Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes – Guy Ritchie’s new crime thriller hailed ‘simply superb’ by ecstatic TV fans Guy Ritchie’s latest crime drama, MobLand, features a star-studded cast including Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, and Pierce Brosnan, and has received enthusiastic reviews from fans since its release on Paramount Plus. The series follows the Harrigan family, an Irish crime clan in London, and has been described as a gritty and engaging narrative, though some critics have pointed out predictable plot elements and Ritchie’s recurring stylistic clichés. Despite mixed reviews, the show’s first episode has garnered significant attention, with the trailer amassing over 7.3…

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Our best picks for this week’s UK TV – Monday, March 31, 2025, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. Please note that schedules are subject to change, so it’s advisable to check the latest listings closer to the broadcast times. What to watch this week on TV? There are plenty of great shows worth viewing this week, but don’t forget there’s a lot of sports as well, with the Premier League returning on Tuesday after the latest international break – with a lot of midweek games set to be played and the Women’s Nations League group games kicking off on Friday,…

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Cliff Notes Finnish President Alexander Stubb advocates for a complete ceasefire in Ukraine on 20 April, marking a deadline linked to Easter and Donald Trump’s three-month tenure. Stubb expressed his observations of Trump’s frustration with Russia’s slow progress in ceasefire negotiations, citing typical Russian tactics of changing conditions post-negotiation. The discussions contribute to a broader context of heightened security measures in Europe, following Finland’s and Sweden’s recent NATO memberships. Ukraine war latest: Kremlin responds to Trump’s remarks that he’s ‘p***ed off’ with Putin | World News Finnish President Alexander Stubb has suggested that 20 April is a “good time for…

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Prince Harry has been accused of bullying and harassment by the chairperson of the charity Sentebale, which Harry co-founded. Dr Sophie Chandauka gave an interview over the weekend where she said since Harry’s Netflix deal interfered with a planned Sentebale fundraiser and an incident with Harry’s wife Meghan became a source of friction. Chandauka says Harry – and the board who all resigned – are trying to force her out.

The global stock markets have reacted to Trump’s comments over the weekend as he is set to announce a raft of new tariffs that will affect every country. Asian markets have fallen, and European markets opened down.


Expect much of this week’s news to be dominated by the US President as his new tariffs are set to hit this Wednesday, he’s announced he might consider a third term as president (despite US law only allowing for two) and he’s told Russian president Putin he has to agree to a ceasefire in a month or face more tariffs.

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Cliff Notes – Corey Flintoff signs rookie contract with Kent Corey Flintoff, son of former England allrounder Andrew Flintoff, has signed a two-year rookie contract with Kent, balancing cricket with his University studies. The 19-year-old fast-bowling allrounder has progressed through Lancashire’s youth system and recently trained with Kent’s first team, impressing during a warm-up match against Essex. Kent’s Director of cricket, Simon Cook, praised Flintoff’s potential and work ethic, expressing confidence in his ability to succeed at the professional level. Corey Flintoff signs rookie contract with Kent Corey Flintoff, the eldest son of former England allrounder Andrew, has signed a…

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