Europe’s film-makers want protection from the might of Hollywood. That’s understandable, argues the FT’s arts writer, but also wrong-headed: the two traditions are deeply intertwined  

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Partnership that would prioritise UK could produce 100m doses by year-end if treatment is effective

American producers are coming under pressure on several fronts

M&A activity has generally slowed down in the weeks since the novel coronavirus took a grip on the world, but there have been some pockets of activity in the tech industry when the price is right or when the divestment/acquisition just makes sense. The world of messaging brings us the latest development in that theme: SAP, […]

Apple has brought its hardware microphone disconnect security feature to its latest iPads. The microphone disconnect security feature aims to make it far more difficult for hackers to use malware or a malicious app to eavesdrop on a device’s surroundings. The feature was first introduced to Macs by way of Apple’s T2 security chip last […]

It seems the demand for Safaricom’s M-Pesa payment product never eases. Since its 2007 launch in Kenya, the fintech app has commanded over 70% of the mobile money market in that country. When COVID-19 hit the East African nation of 53 million in March, the Kenyan Central Bank turned to M-Pesa as a public health […]

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India has been the world's fourth-largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) since 2011, gradually increasing LNG imports as the country's domestic natural gas production declined and domestic consumption increased. India's LNG import capacity more than doubled during the past 10 years, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects it to increase by a third in the next 3 years as regasification facilities currently under construction come online. However, the construction of domestic pipelines to move LNG from the coastal import facilities to major demand centers further inland has experienced delays. Future growth in India's LNG imports will depend on the timely completion of natural gas pipeline networks.

Justin, 25, teased the tattoo on his Instagram account, asking fans if they were interested in seeing it. 'I got a new tatoo do you want to see it?' Justin posted on his Instagram stories.

Bieber had first teased the new addition on his Instagram on Wednesday and a part of it had been visible as he left church Wednesday evening wearing a hoodie.

Miley Cyrus will headline a bushfire relief concert at Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium on March 13, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

'What would we give right now for it to be safe to open the door for somebody, but right now when we open the door, we think, "Oh, where's my glove, let me get my hoodie."'

They just made their first red carpet appearance together at the Emmys on Sunday. And Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Brad Falchuk stepped out again in public on Tuesday night as they grabbed a

Meghan Markle, 38, kept Prince Harry, 35, and four-month-old Archie close to her chest as she donned a delicate gold necklace with their initials on during her New York trip.

Ebdon famously defeated Stephen Hendry 18-17 to win the world championship in 2002, and also triumphed in the 2006  UK Championship in one of his other eight ranking event wins.

She once had more than 100 tattoos, ranging from a unicorn to an Alice in Wonderland-inspired rabbit design. 

Missy Elliott misplaced her diamond necklace at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, and she's offering a pretty penny to the person who finds it. 

The band, who were scheduled to perform at the music extravaganza on Friday, have been forced to cancel their set as guitarist Johnny, 42, requires immediate neck surgery.

After Ariana Grande alluded to her engagement to Pete Davidson while performing Thank U, Next at the Grammy Awards, the SNL star's ex Kaia Gerber stunned at a Grammys after-party.

She admitted to having a 'connection' with Sam Withers before his elimination on Love Island Australia.

Melbourne boxing promoter Brian Amatruda exclusively revealed to Daily Mail Australia his plans to arrange a $1million charity with Tyson.

McKinney, 26, paired the lingerie-style top with black tailored flares and pointed toe silver heels.

Williams has been part of the first-team training set up on and off for the last 18 months or so and being close-up and personal with fellow right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has helped him develop.

Ruby Rose flashed a faint smile in Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday after recently undergoing emergency surgery on her spine. 

She recently surprised her fans when she revealed she had to undergo emergency surgery on her spine.

The songstress, 27, exuded confidence while working a plunging black suit with strappy heels as she headed to Burbank Studios. Selena definitely looked like she meant business.

Selena Gomez sported a painful neck inking as she paid visit to her celebrity tattoo artist in New York on Wednesday.

She later rocked the ensemble in her story, where she apologized for overplaying her new song Rare: 'Alright, so I just looked at my story, and I played my song a lot. So, I'm sorry.

The four-year-old dog named Rock was bleeding from his mouth and his pupils were heavily dilated when he returned to his home in Matamata, in New Zealand, last Tuesday.

Kate Middleton, 38, paid a touching tribute to her children by wearing a £1,070 necklace by Daniella Draper as she arrived in Cardiff today. It was engraved with their initials 'G, L, C.'

Myles William Taylor is accused of bludgeoning his mother Lesley and then attacking his father Michael in a domestic dispute during the coronavirus lockdown.

Myles William Taylor is accused of bludgeoning his mother Lesley to death then attacking his father Michael in a domestic dispute during the coronavirus lockdown at their home in Perth.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The man, whose nationality is not yet known, was found yesterday afternoon. Shocked locals called police in the crime-ridden Sin City resort.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Supakhet Saraboon, 35, was discovered sprawled across his bed in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, central Thailand, on Monday night.

The Love Island 2018 star, 26, flaunted her eye-popping cleavage in the plunging dress which clung to every inch of her stunning frame

Pictures show police officers standing outside a bar in Wallasey, Merseyside, after a man, 20, was stabbed multiple times. A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested.

Ronan Hughes, of Co Armagh in Northern Ireland, is due to appear at Dublin's High Court on Tuesday charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, as well as immigration offences.

The BBC journalist, 48, enjoyed a well-deserved break as she joined her partner Aljaž Škorjanec on the red carpet at the Pride Of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday.

The star was spotted heading to Voda Spa in West Hollywood. Justin was still consumed with his phone as he entered the spa. Justin was in the mood to keep it cool and comfortable.

While departing South Beverly Grill, Hailey Bieber beamed in a massive jean jacket, which included green flannel sleeves, layered over a cropped turtleneck and tinted aviators.

Reporters Without Borders has found a radical new platform for distributing banned journalism in some of the world's most repressive countries: Minecraft, a game played by 145 million people.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the musician Grimes have given their new baby an unusual name full of hidden meaning, and it may have been inspired in part by X-Men comics. The name, which Musk and Grimes say is spelled X Æ A-12, is pronounced X Ash Archangel, according to Musk. Archangel is the internal codename for the A-12, a US Central Intelligence Agency plane built during the Cold War. The A-12 was the precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird, which Musk and Grimes say is their favorite aircraft. "No weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent," Grimes said in her tweet explaining the name.The Blackbird is nearly identical to the X-Jet, the plane used by the X-Men. Both planes can fly at supersonic speeds and have technology to make them nearly undetectable. Both Musk

The Scottish Rugby Union this week proposed reductions ranging from 10 to 25 per cent over a five-month period for all players earning more than £50,000 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Anywhere singer, 29, showcased plenty of side-boob in a white halterneck swimsuit as she continued her festive family break to St.Barts on Saturday.

The singer, 29, showed off her latest ink in an Instagram post on Friday, after she got a tattoo in honour of her mother Vera.

Robert Phelps, 62, sent the message through the Californian Democratic representatives' schedule-a-meeting website. He told police he sent the message to 'defend' his president.

The dancing duo, aged 36 and 30, appeared on the ITV chat show to talk about their new dance show Remembering The Oscars.