Chelsea bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Man Utd were "dumb" after signing Fred

BBC News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards has opened up about his 20-year battle with depression which leaves him bedridden.In a candid interview with Men’s Health UK, Huw told how his depression includes anxiety and tends to "hit in a strong wave" and then go away.Huw discussed the worst parts of his illness to mental health campaigner and columnist Alastair Campbell.He said: "I'm pretty clear that I have suffered - and do suffer - from depression."He told Campbell, who was former Prime Minister Tony Blair's campaign director: "It's not anxiety, although it includes anxiety, but it tends to hit me in a strong wave and then go away."At least I now know when I'm going to enter a phase like that. Your mind goes into a place where you don't want to do anything.

jailed for life and will spend a minimum of 24 years behind bars.Convicted drug dealer 32-year-old Nathaniel Pope was found unanimously guilty of inflicting more than 20 rib fractures on defenceless Kemarni Watson Darby last month.The injuries led led to his death.The toddler was tragically found "lifeless" at home in West Bromwich, West Midlands, on June 5, 2018, after suffering what prosecutors describe as a "vicious, forceful assault".The verdict was given by a Birmingham Crown Court jury in April after hearing evidence that little Kemarni’s body had 34 separate areas of external injuries.Kemarni’s mother, 30-year-old Alicia Watson, was cleared of murdering her son but found guilty of causing or allowing the child’s death – she was given 11 years in prison for causing/allowing her son's death.The four-month trial was told Watson and Pope – who blamed each other from the witness box – were “partners in crime” and continued to live together for several months after Kemarni’s death.The youngster died from abdominal injuries on the afternoon of June 5 2018, after his ribcage was “crushed” at the couple’s two-bedroom flat in West Bromwich.Pope, of Wolverhampton, and Watson, of Handsworth, Birmingham, were also convicted of a single court each of child cruelty to Kemarni between May 1 and June 5 2018, relating to the infliction of rib fractures and an abdominal injury prior to the fatal injury.The pair were also separately convicted of two further counts of child cruelty in relation to other children.In December 2021, Birmingham Crown Court heard that to punish three-year-old Kemarni Watson Darby, Nathaniel Pope would allegedly shut him in a bedroom by wrapping a door handle with a wire so he could not escape until he

Rylan Clark has demanded critics "lay off" Scott Mills while he stands in for Ken Bruce on Radio 2.Earlier this week, the Radio 1 DJ, 49, confirmed on Twitter that he would be filling in for the iconic 71-year-old broadcaster as he takes a period of absence from the mid-morning radio programme.Scott wrote in a tweet: "All week I'm sitting in for Ken Bruce on @BBCRadio2 from 9.30am. "Each day @mimiwebb will be picking her 'Tracks of My Years' just after 11.30am."Following some criticism and negativity which came to light in wake of the announcement, Rylan leapt to his Eurovision co-star's defence.

Naman Ramachandran Top Bangladeshi actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha is in Cannes to promote her new film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation.” A trailer for the film, a biopic of the late Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market.Popularly known as Bangabandhu (friend of Bengal), Rahman was one of the founders of the Awami League party and led the movement for political autonomy for East Pakistan and the subsequent formation of independent Bangladesh in 1971. He served as the first president and then the first prime minister of Bangladesh until he, his wife and sons were assassinated in an army coup in 1975.

Netflix’s subscriber growth slowdown at the 222 million mark portends things to come for other major streamers is one of the biggest unknowns fueling media stock volatility. Hollywood has staked its hopes for growth over the past few years on drawing subscribers from the global market thanks to streaming’s ability to reach beyond geographic borders.Indeed, the mere suggestion that Netflix’s subscriber base may plateau at around a quarter-billion subs — after the company invested more than $87 billion in content since 2013 — contributed to Wall Street’s latest wave of sell-offs in the media and tech sector.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTang Wei, the Chinese star of Korean film “Decision to Leave,” says she told director Park Chan-wook that he’d made her life complete after seeing the finished version of the film at its Cannes Film Festival gala premiere.The film played in competition this week in Cannes. She revealed her confession on Tuesday at a press event, accompanied by Park, cast member Park Hae-il and scriptwriter Chung Soo-kyung.Switching between Chinese and English, Tang Wei said: “This in not the first time I’ve worked with a Korean director.

