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The Old Oak review – Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity

A northern pub landlord confronts locals’ hostility towards Syrian immigrants in Loach’s latest – and possibly last – piece of politically trenchant cinemaA decade or so ago, the rumour was that Ken Loach was getting ready to quit. Then began a new p...

Phillip Schofield admits affair with much younger man - and steps down from ITV

Phillip Schofield has admitted having an affair with a much younger male ITV employee while he was still married and revealed he is stepping down from all roles at the broadcaster.

Rishi Sunak talks 'international collaboration' on AI with Google's Sundar Pichai

Rishi Sunak held a private meeting with the boss of Google on Friday as part of his ongoing discussions with tech leaders about the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problem

Thousands of people have had their plans upended as disruption at Heathrow continues for a second day.

Backstage With… The stars and director of new live-action The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid - the cartoon feature-film based on Hans Christian Andersen's story about a mermaid desperate for life on land - was credited with kicking off Disney's renaissance in 1989, a period when the company returned to making successful an...

One in 10 female gamers feel suicidal over abuse they face while playing online

One in 10 women feel suicidal because of the abuse they face while gaming.

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm wins US approval for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.

Sainsbury’s boss: We are not profiting from high prices

Supermarkets have been accused of "greedflation" - putting prices up to bolster profits.

The 'black gold' that could help fight climate change for centuries to come

A high-grade version of BBQ charcoal is being tested as a way of removing greenhouse gas from the atmosphere for centuries to come.

Berlin police investigate Roger Waters over Nazi-style uniform at concert

Pink Floyd singer wore costume during performance in which he imagines himself as fictional fascist dictatorPolice in Germany have launched a criminal investigation into the Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over a Nazi-style uniform he wore at a re...

Céline Dion cancels tour dates as a result of neurological disorder

The Canadian singer announced the cancellation of the European leg of her Courage World Tour as she continues to battle Stiff Person SyndromeCéline Dion has cancelled all of her tour dates for 2023 and 2024 as she continues to deal with a rare neurol...