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Sky Sports and ITV will jointly broadcast Carabao Cup and EFL Championship matches from January 2025, giving millions free access to top football action — a historic shift in UK sports broadcasting.

Dame Helen Mirren reveals her go‑to Sole Bliss platform heels as a ‘hidden weapon’ for red‑carpet comfort, a secret shared at Cannes and Berlinale.

Karol G ends a four‑month Instagram hiatus with a gold bikini beach post on Oct 14, 2025, silencing pregnancy rumors and boosting buzz for her Netflix documentary.

Stereophonics and Oasis will headline 2025 concerts at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, drawing tens of thousands and boosting the city's cultural scene.

On May 24, 2025, Real Madrid wrapped up the 2024-25 La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé scored both goals from penalties, while Luka Modrić and Carlo Ancelotti said goodbye in an emotional final match. The win kept Los Blancos unbeaten against the Basque side and highlighted the French forward’s instant impact. The fixture drew over 73,000 fans and was broadcast worldwide.

Samantha Cameron’s fashion brand Cefinn is closing after eight years, citing Brexit friction, mounting losses, inflation, and the collapse of Matches Fashion. The label, launched in 2017 for professional women, struggled to reach profitability. Its final winter range will be the last, with London stores staying open temporarily to sell remaining stock. The closure underscores the pressure on UK fashion independents.

Warner Bros. unveiled the first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, with a U.S. release set for February 13, 2026. The moody preview teases a fierce, destructive bond between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff across the Yorkshire moors. The film features Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell, and is produced with MRC and LuckyChap.

Leaked set photos of Margot Robbie in a white bridal gown for Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' sparked backlash over casting and historical accuracy. Fans questioned the dress and the film's period choices, while production continues toward a February 2026 release. Robbie stars as Catherine Earnshaw opposite Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, with LuckyChap producing.

Two Edinburgh Fringe venues pulled Graham Linehan’s one-off comedy night after complaints about his views on transgender issues. Organisers Comedy Unleashed said they secured a third, secret location and would tell ticket holders at the last minute. Claims the show took place outside the Scottish Parliament could not be confirmed. The row reignites a wider debate on free expression and inclusivity at festivals.

CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired after less than a month on the job following a clash with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine guidance and agency independence. The move, tied to disputes over a revamped advisory panel and a proposed letter to states, set off broader confusion over COVID vaccine access. Pharmacies paused services in some states while governors and city officials scrambled to clear bottlenecks.