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Kamala Harris
Harris could become the first woman president after years of breaking barriers
She has already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his re-election bid and endorsed her.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Graham Norton Show
Ian McKellen expected to return to West End stage this week after fall
The British actor has shown little sign of slowing down during his esteemed career, even marking his milestone 80th year with an 80-date nationwide solo tour

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Graham Norton Show
Profile: Who is Ian McKellen?
With two Oscar nominations for his work on screen and the recipient of every major theatrical award in Britain and US, Ian McKellen is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

BBC Worldwide Showcase - Day 1
Michael Mosley: TV doctor who popularised 5:2 diet amid health and science work
A body has been found during the search for the 67-year-old who went missing on Wednesday while on a walk while holidaying on the Greek island of Symi

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Robert Fico
Robert Fico: The left-populist politician compared to far-right leaders
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event on Wednesday afternoon. Here the Associated Press news agency takes a look at his background.

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore world premiere
JK Rowling: From beloved children’s author to being outspoken on trans issues
JK Rowling made a splash in 1997 when her first Harry Potter book series novel was published and became a global sensation, putting the spotlight on the Gloucestershire-born author.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Graham Norton show - London
Usher’s Super Bowl half-time show has been 30 years in the making
The eight-time Grammy-winning R&B musician headlines the Super Bowl's half-time show this weekend

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

Booker prize 2023
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch: From film critic to full-time writer
The writer, who lives in Dublin, was honoured for his fifth novel, Prophet Song

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Entertainment - Michael Caine - London Airport
Michael Caine’s glittering career as he steps away from acting aged 90
Michael Caine is the Bermondsey boy who became one of Britain’s best loved actors.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Liz Truss becomes PM
Boris Johnson: The former British prime minister who promised to get Brexit done
Mr Johnson led the Conservatives to a landslide election victory in 2019 – but was given a fixed penalty notice over Downing Street lockdown parties and then forced out by his own MPs after three years in office, following a string of scandals.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

This Morning Bafta Tribute - London
Phillip Schofield rose from presenting with a puppet to ‘king of daytime TV’
Phillip Schofield graduated from presenting on CBBC’s Broom Cupboard to enjoy one of the most enduring careers in television.

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Eurovision 2023
What you need to know about Loreen, the history-making Swedish pop superstar
Loreen is first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice

Sun, 14 May, 2023

Captain America: Civil War Photocall - London
Jeremy Renner: Oscar-nominated actor known for role as expert marksman Hawkeye
Jeremy Renner was best known for portraying the Marvel expert marksman and member of The Avengers superhero team, Hawkeye, before he broke more than 30 bones in a snowplough accident.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Missing schoolgirls
Shamima Begum: Straight A student to ‘stateless’ jihadi bride
The former IS bride has been embroiled in a battle with the British legal system – she lost her latest legal challenge over the decision to deprive her of her British citizenship on Wednesday.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Andrew Tate: A ‘multi-millionaire’ kickboxer and once self-proclaimed misogynist
Andrew Tate: A ‘multi-millionaire’ kickboxer and once self-proclaimed misogynist
Social media influencer Andrew Tate rose to notoriety in 2016 when he was removed from British TV show Big Brother over a video that appeared to show him hitting a woman with a belt.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Wimbledon 2021 - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Roger Federer: A teenage hothead who found inner calm and became a unique talent
At his best, Federer’s feet never seemed to touch the court, manoeuvring him effortlessly into position to swat away an impossible winner with the merest flick of his wrist

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Guardian Hay Festival
Salman Rushdie: Who is he, what is he known for and what happened to him?
The incident is not the first time his life has come under threat

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Singer R. Kelly is seen at the Daley Center in Chicago for a child support hearing on March 13, 2019. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tr
R Kelly: The R&B superstar and sex-trafficker
US singer R Kelly is due to be sentenced on counts of racketeering and sex-trafficking, with further charges relating to bribery and forced labour.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell court case
Ghislaine Maxwell: From high-flying socialite to convicted sex trafficker
Maxwe was convicted on five of six counts by a jury just after Christmas and her 60th birthday

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell court case
Ghislaine Maxwell: Socialite’s life of luxury with rich and royal friends
Ghislaine Maxwell was once a “sophisticated” and “very impressive” British socialite until her affiliation with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein led to her detention for alleged sex trafficking.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021

Stephen Port court case
Stephen Port – the quiet, porn-obsessed loner who turned into a serial killer
In many ways, Stephen Port did not fit the serial killer stereotype.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

The 23rd Annual Sir Elton John Oscar Party - Los Angeles
Alec Baldwin famed for Hollywood roles and personal drama
Alec Baldwin has been famous for more than three decades, best known for his roles in 30 Rock, Glengarry Glen Ross and The Cooler, as well as his impression of Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live,He was starring in a western film called Rust in ...

