British actor Julian Holloway, best known for his appearance in eight Carry On films, has died at the age of 80. Theatrical agency Sharkey and Co said he died on Sunday at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Dorset after “a brief illness”. Another agency, Damn Good Voices, told the Press Association he will be missed.
Warning: This article contains references to suicide and material readers might find disturbing Every year, on his birthday, Joel Le Scouarnec composed an entry in his diary. First, he would record his age. Then he would write: “I am a paedophile, and I am proud of it.” To the rest of the world, he seemed
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk’s xAI on Tuesday unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, claiming it can outperform offerings from OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek based on early testing, which included standardized tests on math, science and coding. “We’re very excited to present Grok 3, which is, we think, an
The British couple detained in Iran have been charged with espionage, according to the Iranian judiciary news agency. The couple were named by their family on Monday as Craig and Lindsay Foreman. Iranian state media said last week that the couple were in custody in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman on security-related charges. This breaking
It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America’s most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today’s rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got
Cars and trucks drive along a country road in stormy weather. Jan Woitas | Picture Alliance | Getty Images 2024 was a strong year for aeolian energy in Germany, with permit awards for onshore wind turbines accelerating, according to industry data — but the upcoming Feb. 23 election means the sector now faces uncertainty, amid
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is to tell EU diplomats “Brexit was a mistake” and argue stronger ties with the bloc would help fight Donald Trump’s tariff threats. He will say the UK’s withdrawal from the EU “continues to have a negative impact” and will promise to make the case for “being bold” to seek
Thames Water, which was due to run out of money, has been given a lifeline after a £3bn loan was approved by the High Court. The loan gives the UK’s biggest water provider time to sort out its finances and could ward off nationalisation. Court approval had been needed for the rescue plan centred on
Wages have risen while unemployment unexpectedly saw no change, official figures show. Average weekly earnings rose 6% in the three months to December, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed, while wages – excluding bonuses – grew 5.9%, despite economists expecting a 5.8% rise. Money blog: Your parking disputes resolved by expert Even
Russia has reportedly released a American citizen who had been detained on drug charges, just hours ahead of its talks with the US over Ukraine. The New York Times said that Kalob Byers Wayne had been released by Russia on Monday, hours before the discussions were set to begin. The 28-year-old had been arrested at
On a bright but chilly February morning, around a dozen volunteers gather by the beachfront at Minster, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. In bobble hats and walking boots, they carry blue plastic bags and litter pickers. They wander slowly past the dog walkers and brightly painted beach huts, combing the pebbles for waste.
Sir Keir Starmer was the first leader to arrive at this meeting in Paris, strolling down the road from the British Embassy. When he emerged, after three hours of discussion, he looked sombre. Sir Keir, like the other political heavyweights who came to the Elysee Palace, knows that Europe has been battered and marginalised over
The largest and most luxurious Genesis electric SUV is almost here. It will be the first full-size Genesis electric SUV to hit the market, but it’s promised to be much more than that. The GV90 is expected to rival ultra-luxury models like the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. After the Genesis GV90 was spotted with barely any camo
Brett OkamotoFeb 17, 2025, 03:49 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Conor McGregor is appealing the verdict found against him in a sexual assault lawsuit in Dublin last year. According to the BBC, McGregor filed the appeal Friday. A jury found the UFC star
At least 18 people have been injured in a plane crash that’s left an aircraft upside down at a Canadian airport, Delta Airlines has said. Images from Toronto Pearson International Airport show the snow-covered plane belly up on the tarmac. The flight, operated by Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air, crashed while landing at around 2.45pm local
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has achieved the highest-ever opening for a romcom in the UK and Ireland, according to Universal. The fourth movie in the franchise, set around the titular unlucky-in-love heroine, took $15.5m, (£12.3m) in its first weekend, beating Marvel’s first release of the year, Captain America: Brave New World. Image: Zellweger
A “US security guarantee” is the only path to peace in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Speaking in Paris after an emergency summit with European leaders, the prime minister said a “US backstop” is the “only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again”. And he said the future of Ukraine is not
Disastrous weddings, pub brawls, love-rat scandals, serial killer neighbours and the absolute impossibility of ever having a quiet Christmas. Life in soapland is not for the fainthearted. For 40 years, viewers have watched EastEnders for exactly this kind of drama. Now, the BBC show is celebrating its milestone birthday with an “unmissable” week of episodes
The emission properties of three long-period pulsars have been observed through the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST). Detailed findings of the study highlight various pulsar emission behaviours, including null phases, asymmetric emissions, and microstructure pulses. The research, conducted as part of the Commensal Radio Astronomy FAST Survey (CRAFTS), aimed to deepen the understanding of
The business secretary will this week hold a fresh round of talks with British Steel’s Chinese owner amid protracted talks about a state bailout of the Scunthorpe-based company. Sky News has learnt that Jonathan Reynolds will discuss the future of the industrial group with Jingye Group’s boss, Li Huiming, in the latest chapter of a
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