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Kenneth Branagh on Doing His Own Stunts as a KGB Operative in ‘Mayday,’ Bonding With Ryan Reynolds Over Soccer: ‘We Can Be Pretty Nerdish’
Kenneth Branagh has revealed he insisted on doing his own stunt work for his role as a former KGB operative in “Mayday,” an upcoming Apple TV Cold War action-comedy in which he stars alongside Ryan Reynolds. Speaking at the Variety Lounge during the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Branagh explained he asked directors how a “man…
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Ed Sheeran bogged down by planning permission woes as he’s ‘ordered to rip out toilet at his £3M London flat’
Ed Sheeran has reportedly become entangled in a planning dispute over his £3 million London flat, with authorities said to have ordered him to remove a toilet installed without the correct permissions. The disagreement highlights the strict planning controls that apply even to wealthy celebrities renovating property in the capital, and underscores how such works…
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Manchester United’s midfield rebuild leaves Carrick with no excuses
Manchester United’s manager, Michael Carrick, has overhauled the club’s long-struggling midfield this summer, signing Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba also close. The rebuild addresses an area widely seen as United’s weakest since Carrick himself joined as a player in 2006, with the club…
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Fentanyl deaths plummet as White House points to Trump’s sweeping crackdown and more top headlines
The White House has credited President Trump’s border and drug enforcement measures with a sharp fall in fentanyl-related deaths in the United States, presenting it as evidence that his crackdown on trafficking is working. The claim was highlighted as a top story in Fox News’ morning newsletter, alongside coverage of newly declassified FBI files concerning…
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Driver knocked down and killed pensioner, 80, after her view was blocked by stuffed toys dangling from her rear-view mirror
A driver fatally struck an 80-year-old pensioner after her view was obstructed by stuffed toys hanging from her rear-view mirror. The case highlights the dangers of placing objects in a vehicle that can block a driver’s line of sight. The article reports that the toys were dangling from the mirror when the collision occurred. The…
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Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has reportedly softened its plans to curb remote working after strikes broke out across several countries in protest at chief executive Guillaume Faury’s push to get staff back into the office. The world’s largest planemaker had intended to restrict home working to one day a week from September, down from the current two, as…
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Grand Theft Auto Fan Uses Digital Forensics Expertise to Expose GTA 6 Leaker’s Crypto Scheme
A Grand Theft Auto fan has exposed what very much looks like a cryptocurrency scheme underpinning this week’s GTA 6 leaks.
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Sheffield Wednesday Midfielder Stunned By Bradford City Defeat – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan said he was stunned after his side lost 1-0 at home to Bradford City in their League One opener. The result mattered because Wednesday had controlled much of the first half but failed to take their chances, allowing Bradford to make a strong start to the campaign. Aden Baldwin scored…
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De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers – Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that new manager Roberto de Zerbi allowed the squad to bond over drinks as part of preparations for the new Premier League season. The gesture comes as the club looks to rebuild team spirit and improve significantly after a disappointing 17th-place finish last season. Maddison’s comments were shared…
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One potential James Bond has taken himself out of the race as he’s “too old,” and it’s a role “you could never come back from”
Theo James has said he does not expect to play James Bond, despite having been repeatedly linked with the role in public speculation. In an interview with British GQ, the 41-year-old actor described himself as “definitely too old” for the part and said becoming 007 would be a career step from which an actor could…