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Plymouth incident
Plymouth shooting suspect described being ‘defeated by life’ in video before massacre
In an 11-minute video, which appears to be the last posted before Thursday’s incident, he refers to difficulties meeting women and struggling to lose weight

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021

Duke of Edinburgh funeral
‘Air Miles Andy’ – controversial royal, playboy prince and Falklands hero
Britain’s Prince Andrew's royal life may have long been controversial, but the “Playboy Prince” also earned high regard for his bravery during the Falklands War.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

Matt Hancock affair accusations
Matt Hancock: From student journalist to disgraced Health Secretary
After leading the nation through the pandemic as the UK government’s Health Secretary, Matt Hancock has resigned in the aftermath of his affair with an aide that broke his own coronavirus rules.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Edwin Poots announces ministerial team
Who is Paul Givan, the man set to become Northern Ireland's youngest ever First Minister?
When Edwin Poots made his first visit as DUP leader to Dublin last week, it was Paul Givan that he chose to accompany him

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Wimbledon 2019 - Day One - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Naomi Osaka – the talented introvert who makes a point of getting people talking
Having suffered bouts of depression dating back to her first slam title in 2018, tennis star attempted to take control of her battle with mental health at Roland Garros by boycotting media duties.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Poots with ponies detained by NI Protocol paperwork
Cancer op to poll win: New DUP leader Poots has remarkable start to 2021
Identified as coming from the more hardline/religious fundamentalist wing of the party, Edwin Poots also has a reputation of enjoying good working relationships.

Fri, 14 May, 2021

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting - Sri Lanka
‘Terminator’ Tony Abbott: The ex-Australia PM set for top UK trade role
He spent several years studying for the priesthood and when he was a politician he focused on abortion and illegal migration by boat

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Russia Navalny Profile
Who is Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny?
As Russia’s most determined and durable opposition figure, Alexei Navalny has employed an astute understanding of social media, an accountant’s ability to wade through financial data, a knack for sardonic humour and fierce resolve in the face of ...

Fri, 21 Aug, 2020

Phone hacking claims
Resignation of James Murdoch shows famous family’s political divide
James Murdoch’s resignation from News Corporation is the latest example of the political divide in the famed media family.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2020

MTV Video Music Awards 2016 - Show - New York
Kanye West: A rapper whose talents are matched only by his controversies
Hailed as one of the greatest rappers of his generation, often by himself, Kanye West has always been a blend of prodigious talent and extreme ego.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Charleton Tribunal: Who is Sergeant Maurice McCabe?
Charleton Tribunal: Who is Sergeant Maurice McCabe?

Sergeant Maurice McCabe had enjoyed a steady rise through the ranks of An Garda Siochana for twenty years before trouble found him.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2018

Gallagher profile: Businessman’s ‘fresh approach' to secure Ireland’s future globally
Gallagher profile: Businessman’s ‘fresh approach' to secure Ireland’s future globally

Businessman Sean Gallagher was a relatively low-key figure at the start of the 2011 presidential election campaign, galloping past other contenders as the race climaxed towards voting day.

Thu, 30 Aug, 2018

Beginner’s Pluck: Rosie Nixon
Beginner’s Pluck: Rosie Nixon

After university, Rosie worked for a book publisher in Brighton.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Manon 13/10/14, Copyright 2014 ROH. Photographed by Alice Pennefather
Four of Ireland’s up and coming ballet dancers take a bow
Áilin Quinlan charts a day in the life of four of Ireland’s up and coming ballet dancers — and discovers what it takes to make it to the top.  

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Beginner’s Pluck: Fiona Barton
Beginner’s Pluck: Fiona Barton

The daughter of a journalist, brought up in a house full of books, Fiona always loved writing.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Beginner’s Pluck: Cesca Major
Beginner’s Pluck: Cesca Major

Cesca became addicted to writing whilst at university.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: Check out the new Tinder changes and how to boost your profile
VIDEO: Check out the new Tinder changes and how to boost your profile

Tinder is making changes and they are good ones.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

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