Ricky Ponting: I’m as Aussie as anyone and I love watching Bazball
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August 10, 2025 05:44 UTC
Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart
Gibson starred in Braveheart as Scottish rebel William Wallace, as he sets out to challenge King Edward I of England. He said this allowed him to relive parts of his Irish heritage, and Gibson became emotional as he spoke about Horner. Gibson said that while filming in Scotland was “fantastic”, the ground was not firm enough for the big battle scenes. Mel Gibson poses for a selfie with Antoinette Dillon, from Finglas, Dublin (Conor O Mearain/PA)Fans travelled from all over Ireland to get a chance of meeting the Lethal Weapon and Mad Max star. People queued at Trim Castle Hotel to meet Gibson and other Braveheart cast members, including Angus Macfadyen, John Murtagh and Mhairi Calvey.
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August 10, 2025 05:00 UTC
UK emerges as bright spot for Indian students
The United Kingdom is turning out to be a bright spot for Indian students especially after the Indian-UK Free Trade Agreement FTA ), and also with the US stiffening its stance on immigration, visa policy and now doubling of tariffs. “This makes the UK more attractive for students looking to work and stay after graduation,” said Piyush Kumar – Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education.Additionally, social security benefits and qualification recognition create better career prospects in the UK than what the US currently offers, say experts.“The UK offers predictability while the US offers uncertainty. The graduate route provides clear post-study work pathways,” said Nikhil Jain, founder, ForeignAdmits.The number of Indian students outflow to the UK had decreased to 98,000 in 2024 from 1.36 lakh in the previous year. The UK admissions process typically starts in the autumn about September with a smaller intake in the spring.Indian students are feeling more at the UK institutions, colleges and employers with the FTA in place, the experts said. Living expenses are usually between £10,000 and £15,000 yearly.Indian graduates working in the UK are now exempted from paying UK National Insurance Contributions for up to this year.
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August 10, 2025 04:56 UTC
Does suncream block vitamin D? Skincare expert reveals all
One way to do that is to apply suncream on exposed areas of skin, as it protects from harmful UVB rays. Does suncream block vitamin D? Dr Majad explains that suncream helps filter out the sun’s harmful UVB rays, which coincidentally are the same rays that aid vitamin D production. He adds: "There is some evidence that sunscreen (SPF) can reduce the skin’s production of vitamin D from sunlight exposure, but the situation is more nuanced than often portrayed. “You could also speak to your doctor about whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement would be beneficial.”
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August 10, 2025 02:30 UTC
Three people injured after teen gunman opens fire in Times Square as panicked crowds flee tourist spot
THREE people have been injured after a teen gunman opened fire in Times Square, police said. Footage showed panicked crowds fleeing the tourist spot in New York as cops swarmed a vehicle. One of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, approximately 330,000 to 460,000 pedestrians walk through Times Square every day. Staff at Emory University told students to "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT" and avoid the area. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun6 The shooting happened near West 44th Street and 7th Avenue around 1.20am Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
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August 09, 2025 23:23 UTC
All the times JD Vance sparked outrage with UK comments before Britain vacation
All the times JD Vance sparked outrage with UK comments before Britain vacationThe US Vice President is visiting the UK for talks with Foreign Secretary David Lammy, despite slamming free speech and immigration levels in BritainThe US VP claimed free speech is retreating across Europe. (Image: Getty)Despite making a number of contentious statements about the UK in recent months, JD Vance is on vacation in the country this summer. Mr. Vance also gave a talk to European nations, including the UK, about free speech at the Munich Security Conference in February. Mr Vance made this remark while asserting that under Donald Trump's leadership, the US remained a steadfast ally to European countries, including the UK. You see them starting to limit the free speech of their own citizens."
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August 09, 2025 13:56 UTC
Manchester United plans to unveil new signing Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford revealed - Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...DAILY MIRRORManchester United are set to give fans their first glimpse of Benjamin Sesko ahead of their friendly clash with Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday. THE TIMESNewcastle United are set to offer an improved bid worth £30m for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a £78m swoop for PSG midfield maestro and Portugal international Vitinha. THE SUNWhile Luka Modric has joined AC Milan after leaving Real Madrid, there is hope the Croatia star could end his career playing for Swansea. From this season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.
