Brenda Fricker, the Dublin-born actor who won an Oscar for “My Left Foot” and played memorable roles in “Home Alone 2” and “Casualty,” has died at 81. Her agent said she died in Dublin after “a period of ill health.”
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A coalition of 12 states led by California sued to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The states argue the roughly $110 billion deal would raise prices, reduce choices and hurt workers, while Paramount says it would strengthen competition.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano,” has died at 78. His family said his death in Sydney was sudden and unexpected and that he had remained cancer free.
Prince Harry and Meghan brought Archie and Lilibet to Highgrove House for a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla. The visit followed uncertainty over the Sussexes’ U.K. travel plans amid a security dispute and a court defeat for Harry.
The Bayeux Tapestry has reached the British Museum after a secret, police-escorted journey from France, marking its first return to Britain in nearly 1,000 years. The loan has been hailed as a symbol of French-British friendship but has also drawn concern over the artwork’s fragility.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has died at 75 in a hospital in Portugal. Her family said she died unexpectedly while being treated for an illness after emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year.
“The Pitt” led the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, while the final season of “Hacks” set a comedy-series record with 24. Winners will be announced Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.
Prince Harry has returned to Britain for Invictus Games and charity events as the High Court prepares to rule in his privacy case against Associated Newspapers. The publisher denies allegations that it used unlawful methods to gather information for stories.