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Trailer: Darkest Hour starring Lily James and Gary Oldman SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The World War II prime minister is one of the most portrayed historical figures on Film and TV, and the latest release already looks bound for Oscars glory. There’s been something of resurgence of portrayals in the last couple of years with Brian Cox’s Churchill covering D-Day doubts, Michael Gambon in TV film Churchill’s Secret on his covered-up stroke, and John Lithgow in The Crown showing his later years as Prime Minister. Now comes Darkest Hour, set in the crucial period of May 1940 when Britain was on the back foot against Nazi Germany and Churchill stepped up to lead the country, fighting against calls for peace with the enemy. … [Read more...] about Darkest Hour: Churchill’s grandson Sir Nicholas Soames’ VERDICT on Gary Oldman (EXCLUSIVE)

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer was blasted for being missing in action during the cost of living crisis by Gordon Brown. The opposition leader is sunning himself on a foreign holiday leaving the ex-PM to fume crises “don’t take holidays”. KEIR WATCH! Have you spotted Keir Starmer on holiday? Email [email protected] Tories blasted the leader after attacking Boris Johnson for being away last week. Labour say their cost of living plan will come early next week, with plans to help pay-as-you-go users coming sooner. Taking aim at the leader, the Labour big beast Mr Brown wrote yesterday: “Time and tide wait for no one. Neither do crises. “They don’t take holidays, and don’t politely hang fire – certainly not to suit the convenience of a departing PM and the whims of two potential successors and the Conservative party membership.” READ MORE ON LIVING CRISIS HARD TIMES Over 1.3m households facing cost-of-living crisis without … [Read more...] about Sir Keir Starmer blasted by Gordon Brown for being missing in action amid cost of living crisis

Alan Cumming has shared an incredible night he spent in New York where he performed a song from The Little Mermaid with none other than Sir Paul McCartney and Emma Stone . The Scottish actor is about to play Glasgow schoolboy imposter Brandon Lee in an upcoming documentary. While he was speaking to This Morning hosts Rochelle Humes and Craig Doyle about the film, Alan revealed a pretty wild night he once had that involved a few famous faces in a New York bar. ‘One time I was going over for a night cap and Emma Stone and Billie Jean King were seeing a Paul McCartney concert,’ Alan began, explaining that the Easy A actress rung him to tell him she and Billie Jean would be popping over to the cabaret bar. ‘About ten minutes later, I get this call saying “Oh my God Paul McCartney wants to come too!” ‘It was like a joke, Paul McCartney, Emma Stone and Billie Jean King walk into a bar, and everyone’s going nuts,’ Alan continued. After asking Sir Paul to … [Read more...] about Sir Paul McCartney and Emma Stone made Alan Cumming’s ‘dreams come true’ after trio performed Little Mermaid

Author Sir Salman Rushdie, who has faced death threats for his novel The Satanic Verses, has been stabbed "up to 15 times", including in the neck, while on stage at an event in New York state. The Indian-born British author has been airlifted to hospital but his condition is not yet known. His agent said he is undergoing surgery. The 75-year-old was about to give a lecture when a man stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and began attacking Sir Salman as he was being introduced, according to witnesses. The novelist, who became an American citizen in 2016, fell to the floor after the suspect reportedly punched or stabbed him 10 to 15 times. He was restrained and then arrested, and is now in custody. Police said the interviewer at the event suffered a minor head injury after also being attacked. Advertisement Read more: Why is Salman Rushdie so controversial? Witness Julia Mineeva Braun told Sky News that as Sir Salman was being … [Read more...] about Sir Salman Rushdie: Satanic Verses author stabbed in the neck at event in New York

One of the country's sporting heroes has been immortalised in his home town. Olympic athlete Sir John Walker unveiled a life-sized bronze statue in Manurewa, south Auckland, on Saturday afternoon. The statue, designed by sculptor Joanne Sullivan, depicts the moment Walker crossed the finish line at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where he won gold in the 1500 metres. It faces his old primary, Manurewa Central School. READ MORE: Statue of Sir John Walker to be erected New Zealand's golden Olympic moments: John Walker in Montreal, 1976 Walker, runner, record-holder: reunited, 40 years after John Walker made history The statue was funded by the Sir John Walker Legacy Trust and cost about $160,000. Walker said in 2017 he was surprised when he first learned a statue would be erected in his honour. "It came as a big shock because normally you're dead [when a statue is erected]," he said. "This is a legacy for others. When they look at the statue kids can say to … [Read more...] about Golden moment cast in bronze: Sir John Walker statue unveiled in south Auckland

