1+ min ago (424+ words) Daniel Craig returned as Benoit Blanc for the new Netflix whodunnit Director Rian Johnson wants Meryl Streep to step into his murder-mystery universe. Following the premiere of the third Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the filmmaker revealed his hopes for the budding franchise. "There are so many great actors I'd like to work with," Johnson, 51, told IndieWire. "But, yes, if you're reading this, Meryl Streep, I feel like you'd slot into a murder mystery very well." He then shared his response to Streep, 76, finally appearing on Saturday Night Live after decades of requests from fans: "If Lorne can do it, then, goddamn, so can we." Streep has dabbled in the whodunnit genre before. The Oscar-winning actor has appeared in the last three seasons of Hulu's murder-mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building, which wrapped…...

4+ min ago (600+ words) The editor and media entrepeneur changed the landscape of British journalism over his decades-long career Andreas Whittam Smith, the former editor who co-founded The Independent and changed the landscape of British journalism over his decades-long career, has died aged 88. The pioneering editor died on Saturday, his family said in a statement. Whittam Smith was the early driving force behind The Independent, the broadsheet he launched in 1986 as an antidote to the entrenched partisanship of Fleet Street. Under his stewardship, the newspaper won a devoted readership with its commitment to neutrality, intellectual rigour, and clean, modern design, with clarity and depth chosen over sensationalism. He had worked in finance and public service, but it was in the media industry in particular where his influence will be keenly felt long after his death. He was knighted in 2015 for his services to the…...

5+ min ago (102+ words) West Ham star Lucas Paqueta lashes out at FA on social media - West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta was sent off for dissent during his side's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday. - Paqueta subsequently criticised the Football Association (FA) on social media, accusing them of failing to provide "psychological support". - His emotional outburst follows a two-year FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, from which he was cleared in July. - The investigation notably prevented a potential transfer to Manchester City two summers ago. - West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo stated he would have a private conversation with Paqueta to understand the situation....

18+ min ago (310+ words) Lucas Paqueta was sent off in the closing stages of West Ham's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has launched an extraordinary attack on the Football Association, accusing the governing body of failing to provide him with "psychological support" following his recent sending off against Liverpool. The Brazil international received two quick-fire yellow cards for dissent from referee Darren England during his side's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday. Paqueta's emotional outburst comes after he spent two years under an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, which saw him accused of deliberately getting booked for betting purposes. Although cleared of the charges in July, the probe notably scuppered a potential move to Manchester City two summers ago. Taking to social media platform X, the 28-year-old expressed his distress. He wrote: "I understand that now I have to come…...

27+ min ago (292+ words) Whether you're after a new fragrance or stocking up on your favourite scent, this is sure to sell fast Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals We're nearing the end of day three of the Black Friday sales and, so far, we've been treated to a plethora of beauty deals across haircare, skincare and make-up. But despite a huge number of brands adding to their virtual bargain buckets, the Debenhams deals really are quite lucrative (with up to 75 per cent off). Casting my net further afield, I've spotted savings on Dyson, Elemis and Giorgio Armani beauty (to name but a few). But it's the perfume deals that have caught my attention this Black Friday. Specifically, Yves Saint Laurent's black opium eau de parfum (was "70, now "46.55, Debenhams.com). If you're not familiar, the scent is equal parts sweet and floral,…...

30+ min ago (352+ words) George Abaraonye received criticism for his reaction to Charlie Kirk being shot dead in September George Abaraonye, the ousted president-elect of the Oxford Union, has revealed he received "threats of violence" following a controversy over comments he made appearing to celebrate the shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Mr Abaraonye, who became president-elect of the historic debating society earlier this year, faced widespread criticism for remarks posted after Mr Kirk was shot dead at a Utah Valley University event in September, an incident US authorities described as a political assassination. Mr Kirk, 31, was an ally of US President Donald Trump and a co-founder and chief executive of the right-wing youth organisation Turning Point USA. Mr Abaraonye has since expressed remorse, telling The Times he was "very sorry" for his comments and wished to apologise directly to Mr Kirk's family....

31+ min ago (369+ words) Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to send a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season's final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first. "That's a very lovely race," Verstappen said on team radio after his 70th career win. "Great job everyone." Norris can still become the first British driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton clinched the last of his seven titles in 2020. But having entered the Qatar GP weekend with a 24-point lead over both his rivals, Norris is now 12 points ahead…...

57+ min ago (368+ words) I can't say more good things about the Ninja luxe,' noted our appliance tester Amazon's Black Friday sale has delivered some impressive deals "AirPods Pro 3 have gone on sale for the first time, Dyson's airwrap has crashed to its lowest ever price "and now I've just spotted a stellar saving on one of the best coffee makers, the Ninja's luxe caf" premier three-in-one machine. The machine can make everything from espresso and milk-based drinks to cold brew and drip coffee, making it the ideal machine to have in your home. And it's now plummeted to its cheapest-ever price at Amazon. Keep reading for why it's the perfect investment. Crowned the best coffee maker for 2025 in our review, the Ninja luxe caf" impressed our tester, Inga Parkel, with its versatility, allowing you to make three different types of coffee: espresso, drip…...

1+ hour ago (448+ words) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praised his players for the way they have turned their season around after a 1-0 win at home to Wolves moved them into the top four of the Premier League. Boubacar Kamara's stunning goal secured Villa a seventh win out of eight league games. They look a different team to the start of the campaign, where a dreadful summer transfer window led to a lacklustre beginning as they failed to win any of their opening five games and scored just one goal. Emery's men now look set to compete at the top end of the Premier League once again, though the Spaniard is remaining grounded. "The table is, of course, now better how we can see it," Emery said. "We are going to be humble and realistic. We will focus on each match. We have Brighton…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (849+ words) Calls for multiple investigations following accusations that the chancellor misled the public Sir Keir Starmer will issue a defiant defence of the Budget after Rachel Reeves was forced to deny having lied about the state of the country's finances in an effort to justify her "26bn worth of tax hikes. In what will be seen as an attempt to prop up his embattled chancellor, the prime minister will on Monday argue that Ms Reeves has provided economic stability by raising billions of pounds more in so-called fiscal "headroom" to protect against future market shocks. He will also defend her decision to spend billions more on benefits, rejecting the notion of trying to look "tough" on welfare for the sake of politics " although he will also pledge to reform the system and get more young people who are currently signed off sick…...