The Beat goes on – Paul McCartney releases duet with Ringo Starr
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Birthday tribute to Sir David Attenborough displayed on Piccadilly Lights
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Zoe Kravitz blasts Hulu over 'tacky' reference to Harry Styles engagement
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You can’t say no – Greg Davies on hosting Bafta TV awards
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'Reply and let us know': VCK attacks Vijay's 'arrogance' over WhatsApp support messages
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) criticizes actor-politician Vijay's TVK for seeking government support via WhatsApp messages instead of direct consultations. VCK questions Vijay's political handling and accuses his party of misguiding him and exploiting his popularity while also criticizing TVK's stance on dynastic politics and resort politics.
BBC presenter Dave Llewellyn dies aged 57 as emotional daughter speaks out
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Bonnie Tyler shares sad truth about her biggest song in last interview before coma
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Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
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Kash Patel's girlfriend belts out the national anthem for adoring boyfriend and Trump allies
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 02:59, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 02:59, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
‘National treasure’ and beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough turns 100
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Popular liberal influencer roasted on X after bragging about buying a Tesla Cybertruck
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPopular liberal influencer roasted on X after bragging about buying a Tesla CybertruckBrian Krassenstein later shared an AI-generated image of a Ford in place of the Tesla – before Elon Musk himself chimed in to laud his own brandIsabel Keane in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 20:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Trump administration lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of president in the grave
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump administration lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of president in the graveIn the wake of the recent Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, the White House claimed such rhetoric explained the multiple assassination attempts against the presidentJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 07 May 2026 20:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
Pedro Pascal did not ‘feel any pressure’ when joining Star Wars franchise
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Sigourney Weaver says it was ‘so fascinating’ to join Star Wars universe
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EastEnders to explore Denise Fox blood cancer storyline
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A corking good cause: Andrew Lloyd Webber wine collection raises £500,000
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt unveils new baby ‘Vivi’ in touching social media post
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Sir Ian McKellen: ‘We’ve forgotten how to subsidise the arts’
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Charli XCX to release new single called Rock Music
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Trump likes to unwind at the end of the day by listening to construction updates on his ballroom: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump likes to unwind at the end of the day by listening to construction updates on his ballroom: reportA construction site manager with a trailer on White House grounds is summoned some evenings to the Oval Office to update Trump on his pet project, according to the reportRhian Lubin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 17:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","c...