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Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
NatWest plans to require 30,000 employees to work from the office at least two days weekly starting February, drawing union criticism over increased childcare and travel costs for workers.
How might Andy Burnham tackle Thames Water debacle?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering radical options to address Thames Water’s crisis, including emergency nationalization legislation, court-ordered public takeover, or immediate license revocation under existing statutory powers.
UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
The UAE has agreed to re-enter Yemen’s conflict by resuming payments to government forces fighting Houthis, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover in response to escalating Iranian-aligned militant advances.
Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
A Chinese nursery owner and five staff members have been sentenced to prison terms for poisoning over 200 children with lead-contaminated food, with the operator receiving a life sentence.
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Oasis drone display teases new tour announcement
Oasis conducted a drone display over Manchester to tease an upcoming tour announcement scheduled for later this week, showing their logo and specific date and time details.
James Bay performs with broken ankle at Bon Jovi concert
James Bay performed at a Bon Jovi concert at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday while using a wheelchair after breaking his ankle the previous day.
Gore, gimps and a potty-mouthed magpie: welcome to the Lisbon horror festival where nightmares are a dream
Lisbon’s MotelX horror festival celebrates its 20th edition with over 170 films from 40 countries, reflecting horror’s surge in popularity across cinema and popular culture.
Welsh farmer reveals life on Channel 4 reality series Apocalypse
A Welsh farmer participated in a Channel 4 survival competition where contestants were placed in an abandoned American town with minimal resources and extreme cold conditions.
TV tonight: surprise smash hit show Saturday Night Live UK is back!
Saturday Night Live UK returns with its full cast and newcomer Freddie Meredith, joined by celebrity host Jeff Goldblum, following the show’s surprising success earlier in the year.
The Prodigy to headline Creamfields dance festival in 2027
The Prodigy have been announced as the headline act for Creamfields Festival’s 30th edition, set for August 26-29, 2027 at Daresbury near Runcorn.
David Oyelowo and Danai Gurira Champion African Filmmaking at TIFF
David Oyelowo and Danai Gurira participated in a TIFF panel discussing Muganga, a documentary about a Nobel Prize winner’s work treating sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Toronto: Indigenous Directors Flex Artistry With Bigger-Budget Films
Indigenous filmmakers are gaining prominence at the Toronto Film Festival, with eight First Nations directors premiering films following government and industry financing initiatives supporting larger budgets and storytelling opportunities.
Andrew Scott Gets Candid at TIFF About ‘Elsinore’ and People Against Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles: ‘That’s Just Prejudice’
Andrew Scott discusses his role in “Elsinore,” playing a Scottish actor battling AIDS while performing Hamlet, and addresses criticism about gay actors in straight roles.
In ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ John Cho Finally Gets to Play the Villain: “This Is Not What People Would Expect From Me”
Actor John Cho plays his first villainous role in Bassam Tariq’s film “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” which premiered at TIFF before being released by Amazon MGM, starring opposite Oscar winner Mahershala Ali.
Zack Snyder Goes Indie: No Green Screen, No Video Village and No Slow-Motion Shots (Exclusive)
Director Zack Snyder premiered his passion project ‘The Last Photograph’ at the Toronto International Film Festival after two decades of development, marking his first independent film outside studio backing.
How a Small Chinese Drama Became a $300 Million Phenomenon
Chinese drama “Dear You,” made for $2 million, has grossed around $300 million across China and Asia, resonating globally with its story of family separation and overseas Chinese migration.