The Welsh actor Michael Sheen has announced he has taken on a new role as the artistic director for the new institution, Welsh National Theatre. On Friday, January 10, the Port Talbot-born actor, who is known for his role as Tony Blair in the 2006 film The Queen and as Brian Clough in the 2009 … Read more
Britain should learn from Ukraine’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the battlefield against Russia, a committee of MPs has said. Kyiv is using AI technology in drones to analyse intelligence and to assess combat against Vladimir Putin’s forces, the Commons’ Defence Committee said. By contrast, AI is “under-developed and requires cultivation” by the Ministry … Read more
Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has revealed his home was lost in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast interview with Joe Rogan. The Mad Max star, 69, described the loss as “emotional” and “devastating”, but attempted to remain upbeat as he said his family were “happy and healthy and … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images These are your rugby headlines on Friday, January 10. England tipped to win tug-of-war with Wales for huge talent England are tipped to win the battle with Wales over rising star Kepu Tuipulotu following a recent amendment in World Rugby eligibility rules. According to The Telegraph, the rule change, which has seemingly left … Read more
US actor Milo Ventimiglia said “it’s not lost on me, life imitating art” as he drew parallels between watching his Malibu home burn in the Californian wildfire and the fate of his character in TV drama This Is Us. A series of major wind-driven fires in California have killed 10 people, ravaged communities, and sent … Read more
Temperatures will continue to fall over the coming days, with the mercury potentially reaching minus 20C in northern parts of the UK on Friday night, the Met Office has forecast. Weather warnings for ice are in place across the majority of Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as large parts of the east of England, … Read more
Rachel Reeves faces further pressure to balance the books as the UK’s borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. The Chancellor is said to be prepared to impose more severe spending cuts on departments if necessary, having already ruled out increasing either borrowing or taxes. She has also asked ministers to … Read more
An innovative new drug being trialled to tackle certain cancers could also benefit patients with advanced prostate cancer whose treatment has stopped working, according to scientists. Experts hailed the discovery as an “exciting step” towards tackling treatment resistance for patients with the disease. The drug, known as NXP800, works by targeting the heat shock factor … Read more
The death toll has risen to 10 from the Los Angeles-area fires, according to the county coroner’s office. The fast-moving Kenneth Fire started in the late afternoon in the San Fernando Valley near the West Hills neighbourhood and close to Ventura County. Only hours earlier officials expressed encouragement after firefighters aided by calmer winds and … Read more
Pet owners have been warned after a common chew toy was linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’. Nearly 50 dogs have fallen seriously ill – and 15 have died – with cases reported in several countries. A Dutch health authority has warned that the product, which can be bought online, can cause the sickness. Werewolf syndrome is … Read more