DANNIELLA Westbrook has finally revealed the full extent of her recent surgery makeover after undergoing a full face, neck and brow lift.
The former soap star underwent multiple facial surgeries weeks ago in Dubai and was spotted looking swollen and bruised as she emerged from surgery.
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Danniella has unveiled the results of her facial operations – but couldn’t resist adding a filter or twoCredit: BackGridDanniella showed off her new face in a series of snaps but ensured they were filtered so she was looking her bestCredit: BackGridThe star pictured leaving her operations earlier this monthCredit: BackGridDanniella pictured in 1995 before undergoing any surgeriesCredit: Getty
But now the ‘results’ have been revealed with Danniella sharing a slew of new snaps post-surgery but ever the perfectionist, the star couldn’t resist adding a filter or two to the images before she posted them online.
The star’s new images featured a helping hand in order to enhance her appearance even more post-surgery.
The axed EastEnders star could be seen posing on a towel as she enjoyed the Dubai heat.
Wearing a blue bikini, Danniella showed off her filtered face and her body in the images.
She pulled a series of sultry poses in which evidence of her recent nose operations could be seen thanks to some slight bruising still visible around the nostril area.
In another image, Danniella opted to wear a pair of glasses as she laid back and relaxed in the sunshine.
Danniella had a full face, neck and brow lift in addition to a lip and nose reconstruction.
Following the operation, she left the facility in a wheelchair with a facial compression garment wrapped around her head.
A full recovery for a face, neck and chin lift can take up to nine months.
The star popped a filter on her selfies for good measureCredit: BackGridShe wasn’t shy about showing off her body either in the imagesCredit: BackGridDanniella’s face has changed drastically over the years thanks to surgery and heavy drug abuseCredit: Shutterstock
The surgery was performed by Danniella’s trusted Surgeon Dr Parviz Sadigh, who has carried out operations on her in the past.
Danniella became hooked on drugs at the age of 14 after beginning to take cocaine after shooting to fame as Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders.
The former star estimates that she has spent a whopping £250,000 on cocaine in her lifetime and was using at least five grams a day throughout her entire pregnancy with son, Kai.
Danniella was addicted to drugs throughout the 1990s and early 2000.
She then managed to stay clean before a number of relapses including in 2017 – the year after she last appeared on EastEnders.
Her latest known drug relapse was in 2021.
This abuse led to the collapse of her nose and cheekbones, with her septum – the cartilage that separates the two nostrils – falling out.
At the time, the star admitted she was hoping to rebuild her face so that she can kick start her acting career once again.
On the day of her surgery, she said: “Big day for me heading down for a very long surgery right now to rebuild my face.
“Then I can get back to work.”
Danniella on-set of EastEnders during her last appearance in 2016Credit: BBCThe star pictured on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016Credit: GettyHer face changed drastically just a couple of years laterCredit: Splash
Stephen Libby – who won The Traitors alongside Rachel Duffy – has confessed he has gone “full survival” with his winnings after quitting his job
22:44, 18 Feb 2026Updated 22:53, 18 Feb 2026
Stephen and Rachel won The Traitors(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)
Just last month Stephen Libby, was crowned the winner of The Traitors in a dramatic and nail-biting final watched by a staggering 9.6million viewers. Despite the hit BBC series, being filmed last year, the Scotsman, has only just received his £47,875 prize money.
The share of the total £95,750 was spilt between Stephen, 32, and his fellow co-Traitor Rachel Duffy, 42, who also made the final.
“I have the money, but I’ve not spent it,” says the former cyber security consultant. “I’ve left my job, so right now it’s going on full survival. It’s going to my London rent and things like that, so I’ve not made any plans for it just yet.”
The London-based star – who is originally from the Isle of Lewis in Scotland – confesses he is not tempted to jump onto the property ladder with his winnings.
“I don’t know what properties could be bought in London with the money that I just received. Maybe 40 years ago I might have been able to, but not anymore,” he tells The Mirror at the C abaret press night in the Kit Kat Club.
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Stephen and Rachel may have been Traitors on the gripping gameshow fronted by Claudia Winkleman, but they remained loyal to each other until the very end.
Tragically, Rachel’s mother, Anne – who suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia, passed away just days after the final, meaning she couldn’t create new memories with her mum, like she had planned to with the winnings.
“I speak with Rachel all the time. We are on the phone every day almost. We are really close, and I love her family,” he shares. “She’s had nothing but all the support of myself and all the cast as well.
“I’ve met her children and husband, Sean – they’re lovely. I went over to [her home city] Newry in Northern Ireland last year, and she took me for a lovely meal to Friar Tucks,” he adds.
Earlier this month, Stephen, made his This Morning debut, where he presented the fashion segment of the programme, alongside his style icon, Anneka Rice.
“It was so much fun. I was very nervous because it’s very different doing interviews and being asked questions, to then having to present something and leading it. That happened so quickly after being on The Traitors that I just didn’t know if I was ready for it, but I had so much fun,” he says.
Incredibly, TV star, Anneka, 67, is rumoured to take part in the celebrity version of The Traitors later this year, alongside actors, Danny Dyer and Richard E. Grant.
Luckily, Stephen has no regrets about his spell on the show, and is already settling into his new showbiz life.
“I’ve been to a couple of awards ceremonies, and I guess it’s just been so nice to see that everyone watches The Traitors,” he admits, “Everyone who I bump into says, ‘I loved you on the show,’ so it’s lovely. I feel very overwhelmed.”
Stephen spoke to the Mirror at the Cabaret press night in the Kit Kat Club.
The charming Georgian market town is packed with independent shops, cafés and a rich history dating back to the 1708 Great Fire – and it’s one to have on your staycation wishlist
Holt is full of independent shops(Image: Getty)
Strolling through the delightful market town of Holt, situated near the north Norfolk coastline, you’ll undoubtedly be captivated by its wealth of exquisitely maintained Georgian architecture.
Yet without a devastating blaze, the town’s appearance might have been entirely different, and its heritage extends much further back than the Georgian period. Holt featured in the 1086 Domesday Book, where it was recorded as a market town boasting five watermills and twelve plough teams, establishing it as a thriving and affluent community by medieval measures.
Its fortunes shifted dramatically on 1st May 1708 when The Great Fire of Holt swept through the town, its timber-framed medieval structures proving powerless against the inferno. In just three hours, a substantial portion of the town’s heritage vanished forever, with damage exceeding £11,000 reported – equivalent to more than £2.1 million today.
Contributions flooded in from throughout the nation and reconstruction commenced, though this time with a striking Georgian character that persists to the present day. Among the handful of structures surviving in an earlier architectural style is the Norman church of St Andrews.
Whilst its thatched roof was consumed by flames, the majority withstood the fire and it remains amongst the town’s most ancient buildings. Many of the watermills were decimated and never restored, but Letheringsett Watermill emerged in their stead in 1802, reports the Express.
It now holds the distinction of being Norfolk’s oldest operational watermill, producing flour to this day. Visitors can delve into the mill’s rich history or indulge in a homemade cake at the tearoom, made with locally sourced ingredients.
The town boasts a delightful high street dotted with Georgian buildings that have been transformed into quaint independent boutiques. Meander through the streets and you’ll stumble upon cosy cafés, historic pubs, and traditional tearooms.
From April to December, on the first Sunday of each month, Holt Sunday Market commandeers the town centre, featuring a plethora of traders peddling crafts, artisanal local food and drink, and global street food.
