English actor who rose to fame as James Bond and later played Benoit Blanc
Obituary confirms Michael Byrne has died on 20 June 2026. A veteran British actor with a long film and stage career, Byrne played Ernst Vogel in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Ted Page in Coronation Street, among other roles. His career spanned theatre work with the National Theatre and major screen performances.
Automakers have pulled several electric models from the U.S. market even as quarterly EV sales have risen. Q2 2026 U.S. consumer EV purchases have reached 247,226 vehicles, a sequential rise driven by higher fuel prices, new low-cost entrants and state rebates. Manufacturers and startups are responding with cheaper models, but many legacy brands have cancelled or delayed U.S. EV projects.
Contenders for the next James Bond are narrowing as auditions near a decision. Bookmakers rate Callum Turner as a leading favourite, with Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among others in the frame. Denis Villeneuve is directing the next film for Amazon MGM Studios.
Leads in the race to portray James Bond have intensified as producers near a final decision. Bookies list Callum Turner, Louis Partridge and Tom Francis among front-runners; announcements could come within days.
The Prime Minister and Burnham-era wardrobe are being highlighted through British manufacturing, with Manchester’s Private White V.C. drawing attention for its locally made garments. Reports show the PM buys pieces himself, bolstering a narrative of national production and craftsmanship amid scrutiny over cost and image.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has opened in Glasgow, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla attending. The event features a time-travel Tardis entrance, a garden stage, 74 nations parading, and a rotation of Scottish cultural moments amid budget constraints.
Netball at the Commonwealth Games ends with Jamaica stunning Australia 46-45; Jamaica and New Zealand will contest the gold, while England faces Australia for bronze. The Hydro will be converted to a concert venue for Simple Minds after the final netball matches.