Starmer commits to BBC licence fee
The prime minister has ruled out any changes to how the BBC is funded at least until 2027. Read more about this story ….
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Normal People star: I’d like to revisit role
Daisy Edgar-Jones, who shot to fame in the pandemic TV hit, says she still loves her character. Read more about this story ….
Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial dismissed over hidden evidence
The actor weeps as the trial collapses with a prosecutor quitting amid a row over a batch of bullets. Read more about this story ….
Michael Mosley’s wife says response ‘extraordinary’
Dr Clare Bailey Mosley was left “breath-taken” by the public reaction to her husband’s death as the BBC celebrates his legacy. Read more about this story ….
Influencers plead not guilty in Instagram trading trial
Geordie Shore’s Scott Timlin is among those pleading not guilty of promoting the Instagram scheme. Read more about this story ….
The Shining actress Shelley Duvall dies at 75
The US actress was also known for films including Annie Hall and Nashville. Read more about this story ….
Will K-pop’s AI experiment pay off?
Some of the genre’s biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided. Read more about this story ….
Baldwin ‘played make-believe’ with gun, Rust trial hears
Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew’s competence. Read more about this story ….
‘Joyful’ Young V&A wins Museum of the Year prize
The London based museum for children and young people will receive a £120,000 prize. Read more about this story ….
Stars to return for first Shrek film for 16 years
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will be back for Shrek 5, which will be released in 2026. Read more about this story ….