Family Drama ‘Old Fox’ Selected As Taiwan’s International Oscar Submission

Holidaymakers in Benidorm were hit by torrential rain and floods this week as a thunderstorm transformed the Spanish resort town over the course of just one hour.

Liam Gallagher has spoken out following the controversy over ticket prices for the Oasis reunion tour. The Manchester-born musician confirmed last week that he and brother Noel would be reforming the 90s Britpop outfit as part of a newly announced 2025 world tour.

The BBC have confirmed that Matt Di Angelo, who plays Dean Wicks on EastEnders, is leaving the soap and has already finished filming his final scenes. In a message on social media, a spokesperson for the series wrote: “Farewell to the marvellous Matt Di Angelo AKA devious Dean Wicks.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Brazilian director Marianna Brennand’s drama “Manas,” about a 13-year-old girl suffering abuse in the depth of the Amazon rainforest, has scored the Venice Days director’s award. Backed by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, “Manas” is set on the island of Marajó in the Amazon rainforest. Marcielle lives near the riverbank with her father, mother and three siblings.

A Labour MP has asked the UK Government to consider issuing ‘lifetime’ Blue Badge awards to people with health conditions that are unlikely to ever change or improve. Julia Buckley asked the Department for Transport, which oversees operation of the Blue Badge scheme, if any assessment has been made of the “potential merits of making lifetime Blue Badge awards to people with lifelong conditions”.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Amidst the labyrinthine shelves of a fulfilment centre in Edinburgh, a lonely picker scans a variety of items that go from sex toys to office knick-knacks. The picker is Aurora (Joana Santos), a Portuguese immigrant whose difficult transition to life in Scotland is captured in depth in Laura Carreira’s feature debut, “On Falling.” World premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, then playing main competition at San Sebastián, “On Falling” builds on issues of the mental toll of labor Carreira previously explored in the award-winning shorts “Red Hill” and “The Shift.” “Coming to Scotland and starting my first job was quite crucial in me being introduced to the field of work.

Former Top Gear presenter Chris Harris has broken his silence on co-star Freddie Flintoff's crash, revealing he had warned BBC bosses that "someone was going to die" due to safety shortcomings on the show.

Boots is giving shoppers the opportunity to get their hands on £100-worth of free makeup in a deal that's almost too good to be true. They'll have to be quick, though, because the flash deal is available until Monday, September 9 - or until stock sells out, whichever comes first.

Tommy Fury is being hotly tipped to join the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! cast for 2024.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has said he is "just trying to do his best" to manage his diabetes. The professional dancer was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes - a chronic condition in which the body struggles to produce enough insulin - as a child.

As the dreaded season for dog owners approaches, with worsening weather putting a damper on long walks and park frolics, it raises the question of how we keep our pups entertained indoors without sacrificing our belongings. Enter the world of interactive dog toys, now essential in any pet lover's household to keep your pup happily occupied.

It's no secret that Molly-Mae Hague loves going for a natural look, and the former Love Islander has a coveted beauty buy for going mascara-free.The 25-year-old revealed her evening beauty regime in a recent upload, using products from the likes of Laneige, Kerastase and Clarins. Her pampering routine included the RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Serum, which happens to be on sale. Beauty fans can pick up Molly-Mae's exact eyelash formula for £79.20 instead of £99 on LookFantastic - a saving of £19.80.The award-winning serum works over time to encourage fuller-looking eyelashes.

South Park have said they will no longer be satirising Donald Trump on the show, and will be skipping this presidential election.The iconic adult animation has been on air since 1997 and has run for a total of 26 seasons as well as a number of recent one-off specials.The show’s writers Trey Parker and Matt Stone have revealed in a new interview with Vanity Fair that they do not intend to bring the show back in time for the election in November, and that decision was made in part due to Trump dominating the campaign for a third consecutive cycle.“We’ve tried to do South Park through four or five presidential elections, and it is such a hard thing to—it’s such a mind scramble, and it seems like it takes outsized importance,” Stone said. “Obviously, it’s fucking important, but it kind of takes over everything and we just have less fun.”“I don’t know what more we could possibly say about Trump,” added Parker.Confirming that the show would not return until 2025, the duo were asked whether this was due to them deliberately avoiding having to cover Trump again.

