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Damages: Glenn Close's "high-tension" legal thriller with "wicked twists" finds new UK streaming home
Damages, the "high-tension" legal thriller starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne, has landed a new streaming home in the UK. The series, which ran for five seasons between 2007 and 2012, sees Close portray Patty Hewes, a ruthless litigator based in...

Voices: The Asian Rich List shows why Britain’s economy needs more immigrant success stories
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Poll: Nearly half of Brits believe Israel treats Palestinians like Nazis treated Jews
Amid the backdrop of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, a new poll has revealed that 45% of the British public believe Israel treats Palestinians like the Nazis treated the Jews. The YouGov survey, commissioned by the pro-Israel Campaign Against...

Here are the papers at the Future of Journalism Conference 2025 presented by Reuters Institute researchers
These are the abstracts of the papers that will be presented by Reuters Institute researchers at the Future of Journalism Conference. The annual gathering is in its 10th year and is hosted by Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and...

Kareena Kapoor Khan's UK event interrupted by blaring emergency alert; her priceless reaction is a MUST watch
Kareena Kapoor recently attended an event in the UK. During a round of media interactions at the venue, a blaring siren interrupted the proceedings. Kareena Kapoor reacted to the alert, in a priceless manner. A video of the same has gone viral on...

Ed Balls sweetly snaps fun pictures of his Good Morning Britain co-star Laura Tobin as they attend ITV's 70th anniversary party
Ed Balls sweetly snapped a series of fun pictures of his Good Morning Britain co-star Laura Tobin as they attended ITV's 70th anniversary party on Monday night which took place at the historic Guildhall in London. The former politician, 58, was...

Tens of thousands of babies to be studied in UK and parents will be sent letters
Families from across the UK who have a baby next year could be invited to join Generation New Era. The new research project will be the first long-term tracking study in a quarter of a century and will involve up to 30,000 babies. Researchers hope...

Two Brits facing death penalty in Bali drug plot, paraded with cocaine haul
10:02, 09 Sep 2025 This is the moment two Brits facing the death penalty in Bali for a £1.3million cocaine plot were paraded in front of photographers. Kial Robinson, 29, and Piran Ezra Wilkinson, 48, are currently detained by Bali's Narcotic...

Cornwall should be made the UK's fifth nation, petition demands - alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
By JADA BAS, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 20:54 EDT, 7 September 2025 | Updated: 20:55 EDT, 7 September 2025 Residents of Cornwall are demanding the government recognise the seaside county as the fifth nation of the UK. A petition campaigning for...

Brendon McCullum explains why criticism of England’s ‘Bazball’ style of cricket has been ‘disrespectful’
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Emily Thornberry showed true colours with 'snobby' England flag tweet that cost her job
Dame Emily Thornberry has thrown her hat into the ring as the race to become Labour's next deputy leader heats up - but it's not the first time the MP has made headlines. The Islington South and Finsbury politician quit her role as Shadow Attorney...

Rasmus Hojlund: Danish Media React to Man Utd Loanee's Display vs Greece
Following Benjamin Sesko's summer arrival at Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund's role under Ruben Amorim was instantly depleted – and the once-promising 22-year-old chose to join Serie A champions Napoli on loan as a result and football fans are...

Heathrow Terminal 4 – what led to the evacuation of part of the UK’s busiest airport?
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Media charged on positive narratives to drive Agenda 2063, AfCFTA
Nigeria and South African media professionals have been urged to reject negative narratives and instead embrace innovation, media diplomacy and stronger cross-border collaboration to advance the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African...

Eye-catching deal gives UK viewers Sky TV and Netflix for £1 a month
When it comes to TV deals, Sky is often one of the most popular providers to pick, thanks to its sports and TV bundles, the option to add on broadband, or the perk of syncing up new channels with a Netflix account. In a new offer, there's a rival...

Wetherspoons: bar brand teams up with Papas Fish and Chips on menu to open new UK pubs – locations near me
The new tie-up promises cheap pints and proper chippy favourites under one roof 🍺 Wetherspoons has signed a major new franchise deal with The Papas Group 15 new pubs are set to open across the UK as part of the partnership The move combines two of...

Lachlan Murdoch named heir to media empire: How the battle for Rupert’s successor ended
The protracted succession battle for the keys to Rupert Murdoch’s sprawling media empire came to a close on Monday (September 8), with the family announcing that Lachlan Murdoch, his oldest son, would helm the business after Rupert’s death.In a...

Shocking moment Brit tourists and shopkeepers brawl in holiday hotspot with paving stones and umbrellas used as weapons
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment a huge street fight broke out between British tourists and Turkish shopkeepers at a popular holiday hotspot. What began as a minor dispute in Alanya on September 1 quickly exploded into a brutal street brawl, with...

Palestinian beer overcomes war and border checks to go on sale at UK supermarkets
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Why Did Burger King UK Bring in Gordon Ramsay? Price and Exclusive Ingredients Revealed!
Burger King UK has launched its most premium burger to date, The Wagyu, which features British wagyu beef and a selection of higher-end ingredients. The chain is positioning the product as an indulgent alternative to its traditional offerings at a...