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‘I trusted a lot of people, and the wrong people, and I shouldn’t have’: Charlotte Kirk on navigating Hollywood

The British actor took up writing and producing to have control over what she stars in after a scandal involving some of the most powerful men in the film business After a recent run as an assassin, a serial killer and a gangster, Charlotte Kirk was looking for something a little lighter, and surely nothing can be more jolly, more wholesome than a Christmas romcom. In Christmas & Chaos, Kirk plays Sadie, a pop star in search of a hit – or, to be more precise, three hits for a new musical by an impresario (a comedic Jason Isaacs who only appears on screen via video call). She has just a couple

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‘I trusted a lot of people, and the wrong people, and I shouldn’t have’: Charlotte Kirk on navigating Hollywood

The British actor took up writing and producing to have control over what she stars in after a scandal involving some of the most powerful men in the film business After a recent run as an assassin, a serial killer and a gangster, Charlotte Kirk was looking for something a little lighter, and surely nothing can be more jolly, more wholesome than a Christmas romcom. In Christmas & Chaos, Kirk plays Sadie, a pop star in search of a hit – or, to be more precise, three hits for a new musical by an impresario (a comedic Jason Isaacs who only appears on screen via video call). She has just a couple

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The 37 best Christmas gifts in the UK for tweens – chosen by 10- to 12-year-olds

We asked 20 tweenagers what they already own, love and think would make great gifts. Turns out it’s Lego, dance mats and plenty of lotions and potions • The best Christmas gifts for teenagers Buying for someone in the tweenage years can be a balancing act: while some kids are still crafting, enjoying board games and deep into Lego, others have moved on to skincare and guitars. So, in an effort to cover the whole range, I spoke to 20 tweens (from 10 to 12 years old) from across the country. But instead of asking what they want, I quizzed them on the things they already have, truly love and use

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The 37 best Christmas gifts in the UK for tweens – chosen by 10- to 12-year-olds

We asked 20 tweenagers what they already own, love and think would make great gifts. Turns out it’s Lego, dance mats and plenty of lotions and potions • The best Christmas gifts for teenagers Buying for someone in the tweenage years can be a balancing act: while some kids are still crafting, enjoying board games and deep into Lego, others have moved on to skincare and guitars. So, in an effort to cover the whole range, I spoke to 20 tweens (from 10 to 12 years old) from across the country. But instead of asking what they want, I quizzed them on the things they already have, truly love and use

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Why genocide keeps repeating in Sudan

The lack of international action after the atrocities in el-Geneina and el-Fasher has doomed el-Obeid.

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Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war

Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.

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Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence

Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.

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‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern

From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.

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Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks

About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.

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Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn

Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.

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Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?

Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad.

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