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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club release date, cast, trailer and more
The Thursday Murder Club, based on Richard Osman's debut novel, is set to be released in cinemas and on Netflix soon The Thursday Murder Club is set to make its debut on the big screen and Netflix, with Richard Osman, who is wed to Ingrid Oliver, providing eager fans with a thrilling update. Adapted from Osman's debut novel released in 2020, The Thursday Murder Club, which boasts a trailer, centres around a quartet of ageing amateur detectives as they endeavour to crack a murder case. Production kicked off in 2024, with none other than Steven Spielberg on board as producer, while Osman has been actively updating his followers on the latest progress. Via Instagram, he broke the news that the film would be hitting both cinemas and television screens, addressing concerns that some supporters might miss out on the experience. He announced: "Some very good news for everyone who wanted to see #TheThursdayMurderClub in UK cinemas. Netflix have listened to the clamour, and the film will now have a run in UK cinemas." Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and more. When is The Thursday Murder Club out? The Thursday Murder Club is slated for a UK cinema release on August 22. Following its theatrical run, the film will be available for streaming on Netflix starting August 28, with a duration of nearly two hours. Who stars in The Thursday Murder Club? The main four characters, Elizabeth Best, Ron Ritchie, Ibrahim Arif and Joyce Meadowcroft, will be played by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie. Osman recently addressed the contentious choice of Ron's actor, explaining to Empire: "You have to do something unusual and different and interesting. "Here's the key thing about Pierce Brosnan playing Ron: Pierce Brosnan is who Ron would choose to play Ron." Doctor Who alumnus David Tennant has been confirmed to portray Ian Ventham, alongside Jonathan Pryce who will be seen as Elizabeth's spouse Stephen. Naomi Ackie is set to appear as PC Donna De Freitas, with Daniel Mays taking on the role of DCI Chris Hudson and Henry Lloyd-Hughes cast as Bogdan. The film also boasts a stellar supporting cast including Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles and Ingrid Oliver. Is there a trailer for The Thursday Murder Club? As for the eagerly anticipated trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, it offers viewers a sneak peek into Cooper's Chase, the tranquil retirement village that the protagonists call home. The plot thickens when a murder occurs in the vicinity, prompting Joyce and her companions to take on the challenge of cracking yet another enigma. The announcement has sparked considerable excitement among fans, with one commenting: "The perfect cast, I am sooooo looking forward to seeing this film, love all the books, get ready to snuggle in and be totally enthralled." Another fan expressed their surprise and anticipation, saying: "Totally didn't expect this book series to be adapted by Netflix, really looking forward to this. I hope it's good. And man this cast is stacked!" The Thursday Murder Club is slated for release in UK cinemas on August 22, followed by its availability on Netflix starting August 28.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside John Torode's MasterChef sacking as he was given 'lifeline' after using 'worst racial slur'
Former MasterChef star John Torode is thought to have used the 'worst racial slur' in an allegation that was upheld prior to his contract on the show not being renewed John Torode's time on MasterChef came to an end after he admitted he was involved in a racism allegation. Shortly after the presenter, 59, made the revelation, the BBC and production company Banijay confirmed his contract on the hit culinary show would not be renewed. It came as his former co-host Gregg Wallace , 60, was also relieved of his position on the show. Torode claims he had "no recollection" of the incident in question, but is said to have used an "extremely offensive racist term". As the claims against him were upheld, Torode was stood down from fronting the long-running show. Despite Torode claiming to not remember the moment, BBC star and former creative director at Banijay's Endemol Shine, Richard Osman, has opened up on the situation. He has claimed that the presenter was offered the option to do a training course and take a year off from the show after the allegation was upheld. Speaking on his The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, Osman said: "They took John Torode aside, this was my understanding of the whole situation, and said: 'We believe that this happened. We believe that you used this language.' He denied it. "They said to him - whether this was the BBC or Banijay - they said to him, 'We will accept if you want to take a year off, you have to do a mandatory training course to understand and accept that this is not something we particularly want in our workplace.' "That was denied. He said, 'Of course I'm not going to do that. I didn't do this in the first place anyway so why would I ever do this?'" Osman claimed that this then led to Torode being let go. "John Torode said, 'The first I knew about it was I read it in the papers.' And my understanding is that's not true - the first thing he knew about it was when he was told it," Osman went on. Despite claims by Torode that the BBC asked for his resignation and to blame his mental health, Osman has a different recollection of events. He said: "The only conversation was, 'We believe this happened. We will give you a second chance, a lifeline, which is you take a year, you take a series off, you go and do something, talk to people who maybe persuade you that this is not the way to act in a certain workplace.' And he said that he was not prepared to do that." While the allegation was upheld, Osman alleged there were a number of other issues that hadn't been, but only because they couldn't be for certain what had happened. "But, you know, on this particular occasion, it's not woke gone mad," Osman said. "You know, he used, I think, probably the worst racial slur there is. And they found that to be substantively true. They found evidence that they were happy with — that that was true. "He is saying, 'I definitely didn't do it. I certainly can't remember it,' but that one was upheld." Torode is currently planning to take legal action against the BBC over his sacking. Yesterday, a Mirror source was told: He wants to pursue them for unfair dismissal. "He's telling people there is no proof of his supposed comment. It was not in a work capacity, it was just hearsay. John is determined to clear his name."
