The news that HBO is working on a Harry Potter series is bad news for Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and the other one... Rupert something? It means that in a few short years, millions of young people around the world will have NEW heroes in the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley. And it underlines the fact that has always been obvious to most of us – namely, that this woke trio owed their careers to JK Rowling. READ MORE: Everything we know about JK Rowling's new Harry Potter TV show from HBOWhat would the lives of Radcliffe, Watson and Rupert Grint look like had they not been awarded the three central Potter roles? And when HBO unveils its new show (Gardiner and Mylod both worked on Succession, so they know what they are doing) we will have three new youngsters playing Harry, Ron and Hermione.

“I’m not moving, I can assure you,” husked Pep Guardiola in the social media drop announcing his contract extension until 2027. Football Daily has seen higher budget gender reveal videos, greater expense shelled out on web adverts for growing your hair back and injecting lead into the pencil. FOOTBALL DAILY LETTERSThe English National Opera, which is decamping from London to Manchester, is promising projects bringing together opera and football. Today’s letter o’ the day winner is … Adrian Irving, who lands their very own piece of Football Weekly merch. • This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily.

The last day to apply is November 30, 2024. Click here to submit your entry for any one or more of the 22 categories and stand a chance to win a prestigious award. "I had a good discussion with Prime Minister Modi about deepening our bilateral ties," Starmer told the members of Parliament. "Boosting economic growth is key to improving living standards for working people. "India is the fifth largest economy in the world and a vital trading partner for the UK.

More infoRuben Amorim has made it clear what he expects from his Manchester United players as he opened up on his non-negotiables ahead of his first game in charge. The 39-year-old manager conducted his first press-conference at United on Friday afternoon ahead of the Premier League clash at Ipswich Town on Sunday. Despite being in 13th place in the Premier League, United remain in the fight for a Champions League place as they sit just four points off fourth spot. Asked by Neville what his non-negotiables are on Sky Sports, Amorim revealed: "You can say the pretty things like hard work, be professional. This is Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim said he is a 'dreamer' in his first press conference as Manchester United head coach after joining the club from Sporting. The 39-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Erik ten Hag who was sacked in October. He has been compared to José Mourinho because of his nationality and success and said: 'He [José Mourinho] sent me a message and told me that this is a lovely club, a big club, with lovely people, and that is correct.' He added: 'I am different from Mourinho. I am a different person.'

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Trump Cabinet Faces Storm Of Misconduct Allegations Controversy surrounds nominees as Gaetz, Hegseth, Musk, and others face serious accusationsWith allegations of sexual misconduct swirling around several of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, the scrutiny surrounding the nominations has intensified. Multiple lawsuits allege McMahon overlooked rampant sexual misconduct by employees, particularly involving minors. The administration seems to lean heavily on the notion of political loyalty, overshadowing serious allegations and potential legal trials. Trump’s handling of these nominations and the surrounding allegations will undoubtedly keep voters on edge as the next election approaches. With the Trump administration now fumbling to grasp and defend its cabinet amid these serious allegations, the overall political environment remains charged and contentious.

NEW DELHI: Stalled Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the United Kingdom, anticipated to enhance the estimated GBP 42 billion annual bilateral trade relationship , are set to be relaunched early next year.British PM Keir Starmer made the announcement during his address to the UK Parliament, following his participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil where he held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi. "We agreed to raise the ambition of our UK-India comprehensive strategic partnership, covering security, defence, technology, climate, health, and education," Starmer told Members of Parliament. "Crucially, this work will start with trade and investment, and I am pleased to say that we agreed to relaunch Free Trade Agreement negotiations early in the new year. "The FTA talks, which began in January 2022, had been paused during their 14th round due to general elections in both countries. With the Labour Party now at the helm in the UK, the discussions will pick up under a new government.The bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Starmer in Rio de Janeiro marked their first engagement since Starmer assumed office.

Manchester City forward Phil Foden believes he is reaping the rewards from the approach manager Pep Guardiola took with him when he broke into the side as a youngster. Phil Foden during a McDonald’s Fun Football Session (Mark Robinson/Handout)“It’s a process I had to believe in and I knew, at the right time when I was performing at the best I could, he would give me the opportunities. “I’m forever grateful for the opportunities he gave me and I’m just happy with where I am now.”Foden is a McDonald’s Fun Football ambassador and believes the scheme offers important opportunities for youngsters who did not have the same access to football as he had. “You don’t see as many kids playing football on the streets like when I was younger,” he said. Smiles on their faces is the most important thing.”:: Phil Foden was celebrating the latest free wave of McDonald’s Fun Football sessions this Autumn, available to all children aged 5-11 across the UK.

Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract that will extend his tenure as the Manchester City manager to 2027. Guardiola, who has won 18 trophies since he joined City in 2016, spoke about his decision making process in an interview with the club. Speaking about his side's poor recent form, he said: 'The problems we had in the last month [four consecutive defeats], I felt now was not the right time to leave.'

Police forces in Britain recorded 13,200 ‘non-crime hate incidents’ (NCHIs) in the year to June 2024, according to freedom of information responses. In August, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledged to make it even easier to record such ‘hate incidents’, which are not criminal offences. Intimidation into silenceOn Tuesday, Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson confessed that, until recently, he “had no idea” what NCHIs were. He cast doubt on their usefulness, and commented that “even within the police service there has been some surprise at the level of non-crime hate incidents that have been investigated”. Such restrictions can come at great cost to freedom and do not deliver the benefits that are claimed for them.”

Taking part in this year’s historic Lord Mayor’s Show parade in London will live long in the memory for one Suffolk farmer. Jon Watt was among 7,000 people from across the country to be involved in the 696th year of the event – the oldest civic procession in the world – as London came to a standstill. Mr Watt, who runs a mixed arable and beef contracting business with his father, David, near Eye, said: “It was a wonderful event to be a part of; the cheers and shouts of appreciation were humbling. Farmer John Watt at the Lord Mayor’s Show. Use the promo code KevinHurst to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support.

However, The Times applied to the courts for information from the official record of his sentencing, which it obtained on Wednesday. It said he was was detained in a young offenders’ institution for 21 days for kicking the victim “around four times”. “Nearly 20 years ago, at 19 years of age, at the end of a night out together, we argued and I pushed her. The MP’s sentence was not suspended “in light of the serious nature of the offence”, the records say. Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome said: “Neither he nor his party (which knew) disclosed the conviction at the election.

A Reform UK MP was jailed for repeatedly kicking his former girlfriend, it has emerged. But court documents obtained by The Times reveal the reason given for his sentence was “kicking to victim on around four times”. The victim's mum claimed the attack "left marks on her body" and said it took two security guards to pull Mr McMurdock off her. Mr McMurdock was sentenced to 21 days after admitting the attack. The Mirror has contacted Mr McMurdock and Reform UK.

Our photographers through the decades have captured all aspects of city life, and the season of mince pies and mistletoe is no exception. Please get in touch to share your old photos and stories by emailing ann.fotheringham@glasgowtimes.co.uk or writing to Ann Fotheringham, Glasgow Times, 125 Fullarton Drive, Glasgow G32 8FG. (Image: Newsquest)IN November 1961, decorations went up on Buchanan Street – our picture shows the famous Glasgow thoroughfare long before its pedestrianisation. “Eight smaller Christmas trees with lanterns are grouped around the 45ft Christmas tree supplied by the parks department.”READ NEXT: Lord Provost lends a hand for Christmas spectacularIn November 1963, Renfield Street was sparkling as stunning festive lights adorned the lamp-posts and buildings. The Evening Times had some good advice for parents doing some toy shopping for the kids – “automation” was the key that year.