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Tom Cruise’s praise of Kate Middleton highlights her ‘untouched by scandal’ reputation: expert

  • Cruise praised Catherine and William at the *Digger* premiere.
  • Royal commentators highlighted Catherine’s popularity and public image.
  • Experts say her appeal benefits the monarchy and the Wales brand.

At the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s film *Digger* on 22 September, the actor praised the Prince and Princess of Wales, singling out Catherine for her intelligence, humour, elegance and style. Royal commentators said the attention reflects her importance to the monarchy’s public image and her broad appeal.…

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American Filmmaker Sam Pollard to Head Up London Film Festival Official Competition Jury

  • Sam Pollard appointed president of BFI London Film Festival's Official Competition jury
  • Four competition juries announced with leaders across documentary, feature and short films
  • Jury presidents recognised for recent acclaimed work and industry awards and nominations

The BFI London Film Festival has announced its 2026 competition juries, with renowned American filmmaker Sam Pollard presiding over the Official Competition jury that will select the festival's best film award. This appointment recognises Pollard's distinguished career spanning decades, marked by Peabody and Emmy Awards, an Academy Award…

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Norwich mosque conversion withdrawn after more than 800 objections

  • Mosque conversion plans for the Gatehouse pub have been withdrawn.
  • The proposal attracted more than 800 objections.
  • The listed pub survived the 1942 Norwich raids.

Plans to convert Norwich’s Grade II-listed Gatehouse pub into a mosque have been withdrawn after more than 800 objections. The Norwich Muslim Centre said it wanted to avoid a planning committee meeting it expected would be dominated by opponents, and believed council officers were likely to recommend refusal;…

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Notorious crime syndicate linked to suspected gangster ‘Long Fella’ David Hunt is targeted by Met Police as 800 officers swoop on 24 homes and arrest 17 people across London and four counties

  • Met Police arrested 17 people in raids on 24 homes targeting crime syndicate linked to David Hunt
  • Charges include money laundering, tax evasion, organised crime participation, and conspiracy to GBH
  • Operation involved 800 officers across London and four counties

The Metropolitan Police conducted a large-scale operation involving 800 officers that resulted in the arrest of 17 people across London and four counties. The raids targeted 24 homes and are linked to a crime syndicate associated with suspected gangster David Hunt, known as "Long Fella." The operation represents…

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Bailey urges safeguards against AI risks to financial stability

  • Bank of England wants power to intervene in AI over financial stability risks
  • AI debt reached $450bn in nine months, exceeding UK annual gilt issuance
  • Bailey favours AI testing before regulation to manage emerging threats

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, has warned that authorities must maintain the ability to intervene in artificial intelligence development to protect financial stability. His concerns centre on rogue AI models that could compromise the financial system and the growing sophistication of cyber threats powered by advanced…

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Women targeted by deepfake porn as UK criminalises non-consensual images

  • Deepfake pornography increasingly used to harass and silence women online
  • 99% of AI-generated intimate content depicts women; 18% of UK women affected
  • Creating deepfake intimate images without consent now a specific criminal offence in UK

Narinder Kaur, a 54-year-old broadcaster with 80,000 followers, discovered sexually explicit deepfake images of herself circulating online after someone used a nudification app to remove clothing from her photos. This form of abuse has become widespread, with other high-profile women including former MP Nadine Dorries, newsreader Cathy Newman…

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Up to 54 people and 20 companies could be charged over Grenfell Tower fire as Met passes files to the CPS

  • Met Police refer 54 individuals and 20 companies to CPS for potential criminal charges over Grenfell Tower fire
  • Nine-year investigation examined 165 million files and 15,000 individuals; charging decisions expected by summer 2027
  • Fire killed 72 in 2017; public inquiry found it avoidable, blamed decades of industry and government failure

The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service regarding potential charges related to the Grenfell Tower fire, which could result in up to 54 individuals and 20 companies facing criminal prosecution. This milestone marks the completion of one of the most complex investigations ever undertaken…

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British man, 59, is killed and UK woman injured in parasailing accident after being ‘swept away’ by wind off Malta

  • British man, 59, died in a parasailing accident off Malta.
  • A British woman, 60, was seriously injured.
  • Investigations are under way into the incident.

A 59-year-old British man died and a 60-year-old British woman was seriously injured in a parasailing accident off Malta. They were about a mile and a half from St Julian’s on 19 September when strong winds reportedly swept them into the sea; the incident matters because it has…

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Tom Cruise’s Digger is branded ‘the biggest risk of his career’ as ‘love it or hate it’ film divides critics with polarising reviews ranging from ‘a masterpiece’ and ‘insufferable’

  • *Digger* has sharply divided film critics.
  • Praise centres on Cruise’s bold performance and the environmental theme.
  • Negative reviews describe the film as overblown and ineffective.

Tom Cruise’s role as oil tycoon Digger Rockwell in the black comedy *Digger* has split critics, with reactions ranging from enthusiastic praise to sharp criticism. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, was presented as a possible awards contender and marks a striking change from Cruise’s familiar blockbuster…

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