Avatar 3 Review: A Gigantically Uninteresting Spectacle
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' delivers stunning visuals but remains a colossal, emotionally vacant epic. The third instalment lands in UK cinemas on 19 December.
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Super-Complaint Filed Over Police Delays in Sex Crime Probes
Campaigners file a super-complaint against police in England and Wales over 'inhumane' delays in sexual offence cases, with some survivors waiting nine years for justice. Read the full investigation.
London Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' sweeps the London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations with nine nods. Discover the full list of contenders and the celebration of human creativity over algorithms.
Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
Classic 'Traumatising' Film Watership Down on Amazon Prime
The 1978 animated film Watership Down, infamous for its dark scenes, is now available to stream on BFI Player via Amazon Prime Video. Discover why this 'children's' film shocked a generation.
Girl, 13, gang raped in Paris KFC toilets, four arrested
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
Spielberg Classic 'Catch Me If You Can' Tops Netflix UK Charts
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can', starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is now streaming on Netflix UK and climbing the charts. Discover why fans call it a secret Christmas classic.
Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
UK-jailed Albanian rapist wanted for Kosovo armed robbery
Rinor Korqa, serving a UK sentence for a predatory rape, is wanted in Kosovo for a 2017 armed home robbery. The Home Secretary must decide on the extradition request.
Panahi's New Film Exposes Iranian Brutality at Cannes
Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi premieres a darkly comic critique of state violence and bribery at Cannes. His film 'It Was Just an Accident' hits UK cinemas 5 December.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
Love Actually Hits Netflix for Christmas 2025
The iconic 2003 festive film 'Love Actually' is now streaming on Netflix, delighting fans who call it the ultimate Christmas romantic comedy. Discover why this star-studded classic endures.
The Lost Original Boat from The African Queen
The original boat used in the classic film 'The African Queen' was scrapped, a fate revealed in a new biography of Katharine Hepburn. Discover the story of a lost cinematic icon.
Jodie Foster calls acting 'a cruel job' she never chose
At the Marrakech film festival, Jodie Foster reflects on her child actor start, the dangers for young performers, and why she'd never choose the profession now.
The Outsiders: A Secretly Gay Film Without Gay Characters
Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 coming-of-age drama 'The Outsiders' is re-examined as a foundational queer film, exploring its homoerotic subtext and impact on gay audiences. Discover the hidden narrative.
Jacinda Ardern Documentary Shows Human Side of Leadership
A new documentary portrait of New Zealand's former PM Jacinda Ardern reveals a vulnerable, shrewd leader. The film tracks her premiership from 2017 to 2023. Read our review.
Former England Footballer Arrested Over Attempted Rape Allegation
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
Police Scotland urged to reopen al Fayed rape investigation
Scottish police face calls to reopen a rape investigation into late Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed, as a parliamentary group cites over 400 sexual misconduct allegations. Read the latest.
British Independent Film Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Discover all the winners from the 2025 British Independent Film Awards ceremony in London, including Pillion's four victories and special honours for Emily Watson and Warp Films.
Charges dropped in Ballymena riot case
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Charges withdrawn in Ballymena case that sparked riots
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Delivers a Knockout Blow
Sydney Sweeney shines in the boxing biopic 'Christy', proving her acting chops beyond the celebrity headlines. Discover the real story behind the film.
Italy delays landmark law defining rape by consent
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Stars back powerful rape truce film for violence campaign
Jason Isaacs and Dame Harriet Walter among 120 voices in film demanding one day without rape. Marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women with stark statistics.
Sirāt: Overpraised Cannes Film Divides Audiences
Oliver Laxe's Cannes prize-winning film Sirāt, starring Sergi López, divides critics with its desert quest narrative. Is this the year's most overpraised movie? Read our review.
£750m Marlow Film Studios approved by ministers
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
London's £1bn Film Studios Plan with 500 Homes
A £1bn film and TV studio complex, the Camden Film Quarter, is planned for Kentish Town. The project promises world-class facilities and 500 affordable homes, sparking local debate.
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