The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years
Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.
2023-10-21 17:48
Emily Blunt apologises after ’fatphobic’ 2012 interview resurfaces
Actress Emily Blunt has apologised after a video of her making a "fatphobic" comment resurfaced online. The clip, which was from a 2012 interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, shows Blunt telling a story where she refers to a Chili's worker as "enormous" for seemingly no reason. "The girl who was serving me was enormous. I think she got freebie meals at Chili's", Blunt said to TV host Jonathan Ross who responded to her description of the woman by saying: "Nothing wrong with that." In a statement issued to The Independent, Blunt apologised for her comments saying: "I just need to address this head on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12 years ago. I'm appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show. "I've always considered myself someone who wouldn't dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognisable to me or anything I stand for. And yet it happened, and I said it and I'm so sorry for any hurt caused. I was absolutely old enough to know better." Many called out Blunt's comments on social media when the video first resurfaced. Others called the comment "unnecessary" and said Blunt appeared to "be a not very nice person". Some said they felt sad for the waitress who was likely excited to meet Blunt, only to see her being shamed for her body on TV by the actress. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-21 17:17
Israel Latest: Vital Aid Starts Crossing Into Gaza From Egypt
Aid began crossing into Gaza from Egypt for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted two weeks
2023-10-21 16:58
Erik ten Hag reveals when Casemiro and Luke Shaw will make Man Utd returns
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has given fresh injury updates on Casemiro and Luke Shaw. The Brazil midfielder has an ankle problem while the England left-back is recovering from a hamstring tear.
2023-10-21 16:50
Gaza Gets Aid Flows for First Time Since Israel-Hamas War Began
Vital aid began crossing into Gaza from Egypt for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted two
2023-10-21 16:27
Gas Deals Beyond 2050 Show Reality Gap on Europe Climate Goals
Two days after the European Union declared it will push for a global phase-out of most fossil fuels
2023-10-21 15:53
'The way people appeared on set - that was extraordinary': Robert Carlyle reveals what it's like on a Bond film set
Robert Carlyle couldn't believe the people who turned up on set whilst he was filming 'The World Is Not Enough'.
2023-10-21 15:29
Duran Duran rejected Christmas song because it's 'too cheesy'
Duran Duran are unlikely to ever release a Christmas record.
2023-10-21 15:26
Keanu Reeves received bass guitar lessons from Flea
Keanu Reeves once received a bass guitar lesson from Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, when they met on a movie set.
2023-10-21 15:24
The definitive history of London's rulers in the Premier League era
The Premier League has been swathed by teams from London throughout its existence. Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have usually been most successful, but who has ruled the capital, for how long and when?
2023-10-21 15:17
Death row: The secret hunt for lethal drugs used in US executions
When drugs used in executions stopped being produced in the US, prisons turned to the UK to find a new supply.
2023-10-21 14:55
Irish-linked spyware used in brazen attacks - report
A new report calls on the Irish government to investigate a digital surveillance firm.
2023-10-21 14:22