Samantha Morton speaks out against attitudes towards abused women

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefA group of prominent Ukrainian filmmakers has called for the world to wake up to the threat posed to democracy following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the Central European country on Thursday.An open letter was circulated Friday by filmmakers including: Oleh Sentsov, director of “Rhino”; Valentyn Vasyanovych, director of “Reflection” and “Atlantis”; Maryna Er Gorbach, director of “Klondike”; Anna Machukh, executive director of the Ukrainian Film Academy and OIFF; Natalia Vorozhbyt, director of ‘Bad Roads”; Iryna Tsilyk, director of “The Earth is Blue as an Orange”; and Nariman Aliev, director of “Homeward.”“Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. Now, more than ever, we need the help of the international community and anyone who understands that tomorrow war may be at your door.

Piers Morgan has called out Meghan Markle and Prince Harry over their response to the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Russian president Vladimir Putin, 69, authorised what he called a “special military operation” to “demilitarise and denazify” its neighbours on 24 February.The attack was launched in the early hours of yesterday morning, with Russian troops crossing the border into Ukraine and missiles being launched at airports and military bases.

Robert Pattinson has enjoyed a string of high-profile romances over the years, including Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart and singer FKA Twigs. The Batman star, 35, was once engaged to FKA Twigs, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnet, but the couple's relationship came to an end back in 2017.

The Apprentice viewers found themselves flocking to social media after spotting a 'rotten' detail during the latest epsiode.

Stalker Lydia's creepy hate campaign against Adam steps up a gear on next week's Coronation Street as Abi hits rock bottom again.

Developers behind rejected plans to build a luxury golf resort in Bolton have claimed that the town has "missed out on the biggest investment in its history".

Marnie Simpson has revealed she doesn't feel in control of her hormones and feels as though she's going "through waves" in her second pregnancy. The Geordie Shore star, 30, who admitted to feeling "depressed" after being bed-bound with a virus, added that she has noticed she is now covered in new moles and skin tags, as well as her gums and lips, feeling really sensitive. Here, in her exclusive OK! column - only available for OK! VIPs - Marnie addresses why it frustrates her when people touch her baby bump as she reveals she would be "terrified" if she fell pregnant with twins...

Motsi Mabuse has been left feeling heartbroken as her family is stranded in war-torn Ukraine.The 40 year old, who is married to Ukranian dancer Evgenij Voznyuk, took to Twitter to share how her mother-in-law is has been in floods of tears over the phone to them since Russia invaded her country on Thursday 24 February.The Strictly Come Dancing judge explained that she felt helpless as there's "absolutely nothing we can do" in the situation.Taking to her Twitter page to share a number of distressing messages to her 72,200 followers, she first wrote: "This cannot be happening!!!!!!!!!!!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Motsi followed this up by explaining: "It’s heartbreaking hearing my mother in law crying this morning , afraid and there absolutely nothing we can do [crying emoji]! Just Sad honestly," alongside a red heart emoji. She continued: "There is not but in this situation !!!!" The TV personality went on to share: "Our parents have been told to go outside and to switch off water &gas ! They have no possibility to get to the polish border #Ukraine". Worried fans flocked to the comments as one person wrote: "Thinking of you and your parents [red heart emoji] I’ll never understand why the human race cannot live together in peace and harmony".

Hellbound and D.P, are set to helm a brand-new show.Yesterday (February 24), the studio gave the green light for a television adaptation of the critically-acclaimed 2015 short film Bargain, originally directed by Lee Chung-hyun, according to a report by The Korea Times.Bargain is said to be a disaster thriller K-drama that chronicles the aftermath of a massive earthquake. It’ll follow a survivors trapped in a building, who have to negotiate for black market goods in order to continue surviving.

North Lanarkshire residents are being urged to use their vote and make sure they’re registered for the upcoming council elections.

Roy Keane has laughed off the speculation surrounding a return to Sunderland as manager, joking the breakdown in talks came down to money.

Piers Morgan has made a sarcastic dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the couple released a statement about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A nurse said she was left 'speechless' and 'wanting to scream' after an Uber Eats driver sent her a stream of 'creepy' messages.

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Jamie Carragher over Manchester United's decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

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get to play her.But the mere representation of addiction does not absolve “No Exit” completely. The film paints recovery as burdensome at best, offering little evidence against its nihilistic protagonist’s perspective. The script even has her relapse in order to withstand her unhinged, nail-gun-wielding adversaries and to save little Jay.

Candles were lit yesterday morning at the Ukranian chapel near Lockerbie in a gesture of hope.

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier admits Jadon Sancho was always going to need time to settle in after signing for Manchester United last summer.

A huge house fire in Alderley Edge sparked a massive emergency response overnight — with nine fire crews scrambled out to the blaze.

A Dumfries mum is raising awareness of domestic abuse a year after her daughter died in hospital days after attempting to take her own life.

A Glenkens community group has been “blown away“ by the public response to a crowdfunder appeal for a regeneration project.

Stacey Solomon has been flooded with praise after sharing a 'real' bikini body snap.

Little Lewis Whitelaw has a memorable birthday after making his appearance this week.

Lochar councillor Jeff Leaver first got involved in politics at the age of seven – and he’s finally ready to call it a day before he turns 70.