‘We’ve got 25 to 30% already shot’: sequel to Michael Jackson biopic on way, says studio
Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson says there is ‘a ton of incredibly entertaining story’ still to tell, which may include unused footage shot for the first film
Western Europe braces for first major heat event of the summer
Temperatures across Portugal, Spain, France and the UK are expected to exceed 30C today and into next week
First Thing: Progressive Democrats criticize 2024 election autopsy for silence on Gaza
The 192-page report does not mention Gaza or Joe Biden’s age. Plus, is the world heading for another Ebola crisis?
Standard Chartered boss apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ comments amid job cuts
Bill Winters faced backlash over remarks about some of near 80,000 staff set to lose roles to AI
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A bunny who loves to bake, illustrated poems about amazing animals and a YA verse novel of dancefloor salvation
Taliban ‘legitimising child marriage’ with new law, activists warn
Up to 70% of girls may be in early or forced marriages but law now makes divorce impossible if husbands disagree
Girls who survived Southport attack meet again: ‘It was like having big sisters’
Parents speak for first time about daughters’ heroism on the day and their courage in dealing with critical injuries, scars and trauma
Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Gaultier owner Puig
Sticking points to build beauty powerhouse included which family would hold balance of power
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts
Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts
Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain
Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April
UK borrows more than forecast in April as inflation adds to benefits bill
The £24.3bn figure comes amid rising cost of pensions as bond market jitters take monthly debt interest to £10.3bn
Victims’ commissioner to step in after Southport parents say support ‘woeful’
Some parents have not received proper psychological help nearly two years after the atrocity, solicitor says
‘We needed a Hitler who really vibed with the dog’: meet Lexie, the world’s first cinemadographer
A new film, Blondi, takes audiences inside the Führer’s bunker in the final days of the Third Reich, from the point of view of his beloved dog