Holt also serves as a gateway to some of north Norfolk’s top attractions. Baconsthorpe Castle is merely a 10-minute drive away, offering free entry to explore the remnants of this once magnificent 15th-century castle.
Once the pride of a wealthy family, the castle was gradually sold off piece by piece as their fortunes dwindled, though parts of the edifice still stand.
A short journey will also take you to the Muckleburgh Military Collection. This family-run museum, located in a former Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft training camp, is a treasure trove for military enthusiasts, housing an extensive collection of tanks, weaponry, and uniforms.
It’s a must-visit for any history aficionado. For those seeking somewhere distinctive to rest their heads, Byfords in the town centre is worth considering. Housed within a grade II listed building that ranks among Holt’s most historic, it offers 16 well-appointed bedrooms alongside a favoured restaurant downstairs dishing up seasonal fare.
Alternatively, secure accommodation at The Feathers, a Georgian coaching inn boasting 24 rooms – including dog-friendly options – and a welcoming pub below complete with an open fireplace.
In a smoothly run show peppered with sharp humor but, for the most part, a dearth of pointed political commentary — save for one unscripted expression of anti-ICE sentiment from “The White Lotus” star Natasha Rothwell — the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated its 41st edition on Sunday in Hollywood.
The ceremony has long served as a counterpoint to the Oscars: looser, more unpredictable, typically mounted in a beach tent by the Santa Monica Pier. For over three decades, it was held the Saturday afternoon right before the Academy Awards.
But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.
“We don’t have a permit,” cracked host Ego Nwodim, riffing on scrappy independent tactics in her monologue. Her athletic hosting duties had her doing everything from cornering attending celebs such as Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons via a “sexual tension cam” to picking up her falafel order at the main entrance on Sunset Boulevard.
Last year’s event played more like a coronation for a widely favored front-runner, Sean Baker‘s “Anora.” That film would go on to sweep at the Oscars a little over a week later. The mood today was more tenuous, the industry crowd mulling in the lobby with cocktails, discussing the tail end of awards season and the controversy coming out of the Berlin Film Festival concerning politically cautious juror statements.
The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners. Rose Byrne won the lead actor prize (the Spirits have gone gender-neutral since 2022) for her commanding, ruinous turn in “If I Legs I’d Kick You.” Accepting the award, Byrne half-joked, “This character of Linda really could only exist in an independent film — she’s fierce and she’s gracious and she’s a middle-aged woman.”
Other awardees included the subtly wrought academia drama “Sorry, Baby,” honored for director Eva Victor‘s screenplay and its supporting actor Naomi Ackie; the star-stalking thriller “Lurker,” which took both the first feature and first screenplay awards; and Brazil’s “The Secret Agent,” claiming the prize for international film.
The afternoon’s big winner was “Train Dreams,” the little movie that could, one that emerged 13 months ago at Sundance 2025 and is now proving itself to be one of Netflix’s sturdiest Oscar contenders. It took prizes for best feature, director and cinematography, the kind of haul that suggests real momentum.
A complete list of today’s Spirit winners
FILM CATEGORIES
Best Feature “Train Dreams” (Netflix) Producers: Michael Heimler, Will Janowitz, Marissa McMahon, Ashley Schlaifer, Teddy Schwarzman
Director Clint Bentley, “Train Dreams” (Netflix)
Screenplay Eva Victor, “Sorry, Baby” (A24)
First Feature “Lurker” (Mubi) Director: Alex Russell Producers: Galen Core, Archie Madekwe, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Duncan Montgomery, Alex Orlovsky, Olmo Schnabel, Jack Selby
First Screenplay Alex Russell, “Lurker” (Mubi)
John Cassavetes Award For the best feature made under $1,000,000 “Esta Isla (This Island)” Writers/Directors/Producers: Cristian Carretero, Lorraine Jones Molina Writer: Kisha Tikina Burgos
Breakthrough Performance Kayo Martin, “The Plague” (Independent Film Company)
Lead Performance Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (A24)
Robert Altman Award For a film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast “The Long Walk” (Lionsgate) Director: Francis Lawrence Casting Director: Rich Delia Ensemble Cast: Judy Greer, Mark Hamill, Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Tut Nyuot, Joshua Odjick, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Garrett Wareing
Editing Sofía Subercaseaux, “The Testament of Ann Lee” (Searchlight Pictures)
International Film “The Secret Agent” (Neon) Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix) Director/Producer: Geeta Gandbhir Producers: Sam Bisbee, Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne
Someone to Watch Given to a talented filmmaker not yet widely recognized Tatti Ribeiro, “Valentina”
Truer Than Fiction Given to an emerging director of nonfiction features Rajee Samarasinghe, “Your Touch Makes Others Invisible”
Producers Award For an emerging producer of quality independent films with limited resources Tony Yang
TELEVISION CATEGORIES
New Scripted Series “Adolescence” (Netflix) Creators/Executive Producers: Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham Executive Producers: Philip Barantini, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Nina Wolarsky, Hannah Walters, Mark Herbert, Emily Feller Co-Executive Producers: Carina Sposato, Niall Shamma, Peter Balm
New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series “Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Max) Executive Producers: Matt Wolf, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Paul Reubens, Candace Tomarken, Kyle Martin, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez
Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series Owen Cooper, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series Erin Doherty, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Stephen Graham, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series “Chief of War” (Apple TV) Ensemble Cast: Charlie Brumbly, Luciane Buchanan, Cliff Curtis, Brandon Finn, Moses Goods, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Benjamin Hoetjes, Siua Ikale’o, Keala Kahuanui-Paleka, Mainei Kinimaka, Kaina Makua, Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, James Udom
Watch out for the 100ml limit on some types of food
Passengers heading on flights should look at specific airline guidelines to know what they can bring on board, as there are a number of restrictions they have to stick to(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images)
Picking up a snack or beverage during your flight can make a real difference to your travel experience when jetting off on holiday. Carriers like easyJet offer a wide selection of refreshments and nibbles available for purchase.
That said, these items can come with a hefty price tag, and when you’re travelling with the whole family, the bill can quickly spiral. Fortunately, passengers are typically allowed to bring their own food on board, though certain products are completely banned.
Exact regulations differ between airlines, but there are standard restrictions that apply across most UK carriers in 2026.
EasyJet permits passengers to bring their own food on flights, whilst also providing an assortment of snacks and beverages for sale during the journey.
The airline urges travellers to familiarise themselves with particular rules concerning the importation of certain food products at their destination, reports the Express.
EasyJet said: “There’s a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.
“You can bring alcohol bought in the airside departure lounge into the cabin, as long as it’s unopened. Alcohol must be lower than 70% abv, and packed either in an airport shopping bag or in your cabin bag. It’s strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft and those found consuming their own alcohol may face prosecution.
“You can bring hot drinks on board if you’ve bought them at the airport and they have a lid on.
“The 100ml liquid limit doesn’t apply to baby food, milk or sterilised water, provided that the total amount is no more than two litres. You may be asked to taste it for security reasons.”
Banned food and drinks on easyJet flights
Any liquid food over 100ml, like soup, yoghurt or custard
Bottles of alcohol that have been opened. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed if purchased on board during the flight.
Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. always knew he wanted to be an artist, even as a child.
From crafting figures out of chewed gum stuck underneath the pews at his Catholic school’s church after he was forced to scrape them as punishment from teachers to collecting his mother’s discarded gum wrappers, Barrois felt a creative itch to make something out of nothing.
