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Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media

Paris Olympics at a time when unemployment is soaring and economic woes are rampant, the opening ceremony has been criticized. The organizers went beyond the formal format of holding the ceremony in a stadium and produced a razzmatazz and riots of colors on the flowing River Seine, where thousands of people gathered on both sides and greeted the participating players. But it has been leveled as the worst opening ceremony in history. The disgruntled BBC viewers, who tuned in to watch the event, have slammed the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony as «the worst in history.»

ITV’s reality show The Fortune Hotel, which debuted in May, has been officially renewed for a second season. The show, inspired by the format of The Traitors, has captivated audiences with its blend of strategy, suspense, and luxury. The renewed season will continue to feature contestants navigating a high-stakes game set in a lavish Caribbean resort.

Climate Change Service, more records could be broken shortly.

Keanu Reeves, who is well-known for his famous roles, disclosed that he thinks about dying all the time. Reeves, aged 59, admitted in an interview with BBC News that he often thinks about his own death. Though these ideas may be strong, he stressed, they also foster a greater respect for relationships and life in general. Reeves wanted to say that this knowledge, even if it sounds scary, can lead to a life that has more purpose, as per the reports of MSN.

BBC director-general Tim Davie on Tuesday revealed all details pertaining to the show's future.

BBC is to axe 500 jobs over the next 20 months in a bid to save £200 million ($258 million) and become a «leaner, more agile organisation,» the British public service broadcaster announced Tuesday.

Italy for vacation, some locals have grown tired of tourists treating their cities like a playground.In Florence, photos of a female tourist groping a beloved statue and miming a sex act have triggered outrage, with some officials calling for an end to bad behaviour from foreigners.The photos were shared to Instagram on Tuesday. In one of the two blurry images, a woman is seen standing on the base of a life-sized statue of the Roman god Bacchus as she holds onto the sculpture and pretends to kiss it.

Moon as well? Some of those caves are as big as 130 feet or 40 meters wide and tens of yards meters long, reports AP. Talking to the BBC, Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut to travel to space said that humans could potentially be living in lunar pits in 20-30 years as these caves looked like a good place for a base. She also said that this cave is so deep that astronauts might have to use “jet packs or a lift” to get out.

Multiple witnesses say they saw Donald Trump’s suspected shooter climbing on the roof of a Pennsylvania building moments before shots were fired at the former president during a campaign rally Saturday.

Sony Pictures Classics plans to release "The Outrun" in theaters across North America on October 4, in collaboration with Stage 6 Films.

Rishi Sunak suddenly called for general elections across the country. Within a matter of six weeks, the entire voting process around UK general election results 2024 happened, with the results yet to be declared. The official voting process has formally ended and the first wave of results will start coming 11.30pm onwards.

Fleabag breaks out and conquers the world, there’s an embarrassment of riches to be unearthed on BBC’s iPlayer, a streaming service to love. However, for international viewers, the iPlayer has long been viewable only by using a VPN and pretending you’re in England — until now. Amazon Prime Video in India now offers a specific “BBC Player" bundle which is a ₹599 add-on service that adds a bunch of BBC shows to your existing Prime Video subscription.

British Grand Prix 2024 is just round the corner this weekend and this will be the 12th round of the Formula One this season at the iconic racing circuit in the UK. Silverstone circuit is already buzzing with the respective teams with their top-notch drivers for free practice sessions, that have already begun. The British Grand Prix 2024 will this time host Lewis Hamilton's seventh home race and he will be eyeing a dominating win here, after finishing fourth in the Austrian Grand Prix, missing out on pole positions. Since Hamilton has been racing and winning consistently in British GP circuit, he has been hailed as the King of Silverstone for a reason. That very reason will again be demonstrated on July 7, as the race gets flagged off from the Silverstone circuit.

Khawaja Asif, has confirmed that the country will persist in launching military strikes against Afghanistan to counter terrorism. Speaking to BBC, he emphasized that these operations are a necessary response to attacks on Pakistani security forces and civilians, stating, «We won’t serve them with cake and pastries.» Instead, he said, Pakistan is prepared to retaliate forcefully against any aggression. The aerial strikes, part of a broader military campaign called «Resolve for Stability,» are aimed at militant groups that Pakistan accuses of operating from Afghan soil. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of not doing enough to curb these militant groups, particularly the Pakistani Taliban or TTP, which allegedly have sanctuaries in Afghanistan. Pakistan's government maintains that its military actions are justified and necessary to safeguard its national security. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021. Pakistan alleges that despite its repeated requests, the Afghan Taliban has been reluctant to take action against the TTP, which has been using Afghan territory to launch attacks on Pakistan. Asif asserted that Pakistan's strikes are a direct response to these threats, dismissing concerns over the legality of the operations and stating that informing the Taliban of impending attacks would compromise the element of surprise.

Euro Cup 2024 as this time around, both teams' rivalry and intensity will simply be unmatched in this semifinal clash. Spain scored two goals against Germany and won, though their opponents gave them a real hard time after scoring an equalizer in the last leg of the game. However, France was not so lucky as to close the quarterfinals chapter within the 90 minutes and had to proceed to the penalties to ultimately claim victory of Portugal, a very dangerous team, owing to players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe. France ensured that Ronaldo's journey at the Euros was officially over, as according to a previous ET report, the footballing icon will not play in further Euro championships.

Nicola Coughlan's performance in the upcoming Christmas special, teased by writer Steven Moffat. Known for her role in Bridgerton, Coughlan was spotted filming in Wales last year for the iconic sci-fi series, with showrunner Russell T Davies confirming her involvement in the 2024 festive episode, as mentioned in a report by Digital Spy. A Heartbreaking Performance Steven Moffat, while remaining tight-lipped about the specifics, hinted at Coughlan's impactful role. «Nicola is wonderful in it. She will break your heart,» Moffat shared in a recent interview with Ireland AM. Despite his enthusiasm, Moffat refrained from divulging further details, adhering to the secrecy surrounding the episode.

Britain's new government is prioritising avoiding job losses in talks with Tata Steel over government backing for a transition to lower-carbon technologies, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday. Tata, Britain's biggest steel producer, started closing one of its carbon-intensive blast furnaces on Thursday while the shutdown of its other one is slated for September, resulting in the loss of up to 2,800 jobs at Port Talbot in South Wales. The new government will need to sign the 500 million pound ($635 million) support package the previous government agreed with Tata Steel to help build a lower-carbon electric arc furnace, but unions are hoping for an improved deal with Tata, which could prevent some job losses.

HBO has released the teaser trailer for «Industry» Season 3. The upcoming season features Kit Harington as a green tech company leader aiming for a public offering.

Following an intensive manhunt Wednesday, police in the U.K. located a suspect believed to have killed three women with a crossbow in a home north of London.