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Tracy Shaw shares health update as chemotherapy continues for cancer
Tracy Shaw has provided an update on her breast cancer treatment, noting that her lesions have changed shape but not shrunk, while new lumps were benign.
Mel Giedroyc lands two nominations in British Podcast Awards
Mel Giedroyc has been shortlisted for two British Podcast Awards, highlighting the growing presence of comedy-talk formats within the UK audio industry.
Vivienne Jolie files petition to drop Pitt surname
Vivienne Jolie has officially petitioned to remove "Pitt" from her legal name, following her siblings in a process that began after the 2016 separation.
Trump mocks Sen. Jon Ossoff as 'Pinky Herman' at Georgia rally
During a speech in Marietta, President Trump targeted Senator Jon Ossoff with personal insults while expressing support for Republican candidate Mike Collins.
Scientists confirm rare 'parasite-like' cancer in bullhead from Lake Memphremagog
Researchers have identified a rare, transmissible form of cancer affecting brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog. The study reveals the growths behave like a parasite and explains the high rate of tumors observed in the lake's population.
Shania Twain releases deeply personal seventh album Little Miss Twain
Country-pop icon Shania Twain returns with a deeply personal new album that captures the raw, eclectic memories of her upbringing in Timmins, Ontario.
H&H marks topping-out milestone at Dubai Harbour Residences
H&H, Shamal, and Khansaheb Civil Engineering have marked the structural completion of Building C at Dubai Harbour Residences. Construction on Buildings A and B is expected to reach the same milestone over the next quarter.
Millie Bobby Brown Paid Tribute To Godzilla Vs. Kong Co-Star Kaylee Hottle
MonsterVerse star Kaylee Hottle has died following a single-vehicle accident in Ijamsville, Maryland. Her passing has drawn tributes from co-stars and the film studio.
Tom Rhys Harries to star in DC Studios’ R-rated Clayface horror film
Tom Rhys Harries stars as Matt Hagen in DC Studios' upcoming Clayface horror film, a project directed by James Watkins that focuses on a psychological transformation.
Lisa Nandy Quits X Over Abuse And Misinformation
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has officially departed X, citing a pervasive environment of abuse and misinformation. Her entire department will follow suit, abandoning the platform to maintain a presence on other social media sites.
Lisa Nandy remains Culture Secretary as Kanishka Narayan named AI minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has retained Lisa Nandy as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport while appointing Kanishka Narayan as the first Minister for AI.
NaukNauk startup raises 20 million to bring physical toys to life via AI
NaukNauk has raised $20 million to expand its platform, which converts physical toys into speaking animations. The technology is drawing both praise and debate regarding its impact on creativity and child development.
Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to terminate the digital ID scheme to pivot resources toward the cost of living. The decision is his first major departure from the previous administration's policy platform.
Seventeen arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse offences
Merseyside Police arrested 17 suspects across the region as part of Operation Cassia, a targeted crackdown on domestic abuse and violent offences.
Bobby Vylan leads Glastonbury crowd in 'Death to the IDF' chant
The performance sparked a police inquiry, a government-led outcry, and a major policy review at the BBC regarding live event broadcasting standards.
BBC warns of financial jeopardy as licence fee model faces decline
Facing a deepening disconnect between its reach and revenue, the BBC has called for a fundamental restructuring of its funding model ahead of 2027.
Wall of Entertainment Partners with Chronicle Media to Grow US YouTube Shows
UK-based studio Wall of Entertainment is using Chronicle Media’s AI-driven audience discovery platform to scale its two upcoming U.S. series on Tubi.
UK set to become largest entertainment and media market in Europe
The UK is projected to surpass Germany as Europe's largest media market, though the sector faces challenges regarding regional inequality and Brexit.
Joe Amabile diagnosed with early-stage brain tumor, surgery scheduled
Reality-TV personality Joe Amabile revealed that MRI scans identified a blueberry-size lesion in his brain, which doctors suspect to be an early-stage glioma. He is scheduled to undergo surgery to have the lesion removed and tested within roughly two weeks.
Olly Robbins launches legal challenge against Starmer over his sacking
Former official Sir Olly Robbins is challenging his sacking, arguing the decision was irrational, lacked proper procedure, and exceeded statutory authority.