Tom Cruise has recounted the fortuitous encounter that led to his role in the Oscar-winning film 'Rain Man', all thanks to a chance meeting with co-star Dustin Hoffman at a London takeaway.Speaking...
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Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address3 hours agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsReporting fromLondonSarah RainsfordCorrespondentReporting fromRomePope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" in a...
Hamas official says group holding direct talks with US in Qatar41 minutes agoRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondentHugo BachegaMiddle East correspondentReutersA senior Hamas official has told the BBC that...
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Finding a great dress that will see you through summer usually comes with a checklist: it must be comfortable and stylish, flatter your body shape, and work dressed up or down. This may seem like a...
Meghan Markle "played the happy wife" during her three day visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry last year. The 43-year-old former actress visited the African country in May 2024 with her husband, with...
Royal Family rules can be confusing for both members of the public and sometimes even royals themselves. From bowing to curtsying, selfies to interactions with the public, there are a number of...
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Queen Elizabeth once gave a brilliant response to an Australian cricket legend after she was asked for an autograph during a match. World-famous fast bowler Dennis Lillee met the late monarch in...
During the event, the King gave a historic speech during which he called for a global commitment to restoring peace as he paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of the wartime generation.Echoing...
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Covering the landscape in a sea of grassy green and atmospheric blue, they spring up every year. Next to the babbling brook, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze – a host of...