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The acclaimed French director behind icky masterpieces ‘Raw’ and ‘Titane’ shocked festival audiences this summer by returning with an emotional drama about death and illness. But the initial response was silly, argues Sophie Monks Kaufman, who chats with filmmaker Julia Ducournau and star Tahar Rahim Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/alpha-movie-julia-ducournau-interview-review-b2858315.html Author : Sophie Monks Kaufman Publish date : 2025-11-13 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Outgoing BBC director general urges staff to 'fight for journalism' amid Trump's $1bn lawsuit threat Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trump-bbc-sue-tim-davie-robbie-gibb-panorama-latest-news-b2863390.html Author : Athena Stavrou,Kate Devlin and Namita Singh Publish date : 2025-11-13 02:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Joe Wilkinson has revealed what Keira Knightley said to him after they filmed their kiss for the Waitrose 2025 Christmas advertisement. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/waitrose-joe-wilkinson-keira-knightley-kiss-b2864163.html Author : Holly Patrick Publish date : 2025-11-12 22:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dad Nigel joined his son in the ring at Wednesday’s open workout. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/conor-benn-chris-eubank-jr-derek-chisora-ilford-matchroom-boxing-b2864125.html Author : George Sessions Publish date : 2025-11-12 21:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Locked Up’ singer was released after six hours Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/akon-arrested-georgia-dekalb-county-b2864007.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2025-11-12 19:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Anish Kapoor called the decision to pose outside of his iconic sculpture a ‘self-congratulatory photo-op’ Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/chicago-bean-artist-cbp-agents-photos-b2863888.html Author : Kelly Rissman Publish date : 2025-11-12 16:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

All three paintings were sold for much more than their pre-auction estimates of about $50,000 each Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bob-ross-auction-fund-pbs-b2863756.html Author : Isabel Keane Publish date : 2025-11-12 13:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Benn seeks revenge against Eubank Jr on Saturday, seven months after losing their initial thriller on points Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/benn-eubank-2-prediction-eddie-hearn-rematch-b2863560.html Author : Alex Pattle Publish date : 2025-11-12 11:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘It was very unpleasant waking up in the morning, because you feel very, very depressed for the first couple of hours,’ says the comedy legend Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/john-cleese-nervous-breakdown-divorce-b2863509.html Author : Hannah Roberts Publish date : 2025-11-12 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Battlefield situation ‘significantly worsened’ in parts of southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine’s top military commander warns Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-pokrovsk-latest-news-b2863404.html Author : Arpan Rai and Alex Croft Publish date : 2025-11-12 06:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Researchers examined chest pain data in emergency departments across six New Zealand hospitals Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/rapid-heart-attack-test-study-b2862876.html Author : Ella Pickover Publish date : 2025-11-12 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Another bench loaded with British and Irish Lions could be key to England’s chances of a rare win over New Zealand Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-new-zealand-all-blacks-team-news-steve-borthwick-b2863178.html Author : Harry Latham-Coyle Publish date : 2025-11-12 01:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant La Voix left the It Takes Two studio speechless with a joke about resignations at the top of the BBC on Tuesday (11 November). Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/bbc-strictly-la-voix-tim-davie-joke-b2863334.html Author : Luke Reevey Publish date : 2025-11-11 23:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 29-year-old suspect led police through four California counties Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/car-chase-california-police-highway-patrol-mexico-ventura-b2863263.html Author : Via AP news wire Publish date : 2025-11-11 20:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A-list couple welcomed their first son in August 2024 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/hailey-bieber-justin-divorce-rumors-b2863108.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2025-11-11 17:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Compare over 60 licensed and regulated betting sites in the UK and read our reviews of the best online bookmakers for November 2025 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/betting-sites-b2807403.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2025-11-11 15:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The England rugby star was one of the lesser-known celebrities in the castle but soon made his mark Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/joe-marler-celebrity-traitors-pay-cheque-b2862816.html Author : Rachel McGrath Publish date : 2025-11-11 11:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Liberal Democrat leader said Gibb, who was appointed to the board by Boris Johnson, should have ‘no role’ in appointing the new director general Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bbc-robbie-gibb-ed-davey-tim-davie-b2862736.html Author : Caitlin Doherty Publish date : 2025-11-11 10:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From gleaming cutlery to fresh-smelling garlands, these quick wins from the Queen of Clean are a lifesaver. By Sam Wylie-Harris. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tv-presenter-lemon-polish-b2862665.html Author : Sam Wylie-Harris Publish date : 2025-11-11 07:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The reverberations of Man City’s win over Liverpool are still being felt as anger is simmering over Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed first-half header. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/morgan-rogers-liverpool-merseyside-villa-virgil-van-dijk-b2862616.html Author : Pa Sport Staff Publish date : 2025-11-11 04:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The singer won the award in October for his third studio album Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/sam-fender-mercury-prize-charity-b2862582.html Author : Hannah Roberts Publish date : 2025-11-11 01:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 18 people who were hospitalized had non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dulles-airport-accident-crash-b2862558.html Author : Rachel Dobkin Publish date : 2025-11-11 00:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer over the summer Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/suzanne-rogers-days-of-our-lives-cancer-update-b2862448.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2025-11-10 19:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Usman Khawaja and David Warner confronted MCC members after receiving a barrage of abuse in the Long Room at Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/usman-khawaja-ban-lords-ashes-england-australia-b2862321.html Author : Luke Baker Publish date : 2025-11-10 18:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kirkland has been living with dementia for the past year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/sally-kirkland-health-hospice-dementia-b2862193.html Author : Inga Parkel Publish date : 2025-11-10 15:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.