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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews -- The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
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Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms -- Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.9 hours ago
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages? -- Five episodes of the award-winning children's cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.9 hours ago
Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released -- The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.5 hours ago
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory' -- All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.4 hours ago
24m tune in to watch England-Argentina -- England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.1 hour ago
Rickie, Melvin and Dean McCullough to leave Radio 1 in schedule shake-up -- Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.22 hours ago
Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre -- The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".1 day ago
Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown -- The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.20 hours ago
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram -- The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.8 hours ago
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks -- It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.5 hours ago
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast -- Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.2 days ago
BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report -- The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.1 day ago
Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park -- The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.2 days ago
Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures -- The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.3 days ago
'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall -- David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.3 days ago
Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series -- Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.2 hours ago
BBC News Board -- A list of the senior executives who sit on the BBC News Board.4 hours ago
The picnic that led to the 'special relationship' -- A new play relives the first time a British monarch visited the US – as the Nazis were advancing in Europe, the president invited the king for hot dogs on the lawn of his country home.4 hours ago
Five things you need to know about The Odyssey -- As Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland arrives in cinemas – here are the key takeaways from the film.23 hours ago
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Big Brother host Will Best joins Strictly line-up -- Best, who is also co-host of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, is the sixth celebrity to be confirmed.1 day ago