Writers denounce Israel’s ‘genocidal’ actions in Gaza and call for ceasefire
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan are among 380 writers and groups to call the war a “genocide.”...
Young actors revealed for Harry Potter TV series
An open casting call for the roles was announced last year and more than 30,000 children auditioned....
J. Lo, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart grab American Music Awards headlines
A round-up of the action from the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday....
Iran’s Palme d’Or-winning director cheered as he arrives home
Director Jafar Panahi returns to Iran after his Cannes Film Festival win, greeted by cheers and applause....
Lilo and Stitch beat Tom Cruise in box office bonanza
Disney’s Lilo and Stitch remake and the latest Mission: Impossible become two of the year’s biggest films....
Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day
The long-serving host leaves the BBC after apologising for sharing an antisemitic social media post....
BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78
He interviewed a raft of important cultural and creative figures over a lengthy career at the BBC....
Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph
Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d’Or acceptane speech to send a message against the regime’s restrictions....
Ed Sheeran thrills with surprise set at Big Weekend
The Shape of You hitmaker played in a packed out New Music Tent at Sefton Park, Liverpool....
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge
The Irish-language hip-hop trio play their biggest ever festival headline slot in south London....