William Earl Ricky Gervais’ Netflix comedy special “SuperNature” has only been released on the streamer for a few hours, but it has already drawn criticism for a string of graphic and hurtful transphobic jokes.Four minutes into the special, Gervais dives into material about the trans community seemingly calculated to draw controversy.“Oh, women!” he starts. “Not all women, I mean the old-fashioned ones. The old-fashioned women, the ones with wombs.

That in turn will have a major ripple effect across Hollywood’s creative community and the global content production ecosystem, which in recent years has been primed to operate in an environment of seemingly endless demand for new TV shows and movies. Morgan Stanley this month projected the rate of content spending by the 14 largest players in global media to expand at a 13% compound annual growth rate from 2022-25, when the tally will top $200 billion.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“CODA” producer Philippe Rousselet’s next movie “Maestro” has been sold to major territories by Orange Studio which hosted a market screening at Cannes. “Maestro” is adapted from Joseph Cesar’s Oscar-nominated, Cannes-prizewinning Israeli film “Footnote.” The movie is directed by Bruno Chiche and stars Yvan Attal, Pierre Arditi, Miou-Miou and Pascale Arbillot.

Christopher Vourlias For the latest edition of Focus COPRO’, a program launched in 2018 by Cannes’ Short Film Corner to give a boost to first-time feature directors, the organizing team decided to give the event a reboot, scrapping the formal pitches and giving the selected filmmakers a chance to mingle and network in a more casual setting.After a breezy lunch at Cannes’ Carlton Beach on May 23, the Cannes Short Film Corner Industry team described the event as “a great moment to discover and meet these renowned talented filmmakers and producers, who already have an impact on today’s cinema and will confirm their artistic vision with their first feature.”Among the industry professionals who joined the up-and-coming filmmakers were not only respected producers and sales agents, but a range of reps from leading co-production markets, labs, residencies, workshops and institutions focused on identifying and nurturing emerging talent. “We noticed since a few years ago that some of the projects were at a very early stage, and that they would gain from getting in touch with specific development programs,” the organizers told Variety.

David Bowie unquestionably became a great rock star—the greatest ever, according to a tribute published by Rolling Stone after his death in 2016. Yet, it comes closer to the truth to call Bowie a “rock star,” the quotation marks suggesting that what Bowie created was a persona of the rock god, in much the same way that Cary Grant manufactured the quintessential image of the glamorous “movie star.”

Chelsea fans will be crossing their fingers in unison in hope that the takeover of the club by Todd Boehly will be completed as soon as possible.The Blues are currently unable to hand out new contracts or sign players due to the sanctions imposed on owner Roman Abramovich, which has contributed to soon-to-be free agent Antonio Rudiger slipping from their grasp. And with the transfer window on the horizon, there's fears they may miss out on transfer targets and Thomas Tuchel could leave.The nightmare of the last few weeks appears to be in sight, with The Telegraph claiming that the consortium led by Boehly will be named as the preferred bidders by Raine, the bank overseeing the sale.Before the 46-year-old American can take control, he and his fellow investors must face the Owners' and Directors' Test from the Premier League.

Chelsea still remains a possibility despite reports suggesting Todd Boehly has won the race.The British billionaire made a surprise, last-ditch bid to buy the club on Friday, coming in with a £4billion offer. And the 69-year-old could well still be in with a shot at owning the west London side, even though The Telegraph reports that Boehly had made it as the preferred buyer in a deal worth more than £3.5billion.Journalist Sami Mokbel explained in a tweet: “Boehly to be officially selected as preferred bidder for Chelsea.

Chelsea despite a very late bid by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, according to reports.The Telegraph reports that the US consortium headed by Boehly will be named as the preferred bidders, in a deal worth £3.5billon, even though Britain's richest man Ratcliffe made a late attempt at the 11th-hour. Ratcliffe made a £4.25bn bid on Friday, the same day that groups fronted by Stephen Pagliuca and Sir Martin Broughton had been informed that they would not be advancing.So it appears that Boehly may be set to be the new Chelsea owner after months of speculation, and he looks set to take over from Roman Abramovich in the near future.

