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Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Irish actor (born 1976)

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  • 17h ago

    Soderbergh steps in to help finish The Batman Part II as Reeves takes a break

    Steven Soderbergh is filling in on the final weeks of principal photography in London while director Matt Reeves attends to a family matter. Reeves says he is not leaving the film.

  • Oct 5

    Warner Bros pauses The Batman Part II production as director Matt Reeves steps away

    Filming on the superhero sequel was underway in London for over three months before Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced a temporary halt to address a family matter.

  • Oct 4

    Taylor Swift joins Dakota Johnson on Saturday Night Live following Patient Zero video release

    Taylor Swift appeared during Dakota Johnson's opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, joking about friendship and breakups as NBC aired the second episode of season 52.

  • Sep 28

    Taylor Swift reaches 33 MTV VMA wins to lead all artists as Madonna collects seven awards

    Taylor Swift surpassed Beyoncé to become the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history with 33 career wins, while Madonna claimed seven trophies at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

  • Sep 26

    Taylor Swift releases four bonus tracks addressing marriage and public criticism

    Taylor Swift released 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' on 25 September 2026, adding four new songs recorded in Sweden with Max Martin and Shellback.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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    Politico reports Trump's waiver also enables sales of Russian diesel that the Graham Act sanctions would have restricted.

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The war in Ukraine and its limits

Findings restate the 16 October summit and refinery strikes already recorded, adding only detail on Russia's public reaction and EU funding figures.

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