“I had seen too much art [and thought to myself], ‘Someone had to be doing this, why not me?,’” Barrois said with a chuckle. “I always dreamt of doing this. Other kids played with Play-Doh. I made stuff with anything I could get my hands on like clay, aluminum foil and discarded phone wire.”
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Now the 61-year-old New Orleans native is debuting his latest project at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: “Fútbol Is Life.” It depicts some of the most iconic plays and political moments in the 95-year history of the FIFA World Cup, coming to L.A. this summer, with “humble” gum wrappers.
Barrois and LACMA curator Britt Salvesen assembled 60 works, including 40 vignettes from past World Cups and four animated short films, among them the movie “Fútballet,” which re-creates 21 famous scenes on a 50-inch soccer pitch.
Suspended artwork of Brazilian Swedish footballer Marta Vieira da Silva, known mononymously as Marta, made by Barrois. He made a conscious effort to feature women’s contributions to soccer.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
A large-scale projection of a miniature of French footballer Kylian Mbappé hangs on the wall. Two life-size replicas of Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Brazil’s Marta Vieira da Silva hang from the ceiling, the first of their kind for the artist, who has done miniatures of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and NFL star Patrick Mahomes.
The exhibition is laid out to resemble a playing field.
“We really wanted to create that environment that you feel like you’re in a separate world, and my colleague Darwin Hu took a personal and creative interest in this,” Salvesen told The Times. “He did a bunch of visual research on soccer fields in schools and prisons, where fields were improvised in whatever spaces were available. We wanted to wrap the lines up the walls and have the turf. Your sense of the space changes when you go from a hard floor to a softer floor.”
With a suspended Lionel Messi at right, Noa Carter, 4, and dad Darius L. Carter of Pasadena get a preview of artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr.’s LACMA exhibition, “Fútbol Is Life.”
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Barrois’ 1-inch tall “sportraits” are carefully painted to capture even the tiniest detail. The majority of the installations include a mirror, allowing the viewer to see themselves as part of the moments “frozen in time,” he said.
A total of 325 individual mini soccer and football players, including Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, are included in the show.
“I had so much fun making the sculptures that when I was done, it was like hitting a wall after all that adrenaline,” Barrois said. “Now we get to hang it. Install it. You just start to see all the things we envisioned just come to life. I love this s—.”
Before sculpting, Barrois did “tons of research, a lot of reading, [looking at] photography and video.” He and a friend rewatched the most famous plays and examined the history surrounding the World Cup, stretching back to the 1930s, and before the Women’s World Cup started in 1970.
A “Sportraits” work shows the German soccer team highlighting migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2021 World Cup. “I chose moments that I personally thought would be important, there’s a lot of politics involved,” Barrois said.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
“I just wanted to tell a story with the politics involved, like in 1938, the German team was all Nazis, and they’re doing the salute, and by 2022, the German team has human rights on their T-shirts,” Barrois said. “We also had the Iranian women project. All these things happened on such a huge platform. So it was a tough editing process to bring that down to 40.”
Barrois spent seven months completing his pieces.
Curator Sandra Jackson-Dumont, former director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, applauded Barrois’ use of gum wrappers.
“I like that Lyndon is using materials that are a part of our everyday lives that we take for granted and we discard,” Jackson said. “He’s using those materials to make something creative.”
Barrois was surrounded by family and friends for the exhibition’s preview, most of whom grew up with the artist. Dany Wilson, who went to elementary school with Barrois, said he was “proud of him.”
The exhibition also features works from scientist Harold Edgerton and photographer Eadweard Muybridge that explore the history of motion studies and time-lapse photography.
‘Fútbol Is Life’
Where: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A.
When: Through July 12; closed Wednesdays
Admission: $21-$30; discounts for youth, seniors and students
Katherine Ryan today showed off the results of her full faceliftCredit: YouTubeKatherine seen here before having the work done on her faceCredit: GettyThe comedian welcomed daughter Holland in October and had the surgery just weeks laterCredit: Instagram
However, she didn’t reveal what work she’d had done, until now.
Today the Canadian-born star spilled the beans and revealed that she’d undergone a full facelift in York, North Yorkshire.
Speaking on the latest edition of her Telling Everybody Everything podcast, Katherine said: “The surgery was a facelift. Yes, a full facelift – a little bit of fat transfer to my cheekbone area, and a small bleph[aroplasty].
“A bleph is when they take a tiny bit of your eyelid skin, though not too much, and then they’ll usually – to avoid hollowness, put a little bit of fat back in there too.
“So I had some fat put in like my upper face, my eyelids, and then I had a facelift.’
Explaining why she wanted to have the cosmetic procedure, Katherine said: “Almost metaphorically I needed to do something, to reclaim my identity, to reclaim my autonomy, to claw back the face that I had in, like, 2019,’ she said.
“I am not crazy. I’m not trying to wind it back to 2006. I’m just trying to look the way I did, like, pre-COVID, pre-six pregnancies in five years.”
Talking about how she felt afterwards, The Duchess star said: “The beauty is you’re pretty numb afterwards.
“I was bruised, and I was swollen, and I think I am still a little bit swollen. But basically, I just went about my daily life from day one.
Katherine has been honest about having Botox and fillers in the pastCredit: GettyKatherine is seen here when she was pregnant with HollandCredit: Getty
“They sent me home with some paracetamol. If I had needed stronger drugs, I think that was available, but I didn’t. I took ibuprofen, paracetamol for like three days.”
As she had the surgery in December, Katherine then added: “I went to Christmas parties.
“I took the kids to Lapland. I went to the Royal Hall for carolling. I did all of the Christmas stuff. I looked after a newborn baby.”
“I went to York, it was three and a half hours, I elected to take the baby with me because she just turned eight weeks that day and I’m still breastfeeding her, obviously, I will be for a long time,” she told her fans.
“You can’t breastfeed immediately after surgery but I could obviously spend the night with her before and breastfeed her then.
“I was thinking to myself, after I got this surgery – which, wait until you see it, is pretty serious surgery – I was like, ‘Katherine Ryan what is your damage? What the f*** are you doing? Why have you brought a baby to surgery.’
“But then i thought, up and down this country, worldwide, everyday, we are giving women C-sections and then saying, ‘Sweet, go keep these twins alive’.”
Katherine said her face had taken a toll after having multiple pregnancies very close togetherCredit: Instagram
Katherine clarified that a C section is “much more serious” than the procedure she had.
She joked: “So, what’s an elective cosmetic procedure with a newborn?”
She says there is more information coming soon on the show.
The 98th Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday and Ryan Coogler’s musical horror earned 16 overall nominations, breaking the record for the most nominations for a film previously held by “All about Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016). “Sinners’” nominations include best picture, directing, original screenplay and individual acting nods for stars Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedic political thriller “One Battle After Another” followed with 13 total nominations, which included nods for picture, directing, adapted screenplay and actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ alien comedy “Bugonia,” Chloé Zhao’s tragic Shakespeare drama “Hamnet,” Joseph Kosinski’s racing drama “F1,” Guillermo del Toro’s gothic monster mash “Frankenstein,” Josh Safdie’s ping-pong picture “Marty Supreme,” Brazilian political thriller “The Secret Agent,” Norwegian family drama “Sentimental Value” and Clint Bentley’s lyrical period piece “Train Dreams” rounded out the nominees for best picture.