Jordan News
05-07-2025
- Science
- Jordan News
Breakthrough: First Semiconductors Designed Using Quantum Technology Revealed - Jordan News
Breakthrough: First Semiconductors Designed Using Quantum Technology Revealed In a groundbreaking scientific advancement, researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national research agency, have announced the development of the world's first semiconductors designed using quantum technologies. اضافة اعلان This new approach, which relies on quantum machine learning (QML), opens unprecedented possibilities in semiconductor manufacturing, potentially revolutionizing the future of electronic devices. Unlike classical machine learning (CML) techniques currently used in chip design, QML offers significant improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of semiconductor design. Traditionally, semiconductor design has involved collaboration among experts in electrical engineering, materials science, and computing, all working together to create the integrated circuits that power today's technology. This process has required extremely precise testing and stringent standards, according to Interesting Engineering. With the evolution of AI and computing technologies, semiconductor design has already seen notable enhancements through classical machine learning. However, as systems become more complex and datasets shrink, CML has begun to show limitations—prompting CSIRO researchers to explore QML as a more advanced solution. Tackling Semiconductor Design Challenges: Ohmic Resistance The research team, led by Mohamed Osman, Head of Quantum Systems at CSIRO, focused on modeling ohmic resistance—a critical factor that determines how easily electric current flows through conductors when in contact with metals. Modeling this resistance accurately has long been a major challenge in improving chip design. Using experimental data from 159 samples of GaN HEMT transistors—a more efficient alternative to traditional silicon-based semiconductors—the team initially evaluated 37 parameters and successfully narrowed them down to the five most influential ones. How Quantum Machine Learning Works Osman explained that given the limited computational power of current quantum devices, the team had to simplify their quantum model. To achieve this, they developed the Quantum Kernel-Aligned Regressor (QKAR), which converts classical data into quantum data using just five qubits. QKAR extracts the most relevant features from the data, which are then processed by a classical algorithm to interpret results and guide manufacturing improvements. This approach allowed researchers to identify the key parameters affecting production quality and determine how to enhance performance. Quantum Surpasses Classical AI Tests showed that QKAR outperformed seven different classical machine learning algorithms in addressing this complex problem. Most notably, QKAR required only five qubits—making it feasible for immediate application in the industry without the need for large-scale quantum computing systems. Zheng Wang, a CSIRO researcher, noted that quantum models can detect patterns missed by classical systems, especially in high-dimensional or small datasets. The model's accuracy was validated by producing new GaN devices, which showed improved performance. Promising Results The study, published in the journal Advanced Science, demonstrates that quantum machine learning could represent a major leap forward in semiconductor design and manufacturing—and may pave the way for a revolution in the future of electronics. Source: Al-Bayan
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Safety failures may have led to plane crash that killed Welsh dad
Safety failures may have led to plane crash that killed Welsh dad Safety concerns have emerged after Richard Osman, 40, a Welsh geologist, died when the EgyptAir flight he was on crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on May 19, 2016, weeks after his second child was born Richard Osman, 40, died onboard the commercial flight headed for Cairo from Paris (Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE ) A coroner has ordered a review of flight safety procedures after concerns were raised about a plane crash which killed a father-of-two from Wales. Following 40-year-old Richard Osman's death in May 2016 many theories were given as to how the commercial EgyptAir flight headed for Cairo from Paris ended up in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, including accusations of terrorism. Mr Osman, who was from Carmarthen and was living in Jersey at the time of his death with his wife Aurélie Vandeputte and their two children, was one of 66 people who died. There were no survivors. At an inquest at Haverfordwest Coroners' Court heard in May assistant coroner for Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Mark Layton issued a narrative conclusion and has now published a prevention of future deaths report after safety concerns emerged during the inquest. He said: "Richard Osman was a passenger onboard commercial flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo which crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on May 19, 2016 following a fire onboard caused by an ignition source of unknown origin most likely associated with the first officer's oxygen supply system, which either resulted from or was fed by an oxygen leak." Mr Layton asked for a full review to be carried out by aviation authorities into cockpit fires and smoke procedures on flights including recognition of an oxygen fire and the cutting off of that oxygen supply, the installation of protective equipment to deal with cockpit fires, a review of the effectiveness of Halon fire extinguishers to deal with onboard fires, and a review of regulations to prevent the use of cigarettes in a cockpit. There were some accusations that someone had been smoking onboard the flight but those accusations were not substantiated. