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Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh: We've become 'dumbed down machines'
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh's sequel is called Men in Love, as the 'world is full of hate'. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 12:45am 

Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 8:55am 

Bob Dylan to play three Swansea gigs on tour
The 84-year-old singer announces dates for 13 shows in the UK and Ireland this November. 
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Cartoon Cavalcade presenter Glen Michael dies aged 99
The star hosted Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade for nearly three decades on STV. 
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EastEnders and theatre actor Frank Barrie dies
The Scarborough-born actor died peacefully at home with family by his side, his agency says. 
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K-pop singer jailed for three and a half years for rape
A district judge described the assault on a Chinese tourist as "extremely grave". 
© 2025 BBCWorld 11:45pm 

River City actor Iain Robertson accused of rape
Robertson - who played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC Scotland soap - denies a total of eight charges. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 8:05pm 

Steve Coogan to lead regeneration of hometown
The comedian is appointed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burham to boost development in Middleton. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 7:55pm 

Former Love Island USA contestant apologises for using slur in post
Cierra Ortega, who was booted from the show, has apologised for using a slur but says she's now getting death threats. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 5:35pm 

Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers
The author posted a lengthy statement challenging claims made in the Observer newspaper at the weekend. 
© 2025 BBCWorld Thu 7:35am 

TV drama Grantchester to end following 11th series
The long-running drama is about a village vicar helping solve crimes alongside a police inspector. 
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Mata combines art with legends of football
Juan Mata explains how he has brought 11 legendary football players to work with 11 contemporary artists to produce a unique art exhibition. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:05am 

Kneecap advert 'banned' on London Tube network
The band claims the advert ban amounts to "censorship" but TfL says it would cause "serious offence". 
© 2025 BBCWorld 8:55am 

Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 4:45am 

Video game actors' strike officially ends after AI deal
Performers agree to a deal with 10 of the biggest companies in the games industry after reaching a deal on AI. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 1:35am 

Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence
The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 1:15am 

Slovakian rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
Protest groups had raised a petition against West's appearance at the Rubicon festival in Slovakia. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 0:05am 

Girl designs Superman film age classification card
The Eastbourne girl's winning design will display before UK screenings of the new Superman film. 
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Karl Jenkins concert cancelled after 'extraordinary incident'
Jenkins, a Welsh musician and composer, was due to perform at the concert on Wednesday evening. 
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TRNSMT 2025: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
The Glasgow Green music jamboree will take place over three days and features scores of acts. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 5:35pm 

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie
Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco. 
© 2025 BBCWorld Thu 11:15am 

Made in Chelsea star 'not a bad person' for rehoming dog
Miles Nazaire was criticised online for giving up his pet, saying he didn't have time to look after him. 
© 2025 BBCWorld Thu 3:55am 

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