Performers from both “The Secret Agent” and “Sentimental Value” also earned acting nominations, making it another banner year for international features. Other top nominees include “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value,” which earned nine nods apiece.
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominations at the academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. See the full list of nominees below.
Actress in a supporting role Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value” Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, “Sentimental Value” Amy Madigan, “Weapons” Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners” Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another”
Actor in a supporting role Benicio del Toro, “One Battle After Another” Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein” Delroy Lindo, “Sinners” Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value”
Adapted screenplay “Bugonia,” Will Tracy “Frankenstein,” Guillermo del Toro “Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell “One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson “Train Dreams,” Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Original screenplay “Blue Moon,” Robert Kaplow “It Was Just an Accident,” Jafar Panahi “Marty Supreme,” Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein “Sentimental Value,” Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt “Sinners,” Ryan Coogler
Documentary short “All the Empty Rooms” “Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” “Children No More: ‘Were and Are Gone’” “The Devil Is Busy” “Perfectly a Strangeness”
Animated short “Butterfly” “Forevergreen” “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” “Retirement Plan” “The Three Sisters”
Cinematography “Frankenstein,” Dan Laustsen “Marty Supreme,” Darius Khondji “One Battle After Another,” Michael Bauman “Sinners,” Autumn Durald Arkapaw “Train Dreams,” Adolpho Veloso
Costume design “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” Deborah L. Scott “Frankenstein,” Kate Hawley “Hamnet,” Malgosia Turzanska “Marty Supreme,” Miyako Bellizzi “Sinners,” Ruth E. Carter
Film editing “F1,” Stephen Mirrione “Marty Supreme,” Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie “One Battle After Another,” Andy Jurgensen “Sentimental Value,” Olivier Bugge Coutté “Sinners,” Michael P. Shawver
Live-action short “Butcher’s Stain” “A Friend of Dorothy” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama” “The Singers” “Two People Exchanging Saliva”
Makeup and hairstyling “Frankenstein,” Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey “Kokuho,” Kyoko Toyokawa, Naomi Hibino and Tadashi Nishimatsu “Sinners,” Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine and Shunika Terry “The Smashing Machine,” Kazu Hiro, Glen Griffin and Bjoern Rehbein “The Ugly Stepsister,” Thomas Foldberg and Anne Cathrine Sauerberg
Original score “Bugonia,” Jerskin Fendrix “Frankenstein,” Alexandre Desplat “Hamnet,” Max Richter “One Battle After Another,” Jonny Greenwood “Sinners,” Ludwig Göransson
Original song “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless” “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” “I Lied to You” from “Sinners” “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi!” “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams”
Production design “Frankenstein” “Hamnet” “Marty Supreme” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners”
Sound “F1” “Frankenstein” “One Battle After Another” “Sinners” “Sirāt”
ACTRESS Florence Pugh revealed her bloody face and welts on her forehead in new photos after undergoing “Botox and fillers.”
The A-list star got candid about the beauty treatments she’s endured and their shocking side effects in a series of social media posts.
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Florence Pugh shared photos of herself undergoing ‘Botox and filler’ injectionsCredit: Instagram/florencepughThe actress joked that she was being a ‘responsible adult’ by receiving the beauty treatmentCredit: Instagram/florencepugh
Earlier this week, Florence, 30 – who is set to star in the first James Bond Amazon spin-off – shared several snapshots from her recent visit with her plastic surgeon, showing herself receiving injections in her forehead and lips.
One pic captured the Oppenheimer star sticking her tongue out at the camera while her doctor smiled as she injected a needle into her forehead, which already showed multiple red bumps.
“Just mama Pugh freezing her forehead like a responsible adult,” the Thunderbolts star teasingly wrote over the clip.
A second snap showed Florence with a neutral expression as she received filler injections in her top lip.
The Don’t Worry Darling star then showed the after-effects of the injections, including visible marks on her face.
“I wasn’t stung by a bee. I repeat: I wasn’t stung by a bee. Just had some tox and fillers,” Florence jokingly clarified in her caption.
The Pretty Woman star appears to have made a habit of prioritizing herself from a young age.
Last February, during an appearance on the National Geographic series No Taste Like Home, Florence opened up about her childhood battle with severe respiratory issues.
“I wasn’t supposed to live,” the United Kingdom native revealed.
“When I was born, they told my parents that it wasn’t going to happen, and just enjoy the time whilst you have it.
“I had many struggles growing up with my breathing, constantly being ill. Going in and out of the hospital,” Florence added.
The We Live in Time star previously revealed that she was diagnosed with tracheomalacia as a baby, a condition that causes the windpipe to collapse and makes breathing difficult.
Her parents uprooted their lives to Spain when she was three years old after doctors suggested that a warmer climate would help her breathe better.
“We were in Spain because I have a breathing issue,” Florence said in a past interview.
“I have asthma and this thing called tracheomalacia. From a young age, I’ve just had a different breathing system.”
Florence was initially on the show to trace her family’s roots through culinary creations in Oxford.
She then discovered that her 3x great-grandparents, Mauritz and Anna, who emigrated from the Netherlands to London in the mid-1800s, had a daughter, Florence, who died at just four days old.
The actress learned that her relative likely died from tuberculosis, prompting her to reflect on her own health struggles growing up.
Florence also shared a pic of her bloody face and welts on her forehead following the procedureCredit: Instagram/florencepughThe movie star previously opened up about her childhood health battlesCredit: RexFlorence revealed that she was diagnosed with tracheomalacia, which made breathing difficultCredit: Getty
With the Trump administration reportedly in talks to create an anti-fraud task force for California, state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Thursday vehemently denounced what he described as the administration’s “reckless” and “false” rhetoric about fraud plaguing the state.
At a news conference at the Ronald Reagan State Building in downtown Los Angeles, Bonta said the Trump administration’s claims that state programs are overrun by fraud and that its government was itself perpetrating or facilitating this fraud was “outrageous and ridiculous and without basis.”
Bonta said most states struggle with some fraud from outside actors, saying that “anywhere there’s money flowing there’s a risk” and that the state’s Department of Justice has thrown immense resources into cracking down on illicit activities and recovering funds for taxpayers.
As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.
In California, Bonta said, authorities have recovered nearly $2.7 billion through criminal and civil prosecutions since 2016, including some $740 million through Medi-Cal fraud related prosecutions, about $2 billion under the state’s False Claims Act, and an additional $108 million from a task force focused on rooting out tax fraud in the underground economy.
State authorities have frequently partnered with the federal government in the past on such investigations and welcome a good-faith partnership in the future, Bonta said.
CBS News reported on the creation of a California-focused fraud task force earlier this week, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the plans. The outlet, whose new editor in chief, Bari Weiss, has been aligned with Trump and spearheaded a major overhaul of the news organization, reported that the president plans to soon sign an executive order naming Vice President JD Vance as head of a group that would also include the head of the Federal Trade Commission as vice chairman.
Trump’s rhetoric fueled doubts about California programs and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership at the start of the year, when he declared that “the fraud investigation of California [had] begun.”
On the president’s social media platform, in formal letters and in recent news conferences, officials in the Trump administration have alleged fraud in child care, hospice funding and unemployment benefits.
Last week, the topic took center stage again when Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, posted a video accusing Armenian crime groups of carrying out widespread hospice fraud in Los Angeles.
That viral video received more than 4.5 million views on X.