Chelsea bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns a super-yacht worth over £100million that includes its own helipad. The Greater Manchester-born businessman, 69, has made a last-ditch attempt to purchase the Blues from its current owner, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea despite a late bid by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, according to reports.The Telegraph reports that, in a deal worth more than £3.5billion, the US consortium will be named as the preferred bidders. This is despite an 11th-hour bid made by Britain’s richest man Ratcliffe.The Greater-Manchester born tycoon made a huge £4billion bid on Friday, the same day groups fronted by Stephen Pagliuca and Sir Martin Broughton had been informed that they would not be advancing.Now it is reported that Boehly, who is CEO of Eldridge Industries, is the frontrunner to purchase the club and he will now enter exclusive talks with the club.The Telegraph say that Chelsea will look to advance Boehly and his group's bid for UK Government approval ahead of a licence for the sale of the club to be handed out.The group were one of the four consortiums who were shortlisted - and now it appears that they have made it in their push of obtaining the club.

Thomas Tuchel to work some magic in the transfer market.The INEOS CEO, who is the owner of Ligue 1 side Nice, has promised to dedicate £1.75bn over the next 10 years to improve different areas of the club, while £2.5bn will go to the Charitable Trust to support victims of the war in Ukraine.So who could Chelsea sign with a huge possible influx of cash to spend? Daily Star Sport takes a closer look.With Antonio Rudiger confirmed to be leaving, Andreas Christensen and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have been linked with moves to Barcelona, with their contracts also set to expire.Chelsea will therefore be in need of defensive reinforcements, and Dutch defender De Ligt has shown he has the capabilities to be one of the best centre-back's in world football for years to come. Despite still being 22, the Juventus stalwart is coming to the end of his fifth full season of senior football at the top level, and is a natural captain, having filled the role for club and country before.

Chelsea “as big as Real Madrid” after confirming his £4billion bid to buy the club.Ratcliffe, who is Britain’s richest billionaire with a staggering net worth of over £12billion, told The Times he “put an offer in” to merchant bank Raine Group on Friday morning. The owner of the petrochemicals company Ineos explained he held discussions with Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck on Thursday, prompting him to make a hefty offer.Ratcliffe confirmed his bid would include a commitment to invest £1.75bn into Chelsea over the next decade on top of the £2.5billion it would take to purchase the club outright.

Chelsea bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has stated his ambition to invest huge sums into the team.If his £4billion bid succeeds, the businessman, 69, said a figure of £1.75bn will be dedicated towards the club’s trajectory as an elite Premier League side by investing in the team and stadium.A statement released on Friday from the billionaire’s group stated: "Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of Ineos, has made a formal bid for Chelsea FC, for £4.25bn. £2.5bn is committed to the Charitable Trust to support victims of the war, with £1.75bn committed to invest directly into the club over the next 10 years.“We believe that a club is bigger than its owners who are temporary custodians of a great tradition.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.The British billionaire, 69, has launched a £4billion bid to buy the Premier League side from the Russian, who put it up for sale last month.And if the country’s richest man were to own the club, the Blues would find themselves with an owner whose wealth is greatly more significant than that of their current steward. Ratcliffe has a net worth of £12.11billion, with some suggesting that it goes as high as £22billion, while Abramovich has a net worth of around £6.38billion, with the highest sum being a reported £10.37billion.In an extraordinary turn of events, Ratcliffe, who earned his money in chemical engineering, said via The Times that he had put in a late £4billion bid to buy the west London club.He said via the publication on Friday: "We put an offer in this morning.

Manchester United fan despite being a Chelsea season ticket holder and bidding to buy the Blues.Ratcliffe and his Ineos firm have reportedly submitted a late offer to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich and swoop in ahead of the three other bidders for the club. A spokesperson for Ratcliffe had previously dismissed the idea of him bidding back in March but The Times now report he submitted an offer on Friday morning worth up to £4.25billion.Ratcliffe, who is Britain's richest man with a net worth of £12billion, has owned French club Nice since 2019.