‘Disappointed’ Rosanna appeals to gov to rethink approach to international surrogacy

Christopher Vourlias Now in its 17th year, the Thessaloniki Film Festival’s Crossroads Co-Production Forum has become a de rigueur stop on the fall circuit for producers, distributors, festival programmers and sales agents from across Europe – and increasingly the rest of the world – as they look to spot promising projects in development from Southeast Europe, the Black Sea, and the wider Mediterranean region.For Yianna Sarri, who heads Thessaloniki’s industry arm, Agora, the reason is obvious.

LONDON -- Three American authors are in the running for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction, whose winner will be chosen Wednesday from six novels that explore historical traumas, the nature of consciousness and the mind-warping power of the internet.South African writer Damon Galgut’s story of racism and reckoning, “The Promise,” is British bookmakers’ favorite to win the 50,000 pound ($69,000 prize).

Government, civil society and EU representatives will be discussing how to ensure equality for transgender and intersex South Africans at a historic event in Johannesburg this week.

Podcaster Georgie Crawford has opened up about the heartbreaking challenges of surrogacy and called for Ireland to change its strict laws to create a ‘path to parenthood’ for surrogate mothers.

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Masai Ujiri, Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, has been brought on board to exec the Fremantle/Passenger docu-series based on the newly-launched Basketball Africa League (BAL).

It's that time of year where we make the transition from our summer wardrobes to winter essentials as the cold temperatures set in. As you make the change, you might find you're in need of a refresh – and thankfully high street faves Gap have you covered.The iconic company recently closed all of their shops across the UK and Ireland, and made the decision to make themselves online only.

As we near the end of the year, many people are beginning to organise their Christmas plans – where they will spend the holidays and with whom.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge “offer an insurance policy” for the Queen, a royal expert claims. Following an overnight stay in hospital that forced the Queen to cancel a visit to Northern Ireland, the 95-year-old monarch is reportedly back at her desk working on “light duties”.

David Henrie will be playing a young Ronald Reagan in the upcoming film Reagan, which will be the first full-length feature film about the 40th U.S. president.

Many British holidaymakers will be heading to popular long haul destinations this half-term thanks to relaxed travel rules and changes to the red list.

Rosanna Davison has added her voice to a string of heartbroken families pleading with the government to consider surrogacy laws in Ireland.

Naman Ramachandran James Bond film “No Time to Die” ruled the U.K. and Ireland box office for the third weekend in succession collecting £8.4 million ($11.5 million), according to numbers from Comscore.Daniel Craig’s swan song now has an impressive total of £68.5 million.

Monday, October 18 marks the beginning of National Adoption Week 2021.

Entertainment One (eOne) is to strengthen its relationship with Nordic networks as the studio reveals plans for a “Swedish Scandi-noir” production in the region.

Orla Gartland has shared a post appealing for the return of her stolen gear, after her tour van was broken into over the weekend.Gartland played London’s Electric Ballroom on October 15, as one of the final shows on the UK and Ireland leg of her ‘Woman On The Internet’ album tour.

Naman Ramachandran Universal release, James Bond title “No Time to Die,” ruled the U.K. and Ireland box office for the second weekend in a row, but competition is waiting in the wings.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday made his 181st appearance for Portugal, bettering the European record previously held by Spain's Sergio Ramos.

The trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is here!