Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage has revealed he does not like being called an "actor" and would prefer to be known as a "thespian" - despite admitting it risks him "sounding like a pretentious a-hole".

The UK has seen its warmest New Year's Eve on record with temperatures already reaching 14.9C (58.82F), the Met Office has confirmed.

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says he takes human rights "very seriously" but that Britain's diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics is "meaningless".

Thomas Tuchel says he is not happy with Romelu Lukaku after the striker expressed his displeasure with his situation at Chelsea, adding the quotes are "just not helpful".

Lawyers for the woman who has accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault have rejected claims her lawsuit against the royal cannot go ahead because she is not a US resident.

A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in Hillingdon, west London.

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of residents evacuated as wildfires spread across part of the US state of Colorado.

The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 is increasing significantly, it has been warned, with another hospital suspending visitors "due to health and safety concerns".

Former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten says he would be interested in coaching England's beleaguered Test side as long as the role does not involve coaching the white-ball teams as well.

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