Oz’s video received fierce backlash from California politicians and the local Armenian community, who collectively alleged that it contained baseless and racially charged attacks on Armenians.
The video shows Oz being driven around a section of Van Nuys where he says that about $3.5-billion worth of medicare fraud has been perpetrated by hospice and home-care businesses, claiming that “it’s run, quite a bit of it, by the Russian Armenian mafia.”
He also points to Armenian language signs, incorrectly referring to them as written in a cerulean script, and saying “you notice that the lettering and language behind me is of that dialect and it also highlights the fact that this is an organized crime mafia deal.”
Newsom filed a civil rights complaint against Oz on Jan. 29, asking the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the “racially charged and false public statements” made in the video.
On Monday, California Sen. Adam Schiff followed suit, demanding an independent review of Oz’s alleged targeting of Armenian American communities.
“To suggest markers of Armenian culture, language, and identity are indicative of criminality underscores a discriminatory motive that could taint any investigation into fraud and incite the further demonization of the community,” Schiff said in a statement.
Glendale City Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian said in an interview that Oz’s statements feed into the Trump administration’s playbook of using allegations of fraud to sow racial divisions.
“This time the focus just happens to be the Armenians,” he said. “In places like Minnesota, it’s the Somali community.”
California has been investigating healthcare fraud since a 2020 Los Angeles Times investigation uncovered widespread Medicare fraud in the state’s booming but loosely regulated hospice industry.
From 2010 to 2020, the county’s hospices multiplied sixfold, accounting for more than half of the state’s roughly 1,200 Medicare-certified providers, according to a Times analysis of federal healthcare data.
Scores of providers sprang up along a corridor stretching west from the San Gabriel Valley through the San Fernando Valley, which now has the highest concentration of hospices in the nation.
The state Department of Justice has charged more than 100 people with hospice-related fraud since 2021 and shuttered around 280 hospices in the last two years, according to data from the California Department of Public Health.
But those shuttered hospices barely represent a dent in the massive hospice home healthcare industry. There are 468 hospice facilities in the Van Nuys area alone, according to the state database of medical facilities.
There are 197 licensed medical practices, including 89 licensed hospices, in a single two-story building located at 14545 Friar St. in Van Nuys — suggesting a concentration of fraudulent businesses.
When asked why the number of licensed medical practices in Van Nuys and at that address are so high, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said that the department is committed to fighting fraud and unable to comment on pending investigation.
Recent turmoil in Minnesota has demonstrated the potential ripple effects of allegations levied by the Trump administration.
Ahead of sending in thousands of immigration enforcement agents into the Midwest state, Trump had repeatedly cited a fraud case involving funds for a child nutrition program involving COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.
He used the case, which involved a nonprofit where several Somali Americans worked, to vilify the immigrant community, even though the organization was run by a white woman. After the state became a lightning rod, Gov. Tim Walz dropped his reelection plans.
At Thursday’s news conference, Bonta described major cases in other states, such as $11.4 million healthcare fraud and wire fraud conspiracy involving a nursing assistant in Florida and a $88.3 million Medicaid fraud case in in Ohio involving over billing by a pharmacy benefit manager — to show abuse of state programs is not unique to California — or to blue states.
“We know Vance hails from Ohio, so maybe he should take a look in his own backyard before leading an unnecessary political stunt focused on California,” Bonta said. “We thought we should set the record straight.”
Times staff writers Melody Gutierrez and Dakota Smith contributed to this report.
Flights are fuller than ever with UK load factors reaching 85-90%, increasing the risk of passengers being ‘bumped’ from overbooked planes during the busy February half-term break
Families heading abroad this month could be at risk(Image: Getty Images)
Within just a few weeks, thousands of British families will be jetting off during the February half-term break, with airports bracing themselves for exceptionally high passenger volumes. However, holidaymakers have been cautioned about possible travel chaos during this period, as flights are operating at peak capacity.
The aviation sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with more aircraft taking off each year to whisk passengers away to sought-after destinations. The industry has witnessed remarkable expansion in its scale, capabilities, and global connectivity, showing no indication of easing off.
Last summer proved particularly remarkable, with over 90 million travellers passing through UK airports between July and September alone – the busiest three-month stretch ever recorded, according to figures from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Furthermore, ACC Aviation reports that a staggering 3,593 new flight routes were introduced across various carriers throughout 2024 and 2025 to meet surging passenger demand.
Despite February half-term being a considerably shorter holiday window, flights are still anticipated to be jam-packed as families escape abroad for a winter getaway. Yet lurking behind this travel boom could be an unseen hazard for passengers, as aircraft are being booked out more heavily than at any point previously.
Figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published last week showed that the global passenger load factor – the proportion of available seats occupied by travellers – hit an all-time high of 83.6 per cent in 2025, marking a 5.3 per cent increase. Breaking down the statistics, European carriers recorded a load factor of 84.1 per cent, whilst UK airlines routinely surpassed 85-90 per cent, according to Air Advisor, reports the Express.
Looking ahead, travel demand in 2026 is projected to climb further, meaning more than 83 out of every 100 seats could be taken, leaving minimal spare capacity. This not only complicates rebooking cancelled flights but may also see passengers denied boarding at airports altogether.
Carriers routinely overbook flights to offset no-shows, however when capacity runs high, this practice can trigger significant issues. Air Advisor highlighted that if a carrier anticipates 10 per cent of passengers won’t turn up and overbooks accordingly, but only 5 per cent actually miss their flight, it could end up with more passengers than available seats.
Furthermore, airlines may struggle to accommodate all confirmed passengers if they deploy a smaller aircraft than originally scheduled. With aircraft fuller than ever before, the likelihood of overbooking incidents has substantially increased.
This means certain passengers could find themselves being asked – or even compelled – to surrender their seat on the aircraft. According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website: “If this happens to you, it means you have been ‘bumped’ from your flight. It is also called ‘denied boarding’. Often, you can volunteer to be bumped, but sometimes airlines will bump you without your agreement.”
However, passengers who voluntarily agree to be ‘bumped’ will receive compensation from the airline, ranging anywhere from £110 to £520. Furthermore, travellers – whether they volunteered or were involuntarily ‘bumped’ – will be provided with either a refund or an alternative flight, though the wait time for the next available departure can differ based on flight availability.
The increased appetite for travel, resulting in fuller planes, also creates additional challenges. It becomes significantly more difficult to secure an upgrade, reduces the number of available empty seats, and can occasionally affect last-minute bargains.
To minimise the risk of being ‘bumped’, holidaymakers are encouraged to check in online as soon as it opens, choose their seat in advance and turn up at the boarding gate with time to spare.
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The venues have been assessed according to their “performance, value and quality” by SquareMeal. Each establishment featured in the top 100 is deemed worthy of recognition amongst Britain’s premier restaurants.
The SquareMeal panel observed: “It’s no secret that the UK’s restaurant sector is facing formidable challenges. And yet, with each year that passes, hospitality pros continue to invest everything they have into projects for the love of what they do.”
Claiming the crown is Bristol’s Wilsons, which holds one Michelin star. Operated by Mary Wilson and Jan Ostle, the establishment is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, reports the Express.
Runner-up honours went to Manchester’s Skof, with Nottingham’s Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms securing third position. Whilst missing out on the podium places, Birmingham certainly has plenty to celebrate.
The West Midlands metropolis features four establishments on the 2026 rankings, which champion Britain’s finest offerings beyond the capital.
