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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Six people arrested over incident released on bail US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had withdrawn all its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of threats he believed were linked to Iran, as the UK government insisted the base was safe.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

Israeli website Ynet reports that the captain was Indian and fought an Omani co-pilot suspected of trying to crash the plane. The flight dropped about 17,000 feet in a minute before diverting to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu says the alleged attacker has been arrested and is being questioned by Saudi authorities. Flydubai has not confirmed either pilot's identity or nationality. THE CAPTAIN of a flydubai flight who fought with his co-pilot during a violent cockpit confrontation was an Indian

For some British Asian couples, the decision to travel to India for IVF involves more than the cost of treatment. Access to care, waiting times, donor availability, family connections, and cultural comfort can all shape where they seek treatment, says Dr Rohit Gutgutia, a fertility and IVF specialist. Speaking to Eastern Eye, Gutgutia discusses why some British Asian couples are looking beyond the UK for fertility treatment, from NHS waiting times and private costs to donor availability, family

Highlights Mammootty faced criticism online after a video showed him receiving a tilak during his visit to Gujarat The actor was in the state to receive his National Film Award for Bramayugam A social media user questioned Mammootty for accepting the traditional gesture The incident sparked a wider debate about religion, culture and public gestures Mammootty has faced backlash on social media after a video from his recent visit to Gujarat showed him receiving a tilak during a traditional welcome

Highlights Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, from Harrow, has become the youngest player ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title She secured her third and final qualifying norm while playing top board for England at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan She breaks a record held by Kateryna Lagno and matched by China's Hou Yifan, both of whom achieved WGM status aged 12 She also picked up a second International Master norm in Samarkand, putting her a step closer to chess's higher, gender-open

At least 70 people killed, 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missing in Nepal. More than 1,000 homes damaged in India, and 46 people injured. Power and phone lines are cut in parts of Nepal, with flash-flood warnings in 49 districts. Ten workers missing after an avalanche buried the Himlung Himal base camp. FLOODS and landslides triggered by heavy rain and storms have killed at least 70 people across India and Nepal, with 11 more missing in Nepal and authorities warning that further flash flo

Highlights Raye addressed romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan The singer said they are just friends who like roller coasters The pair sparked dating speculation after being spotted together in Los Angeles in August Raye also revealed she is working on an undisclosed project with Jordan The singer said she would love to work with Madonna Raye has addressed the romance rumours surrounding her and Michael B. Jordan after the pair were spotted together earlier this year. The singer

Highlights: 20 women were found to have undergone unnecessary mastectomies. Hundreds of other patients were found to have suffered harm. Amir Bhattis clinical duties have been restricted since 2025. The surgeon remains employed by the NHS and on full pay. Wider investigations into the breast cancer service are continuing. Amir Bhatti, a consultant general surgeon and former Clinical Lead for breast services at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, is at the centre of a growing breas

To millions of BBC viewers, Maryam Moshiri is a familiar presence on their television screens, delivering some of the biggest international stories. Away from the cameras, however, the presenter has been navigating a very different kind of story. Moshiri, 49, who presents The World Today, was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024 after a routine blood test revealed her red blood cell count was unusually high. The diagnosis came as a shock, because she felt completely well. I ha

Bill Gates says AI could contribute to events causing a billion deaths. He says a simple kill switch would not be enough to control advanced AI. Gates wants governments and law enforcement involved in AI safety. Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be powerful enough to contribute to events causing a billion deaths, as he called for governments to impose safeguards on the technology. The Microsoft co-founder said AI could become particularly dangerous when used by people with

A major burst water main has disrupted supplies across south London and Surrey. Some schools have closed because of the outage. Thames Water says repairs could take time. Homes across five south London boroughs and two Surrey areas have been left without water or facing low pressure after a large burst water main disrupted supplies. Thames Water said on Monday (28) that it was dealing with an issue affecting customers in parts of Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wan

Five men arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford. 85 households evacuated from Whelford, about a mile from the base. Police have not confirmed the nature or source of the threat. The US has used Fairford for operations against Iran since March. RESIDENTS living near RAF Fairford have spoken of their fears about the air base's role in US military operations against Iran, after 85 households were evacuated in the early hours of Sunday and five men were arrested on susp

Highlights Dakota Johnson stars alongside Colin Farrell in Taylor Swift's new Patient Zero music video, which premiered at the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27 The full video is currently only on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, not YouTube Taylor Nation has confirmed the video will land on Swift's YouTube channel on Tuesday, September 29 Johnson also presented Swift with the VMAs' inaugural Artist-Director Honors, the same night the video debuted If you've been searching YouTube for the ful

Neasden Temple marked a significant moment on Sunday (20), as His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, consecrated the new 42-foot Tapomurti Nilkanth Varni Maharaj. Thousands of devotees gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, for the ceremony, which marked a new chapter for the temple and its community. The Tapomurti represents Nilkanth Varni, the youthful form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who undertook a seven-year journey across the Indian subco

Larger veterinary businesses will have to introduce standardised price lists by December. Pet owners will get clearer information on treatment costs, care plans and emergency charges. New rules will also make it easier to compare practices and shop around for medicines. Pet owners are set to get a clearer picture of what they are paying for veterinary care as new rules bring greater transparency to the UK vet market. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its veterinary services re

Highlights Anne Hathaway will be campaigned for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Odyssey Matt Damon is expected to compete in the Best Actor category for playing Odysseus Hathaway could potentially share the Supporting Actress race with co-star Samantha Morton Anne Hathaway s Oscar campaign for The Odyssey has found its category. According to Variety, Universal Pictures will campaign for Hathaway to receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2027 Academy Awards for her ro

