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The final cut? Juror #2 and the curious case of Clint Eastwood's missing film

Here is a mystery at the heart of Juror #2, the 40th film directed by Clint Eastwood and - given that he is now 94 - quite possibly the final one.

Ikea opens high street restaurant for lovers of Swedish meatballs

Its meatballs are as famous as its flat-pack furniture, with a meal in one of its restaurants often the highlight of an Ikea trip. Now shoppers can enjoy an Ikea meal without lugging around their new kitchen sink, as the furniture company has opened its first standalone restaurant on King Street in Hammersmith, London.

Gone with a bang: Warhol screen prints stolen in explosive heist

Two works from a famous series of screen prints by Andy Warhol were stolen yesterday when thieves blew open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands, leaving two other works badly damaged in the street as they fled the scene of the botched heist.

Austerity policies 'linked to rise in small and premature babies'

The introduction of austerity policies has been associated with a striking increase in the number of babies in Scotland being born smaller or earlier than expected, data suggests.

Jealous teenager who stalked and stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death detained for life

An obsessed and jealous teenager who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in an alleyway was detained for life yesterday and told he would serve a minimum of 17 years.

Consumers offered more cheap deals on meat than healthy food, research finds

Supermarkets are using multibuy promotional deals to encourage shoppers to buy meat and processed meat, despite the products being linked to a heightened risk of cancer, new research reveals.

Red flags Holly Newton 'was too young to recognise warning signs'

Logan MacPhail, then 16, was \"calm and emotionless\" when he was arrested after repeatedly stabbing the 15-year-old Holly Newton. When he was told he was being charged with murder, he replied simply: \"Is she dead?\" DS Darren Davies of Northumbria police, who was in charge of the murder investigation, remembered MacPhail's chilling demeanour was the same throughout police interviews.

Cash flow problem Dry Trevi fountain installs coin pool as it prepares to charge

One of the first things American students Fiona Hastings and Olivia Nieporte did when they visited Rome for the first time was to visit the Trevi Fountain, to partake in the age-old ritual of tossing a coin over their shoulder and into the world-famous landmark.

Ripping yarn: Tom Daley's first knitting show opens in Tokyo

Tom Daley's legions of fans will forever remember the Tokyo Olympics as the backdrop to his first gold medal, secured alongside Matty Lee with a flawless final dive in the men's 10m synchronised platform.

China and Russia team up to block four new marine parks in Antarctic waters

China and Russia are working together to block new Antarctic marine parks and loosen krill fishing restrictions, undermining an international convention designed to protect the region from overexploitation, according to analysts and conservationists.

RMT calls off planned tube strike over pay

Members of the RMT union at London Underground yesterday called off plans to strike over the coming week, as transport officials urged tube drivers to follow suit.

Disposable vape ban 'could push some users back to cigarettes'

Ministers have acknowledged that a plan to ban the sale of disposable vapes by next summer could lead some users to revert or relapse to cigarette smoking.

Trump strategy to challenge US election defeat revealed

Donald Trump's campaign already appears to be preparing to challenge the US election result if he loses next week, with the former president's team filing a lawsuit in a swing state alleging voter suppression.

US Tries To Broker Ceasefire With Netanyahu As More Die In Lebanon And Israel

Senior US officials held talks in Israel yesterday aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as more civilians in both countries were killed by airstrikes.

National Insurance Social Care 'Should Be Exempt From Rise'

The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt the social care sector from the increase in national insurance in the budget, as an organisation representing many smaller care providers warned that the impact would be substantial.

Captains Stokes and Buttler sign new central contracts

England's two men's captains, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, have both signed new two-year central contracts.

Canadian judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a woman from accessing euthanasia after physicians in her home province refused to approve the request.

Spain in mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods rises to more than 150

The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has risen to more than 150, regional authorities and emergency services have said, as the country began three days of mourning and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, urged people to stay at home.

Middlesex urged to review culture and behaviour

Middlesex County Cricket Club should undertake a formal review of its culture, governance and the behaviour of staff members, according to the sport's regulator.

'Angry' Spurs passing test of mettle hints at prosperous future

Home fans almost expected Tottenham to blow a 2-0 lead over Manchester City. The victory could prove cathartic

“The soap opera is ending” Amorim makes ambition clear after he agrees United deal

Rúben Amorim says he has to \"prove something\" after agreeing to become Manchester United's head coach.

Van Nistelrooy accepts his short stint as leading man

Dutchman hopes his interim role will be the first step in 'helping the club move forward' for new manager

Forest owner Marinakis sues Greek rival over alleged smears

Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is suing a Greek football rival for more than £2.1m in a high court libel claim over an alleged \"smear campaign\", including \"false\" allegations of match-fixing.

Draper runs out of steam as breakout year concludes

It was not until 10 pm on Wednesday night that Jack Draper finally returned to the locker room after his tenacious victory over the world No 6 Taylor Fritz.

Hamilton says Verstappen has not changed reckless style

Lewis Hamilton maintains Max Verstappen has continued with an unacceptable driving style since the pair vied for the world championship in 2021.

George says prop's comments 'prodded the bear'

Jamie George has admitted Joe Marler might have poked the bear with his criticism of the haka before revealing England are considering a response to New Zealand's traditional war dance at Twickenham tomorrow.

Marler's haka jibe is motivation for All Blacks

Undertone to New Zealand squad's response suggests that tomorrow's hosts can expect a forceful backlash

'A complete mess': Middlesex face dilemmas at every turn

Poor performances, financial difficulties and uncertainty over Lord's mean the club face an existential threat

Appleby pins hopes on Big Mojo landing Sprint prize

There is more than a touch of the Jamie Vardys about Mick Appleby.

Car finance Could you be in line for a payout after court ruling?

UK lenders are scrambling to assess the fallout of last week's landmark court of appeal ruling on car finance. The judgment on \"secret\" commission payments could have far-reaching implications for lenders, beyond those covered by a continuing investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).