Birmingham’s top four restaurants
Opheem
Address: 65 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ.
Claiming the number 21 position, Opheem stands as Birmingham’s highest-rated restaurant. The venue is characterised as a “modern, plush eatery” delivering “elevated, modern Indian plates alongside shaken cocktails and wine”. Opheem holds a Michelin star and is operated by Aktar Islam. Their menu evolves with the seasons, being refreshed several times annually. Guests can choose between five or 10 courses based on their preferred dining duration.
The Wilderness
Address: 27 Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18 6JQ.
Discover fine dining at Alex Claridge’s establishment, which secured 51st position on the top 100 rankings. They present “provocative, playful tasting menus” showcasing seasonal produce. The Wilderness guarantees a distinctive culinary journey as the venue occupies a converted factory, “to the soundtrack of rock, punk and heavy metal.” They hold Michelin Guide Recommended status and boast 3 AA Rosettes.
Claiming 87th spot nationally is Riverine Rabbit, which originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa. It represents the vision of Ash and her partner Erin, who prioritises building relationships with farmers and sourcing sustainable produce. Ash secured Michelin Young Chef of the Year 2025 and the Rabbit earned Michelin Guide recognition with a Bib Gourmand last year. Riverine Rabbit presents two daily menus, which vary from day to day.
670 Grams
Address: 4 Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AA.
Completing Birmingham’s remarkable selection of eateries on the list is 670 Grams, at number 87. Situated in a former custard factory, the culinary team say they draw inspiration from “the diverse culture that’s within the heart of the country”. 670 Grams serves up a tasting menu that is “globally influenced” and hopes the eatery will be “approachable to everyone”.
The UK’s Top 100 Restaurants (outside London)
1. Wilsons (Bristol)
2. Skof (Manchester)
3. Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms (Nottingham)
4. Vraic (Guensey)
5. L’Enclume (Westmorland and Furness)
6. Grace & Savour (Solihull)
7. The Greyhound Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire)
8. JÖRO (Sheffield)
9. Pine (Northumberland)
10. Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms (West Lancashire)
11. Ynyshir (Ceredigion)
12. Restaurant 22 (Cambridge)
13. Lyla (City of Edinburgh)
14. Woven by Adam Smith (Windsor and Maidenhead)
15. Upstairs at Landrace (Bath and North East Somerset)
16. Myse (North Yorkshire)
17. Updown Farmhouse (Dover)
18. Osip (Somerset)
19. The Little Chartroom (City of Edinburgh)
20. The Kinneuchar Inn (Fife)
21. Opheem (Birmingham)
22. The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant (Perth and Kinross)
23. The Old Stamp House (Westmorland and Furness)
24. Lark (West Suffolk)
25. Tallow (Tunbridge Wells)
26. The Angel at Hetton (North Yorkshire)
27. Alchemilla Nottingham (Nottingham)
28. Dogstar Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh)
29. Heft (Westmorland and Furness)
30. Argoe Newlyn (Cornwall)
31. Stow (Manchester)
32. Juliet (Stroud)
33. Bavette (Leeds)
34. Paul Ainsworth at No 6 (Cornwall)
35. Hansom (North Yorkshire)
36. Vetch (Liverpool)
37. Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall (North Yorkshire)
38. The Sportsman (Canterbury)
39. The Shed (Swansea)
40. The Parkers Arms (Ribble Valley)
41. Higher Ground (Manchester)
42. Moss (City of Edinburgh)
43. Meadowsweet (North Norfolk)
44. The Pony Chew Valley (Bath and North East Somerset)
45. Dongnae (Bristol)
46. Gorse Cardiff (Cardiff)
47. The Barn at Moor Hall (West Lancashire)
48. Fish Shop Ballater (Aberdeenshire)
49. OTHER (Bristol)
50. Winsome (Manchester)
51. The Wilderness (Birmingham)
52. Restaurant Interlude (Horsham)
53. The Pass at South Lodge (Horsham)
54. Furna (Brighton and Hove)
55. Big Counter (Glasgow City)
56. Roots York (York)
57. The Swine Bistro (Leeds)
58. Seasonality (Windsor and Maidenhead)
59. The Muddlers Club (Belfast)
60. The Abbey Inn Byland (North Yorkshire)
61. The Forest Side (Westmorland and Furness)
62. The Cottage in the Wood (Cumberland)
63. The Greyhound Inn – Pettistree (East Suffolk)
64. Root Bath (Bath and North East Somerset)
65. Upstairs by Tom Shepherd (Lichfield)
66. Forge at Middleton Lodge (North Yorkshire)
67. Maré by Rafael Cagali (Brighton and Hove)
68. Waterman Bistro (Belfast)
69. Gwen (Powys)
70. Bybrook Restaurant at The Manor House (Wiltshire)
71. Wild at Bull Burford (West Oxfordshire)
72. The Black Swan at Oldstead (North Yorkshire)
73. Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai (Cumberland)
74. Long Friday (Newcastle upon Tyne)
75. Aven (Preston)
76. Olive Tree Bath (Bath and North East Somerset)
77. Emilia (Teignbridge)
78. The Jackdaw Conwy (Conwy)
79. Manifest (Liverpool)
80. Shwen Shwen (Sevenoaks)
81. Catch at The Old Fish Market (Dorset)
82. Riverine Rabbit (Birmingham)
83. Amari (Brighton and Hove)
84. Ardfern (City of Edinburgh)
85. The Blue Pelican (Dover)
86. Skosh (York)
87. 670 Grams (Birmingham)
88. The Coach Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
89. Gloriosa (Glasgow City)
90. Cardinal Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh)
91. The Victoria Oxshott (Elmbridge)
92. Briar (Somerset)
93. Bench Sheffield (Sheffield)
94. Henrock at Linthwaite House (Westmorland and Furness)
Cricket fans will turn their attention to India and Sri Lanka as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20 World Cup 2026 gets under way from February 7.
The tournament’s 10th edition, which will be spread over 54 matches, will conclude on March 8.
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Here’s what you need to know about the T20 World Cup 2026’s format and schedule:
Which teams are in the T20 World Cup, and what are their groups?
The tournament was expanded to include 20 teams in 2024, and the number of competitors will remain the same this year.
However, there was a late change in the team list as the ICC expelled Bangladesh from the tournament following a weeks-long impasse on their participation. Scotland replaced Bangladesh, who were kicked out due to their refusal to travel to India for the World Cup over security concerns.
The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five teams each. These are:
Group A:
India
Namibia
Netherlands
Pakistan
USA
Group B:
Australia
Ireland
Oman
Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
Group C:
England
Italy
Nepal
West Indies
Scotland
Group D:
Afghanistan
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What’s the format of the T20 World Cup 2026?
The tournament will be divided into two group-based rounds and a knockout round, comprising the semifinals and the final.
The top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the Super 8 stage, where they will be divided into two groups of four teams each.
The two best-performing Super 8 teams will enter the semifinals.
Here’s a breakdown of the tournament’s schedule:
Group stage: February 7 – 20
Super 8: February 21 – March 1
Semifinals: March 4 and 5
Final: March 8
Venues
Five stadiums in India and three in Sri Lanka will host the tournament.
The venues for all fixtures, barring one semifinal and the final, have been confirmed by the ICC.
If India qualify for the semifinals, they will play in the second one at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Should Pakistan qualify for the last-four stage, they will play their match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on March 4.
