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Cannes 2025 Shines Spotlight on BBC Film: Four Premieres, Four Awards, and Rising UK Talents Steal the Show!

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CANNES, France — Four films supported by BBC Film made their debuts in the Official Selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, each earning honors from the jury. Notably, three of these films mark the directorial debuts of UK-based filmmakers. The Grand Prix was awarded to “Sentimental Value,” directed by Joachim Trier, which explores complex family relationships and features a cast that includes Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. Akinola Davies Jnr’s heartwarming story “My Father’s Shadow,” which tells the tale of two young brothers reconnecting with their estranged father, was … Read more

Legal Aid Sector on the Brink: Cyberattack Strikes Agency, Weighing Heavily on Vulnerable Clients and Providers

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Bristol, England — A cyber attack targeting the Legal Aid Agency has wreaked havoc across the legal sector, significantly affecting legal aid firms that often struggle with limited financial resources. This disruption has raised immediate concerns over the ability of these firms to meet payroll and operational costs in the wake of such a crisis. Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner at Watkins Solicitors, spoke out about the dire situation on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Bristol. With half of her firm’s work focused on legal aid, she described the ramifications of the assault as “devastating,” … Read more

Aaron Judge’s Remarkable 2023: Chasing History as He Aims for a Season for the Ages

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Los Angeles — With the basketball season concluding in New York and summer approaching, the spotlight has turned towards Aaron Judge, whose performance this baseball season has been nothing short of extraordinary. The New York Yankees outfielder is making a strong case for one of the greatest seasons in the sport’s history. Despite a disappointing loss on Saturday, where the Dodgers triumphed 18-2, Judge continues to shine brightly in a remarkable season. As of Sunday, Judge’s OPS-plus stood at 253, which not only positions him above the legendary Babe Ruth’s 255 from 1920 but also … Read more

Legal Challenge Unfolds as Honolulu Police Accused of Arresting Sober Drivers to Meet DUI Quotas

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Honolulu, Hawaii — A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Honolulu Police Department, claiming that officers arrested sober drivers to meet their driving under the influence (DUI) arrest quotas. The suit, initiated by a resident arrested last year, accuses the department of using unlawful methods to increase DUI apprehensions. According to court documents, the plaintiff, identified as an unnamed individual, alleges that they were pulled over and falsely charged with DUI after passing a field sobriety test. The lawsuit states that the driver was sober at the time of arrest but was taken into … Read more