Author Salman Rushdie will likely lose an eye and has suffered severed nerves in an arm and damage to his liver after he was stabbed, his agent has said. The 75-year-old remains on a ventilator after being airlifted to hospital and undergoing hours of surgery following the attack in New York state. "The news is not good. Salman will likely lose one eye, the nerves in his arm were severed, and his liver was stabbed and damaged," Andrew Wylie said in a written statement. The Indian-born British author was being introduced to the audience ahead of giving a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution, when a man stormed the stage and began attacking him, according to witnesses. As Sir Salman fell to the floor, the man was pinned down by audience members and staff who ran on stage. The suspect was arrested by a state trooper soon after, and is now in custody. He has been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from Fairview, New Jersey, who bought a pass for the event. Police say … [Read more...] about Sir Salman Rushdie: Satanic Verses author may lose eye and is on ventilator after he was stabbed, says agent

Author Sir Salman Rushdie, who has faced death threats for his novel The Satanic Verses, has been stabbed at least once in the neck and once in the abdomen while on stage at an event in New York state. The Indian-born British author has been airlifted to hospital but his condition is not yet known. He is still undergoing surgery. LATEST: Rushdie may lose an eye, agent says The 75-year-old was about to give a lecture when a man stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and began attacking Sir Salman as he was being introduced to the audience, according to witnesses. The novelist fell to the floor after being attacked by the suspect, who was then pinned down by audience members and staff members who ran on stage. The suspect was arrested by a state trooper soon after and he is now in custody. He has been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar from Fairview, New Jersey, who bought a pass for the event. Police say they do not yet know a motive for the assault but … [Read more...] about Sir Salman Rushdie: Satanic Verses author stabbed in neck and abdomen at event in New York

The audience had come to hear a literary icon discuss freedom of expression and America's record as an asylum, and place of safety, for writers the world over. Instead, they witnessed an horrendous attack on a man who has become one of the greatest symbols of our time of the struggle for freedom of expression. Sir Salman Rushdie is a huge literary talent, his storytelling has delighted millions. But when he was forced into hiding for a decade, he became better known for something darker, and his subsequent fate caught the public imagination, both fascinating and appalling popular culture for years. Rushdie's book Midnight's Children about India's independence and partition won him critical acclaim in 1981 and the Booker prize, but it was his 1988 novel, the Satanic Verses, that made him a household name, for all the wrong reasons. Advertisement Many Muslims were furious at its depiction of the prophet Mohammed which they considered derogatory … [Read more...] about Sir Salman Rushdie: A life spent fighting free speech – attacked at a bastion of free speech

Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a move for Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford, it has emerged. Reports in L’Equipe suggest that the French champions have the England international locked in their sights and they are planning to press ahead with making a proposal, with it reported that the club and the forward's camp have opened talks. It comes after PSG head coach Christophe Galtier said at a press conference this week that he wanted to bring in a new attacker in the fold, with Mauro Icardi and Arnaud Kalimuendo expected to leave the Parc des Princes this window. READ MORE: Frenkie de Jong goes wakeboarding with gorgeous blonde WAG as Chelsea move nears "We will sign a new striker, as we're looking to find a solution for Mauro Icardi and also Kalimuendo will join Rennes," said Galtier via Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Rashford has one year remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford. However, the side do have an option of another year. Should Marcus … [Read more...] about PSG launch surprise Marcus Rashford bid as Man Utd woes rumble on

Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There are 10 million new cases of dementia every year and this trend is expected to accelerate in the coming decades. The reason for the jump is ageing populations. However, it's worth pointing out that age is a risk factor not a cause of dementia, and there are things you can do to modify your risk. Research published earlier this year suggests cutting back on processed meat. Related articles How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Eyesight: The vitamin deficiency that's a 'leading cause' of blindness Britons may love a bacon sarnie but it would be prudent to go easy on this national … [Read more...] about Dementia: One of the nation’s favourite sandwich ingredients may hike risk by almost 50%