Miriam Margolyes has spoken out in defence of JK Rowling, saying that anger at the author’s views on trans people has been “misplaced”.The Harry Potter author has been widely criticised in recent years for her…
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: FA Cup semi-final…
(The FA via Getty Images)Chelsea and Crystal Palace meet in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon, with both teams knowing that Liverpool lie in wait in the final itself. The Reds overcame Manchester City…
Extinction Rebellion protest – live: ‘Mass action’ promised…
Extinction Rebellion protestors kick off a week of action in London during a demonstration on Exhibition Road (Getty Images)Extinction Rebellion has promised unspecified “mass action” in London today as the climate activist group continues a…
Brooklyn shooting – live: Manhunt for shooter after…
Heavy police presence on the scene of Tuesday’s shooting (EPA)A manhunt is now underway for a gunman wearing a gas mask and MTA clothing who opened fire and detonated explosive devices on a Brooklyn subway…
‘Lady T will be spinning in her grave’:…
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries became embroiled in a row with TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp over the privatisation of Channel 4, after saying the broadcaster’s “salad days are in the past”.The pair exchanged messages on Twitter…
Johnny Depp trial – live: Amber Heard and…
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard outside a London court in 2020 (AP)Johnny Depp’s multi-million defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Amber Heard, will begin in Virginia later today.He claims a 2018 article written by Heard…
Game of Thrones’ Iain Glen: ‘Playing psychos comes…
It is the Spanish super-fans who go particularly wild for Iain Glen. Whenever they see the Game of Thrones star in the street, they are instantly transported into a state of delirious excitement.The 60-year-old Scottish…
Will Poulter: ‘Method acting is no excuse for…
Will Poulter is hiding something from me. It’s his matcha latte. We’re sitting by the lake in Battersea Park, and he’s just got back from the cafe with our drinks. “They wrote ‘Will the actor’…
UK energy strategy – live: Kwarteng to unveil…
Ministers say the plans will boost clean and affordable energy - but also support fossil fuel drilling in North Sea (AFP via Getty Images)The UK government is set to announce an ambition of eight new…
Chris Rock’s brother says Will Smith should have…
Chris Rock’s brother Kenny has criticised the Academy for its lack of action and lambasted Will Smith after he slapped his brother at the Oscars.Smith walked on stage and struck Rock, who was presenting the…