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August 09, 2025 10:10 UTC
Times Square shooting RECAP: Three shot after gunman, 17, opens fire in heart of NYC
Three people have been injured in a horror shooting in Times Square, New York City. A police spokesperson has said that the violence erupted after a "verbal dispute between two people escalated". A 65-year-old man and a 19-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds, while an 18-year-old woman was rushed to hospital with a wound to her neck. The suspected shooter has been taken into custody and officers recovered a firearm at the scene. The teenager has not been identified because of his age and charges have reportedly not been filed thus far.
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August 09, 2025 09:47 UTC
Chaos in Times Square as teen gunman shoots innocent bystanders after opening fire in bustling NYC tourist mecca
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThree people were rushed to the hospital — including a tourist — after a teenage gunman opened fire in New York’s bustling Times Square overnight. The gunman was inside the chain restaurant Raising Cane’s on Broadway when the dispute started, the New York Post reported. New York’s police commissioner announced only a few days ago that the city had seen the fewest shooting incidents and victims this year since records began. Over the first seven months of 2025, there were 412 shooting incidents and 489 shooting victims in New York.
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August 09, 2025 09:42 UTC
Vance and Lammy Mix Fishing and Foreign Policy at UK Estate
Like many friends from different orbits, Vice President JD Vance and Britain’s foreign minister, David Lammy, got together on Friday to bond over a hobby — fishing — before sitting down to hash out their differences, in their case, how the United States and Britain should respond to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Mr. Vance, a Republican whose public positions rarely diverge from President Trump’s, acknowledged there was daylight between him and Mr. Lammy, a Labour Party minister under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, starting with Britain’s announcement last week that it would recognize the state of Palestine unless Israel agreed to a cease-fire with Hamas. “We have no plans to recognize a Palestinian state,” Mr. Vance told reporters as he met Mr. Lammy at the foreign secretary’s grand official country residence, Chevening House, southeast of London. “I don’t know what it would really mean to recognize a Palestinian state, given the lack of a functional government there.”Mr. Vance said Mr. Trump was sticking to his goal of making sure Hamas is never again able to strike Israeli civilians as it did on Oct. 7, 2023, though he said the president had been moved by the “terrible images” from Gaza and wanted to ease the suffering.
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August 09, 2025 09:33 UTC
Times letters: Implementing the Supreme Court ruling
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August 09, 2025 09:07 UTC
Times newspaper ranks Tom's Smashed burgers at Crafty Devil
In fact, it’s flourishing beyond anyone’s expectations, with Tom’s burger business, which he runs in the Crafty Devil on Windsor Road, flourishing and gaining an excellent reputation. So good is the reputation that Tom’s burger business ‘Tom’s Smashed Burgers’ which he runs with the help of brother Sion, has just been identified as one of the Times best burger joints in the UK to enjoy a burger this summer. (Image: NQ) Sion right was cooking our burgers (Image: NQ)Read moreDelish!! This time around we had Tom’s brother Sion cook us the burgers – and Sion might be putting brother Tom under a bit of pressure as his burgers were just as good! Tom’s Smashed Burgers now has a residency in Dalton Yard, Cardiff, as well as at the Crafty Devil in Penarth.
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August 09, 2025 07:02 UTC
The U.S. Says Britain Is Chilling Free Speech. Many Britons Point the Finger Back.
Britain was on a knife edge when Lucy Connolly, a mother and former nanny, tapped out an inflammatory 51-word post on social media a year ago, calling for “all” hotels that house asylum seekers to be set on fire. “If that makes me a racist, so be it,” she added, a postscript that did nothing to spare her the wrath of the country’s courts. Now serving a 31-month prison sentence for inciting racial hatred, Ms. Connolly has become a charged symbol in a debate over whether Britain is suppressing free speech. Last month, an appeals court refused to reduce her sentence, drawing angry protests from her defenders, mainly on the political right. Critics, including Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk, accuse Britain of backsliding in the age of social media.
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August 09, 2025 01:54 UTC
Tech billionaire gives No 10 free speech warning over Online Safety Act
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August 09, 2025 00:50 UTC
Strict rules for British tourists going to EU to come in within weeks
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August 08, 2025 22:43 UTC