Here’s a list of the venues:
India:
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sri Lanka:
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
Full match schedule
Group stage
Saturday, February 7
Netherlands vs Pakistan at 11am (05:30 GMT) – SSC, Colombo
Scotland vs West Indies at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs USA at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sunday, February 8
Afghanistan vs New Zealand at 11am (05:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
England vs Nepal at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sri Lanka vs Ireland at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Monday, February 9
Scotland vs Italy at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Oman vs Zimbabwe at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – SSC, Colombo
Canada vs South Africa at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Tuesday, February 10
Namibia vs Netherlands at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
New Zealand vs UAE at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pakistan vs USA at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – SSC, Colombo
Wednesday, February 11
Afghanistan vs South Africa at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Australia vs Ireland at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
England vs West Indies at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Thursday, February 12
Sri Lanka vs Oman at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Italy vs Nepal at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
India vs Namibia at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Friday, February 13
Australia vs Zimbabwe at 11am (05:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Canada vs UAE at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Netherlands vs USA at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Saturday, February 14
Ireland vs Oman at 11am (05:30 GMT) – SSC, Colombo
Scotland vs England at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
New Zealand vs South Africa at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Sunday, February 15
Nepal vs West Indies at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Namibia vs USA at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
India vs Pakistan at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Monday, February 16
Afghanistan vs UAE at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
England vs Italy at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Australia vs Sri Lanka at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Tuesday, February 17
Canada vs New Zealand at 11am (05:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Ireland vs Zimbabwe at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Scotland vs Nepal at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wednesday, February 18
South Africa vs UAE at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Namibia vs Pakistan at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – SSC, Colombo
India vs Netherlands at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Thursday, February 19
Italy vs West Indies at 11am (05:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Afghanistan vs Canada at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Friday, February 20
Australia vs Oman at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Super 8
Saturday, February 21
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sunday, February 22
TBD vs TBD at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Monday, February 23
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Tuesday, February 24
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Wednesday, February 25
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Thursday, February 26
TBD vs TBD at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Friday, February 27
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Saturday, February 28
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Sunday, March 1
TBD vs TBD at 3pm (09:30 GMT) – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
TBD vs TBD at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Knockouts
Wednesday, March 4
First semifinal at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Eden Gardens, Kolkata or R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Thursday, March 5
Second semifinal at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sunday, March 8
Final at 7pm (13:30 GMT) – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad or R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The beautiful country has been named the best retirement destination for 2026, beating Spain with affordable living and excellent healthcare
08:35, 29 Jan 2026Updated 08:37, 29 Jan 2026
Best country for pensioners to relocate to in 2026 has great healthcare – not Spain(Image: Getty)
If you’ve been considering spending your golden years overseas, there’s no shortage of things to weigh up. Thankfully, International Living’s yearly report analysed everything from living costs to how easy it is for Britons to make the move.
Crucial factors include visa stipulations, access to medical services, and the country’s weather conditions. After putting 195 nations under the microscope, the research crowned Greece as the ultimate retirement haven for 2026.
Greece boasts great weather, a thriving expat scene, and remarkably, pensioners can get a three-bedroom property with coastal vistas for just £900 a month.
International Insurance notes that Greece operates both state-funded healthcare and private medical facilities. Retirees can shell out roughly £220 monthly for private cover to access “consistently good” treatment.
“There are also high ratios of medical specialists for the population, and basic emergency care is free for everyone, even foreigners. Pharmacies, after-hours clinics, and community health centers provide more care options. In small towns and on remote islands, pharmacies are equipped to provide many medical services, including helping with small emergencies.”
Coming in at second place for 2026 relocations is Panama. The Central American nation features a bustling British community abroad, whilst healthcare comes in both public and private forms, with the latter boasting cutting-edge facilities and English-fluent medical professionals.
Favourite retirement hotspots like Spain, Portugal, and Italy also secured spots in the top 10.
At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling, reprising his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 movie “Barbie,” donned a bedazzled pink suit and belted the ballad “I’m Just Ken.”
“I’m just Ken, anywhere else I’d be a 10,” the actor sang. “Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blond fragility?”
Barbie’s needy male counterpart, it turns out, is not “just Ken.” His full name is Kenneth Sean Carson, according to Mattel, which says the doll saw a uptick in popularity in the years following the hit movie’s release.
Ahead of Ken’s 65th birthday, the El Segundo-based toy giant shared a laundry list of niche biographical details about the doll, including his official “birthday” — March 11, 1961, making him a Pisces — as well as his relationship history with Barbie.
The company said in a statement Monday that Ken has “experienced a resurgence in recent years.”
A Mattel spokesperson cited the “Barbie” movie as a driving factor, as it showed a “different side” of Ken. In a meta move, the company later in 2023 released Ken dolls modeled after Ryan Gosling’s portrayal of Ken.
The “Kenbassador” line launched last year was a “great success,” the spokesperson said. The first product in that toy series was a $75 doll modeled after basketball player LeBron James released in April.
Mattel says it does not break out sales of Ken dolls, but in 2017, when Mattel unveiled Ken dolls with different body types, including one that invited “dad-bod” comparisons, the company told the Wall Street Journal that, on average, girls have one Ken doll for every seven Barbies they own.
Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, named the original doll after her daughter, Barbara. The glamorous doll, unique in that it depicted a grown woman rather than a baby, was an instant hit when it debuted at the New York Toy Fair in 1959. Barbie has significantly evolved in the decades since. Recent additions include Barbies with Type 1 diabetes and another with autism.
The Ken doll, created in 1961, was named after Handler’s son, Kenneth. He featured molded hair, wore red swim trunks and carried a yellow towel.
Kenneth Handler told The Times in a 1989 story that there were few similarities between him and the doll named after him. He died in 1994.
“Ken doll is Malibu,” he said. “He goes to the beach and surfs. He is all these perfect American things.”
But when Kenneth Handler was at Hamilton High School in Beverlywood, he “played the piano and went to movies with subtitles.” He continued, “I was a nerd — a real nerd. All the girls thought I was a jerk.”
Like Barbie, Ken dabbled in many different careers over the decades. There have been doctor, pilot, tennis player, firefighter, lifeguard, barista and even Olympic skier Kens, among many others. In 2006, he received a “mid-life makeover” from celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch.
According to the company, Ken and Barbie “met” on the set of their first television commercial in 1961 and soon began dating. After more than four decades, the doll couple broke up in 2004, but reunited in 2011.
Mattel was founded by Ruth Handler; her husband, Elliot Handler; and Harold “Matt” Matson in 1945 in a Los Angeles garage. The toy maker became a publicly traded company in 1960.
Mattel, which also owns Fisher-Price and Hot Wheels, wrote in its October Securities and Exchange Commission filing that “industry-wide shifts in retailer ordering patterns” pushed its third quarter net sales down 6%.
In 2024, Barbie gross billings — which measure the total value of products Mattel ships to retailers before sales adjustments — were down 12% from 2023, which had seen a boost from the movie, according to the company’s annual SEC filing.
The UK’s best gastropub has been crowned, beating off competition from thousands of venues. It’s a spot that’s much loved-by celebrities and famous for pouring the best Guinness in the country
12:34, 27 Jan 2026Updated 13:16, 27 Jan 2026
This classic British pub has become iconic in the capital(Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
The top gastropubs across the UK have been named, and the winner is a spot that has been enjoyed by many celebrities and was praised for its “premium quality, homemade food, focusing on the best of British produce”.