Paris Fury has been mocked by her teenage daughter over choosing to don an autumn-themed T-shirt. The mum-of-seven has been back on the school run this week as most of her brood return after the summer holidays.

James McAvoy has revealed the extreme lengths he went to in preparation for his menacing role in the new horror film Speak No Evil.In the film, McAvoy plays Paddy, the patriarch of a British family that hide a dark secret. The actor has spoken previously about the basis of the character’s toxic masculinity, revealing that he was inspired in part by Andrew Tate.In order to conjure the physically imposing aura of the character, McAvoy has told The Guardian what he did to get in the zone: “30 push-ups, five seconds before the take, just to pump my shoulders out, make my neck thicker, get the veins going”.He continued, explaining the tactic was to make him look “more animalistic, to look like I could really do some damage.”“Because I’m a 5ft 7 guy,” he added, “you’ve got to project a lot.”Elaborating on the connection to Tate, McAvoy has previously explained: “The thing I thought I could exploit in the character was, he thinks he’s a bit of a… West Country Andrew Tate.”“He’s like, ‘I’m going to teach you what it’s like to be a man again.’ But there’s a sort of polite face on it that isn’t quite Andrew Tate, enough of a sheen of, ‘I’m not one of those guys’.

A new study reveals that Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi is the most popular break-up song of the last five years.

Donald Trump‘s on-off bromance with Elon Musk appears to be very much on.

After becoming the first Singaporean filmmaker to win Locarno’s Golden Leopard for A Land Imagined, Yeo Siew Hua will break new ground again with mystery thriller Stranger Eyes, which is the first Singapore film to premiere in-competition at the Venice Film Festival.

Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb has shared a bit of a rhetorical question in front of viewers as he responded to emotional scenes in which Belle Dingle admitted for the first time that she has suffered mental and physical abuse by her husband Tom King.

Looking to elevate your dental game while snatching a bargain? Don't sleep on this must-have offer.The renowned Oral-B has had the price knocked down on their dentist-approved toothbrush set that's designed for sensitivity, gum health, and top-tier dental hygiene, courtesy of a limited-time sale that has seen its cost tumble dramatically. Normally you'd be looking at £280 to own one of these teeth-cleaning wizards, but thanks to Amazon's current sale, you're in for a much sweeter deal. Snap up the iO5 electric toothbrush while it's reduced by a staggering £180.This isn't just any old brush set, you'll get the electric toothbrush, an extra brush head, and a handy travel case.

Achieving a Hollywood-style pearly white smile can often be challenging and expensive, especially when done professionally by a dentist. However, beauty enthusiasts who have lost confidence in their smiles due to stains from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco are singing the praises of an affordable whitening brand that claims to reverse 30 years of teeth stains, leaving users with a dazzling white smile.

Noel Edmonds is poised to grace our television screens once again with a fresh reality show set on his New Zealand estate.

Barack Obama has doubled down on his fandom of Charli XCX – see what the former President of the United States had to say below.Last month (August 11), Obama shared his annual summer playlist, which featured Charli’s ‘365’ off ‘Brat’. It also featured over 40 songs from artists such as Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, Beyoncé, Tyla, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and much more.Now, speaking to the I’ve Had It podcast, Obama elaborated on his decision to include the track on the playlist.

HOP Vietnamese Street Eats has opened its second restaurant in Manchester City Centre and, to celebrate, is giving you the chance to win a £500 gift card.

Police in Stirling recovered multiple BB guns and toy weapons after a man sparked fears that he was in possession of a firearm in a city street.

Fisher at Hi Ibiza, dancing to a remix of Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’. While many people defended her, others, including former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries, criticised the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister.Dorries wrote an op-ed in the Daily Mail in response to the footage, saying: “How ill-judged of Angela, how utterly adolescent of her – to have thought it was a good idea to party like it’s 1999 when she’s the Deputy Prime Minister.”And now Rayner has defended herself, telling Sky News that she was on holiday.