Southern Water was fined 2.4m over five pollution offences between 2019 and 2021. Sewage and diesel affected waterways, beaches and a shellfishery around Kent. The company was also fined more than 7m in July over sewage discharges in Margate and Broadstairs. Southern Water has been fined 2.4 million over a series of pollution incidents in Kent, adding to the company's environmental penalties this year. The latest fine was imposed at Bromley Magistrates' Court after Southern Water pleaded guilty

Highlights Good Morning Britain entertainment editor Richard Arnold has married his partner Stuart after 23 years together Fans initially thought Arnolds Instagram post was announcing an engagement The couple tied the knot at Hackney Town Hall in London on Friday Good Morning Britain entertainment editor Richard Arnold has revealed that he has married his partner of 23 years, Stuart, after fans initially mistook his wedding post for an engagement announcement. Arnold, 56, shared photographs from

Charles allegedly said we'll forget her soon enough after Diana's death Palace hits back, accusing Spencer's grief of clouding his memory Diana contemplated suicide at Beachy Head, memoir claims Biographers dispute account, call it vindictive EARL SPENCER's memoir about his late sister, Princess Diana, goes on sale today and the claims inside have already forced a rare, furious response from the king himself. Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, published by Penguin and translated into 12 languages, al

Highlights Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi announces Rambola The film will explore the life of poet and saint Tulsidas Chaturvedis debut has reportedly crossed Rs 250 crore domestically Rambola is being produced by Mahaveer Jain and Chaturvedi Vishal Chaturvedi is following the success of his directorial debut Hanuman Ansh with another story rooted in Indian spirituality. The filmmaker has announced Rambola , a new feature based on the life and teachings of Mahakavi Goswami Tulsidas, the

Highlights A.R. Rahman gives Jai Jai Ram a fresh take on the traditional bhajan Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal lend their voices to the song Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi feature as Rama and Sita The song offers a glimpse into their relationship in Ramayana Ramayana has given audiences their first taste of its music with Jai Jai Ram , a new take on the traditional Jai Siya Ram bhajan. Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the song accompanies Ranbir Kapoor and Sai

Hayden Panettiere 's death was announced on 17 August, the day after she was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment. Nobody knew why at the time. Weeks on, according to multiple law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, investigators believe they've narrowed it down to one tablet, taken the morning she died. The account they've pieced together goes like this. Panettiere flew from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before her death, and is believed to have taken several drugs

THE UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and HSBC UK announced a strategic partnership on Friday to support a major northern England delegation to India, aimed at tapping into the long-term investment opportunities created by the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Great North Mayor Mission, taking place between 12 and 16 October, will bring together mayors, businesses, universities and civic institutions from across the north of England for a first-of-its-kind joint delegation to India. It co

Highlights: Hull City have confirmed winger Sorba Thomas was unhurt after his car flipped near the club's Cottingham training ground on Friday morning. Images circulating on social media showed his Land Rover Defender lying upside down on a narrow residential street, with fire engines and police attending the scene. Thomas will still travel with the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Sorba Thomas had barely settled into life at Hull City before Friday m

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 Sunny Deols Hanuman reveal is reportedly being saved for the end of Ramayana Part 1 . A report claims his first appearance could come in the final, mid-credit or post-credit scene. The reported strategy is being compared with Baahubali: The Beginning , which left audiences desperate for answers before its sequel. The buzz comes after 15 minutes of unreleased Ramayana footage reportedly impressed exhibitors in Chennai. With Ranbir Kapoor s Rama, Sai Pallavis Sita and Yashs Ravana alrea

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

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

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

Highlights 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

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

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

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

Suspected rental fraud could expose the UK's private rented sector to 4.1 billion in annual losses. Fake employment references rose 226.6 per cent in 2025. London and high-value rental properties recorded some of the highest fraud rates. Fraudulent tenancy applications could expose the UK's private rented sector to 4.1 billion in direct financial losses each year, according to an analysis of more than one million tenant references by Goodlord. The referencing platform found 41 suspected fraudule

Highlights Matt Wood has emerged in fan discussions about who could play Wolverine in the MCUs next X-Men era. His height of around 5ft 7in is closer to the comic-book version of Logan than Hugh Jackmans. Marvel Studios has not confirmed Wood for the role or indicated that he is in talks to play Wolverine. As Marvel Studios moves towards its next major chapter, fans are already speculating about who could take over as Wolverine after Hugh Jackman. One unexpected name has entered those conversati

About 3,400 tonnes of unused medicines were disposed of in England in 2024-25. The waste is estimated to cost the NHS at least 480 million a year. Pharmacists want more reviews for patients taking multiple medicines and less over-ordering of repeat prescriptions. England is throwing away enough unused medicines to fill around 75 swimming pools every year, according to the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which estimates the waste costs the NHS at least 480 million annually. The pharmacy body

Highlights Jed Wallace wants Blake Lively to sit for another deposition over her request for nearly 800,000 in legal fees. Wallaces defamation case against Lively was dismissed because the Texas court lacked personal jurisdiction over her. Lively is also involved in a separate legal-fee dispute with Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in New York. Blake Lively is facing another legal challenge after Jed Wallace asked a Texas judge to compel the actress to sit for another deposition before a deci

A 450,000 new-build in southern England could contain about 55,000 in policy-related costs, according to analysis. Housebuilders say the cost of delivering a new home has risen by 76,000 since 2020. The debate is growing over whether buyers should be shown more clearly what they are paying for. Buying a new-build home comes with one bill most buyers can see and several others they cannot. Stamp duty appears clearly on the paperwork, but the cost of planning obligations, environmental requirement