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A former Parachute Regiment officer once nicknamed the 'steely-eyed messenger of death', Dan Jarvis has a reputation for calm in the midst of a storm.

Investors can now trade in Elon Musk's rockets and AI company, after it made history with the biggest stock market listing ever. We explain what you need to know.

Police officers attended reports of suspicious activity on June 10 and discovered the body of a 55 year-old at the derelict restaurant in Sheffield.

NATHAN SALT: Here inside the smallest stadium at the World Cup stood a side harbouring some of the biggest expectations of any nation involved.

Never has the phrase 'in office but not in power' been more apt. Sir Keir Starmer continues to go through the motions of running the country even though his power source has been switched off.

Reynolds and Myers, who were both born in Canada despite also being United States citizens, were in Toronto for their country's opening World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The singer headlined the country's opening ceremony before their opening game against Bosnia and Herzergovina, performing his 2022 song 'Bring It On Home To Me'.

The Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without requiring divestitures or other concessions. The deal still faces scrutiny from state attorneys general. Politico reports: The decision, expected to be announced Friday, paves the way for Paramount to combine with the entertainment and media company behind a vast film and television studio, CNN, and the HBO Max streaming service, which would be combined with Paramount+ to create a new offering boasting about 200 million subscribers. The deal, which would upend the Hollywood ecosystem by combining two historic rival studios, is opposed by many in the entertainment industry who fear it could lead to mass layoffs, among other concerns. After an extensive review, DOJ officials determined the transaction did not pose a threat to competition and declined to challenge it, said the people, who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The department approved the merger without requiring any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions, according to one of the people. [...] The DOJ's approval does not end the merger's legal scrutiny. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been reviewing the transaction and could still sue to block the deal despite federal regulators signing off. A spokesperson for Bonta's office told POLITICO earlier this week "the Paramount acquisition of Warner Brothers remains an active investigation." [...] Throughout those discussions, Paramount maintained that the merger would strengthen competition rather than diminish it, creating a media company better positioned to compete with streaming leaders and deep-pocketed technology rivals, according to people familiar with the matter. Hollywood workers fear the merger could trigger another wave of layoffs in an industry already reeling from years of consolidation. Critics argue that billions in promised cost savings will come at the expense of jobs, fewer opportunities for creators and greater concentration of power across film, television and streaming.

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Vogue Williams has said she regrets paying 50/50 on everything when she started dating her now husband Spencer Matthews. 

The judge on Friday ruled that the actress could not seek treble and punitive damages under a California law designed to protect people who come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Hell's Kitchen star, 59, is an avid Scotland fan and donned a home strip as he gave a few words of encouragement to Steve Clarke's side. Scotland will face Haiti in their opener on Saturday night.

Kim Watson, 61, of Colchester, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to grassroots netball in East Anglia in the King's Birthday Honours.

The King’s Birthday Honours list has been revealed for 2026 and Mersea resident Enola Wright has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the Insulinoma community.

Kim Watson, 61, of Colchester, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to grassroots netball in East Anglia in the King's Birthday Honours.

The King’s Birthday Honours list has been revealed for 2026 and Mersea resident Enola Wright has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the Insulinoma community.

Michelle Ageymang and Dame Hellen Mirren are among the many Essex residents who are in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.

Michelle Ageymang and Dame Hellen Mirren are among the many Essex residents who are in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.

Former Cabinet minister Christopher Mullin and professional snooker player Shaun Murphy have been recognised

Keir Starmer claimed that a leadership challenge against him would plunge Britain into 'chaos', sparking fury and ridicule from his own MPs.

The Prime Minister is set on Monday to announce curfews for 16 and 17 year olds on social media as part of long-awaited plans to prevent harm for youngsters online.