Paramore have teamed up with fashion designer Bug Girl for a merch collaboration to benefit Medical Aid for Palestinians.In a video posted to Instagram, Bug Girl said that she had met the band when they were opening for Taylor Swift on the ‘Eras’ tour. Frontwoman Hayley Williams had been seen wearing a version of Bug Girl’s ‘feminine rage’ t-shirt, which features a photo of a younger Taylor Swift.

The Devil’s Plan producer Jung Jong-yeon has shared new details of the reality game show’s upcoming season.Netflix Korean reality game show The Devil’s Plan has wrapped up filming for its second season. During a recent set visit, producer Jung and the streaming platform teased new details for the upcoming season to press.“The number of players has increased to 14,” said Jung per The Chosun Daily, who shared that the set had nearly doubled in size for season two.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was seen sipping tea from a china cup and tucking into the 'best cakes ever' as she headed for a little catch-up with her castmate Simon Gregson.

With the last of summer warmth slowly fading, Brits are being alerted to a surge in insect woes, including those pesky fruit flies that can be more than just a nuisance as they make their way inside homes more than ever.These tiny critters not only irritate but also pose hygiene issues, and tackling a serious infestation could hit your wallet with costs up to £260 for pest control services. Storage guru Chris Hutton from Adams Selfstore has come to the rescue with his expert advice on how to fend off fruit fly invasions this season, as well as how to deal with any current ones.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s Sebastián Freund of Rizoma Films and Argentine thesps Ernesto Alterio (“The Passenger”) and Soledad Villamil (“The Secret in Their Eyes”) have boarded the upcoming feature by Argentine filmmaker Alberto Lecchi, “A Distant Place” (“Un lugar lejano”). Rizoma Films (“Papa al rescate,” “The Same Blood”) joins lead producer Twins Latin Films of Argentina and co-producers Filmakers Monkeys (Spain) in the drama that participates in the Iberseries & Platino Industria Co-Production Forum in Madrid.

Strictly Come Dancing sensation Rose Ayling-Ellis couldn't hold back the tears as she delved into her family's past and uncovered a poignant chapter in her ancestry on BBC series Who Do You Think You Are. Rose learned that her great-great-great grandmother Agnes led an intriguing life as a pub landlady during the early 1900s, an era of heightened moral scrutiny over alcohol consumption. On visiting the Aston Tavern in Birmingham, which Agnes once ran, Rose became emotional as she found out her ancestor had endured the loss of two husbands, yet triumphed against the gender prejudices of her day.The discovery of a bedroom named after Agnes in what is now a boutique hotel deeply moved Rose, who paid heartfelt tribute to her ancestor, saying: "I just feel really privileged to learn so much about this woman.

Premier League clubs have urged for greater consistency in games regarding new refereeing directives.

Spencer Matthews ’ fans have been left convinced that his torso “looks like Jesus” after the former Made In Chelsea star ran 30 marathons in 30 days.The 36 year old became the Guinness World Record holder for most marathon distances completed on sand in one month by a male last month after completing The Great Desert Challenge in Jordan. In a sweet post uploaded to Instagram on Tuesday, 27 August, Spencer’s wife Vogue Williams gushed over her husband ’s achievements. In the snap, the pair sported their exercise gear as they completed a 5k run - though her followers were left distracted by Spencer’s ripped abs.

Tommy Fury has spoken out after his shock split with ex-fiancée Molly-Mae Hague.The boxer, 25, has revealed all about the “therapy” he’s been doing which has left him feeling “incredible.” Despite the surprise split last month, Tommy seems to be doing well, explaining that for the past month he has been “clearing his head” with exercise. The former Love Island star gave an insight into his new single life in new footage taken during an early morning run in the countryside, also unveiling that he had lost weight.

Jet have made a comeback with their first single in 15 years, ‘Hurry Hurry’.The Australian rockers have been playing the song live on their recent 20th anniversary tour in their home country, but the track has now got a proper release. It is coming out alongside the B-side ‘Un’avventura’, which features vocalist and guitarist Nic Cester performing in both English and Italian, having lived in Italy for the past 15 years.“‘Hurry Hurry’ is our first single in 15 years and a little appetiser while we continue to work on our upcoming album,” Cester said.