The Devonshire in Soho, which prides itself on offering a warm and welcoming vibe and has the style of a traditional British pub, took the number one spot in the new ranking. The venue sits on one of the lively neighbourhood’s narrow streets, amongst theatres, restaurants, and busy shops.
Downstairs is a wood-panelled bar which looks a lot like many of the historic pubs found in this part of the capital. Tourists and Londoners just finishing work crowd around the bar, often spilling out onto the street on sunny days, giving the pub a friendly, lively atmosphere.
What sets The Devonshire apart from other pubs in the area is its claim to serve the “perfect pint of Guinness”, with bar staff obsessed about getting the perfect pour. Its bar snack menu offers the chance to try the cuisine on offer, and includes snacks such as sausage on a stick, scotch eggs, and chips, among other British favourites.
Upstairs, the restaurant has a more upmarket vibe, and the handwritten menus feature seasonal specials and local ingredients. With an on-site butcher and baker on the team, you can be assured that everything is fresh and local. Highlights include Scottish beef, which is dry-aged and butchered on-site, and seafood from Devon, including lobsters and hand-dived scallops.
The Devonshire has gained a number of celebrity fans in recent years. Last summer, A-listers including Margot Robbie, Jon Bon Jovi, and Ed Sheeran were spotted among its diners. Yungblud and Florence Pugh even surprised punters by taking on duties behind the bar and having a go at pulling pints.
In second place was The Unruly Pig in Woodbridge, which, by contrast, sits among the Suffolk countryside. This 16th-century inn has a traditional pub vibe with wooden beams and a roaring fireplace, but adds a contemporary twist with colourful modern artworks on the walls.
The menu is a fusion of British and Italian cuisine, which they’ve dubbed ‘Britalian’, and uses fresh ingredients that are sourced locally whenever possible. In the bar, there’s a wide selection of craft beers as well as over 60 choices of wine and fizz to accompany your meal.
The menu changes monthly, and in addition to its a la carte selection, the restaurant offers a three-course lunch menu for £35pp, with a choice of three dishes per course. It also offers a popular Sunday lunch, where you can opt for a sharing roast platter for two or dishes such as iberico pork and parmesan gnocchi.
Another London venue, The Red Lion & Sun, came in third on the list. The pub, set in leafy Highgate Village, has two beer gardens that are incredibly popular in the summer. And in fourth place was The Woolpack Inn, set in the quaint Cotswolds village of Slad, which offers real ales and hearty cuisine.
Full list of top 100 gastropubs in the UK
The Devonshire, Soho, London
The Unruly Pig, Woodbridge, Suffolk
The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate, London
The Woolpack Inn, Slad, Gloucestershire
The Star Inn, Harome, York
The Angel at Hetton, Hetton, North Yorkshire
Parkers Arms, Clitheroe Lancashire
The Rat Inn, Anick, Northumberland
The Rum Fox, Clitheroe, Lancashire
The Cornish Arms, Tavistock, Devon
Canton Arms, Stockwell, London
The Dog at Wingham, Wingham, Kent
The Abbey Inn, Byland, North Yorkshire
The Three Horseshoes, Batcombe, Somerset
The Broad Chare, Newcastle
The Gunton Arms, Thorpe Market, Norfolk
The Baring, Islington, London
The Merry Harriers, Hambledon, Surrey
The Fordwich Arms, Canterbury, Kent
The Bell, Langford, Oxfordshire
The Kentish Hare, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Crown, Burchetts Green, Berkshire
The Marksman, Hackney, London
The Hero, Maida Vale, London
The Kerfield Arms, Camberwell, London
The Sportsman, Seasalter, Kent
The Mariners, Rock, Cornwall
The Bull, Charlbury, Oxfordshire
The Coach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
The Highland Laddie, Leeds
The Pipe and Glass Inn, South Dalton, East Yorkshire
The Silver Cup, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
The Waterman’s Arms, Barnes, London
Heft, High Newton, Cumbria
The Tamil Crown, Islington, London
Harwood Arms, Fulham, London
The Killingworth Castle, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
The Gurnard’s Head, St Ives, Cornwall
The Bull & Last, Highgate, London
The Kinneuchar Inn, Leven, Fife
The Tartan Fox, Newquay, Cornwall
The Queen of Cups, Glastonbury, Somerset
The Knave of Clubs, Shoreditch, London
The Mason’s Arms, Bampton, Oxfordshire
The Wild Rabbit, Kingham, Oxfordshire
The Black Bear Inn, Bettws Newydd, Monmouthshire
The French House, Soho, London
The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling, Old Windsor, Berkshire
The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax West Yorkshire
The White Horse, Chester, Cheshire
The White Swan at Fence, Fence, Lancashire
The Cross at Kenilworth, Kenilworth
The Castle Inn, Castle Combe, Chippenham
The George, Kempsford, Fairford
The Hoop, Stock, Essex
The Scran and Scallie, Edinburgh
The Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria
The Edinburgh Castle, Manchester
The Bull’s Head, Craswall, Herefordshire
The Camberwell Arms, Camberwell, London
The Parakeet, Kentish Town, London
The Boat, Lichfield
The Longs Arms, South Wraxall, Wiltshire
The Anchor and Hope, Southwark, London
The Pelican, Notting Hill, London
The Pack Horse, Hayfield, Derbyshire
The Drapers Arms, Islington, London
The Hand and Flowers, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
St Kew Inn, Bodmin
The Three Fishes, Mitton, Lancashire
The Bull Inn, Totnes
The Clarence, Glasgow
The Dog & Gun Inn, Skelton, Cumbria
Heathcock, Cardiff
The Fat Badger, Notting Hill, London
The Chagford Inn, Chagford
The Eagle, Farringdon, London
The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington, north-east London
The Five Elms, Weedon Aylesbury, Bucks
The Horseguards Inn, Tiilington, Petworth, West Sussex
The Oarsman, Marlow
The Two Pigs, Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent
The Lady Mildmay, Newington Green, north-east London
The Royal Oak, Witney, Oxfordshire
The White Hart, Lydgate, Oldham
WildMoor Oak, Bromsgrove
The Double Red Duke, Clanfield, Oxfordshire
The Blue Stoops, Kensington, London
The Crown at Bray, Bray, Maidenhead
The Bucks Head, Sevenoaks, Kent
The Parlour, Kensal Rise, London
The Dog and Pickle, Essex
The Burleigh Arms, Cambridge
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow
The Suffield Arms, Gunton
The Hare & Hounds, Vale of Glamorgan
The Sun, Felmersham, Bedford
Pyne Arms, Barnstaple
The Standard Inn, Portscatho, Cornwall
The Swan, Bampton
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AFTER 20 years of strict liquid rules, airports are finally starting to scrap them.
The rule, introduced back in 2006 after a foiled liquid explosive bombing at London Heathrow, has long caused problems for unaware travellers heading abroad.
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London Heathrow is the fifth UK airport to scrap all 100ml liquid rules
However, new CT scanners are slowly being rolled out across the UK, which will eventually end the rules that require liquids to be under 100ml, and fit in a small plastic bag.
Earlier this week, London Heathrow became the latest to lift some of the rules.
Despite this, there is some confusion – some airports no longer require liquids to be taken out of the bag, but still be 100ml, while others now allow up to 2l.
So we’ve rounded up all of the airport rules to explain which ones have lifted which rules, as well as which are yet to.
