Euphoria returns to screens with tributes to late stars
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Harry Potter star Jessie Cave announces engagement to comedian boyfriend Alfie Brown
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Jana Nayagan leak sparks sabotage fears as Vijay’s farewell film faces fresh uncertainty
Dubai: What was meant to be a grand cinematic farewell for Tamil actor Vijay has instead turned into a crisis. Over five minutes of footage from Jana Nayagan, widely expected to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, leaked online on April 9 and 10, triggering outrage among fans and raising serious questions about security within the film’s production.Clips featuring the title card, Vijay’s introduction scene, portions of a song and even key sequences quickly spread acro...
HBO Max comes to the UK: what to watch, what it costs and is it worth it?
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Britney Spears checks into treatment facility after DUI arrest
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Dan Walker faces employment tribunal as former Channel 5 co-anchor accuses him of bullying
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World Naked Bike Ride confirmed for London this summer despite growing intolerance towards event
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Benjamin Voisin on reading sad philosophy and smoking heavily for The Stranger
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4/12/2026: Pope Leo's Church; Risk on the Road; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
Joe Rogan reunites with Trump at UFC 327 after months of torching the president
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJoe Rogan reunites with Trump at UFC 327 after months of torching the presidentTrump arrived at the Kesaya Center in Miami for Saturday’s event, accompanied by Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO president Dana WhiteMike Bedigan in New York Sunday 12 April 2026 23:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark...
SNL skewers Melania Trump over ‘insane’ Epstein statement: ‘Gonna make everyone way more suspicious’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSNL skewers Melania Trump over ‘insane’ Epstein statement: ‘Gonna make everyone way more suspicious’The skit also featured James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump calling Tiger Woods and Pete HegsethGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 05:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping teaser drops with star-studded cast reveal
Dubai: The world of Panem is officially back in motion. With the release of a brand-new teaser, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has reintroduced audiences to the brutality, politics, and emotional weight of the Games, this time by going back to one of the franchise’s most infamous chapters.New teaser for ‘THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING.’In theatres November 20. pic.twitter.com/Yw64Zd9ei1— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 10, 2026 What is Sunrise on the Reaping about?The story...
Media pundits left stunned over Melania’s random Epstein press conference: ‘Beyond bizarre’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMedia pundits left stunned over Melania’s random Epstein press conference: ‘Beyond bizarre’Pundits are still scratching their heads over the first lady’s extraordinary press conference, which has breathed new life into the storyRhian Lubin in New York Friday 10 April 2026 14:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","re...
Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/10/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?
The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agendaUS politics – live updatesVideo: Melania Trump says she ‘never’ had relationship with EpsteinWhen Donald Trump launched a seemingly random war against Iran, there was a whiff of suspicion of a Wag the Dog ploy to divert attention from how badly the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was going.So when Trump’s wife Melania made a mysterious appearance at the White House on Thursday to...
Melania Trump says she not did not have relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
First lady denies being ‘Epstein’s victim’ and says convicted sex offender did not introduce her to Donald TrumpUS politics – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFirst Lady Melania Trump told reporters on Thursday that she “never had a relationship” with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.It was unclear which specific accusations spurred the first lady to respond publicly. She delivered her scripted rema...
Hannah Cooper-Dommett admits she’s driving Joel ‘insane’ with baby No2 due ‘any day’
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Channel 4 cancels episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off featuring Scott Mills
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Who is Christopher Abbott? Inside Girls actor's quiet romance with Aubrey Plaza as pregnancy revealed
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Brooklyn Beckham 'accidentally called David twice by rabbi' during wedding to Nicola Peltz
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