The actor who played the Queen Vic landlady and soap icon will exit the BBC drama, with her departure described as "a while away."
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id Software Dev Chris Hays Slams Xbox Over Layoffs, Says Microsoft 'Doesn't Understand Art'
A veteran id Software developer criticizes Xbox/Microsoft for massive layoffs at the studio, claiming leadership lacks understanding of game development.
UK PM Andy Burnham tells his justice secretary to find a way to exclude two manslaughter convicts from a prisoner early release scheme.
The baseball icon who pioneered elbow surgery misses Yankees Old-Timers' Day, sharing an emotional goodbye from his home in Florida.
Moderate Democratic incumbent beats state senator Keohokalole in Hawaii's 1st District race centered on generation and cost of living.
One year after declaring a crime emergency, the president has prolonged the temporary military presence in the Democratic-led capital through January 2029.
A Waukesha game shop nearly sold vintage Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt copies for $15 each before collectors recognized their extraordinary value.
The Witcher's final season, originally scheduled for 2026, has been pushed back to 2027, extending the wait for Geralt's story conclusion.
NextSlide's team will join ChatGPT to build AI-powered presentation generation features.
SpaceX conducted back-to-back Starlink launches from California and Florida in early August 2026.
Security forces liberated 308 people held by jihadists for six months; separate operation rescues 33 from gunmen in northwest.
Senior Democrats say they'll target Trump's business and financial networks through subpoenas and hearings rather than immediate impeachment.
Cleveland's Todd Monken faces backlash over contradictions between stated practice plans and actual quarterback assignments.
The Game of Thrones prequel reaches its season conclusion with major character fates to be decided.
Premier League clubs compete for PSG winger; Liverpool holds early talks but Arsenal emerges as rival bidder.
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola suffers defeat in first home game as Reds squander two-goal lead.
Carrick downplays a knock that forced Mount off against PSG, but the midfielder is now set to miss United's Dublin friendly with Leeds.
The billionaire philanthropist is publishing her first novel since 2013 serially on her new newsletter, bypassing traditional publishing.
The clubs are negotiating a potential straight exchange of wingers after a failed Palace-McNeil move in January.
The legendary kicker joked during his induction speech that Bill Belichick was attending his son's cheerleading competition.
New manager impresses squad with hands-on coaching during Asia-Pacific trip; Palmer's mood and Mudryk's return emerge as key storylines.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong faces primary opposition over concerns she cannot win the crucial battleground state.
Health officials warn beachgoers to take precautions as Louisiana confirms nine cases with five deaths this year.
At Locarno, Wilde recounts fighting to give 'The Invite' a cinema run instead of a streaming-only debut.
Dutch cyclist defends yellow jersey and wins final stage to claim her second women's Tour title, edging out Niewiadoma-Phinney.
Guardian columnist argues politicized response to pandemic-era decisions unfairly targets the infectious disease expert.
Former prince arrested over Epstein allegations; revelation he's slated for ceremonial funeral sparks criticism from victims' lawyers.
Iowa's 92-year-old senator eulogized his family's nearly 50-year-old vacuum on social media.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington receives flagrant 2 ejection for foul on Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, then posts on social media.
Alliance party lawmaker Time Kadrijaj hurled eggs at acting prime minister Albin Kurti during parliamentary session as political crisis deepens.
Darline Graham seeks a full term replacing her late brother as Trump-backed frontrunner faces crowded GOP field.
Trackhouse Aprilia's Fernandez dominated from lap one to beat championship leader Jorge Martin, who extended his points advantage to 31 despite an early technical setback.
Flight PD444 returned to the terminal Thursday after a young child standing in a seat refused to secure their seatbelt despite parent and crew intervention.
Accessory images shared by leaker Sonny Dickson suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch in two finishes next month.
French-led research team documents corroded containers and escaped radioactive material nearly three miles below the ocean surface.
Roku quietly added a streaming channel dedicated entirely to AI-generated movies and ads, drawing criticism for low-quality content.
A pilot traced a bin outline in the sky above Clacton days before the constituency's closely watched by-election.
Study links ocean warming to storms, food insecurity, and mental health impacts in coastal communities.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is rethinking its smartwatch lineup amid competition from Oura Ring and fitness bands.
The lottery prize reaches its eighth-largest value ever after 41 consecutive rollovers since May 2, with UK players now eligible.
Scammers across multiple states have stolen over $100 million from older adults using fake pop-ups and posing as law enforcement.
Pristina protests Ukraine's continued non-recognition of Kosovo statehood despite the country's support for Kyiv against Russia.
Advocacy group FWD.us privately told 100 House Democrats that anti-ICE messaging is now a political winner, but party leaders left it out of their midterm agenda.
Small cruise ship rescued stranded skiff after Zuckerberg's closer superyacht Launchpad reportedly ignored emergency radio channel.
Los Angeles ends losing streak with victory over Arizona; focus shifts to pitching matchup featuring Dodgers' homegrown starter and Diamondbacks' strong performer.
Daily reports from Rams, Broncos, Chiefs, Jaguars, Cowboys, Falcons and other camps detail position battles as teams near preseason Week 1.
In BBC interview, Joe Biden's son reveals former president's prostate cancer has spread and is "very debilitating" despite continued public engagement.
The alleged Irish crime boss arrives in Dublin on Sunday evening to face charges of directing a criminal organization after UAE courts refused to block his extradition.
New CEO ends three-year selling streak with major stock purchases and $4.5bn in buybacks.
Former Supreme Court chief removed by Viktor Orban in 2012 becomes PM Peter Magyar's pick to lead Hungary after landslide election victory.
The self-driving rover has traveled mostly autonomously in Jezero Crater, studying 4-billion-year-old rocks with improved wheels and no signs of major wear.
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan calls for moratorium as strikes on commercial ships surge, threatening regional trade and safety.
The Inter Miami forward's father and longtime representative passed away after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina.
A GitHub project resurrects the original 'Opus' codebase of Word for Windows 1.1a, compiling it as a genuine x64 executable rather than emulating it.
Jurors hear from psychiatric experts about over-medication and underdiagnosis in the case of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children.
Former Cambridge professor withdraws from book tour and live speaking engagements amid plagiarism row.
Premier League champions complete midfield addition of Brazil international from Newcastle United.
Analysis of 49 imaging studies reveals damage to memory, emotion, and attention regions, offering insight into long-term neurological symptoms.