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<p>Sam Neill as Alan Grant, the reluctant Indiana Jones o<a href="/topic/indiana-jones"></a>f palaeontology, in ‘Jurassic Park III’</p>

flashbacks

Time has proven Jurassic Park III to be the best dino-sequel

With the seventh instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise arriving in cinemas today, Tom Fordy looks back on how the best, bitiest sequel of all the dino movies was made

<p>L-R: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Rick Wright at Live 8 London in Hyde Park, 2 July 2005</p>

playback

How the Pink Floyd reunion topped a miraculous Live 8 line-up

<p>Don’t Look Back in Anger: Oasis fans should delve into a latter-day catalogue that, while undeniably patchy, is stuffed full of gems unfairly dismissed the first time around</p>

in focus

Music critics say Oasis only made two good albums. Gen Z disagree

<p>Mustafa Kurtuldu is one of the survivors of the attack</p>

in focus

‘I was on the Circle Line when it happened’: Memories of 7/7 attacks

Features & Reviews

<p>Larger than life: Rachel Zegler as Eva Peron in ‘Evita’</p>

Rachel Zegler is Evita in this gorgeous sensory overload of a musical

<p>Roy Scheider as Martin Brody in ‘Jaws’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary</p>

in focus

How we’ve been wrong about sharks all along

<p>‘My dad can’t go to f***ing Waitrose, he can’t go and buy a paper or whatever. Do you actually want that?’ says Starkey of his father, Ringo Starr</p>

interview

Drummer Zak Starkey on The Who: ‘They have an addiction to friction’

<p>Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’</p>

The back-to-basics Jurassic World Rebirth saves a dying franchise

<p>An extreme close-up of Telly and a 12-year-old girl making out, mouths grimly colliding, opens the film</p>

inside film

Thirty years later, Kids still has the power to disgust

<p>Sadler won the Best Scripted Comedy Bafta for her show</p>

Rising Stars

Kat Sadler: ‘I don’t care if Such Brave Girls makes you uncomfortable’

<p>Kneecap drew such a crowd that entrances were shuttered 45 minutes before their arrival</p>

In Focus

The Kneecap controversy is proof they’re the perfect Glastonbury band

<p>‘The Bear’ has made a star out of SNL alum Abby Elliott</p>

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW

The Bear’s Abby Elliott: ‘My dad is so on board to be a guest star’

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Lorde explores Virgin territory as she (almost) returns to finest form

<p>Worthy Farm was the perfect place to welcome back the charmingly genuine singer</p>

State of the Arts

Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury comeback tells us everything about him

<p>Overrated?: Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘There Will Be Blood’ and Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’</p>

the countdown

The most overrated films of the 21st century

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In Focus

A mod ballet: the rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia

Glastonbury 2025

<p>Bob Vylan’s performance on the West Holts Stage on Saturday drew significant criticism (Yui Mok/PA)</p>

LiveGlastonbury Festival

Glastonbury live: Bob Vylan ‘dropped’ by agency

Final day of festival brought major sets from Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart following controversy over Bob Vylan’s Saturday show

LiveGlastonbury Festival

Glastonbury live: Bob Vylan ‘dropped’ by agency

Final day of festival brought major sets from Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart following controversy over Bob Vylan’s Saturday show

<p>Bob Vylan’s performance on the West Holts Stage on Saturday drew significant criticism (Yui Mok/PA)</p>

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Glastonbury Festival

Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury was a show and therapy rolled into one

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Glastonbury Festival

Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury set feels like he’s wringing out the dregs

<p>The veteran singer-songwriter performs with heart and intensity</p>

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury headliner Neil Young thunders through a mighty setlist

Glastonbury Festival

If Charli XCX is bored of Brat, she doesn’t let it show at Glastonbury

Glastonbury Festival

If Charli XCX is bored of Brat, she doesn’t let it show at Glastonbury

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Glastonbury Festival

Doechii’s Glastonbury set sees her triumph over a biblical set clash

<p>Matty Healy of The 1975 during the band's headline performance at Glastonbury Festival, 27 June 2025</p>

