaal observance (where practise

The UK is the first European country to approve Eli Lillys Foundayo pill. The tablet is taken once a day without food or water restrictions. NHS availability will depend on a separate NICE assessment. The UK has become the first European nation to approve a new daily weight-loss pill , giving patients another option beyond the injectable treatments that have dominated the GLP-1 market. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved Eli Lillys orforglipron, sold under the

UK courts will confiscate Meta smart glasses from people entering judicial buildings. Restaurants, pubs, theatres and private clubs are also restricting their use. Meta sold 7 million pairs last year despite the growing privacy backlash. The problem facing Meta smart glasses is no longer just about people feeling uncomfortable around a camera they cannot easily see. In England and Wales, the glasses are now facing restrictions in courts, while restaurants, pubs, theatres and private members' clu

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

Israel has proposed a roughly 700 km pipeline linking Saudi Arabia to Eilat. The route could connect to an existing 254 km pipeline from Eilat to Ashkelon. The idea could reduce reliance on Hormuz, but it is not yet an agreed Saudi-Israel project. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil producers are looking for ways to keep their exports moving when the region's main shipping routes become dangerous. One idea now being pushed by Israel is a new Saudi-to-Israel oil pipeline that could eventually allow G

More than 75 per cent of City firms already use AI, according to a UK Treasury select committee report. Moody's warns that an outage at one major AI provider could potentially affect banks and other sectors at the same time. Banks could also face higher AI costs, data risks and faster movement of customer deposits between accounts. Banks are rushing to bring artificial intelligence into everything from customer service to credit decisions, but Moody's is warning that the technology could create

INDIA's Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, with Sarfaraz Khan named as his replacement, the country's cricket board said on Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said left-handed batter Sudharsan had made significant progress in recovering from a toe problem, but Khan would replace him in the squad. The opening Test will begin on August 15 in Galle, with the second Test scheduled to be played from August 23-27 in Colombo. The series will be