French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:34:26 GMT
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
The life and career of Brigitte Bardot - in pictures
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:24 GMT
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:37:26 GMT
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 15:43:33 GMT
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:01:40 GMT
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:44:40 GMT
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:41:45 GMT
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.
'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:45:50 GMT
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:57 GMT
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
