‘The Mother of All Lies’ Review: Evocative Doc Tracks a Woman’s Journey Into Her Family’s (and Her Country’s) Past

A Scots woman whose mother’s funeral took place on the day of a lockdown cheese and wine party in Downing Street has said the disregard shown by those breaking the rules was “gobsmacking”.

King Charles and Kate Middleton getting outed as the royals who allegedly questioned what baby Archie’s “skin color” would be – but, not to be outdone, now the Spanish royal family is having their own drama. Queen Letizia’s ex-brother-in-law has claimed that he had a relationship with the 51-year-old royal before he married her sister, Telma Ortiz, 50. Jaime Del Burgo, 53, who is currently based in the UK, recently contributed to a tell-all book about Queen Letizia, “Letizia & I,” by journalist Jaime Peñafiel.Del Burgo, who is an entrepreneur and the son of former politician Jaime Ignacio del Burgo, was married to Letizia’s sister Telma from 2012 to 2014.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed changes to payment dates for Child Benefit, Guardian’s Allowance and Tax Credits over the festive fortnight. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland have not announced any changes yet, but as in previous years, is expected to follow the same payment pattern as HMRC.

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has once again shown his support for the club he was axed by almost four years ago.

Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir has made history at the 20th edition of Morocco’s Marrakech Film Festival as the first local director to win its top prize with her hybrid documentary The Mother Of All Lies.

A number of Premier League stars are coming to the end of their current contracts at the end of this season, as clubs across the country and Europe look to seal a potential bargain buy.

Dennis Harvey Film Critic A movie directed by the berserk “Muppet Show” character known as Animal couldn’t be any more unruly than Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s new film of that title. This sporadically fun but exhausting hot mess provides 202 minutes of hyperventilating overkill for star Ranbir Kapoor as a tycoon’s favorite son whose anger-management (as well as daddy) issues are off the charts.

Sheyniss Palacios has arrived in New York. The newly crowned Miss Universe is starting her new reign, a period of a year where she’ll prioritize various topics near to her heart in the name of the organization. In an Instagram Q&A, Palacios revealed some of the answers to the most pressing questions asked by her followers, including her reaction upon learning that she was this year’s Miss Universe.Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett spoke about her journey of self-love and dealing with body shamingMiss Mexico, Melissa Flores, denies theft of her traditional costume: ‘It’s fake news’One of the first answers she addressed in her Q&A was the moment she was crowned as Miss Universe.

Feeling festive? With this stellar line-up at The Bridgewater Hall, Christmas 2023 promises to be an absolute cracker.

Buckingham Palace has "banded together" as insiders claim the naming of Kate Middleton and King Charles as the alleged royals at the heart of the 'race row' has blown the Sussexes' feud "into another stratosphere".

If you’re looking for a winter manicure that embodies the spirit of the season without screaming ‘ Christmas ’ then we’ve found just the thing for you. ‘Frosty’ pearl designs are the perfect way to incorporate some winter whites into your nail designs without looking too stark, and nail artist Simu of @Simlynail on Instagram gave the perfect easy-to-follow tutorial on how to create the ultimate swirled icy design.

Ever since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down with Oprah Winfrey two years ago, claiming someone in the royal family expressed “concerns” about how dark their then-unborn son Archie’s skin tone would be, everyone has been wondering and guessing who the alleged racist royal could have been.

Thousands of families across Scotland are facing poverty, and they’re relying on support from Aberlour Children's Charity to help them fund essentials such as food, clothes and bedding.

Lea Glob’s documentary Apolonia, Apolonia earned a leading four nominations today as the IDA Documentary Awards revealed its nominees for the 39th edition of the prestigious event.

NFL odds.While the sport has provided fans with plenty of action-packed highlight plays and nail-biting finales on the field, football has also translated into a tremendous asset for the film industry as there have been several releases that have been praised by fans for various different reasons.From underdog stories to college drafting scenarios, these are some of the top football films that have ever hit the big screen for all audiences to enjoy:While this football title features hardly any action when it comes to on-the-field play, it does center around the realistic feeling of what it takes to work as an executive in an NFL franchise’s front office, with this 2014 release allowing the audience to feel emotionally connected and in awe of Cleveland Browns GM Sonny Weaver Jr.‘Draft Day’ is an enjoyable title as it focuses on the sheer thrill and anticipation that goes into the annual event as well as the pent-up adrenaline that is often felt during the selection process between executives, fans and ownership as it is often very difficult to decide as to which player is the preferred best selection for that teams’ needs.Featuring a star-studded cast and a feel-good factor conclusion, ‘Draft Day’ has become almost an annual watch for any NFL fan whose team may often be picking during the early stages of the draft, as they hope their club can pull off a similar miracle as to the final negotiation scene between Sonny and the Seahawks GM where he would earn all his top picks back after previously trading them away.While many kids or aspiring athletes may always have a special dream of playing in the NFL as a superstar talent, this particular journey can be amongst the most challenging and brutal pathways in almost any

Thousands of protestors gathered in Glasgow Green before marching through the city centre calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Mary Wallopers have announced their biggest UK tour dates set to begin in March 2024.The newly revealed dates will see the Irish traditional folk band take over major cities across the UK. The tour will begin on Wednesday, March 13 at Rock City in Nottingham.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic In the most shockingly funny moment of Alexander Payne’s “Sideways,” Miles Raymond, the desperate English teacher and wine aficionado (that is, alcoholic with good taste) played by Paul Giamatti, has just learned that his book was turned down by the publisher he had his hopes pinned on. It’s more than a rejection; it’s the death of his dream. Miles is in the middle a chi-chi Napa Valley wine tasting, and suddenly he’s in dire need of a drink.

A Covid hero’s widow claims her late husband’s laptop and phone could contain missing pandemic messages from top Scottish Government figures.