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here Article continues below Mr Osman was a geologist on a business trip on the commercial EgyptAir flight MS804 which had departed the day before the crash during the evening of May 18. The inquest heard the plane crash occurred just two weeks after the birth of his second child. Rugby fan Mr Osman, who was also a keen runner, was "fascinated with gold" and had been voted to become the new chief executive officer of the gold mining firm he worked for just a week before the accident. Ms Vandeputte said she had met her husband onboard a plane "as the sun was rising over the Egyptian desert" and they had married in a ceremony held in three different languages. She told the inquest: "He was flying from Paris where his plane crashed between Greece, Turkey, and Egypt, three countries we loved." She explained how their youngest daughter was just 22 days old on the night of the crash and their eldest was two years old. "Richard was highly committed to his work and had decided to go to Egypt for a few days," she added. Article continues below "He trusted I was strong enough to manage on my own with our young daughters for the few days he could be away." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here .
Cosmopolitan
01-07-2025
- Cosmopolitan
Where are the 21/7 bombers now? The true story of the failed terrorists and their attack on London
Netflix has had a fascinating run of devastatingly powerful true-crime series and films of late. We're talking the deeply disturbing A British Horror Story, revisiting the horrific crimes of Fred and Rose West and their killing spree back in the 1980s. And Grenfell: Uncovered, a documentary which looks at the safety failings that resulted in 72 people dying when a London tower block caught fire in 2017. Another four-parter that you should add to your watchlist is Attack on London: The 7/7 Bombings. The documentary, released 20 years after the July 7 bombings that killed 52 people and injured a further 700, looks at how four British citizens became extremists. The series also touches on the eerily similar suicide bomber plot which took place just two weeks after the 7/7 bombings. Known as the 21/7 bombings, this plot also involved extremists targeting the London underground and bus routes. Luckily, their plan failed when the explosive devices they were carrying didn't detonate properly. All five men fled the scene, sparking a high-pressure international manhunt to find the would-be terrorists before they potentially struck again. Here, we explore what happened to these men, where they are now and the events that happened followed the botched terror attack. At 12.26pm on 21 July 2005, Osman detonated a bomb at Shepherd's Bush Market tube station on London's Hammersmith & City underground line. The homemade explosive device failed to work because the solution of hydrogen peroxide used in the weapon was not strong enough. Instead of causing the chaos, carnage and casualties hoped by the terrorists, the bomb only had the strength of a small firework. Osman fled the scene immediately, and a manhunt was sparked as the Met Police scrambled to find him and his accomplices. However, officers discovered a gym membership card with Osman's name on it in the bag with the bomb. It linked him to an address in Scotia Road, Tulse Hill. When surveillance was placed on the property, officers wrongly identified Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes as Osman and shot him dead. Osman himself had fled the country on a false passport, and was hiding in Rome at an apartment owned by his brother-in-law. Police, who were now monitoring Osman's phone, were alerted to Osman's whereabouts after he put an Italian SIM in his device. Osman was arrested in a raid by Italian authorities on 29 July 2005 and extradited to the UK. In a lengthy and well-documented trial, Osman's defence team claimed his bomb was a hoax, and was not intended to hurt bystanders; instead, this was only meant to be a protest about the Iraq war. However, this was rejected by the court and Osman was sentenced to life in prison, serving a minimum of 40 years. In 2008, the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge by Osman and the four other bombers to have their convictions overturned. He is thought to be in the high security British jail, Belmarsh Prison. At 12.30pm on 21 July 2005, a small explosion was reported at Oval Underground station. However, the bomb did not detonate properly, resulting in Mohammed fleeing the scene. When police released images of the assailants, a member of the public recognised Mohammed and gave his name to the authorities. With Mohammed's name now on file, police were able to trace him to Dalgarno Gardens, a block of flats in west London by 29 August. Because there were fears Mohammed may have explosive devices on him, police told