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UK Prime Minister Burnham says Iran ‘played a part’ in British air base incident

UK Prime Minister Burnham says Iran ‘played a part’ in British air base incident

Published by Sam Flores

Andy Burnham, UK prime minister, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The theme of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” Photographer: John Lamparski/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was involved in the incident at the Royal Air Force base in Fairford on Sunday that led to the arrest of five men on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. Speaking to the BBC Wednesday, Burnham said that “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford,” without providing additional details. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that Burnham was “barking up the wrong tree.” RAF Fairford, located in Gloucestershire, has been used as the U.S. Air Force’s command outpost for operations from Europe and for American strikes on Iranian missile sites. London had initially denied the …

Jeremy Strong director reveals actor’s latest method-acting move as he played Mark Zuckerberg

Jeremy Strong director reveals actor’s latest method-acting move as he played Mark Zuckerberg

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Jeremy Strong’s commitment to method acting was on full display while filming his latest role as Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning, according to director Aaron Sorkin. Strong plays the Meta CEO in Sorkin’s forthcoming follow-up to 2010’s The Social Network, taking over the role from Jesse Eisenberg. “Jeremy does a lot of his own work. He does a tremendous amount of work before he shows up on your set,” Sorkin said in a new interview with The New York Times. “He did not speak in his own voice on the set or walk the way Jeremy walks.” He continued, “I told all the other actors in his scenes: ‘Guys, he’s not going to be hanging out with you at craft service. He’s not going to be yucking it up with you between takes. He’s probably not going to speak to …

A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played? – The 51%

A Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral: Are we all just being played? – The 51%

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To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: THE 51 PERCENT © France 24 Issued on: 18/09/2026 – 18:27Modified: 18/09/2026 – 18:29 12:12 min From the show Reading time 1 min Another Sydney Sweeney ad goes viral – this time promoting a sports betting application almost naked. The campaign sparked fury among female athletes who said it undermines decades of progress in women’s sports. Yet is the outrage itself part of the overall marketing strategy and ‘feminist-baiting’ merely a tool to get clicks? South Korea’s haenyeo or sea women have been diving for generations and harvesting seafood without oxygen tanks. But as they age, a new generation is gearing up to take over. Plus, we meet Pakistan’s kick-boxing teen queens; a small but growing group of girls who are taking up the sport in the …

I played ‘Design the next iPhone’ and made an abomination

I played ‘Design the next iPhone’ and made an abomination

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Social media users on Threads have discovered a fun new way to celebrate Apple event week: the web game “Design the next iPhone.” The game was made by Neal Agarwal for his website Neal.fun, where you can play the game for free. Agarwal’s site hosts other short and sweet mini-games like “Draw logos from memory” and “Asteroid launcher.” “Design the next iPhone” is exactly what it sounds like: You can create the iPhone of your dreams, selecting all of the ports, cameras, and buttons you desire. You can even add fun little attachments, from googly eyes to steering wheels. So, if you’ve ever wanted an iPhone with a built-in joystick or rotary dial, this is your chance. Mashable Light Speed Credit: Screenshot courtesy of Neal.fun Credit: Neal.fun I’ll admit — design has never been my strong suit. So, while I wasn’t trying to create an absolute nightmare of a phone, that’s exactly what I ended up with. Something tells me Apple isn’t going to be interested in a phone with an antenna and two little …

The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers – and played big part in what happened next | World News

The sole UK flight that flew over burning Twin Towers – and played big part in what happened next | World News

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For the very first time, Sir Richard Dearlove – the MI6 chief during 9/11 – has told the full story of the RAF plane that crossed the Atlantic and flew over the burning wreckage of the Twin Towers while US airspace remained closed. In an exclusive interview with the new Defence Insider app from Sky News, Sir Richard tells Professor Michael Clarke what he saw on that flight – and his subsequent meetings with US intelligence as they identified Osama bin Laden as the ultimate mastermind of the attacks. Watch the full interview now with a free trial for more on: How the UK knew a US “overreaction” was inevitable – and how they responded A “fundamental” difference of opinion between the UK and US on the role of another world leader A different perspective on why Tony Blair joined the war on Iraq How US intelligence views their UK counterparts today Android user? Click here to be updated on when Defence Insider comes to Android Source link

11 Roles You Might Have Forgotten The Whisper Man Star Adam Scott Once Played

11 Roles You Might Have Forgotten The Whisper Man Star Adam Scott Once Played

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Adam Scott in his new movie The Whisper Man Adam Scott has been one of the most beloved actors in film and TV thanks to his performance as Ben Wyatt in Parks And Recreation and, more recently, his work as Mark in the award-winning Apple TV+ series Severance. Over the years, he’s proved his versatility thanks to projects as varied as comedies Knocked Up, Step Brothers and Friends With Kids and horrors The Monkey and Hokum. He can currently be seen in action in the new Netflix crime drama The Whisper Man, sharing the screen with Robert De Niro,The White Lotus’ Michelle Monaghan and Michael Keaton. Before his big breakthrough, though, Adam spent decades in the industry playing small roles across a range of different shows and films, many of which might have completely passed you by.  Here are just 11 of those roles you might have forgotten that Adam Scott once played… Boy Meets World (1994) Adam Scott as school bully Griff in Boy Meets World Adam’s early TV career included a multi-episode appearance …

Hollywood’s weirdest alternate timeline: Big stars who almost played even bigger roles

Hollywood’s weirdest alternate timeline: Big stars who almost played even bigger roles

Published by Daniella Wilson

When we look back at some of the most iconic characters in cinema history, it can sometimes seem that certain stars were born to play certain roles: that their casting was simply a fulfilment of destiny. But of course, there exists an alternative timeline in which all of these parts – even those that have gone on to become so closely associated with one specific actor that it’s impossible to imagine anyone else playing them – could have gone to someone else entirely. This week, we’re looking back at actors who were almost cast in massive roles but, for one reason or another, they had to pull out or were passed over for a different casting choice. Scroll down for our 13 picks – from Frank Sinatra to Dwayne Johnson. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its …

Miami to Decide Fate of Stunning Stadium Where Speedboats Raced and Jimmy Buffett Played

Miami to Decide Fate of Stunning Stadium Where Speedboats Raced and Jimmy Buffett Played

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MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marine Stadium, considered a masterpiece of midcentury Brutalist architecture with its massive cantilevered roof and a stunning view of the city, opened in 1963 as the nation’s only race venue for powerboats, a major symbol of South Florida. The historic gem designed by a Cuban refugee was the backdrop of Elvis Presley’s 1967 film “Clambake” and a beloved venue of Gloria Estefan and the late Jimmy Buffett, who performed on a movable, floating stage. But since closing in 1992 after suffering serious damage during Hurricane Andrew, the 6,500-seat venue has fallen into disarray and today is fenced off and covered in graffiti despite being listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to allow the city to partner with a private company to return the unique stadium situated on Virginia Key across the water from downtown Miami to its former glory. President Richard Nixon and Sammy Davis Jr. appeared together at the stadium during a 1972 campaign rally to support Nixon’s reelection bid. …