Idris Elba says audiences would never accept a black actor playing James Bond: ‘That’s not what they like in their culture’
The star of Luther played down rumours that he was lined up to take over as 007, adding that he’s against making the character ‘woke’ Idris Elba has refuted rumours…
‘Screaming girls chased me down the street’: how we made Strictly Ballroom
‘A big dude came up to me and said, “My wife dragged me kicking and screaming to see your movie – and it was the best thing she’s ever done”’…
A job that changed me: I was teaching in a juvenile detention centre when a repeat offender’s poetry moved me to tears
On my first day, I was terrified. But I quickly came to realise these young people weren’t irredeemably bad “Those who can’t, teach,” is the most unjust professional putdown. Unfortunately,…
Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures
The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp…
Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again
Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the decision by some Reform UK councils to take down…
Australian homes lead the world in solar. But businesses are falling behind
Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of that Follow our Australia news live blog for…
French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations
Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claims French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women,…
Kane Evans: former NRL player finally ‘free’ after coming out as gay
Evans becomes first men’s player to come out since Ian Roberts in 1995 Former Roosters and Eels player had struggled with suicidal thoughts Former prop forward Kane Evans says a…
Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff
Progressive challenger to face incumbent mayor in November as former reality star Pratt trails behind Nithya Raman, a progressive Los Angeles city council member, has advanced to the November runoff…
Donald Trump given hostile reception as New York crowd boos and jeers president at NBA finals
President attends Spurs v Knicks game at MSG Knicks aiming to win first title since 1973 Live updates from Game 3 of the NBA finals Donald Trump was loudly booed…