those who lived in the area to evacuate over a gas leak. They then raided the property, using tear gas to try and lure Mohammed out of his flat. Police ordered him to come out in his underwear with his hands up to ensure that he was not wearing any explosive devices. He followed orders, giving himself up to the police alongside Muktar Said Ibrahim, another suspected failed bomber, who was also hiding in the flat. At trial, Mohammed was found guilty of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of forty years. A 2008 appeal was rejected. In 2014, Mohammed and two of the other failed bombers appealed to the European Court of Human Rights about overturning their conviction. They claimed their convictions were unfair as they were denied access to lawyers during police questioning and statements they gave were subsequently used at trial. However, this was rejected. Mohammed is also thought to be serving his sentence at Belmarsh Prison. At 12.45pm on 21 July 2005, a small explosion was reported between Warren Street and Oxford Circus tube stations on the Victoria Line. Yasin Hassan Omar was the man carrying the homemade device, but — just like Osman's bomb — it wasn't strong enough to cause the carnage Omar had hoped. Omar escaped capture but, after the police appealed for information, he was identified by a neighbour who lived in the same block of London flats. When police raided Omar's address, they found evidence of extremist paraphernalia, but he was no longer there. He had, however, been recognised by a member of the public in Birmingham. When police reviewed CCTV, they found Omar had managed to travel openly by wearing a full Burka (a long, loose garment which covers the wearer and is traditionally worn by Muslim women). It was down to West Midlands Police to investigate the flat Omar had been traced to in Birmingham. When they arrived on 27 July, they found Omar in a bathtub wearing a backpack he claimed was full of explosives. However, one officer chose to taser Omar, and the backpack was actually empty. Omar was found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 40 years before being considered for release. His 2008 appeal was rejected. In 2014 Omar, alongside Mohammed and another failed bomber, appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to have their conviction overturned. They claimed their sentences were unfair as they were denied access to lawyers during police questioning and statements they gave were subsequently used at trial. However, this was rejected. Omar is thought to be serving his sentence at Belmarsh Prison, alongside Mohammed and Osman. At 1.30pm, Muktar Said Ibrahim's bomb on the 26 bus from Waterloo to Hackney Wick failed to detonate. After the police released CCTV of Ibrahim on the bus, his own father recognised him and gave his name to the police. In a statement released at the time, Ibrahim's family distanced themselves from the failed bomber and said they had no knowledge of his terrorist activities. A statement issued by police read: 'The family wish to express their shock regarding recent events and in no way condone any acts of terrorism.' Ibrahim was arrested on 29 July 2005 after police raided a property in west London linked to Ramzi Mohammed. As Ibrahim was hiding alongside Mohammed, the pair were arrested together. At the 2007 trial, Ibrahim was found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of forty years before being considered for release. In 2014, Ibrahim joined Omar and Mohammed in appealing to the European Court of Human Rights about overturning their conviction. They claimed their convictions were unfair as they were denied access to lawyers during police questioning and statements they gave were subsequently used at trial. However, this was rejected. He is thought to be held at Belmarsh Prison. Asiedu was linked to the attempted 21/7 bombings – however, he ditched his device in little Wormwood Scrubs Park in west London and later turned himself in to the authorities. During the 2007 trial, he testified against the other five defendants and later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause an explosion. On 20 November 2007, he was sentenced to 33 years in jail. He is thought to be held at Belmarsh Prison. In the weeks following the bombing, Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezies was wrongly put under surveillance by the Met police. He lived in the same block of flats as Hussain Osman — and police mistook him for the Shepherd's Bush bomber. He was fatally shot at Stockwell station on 22 July 2005. In a statement, the Met Police said what had happened to de Menezies was 'a tragedy, and one that the Metropolitan Police Service regrets'. They also agreed to pay compensation to the de Menezes family. While the amount has not been publicly confirmed, reports at the time believe the payment was around £100,000. In 2015, the de Menezes's family took the British government to the European Court of Human Rights over the decision not to prosecute any police officer for the fatal shooting, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers is available to watch on Netflix now Kimberley Bond is a Multiplatform Writer for Harper's Bazaar, focusing on the arts, culture, careers and lifestyle. She previously worked as a Features Writer for Cosmopolitan UK, and has bylines at The Telegraph, The Independent and British Vogue among countless others.