Glastonbury Festival

At Glastonbury, The 1975 were at the height of their powers

The Saturday Interview

<p>‘When those moments arrive where your control is threatened, I can spot it now much earlier and steer it away as politely as I can. Or if I have to be rude, I’ll be rude’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Danny Boyle: ‘Britain’s on the decline – whether we like it or not’

<p>‘It’s been 21 years of my life that I have not had my father in it. And it’s a pain that I don’t ever express’</p>

The Saturday Interview

Barbie Ferreira: ‘We all have daddy issues – literally everyone’

News

Rising Stars

<p>‘We all need an opportunity. And I’m fortunate that I got mine’</p>

Interview

James Nelson-Joyce: ‘I thought kids like me don’t act’

<p>The actor plays a teenager in attendance at the hellish reform school Nickel Academy </p>

Interview

Nickel Boys’ Brandon Wilson: ‘There’s no logic to racial structures’

<p>‘As an actor, I always want to emote and go big, and for this I had to restrain myself a lot’ </p>

Interview

Queer’s Drew Starkey on Daniel Craig: ‘We were so comfortable with our love scenes’

<p>Ella Lily Hyland: ‘It was one of those jobs where you could be really unserious’ </p>

interview

Ella Lily Hyland on Black Doves and fight scenes with Keira Knightley

Independent TV

Rick Astley reflects on lasting impact of his biggest hit

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Katy Perry seen crying on tour following Orlando Bloom split

Ronnie Wood backstage with Lulu and Mick Hucknall at Glastonbury

The Prodigy’tribute to Keith Flint as they close Glastonbury 2025

Explore news for you

The Countdown

<p>Clockwise from top left: ‘Bad Sisters’, ‘Hijack’, ‘Severance’, ‘Criminal Record'</p>

From Severance to Silo – the 24 best Apple TV+ shows to binge

<p>‘Chicken Run’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Watership Down’ and ‘My Girl’ are among the films that traumatised us as youngsters</p>

15 films that traumatised us as children

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The 26 greatest movie openings of all time, ranked

<p>Some of the very best film actors of the 21st century – but where do they rank?</p>

The 60 greatest film actors of the 21st century (so far)

Visit the USA

Art Me Up: A Gallery Guide to Miami’s Thriving Arts Scene

Sounds of the South: Exploring the Evolving Music Scene of Atlanta

Memphis to Maryville: Urban Adventures in Tennessee

<p>Scratch the surface or Orlando’s theme park scene and discover a world of culture and adventure experiences </p>

Discover Orlando’s hidden treasures beyond the parks

Culture

TV & Radio

Film

Music

Entertainment deals

<p>The LG C4 was included in our guide to the best 4K TVs, and the 42in model is currently down to £929 </p>

Best TV deals for July 2025

<p>From tell-all memoirs to historical novels, there’s something for every taste </p>

Best Audible deals for July 2025: How to save £20

<p>A fast and reliable internet connection means fewer dropouts</p>

Hyperoptic promo codes for July – how to get the best broadband deal

<p>Need to upgrade your tablet? Now’s the time to do it</p>

Best iPad deals in July 2025: Save £100 on the iPad Pro

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science-tech

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

politics

How tall is Donald Trump? Pictures spark viral debate

tv

Who was Jennette McCurdy’s mom? Jennifer Aniston cast in role for TV adaptation of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died'

viral

Tony Parker blows Kai Cenat's mind with a 24/7 Nando's restaurant in his home

gaming

'Spend Elon Musk's money' games are everywhere - and the reactions are simply brilliant

gaming

'Spend Elon Musk's money' games are everywhere - and the reactions are simply brilliant

news

Citizen astronomers see moment star explodes by playing ‘spot the difference’

politics

'Disgusting' image of Trump at Alligator Alcatraz 'sums up MAGA', critics claim

Sponsored

Why the Lenovo Yoga 5G is great news for streamers

How the new furlough scheme will help UK firms affected by Covid-19

Is your business ready for the UK’s transition out of the EU?

Musto and Land Rover launch performance-wear collaboration