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Terence Stamp in five films
Terence Stamp in five films

British actor Terence Stamp, who has died aged 87, played characters who tended to be both charming but disturbing, and starred in more than 60 films since his Swinging Sixties beginnings.

August 17, 2025

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Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87: UK media
Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87: UK media

British actor Terence Stamp, who perfected the role of the brooding villain and starred in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", has died aged 87, UK media cited his family announcing on Sunday.

August 17, 2025

Chelsea draw blank in Crystal Palace stalemate
Chelsea draw blank in Crystal Palace stalemate

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.

August 17, 2025

Chelsea draw blank in Palace stalemate
Chelsea draw blank in Palace stalemate

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.

August 17, 2025

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Serbia's president vows 'strong response' after days of unrest
Serbia's president vows 'strong response' after days of unrest

Serbia's president on Sunday vowed a "strong" response to anti-government protests, after nearly a week of violent clashes involving his supporters, police and demonstrators across the country.

August 17, 2025

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Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal

Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive.

August 17, 2025