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French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor French right-wing figure Éric Ciotti has called for a national tribute to honour film legend Brigitte…
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South Africa cricket: How Proteas scaled heights but now face wait for a home Test
That has been realised most clearly in the balance of the side. South Africa have long relied on fast bowlers of rare quality, but this…
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51 Great Movies From 2025 Now Streaming: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Weapons,’ and More
As 2025 comes to a close, the biggest movies of the year are now available to stream from home — quite literally. Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch”…
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‘Cause of Death: Unknown’ Review: Iran’s Surprisingly Daring Official Oscar Entry Sees an Ensemble Cast Conflicted by a Moral Conundrum
This year, there are two films vying for the best international feature film Oscar which are set in Iran, following a group of people,…
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Jofra Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad despite Ashes injury
Smith has been England's one-day opener in their past nine matches, though has not played a T20 since June. The 25-year-old struggled in…
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Cricket quiz: Name England players to score century in 2025
It's been a year of ups and downs for the senior England cricket teams. Both the men's and women's teams have suffered Ashes defeats in…
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James Cameron Wrote an Unrecognizable First Draft for One of Sylvester Stallone's Biggest '80s Action Movies
With movies like Titanic, the Avatar trilogy, and so many more, James Cameron is one of the most successful directors of all-time, but in…
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Trump says he still might fire Jerome Powell as Fed chair pick looms
US President Donald Trump teased that he has a preferred candidate to be the next chair of the US Federal Reserve, but is in no hurry to…
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Paul Rudd Starred in One of the Most Inventive Netflix Sci-Fi Shows of the Last 10 Years, and You Didn't Even Notice
One of the most fascinating trends in the last year of movies was the notion of one actor playing two roles. Whether it's Michael B.…
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New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised
Doug Faulknerand George Sandeman Actor Idris Elba is knighted and England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame…
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‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Has 1.1 Million RSVPs in Movie Theaters, Says Ross Duffer: ‘3,500 Showtimes Are Completely Full’
The “Stranger Things” series finale is shaping up to be a major theatrical event. 1.1 million people have RSVP’d to watch the final…
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Chevy Chase Had ‘Meltdown’ on ‘Community’ Set After N-Word Incident Went Public and Said ‘My Career Is Ruined,’ Claims Director; Crew Chanted ‘F— You, Chevy!’ at Wrap Party
“” director Jay Chandrasekhar is interviewed in the upcoming CNN documentary “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” and recalls that he “was…
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New Year Honours: How does the UK honours system work?
Most UK honours are awarded on the monarch's official birthday in June and at the new year. They celebrate the contribution of well-known…
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Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Can’t Compete at the Emmys — and Likely Won’t Be Able to for Season 2, Either
As “Heated Rivalry” continues to… heat up and become a massive hit for HBO Max, conversations have begun regarding the upcoming Emmy…
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Ryan Coogler Details Original ‘Black Panther 2’ Script Before Chadwick Boseman’s Death: T’Challa, His 8-Year-Old Son and a ‘180-Page Draft’ That ‘I Loved’
Ryan Coogler appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast amid his ongoing awards season press tour for “Sinners” and revealed the…
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‘Hamnet’ and ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Join Palm Springs International Film Festival Talking Pictures Selections
Global luxury group Kering will screen “Hamnet” and “The Testament of Ann Lee” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival as part of…
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The Movie Theater Comeback That Wasn’t: Why 2025 Was Such a Dud for Struggling Cinemas
Some comeback! The past 12 months were supposed to turn things around for struggling cinemas. But instead of heralding a dramatic return…
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Manchester United sign Germany international Lea Schuller
Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old, who is contracted until June 2029,…
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International Film and TV Breakouts of the Year: Owen Cooper, Lisa and More
Another year, another crop of hugely impressive talents across film and TV who will look back at the last 12 months as having marked a…
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Mother and two children die in Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Bea Swallow,West of England, Steve Knibbs,Gloucestershireand Beth Cruse,West of England A mother and her two children have died in a blaze…
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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Trailer: Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston Reunite After Nearly 20 Years; April Release Date Set
Malcolm is officially back in the middle. Hulu and Disney+’s revival of the hit early 2000s sitcom, titled “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s…
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'actively looking' at signings in January transfer window
Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners spent…
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Ashes 2025-26: Melbourne pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Boxing Day Test
The MCG's head curator Matt Page left 10mm of grass on the pitch to counter hot conditions forecast later in the match but this has been…
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Korea Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Dominates as ‘Zootopia 2’ Holds Strong
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continued to dominate the Korean box office over the Dec. 26–28 frame, grossing $8.6 million from…