Tessa Peake-Jones: Modern Comedy Is Cruel, Only Fools Has Heart
Actress Tessa Peake-Jones reflects on why Only Fools and Horses endures, criticising contemporary comedy as 'cruel' and lacking the heart of the classic sitcom.
Actress Tessa Peake-Jones reflects on why Only Fools and Horses endures, criticising contemporary comedy as 'cruel' and lacking the heart of the classic sitcom.
A former Army mental health nurse is suing the Ministry of Defence for £1.2 million, claiming racist bullying including an alleged 'blackface' hand gesture caused severe depression.
Portugal rejects a standalone European army, emphasising NATO and US ties, while Spain advocates for it amid US security doubts. NATO's Mark Rutte dismisses the plan as too costly.
FBI Director Kash Patel has invited outgoing Congressman Eric Swalwell to discuss sexual assault allegations, while a cryptocurrency prediction market offers odds on his potential arrest.
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RecommendedSenator Bernie Sanders delivers a scathing four-word response to economic adviser Kevin Hassett's optimistic take on rising oil prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict, highlighting the domestic affordability crisis.
Pregnant influencer Molly-Mae Hague and boxer Tommy Fury have embarked on an extravagant babymoon to Switzerland, staying at a £2,791-a-night suite ahead of welcoming their second child in June.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves approves limited defence budget increase despite warnings of a £28 billion shortfall and claims Britain's security is 'in peril' from insufficient investment.
Ukraine has called on Israel to detain a Russian vessel, the ABINSK, suspected of transporting over 43,000 tonnes of stolen Ukrainian wheat from occupied territories, escalating diplomatic tensions over wartime looting.
An investigation reveals legal advisers are coaching migrants to pose as gay for UK asylum claims, charging up to £7,000 for fabricated evidence and cover stories.
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RecommendedThe International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed a rapid escalation in North Korea's nuclear weapon production capabilities, with multiple facilities now operational and dozens of warheads estimated.
Rapper Ye postpones Marseille concert after French officials pledge to block the event, following UK entry ban over antisemitic remarks controversy.
A 16-year-old boy is set to appear in court, accused of endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK. This marks the first charge under new border security legislation aimed at curbing dangerous Channel crossings.
RAF fighter jets were deployed to monitor a suspected Russian bomber approaching British airspace, part of a NATO response to heightened Russian military activity.
Farshid Fahti, an Iranian Christian pastor who endured five years of imprisonment including solitary confinement and beatings that broke his leg, urges world leaders to prioritize prisoners' plight in negotiations with Tehran.
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RecommendedThe IAEA reports North Korea has made alarming progress in nuclear weapons production, including a new uranium enrichment facility, raising regional security concerns.
Football legend Alan Shearer has launched a £1 million fundraising campaign, the largest in his foundation's history, to support thousands of disabled children and adults with free specialist care.
British fighter jets were deployed after radar tracked a suspected Russian long-range bomber heading toward UK airspace, amid heightened tensions with Moscow over submarine activity near critical infrastructure.
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly received approval from Kylie Jenner as his relationship with her sister Kim Kardashian blossoms, with recent sightings at Coachella and a transatlantic visit.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for approving only a limited defence budget increase despite warnings of a £28bn funding gap and claims that UK security is 'in peril'.
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RecommendedEuropean officials are rapidly developing a fallback plan to supplement US military assets within NATO, fearing potential American withdrawal. The initiative aims to preserve deterrence against Russia while maintaining operational continuity.
Angela Rayner has reportedly cooled plans to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership after local elections, despite a poll predicting Labour's worst results. She backed government reforms and campaigned with Starmer and Andy Burnham.
HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season two production is paused on Gran Canaria after extreme weather submerged sets, forcing relocation and causing delays.
A 27-year-old Sudanese national faces charges after two men and two women died attempting to board a 'taxi boat' near Boulogne-sur-Mer. The incident highlights ongoing Channel crossing dangers.
Louise Thompson and fiancé Ryan Libbey discuss their visceral reaction to Louis Theroux's documentary on misogynistic content creators, sharing fears about raising their son in today's digital age.
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RecommendedThe government has closed eleven more hotels used for asylum accommodation, moving hundreds to former army barracks. This reduces total asylum hotels below 190, saving £65 million annually.
US Vice-President JD Vance was interrupted by a heckler during a Turning Point USA speech in Georgia as he challenged Pope Leo's condemnation of the Iran conflict, sparking a public clash with Trump allies.
Donald Trump has suggested the US-UK trade agreement could be 'changed' due to disagreements with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on North Sea drilling and migration policies, ahead of King Charles's US visit.
Vice President JD Vance's campus tour in Georgia was met with sparse attendance and vocal criticism, highlighting growing dissent among young conservatives over Trump's policies and rhetoric.
King Charles will avoid a public Oval Office meeting with President Trump during his US state visit, with officials opting for private talks to prevent diplomatic embarrassment.
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