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Netflix : quels sont les films les plus visionnés en 2026 ?
Même si elle est loin d’être bouclée, l’année 2026 a déjà été riche en nouveautés sur Netflix. Il y a quelques jours, le géant du streaming a fait le point sur les 10 films les plus visionnés sur sa plateforme depuis le début de l’année. Qui l’emportera ? Netflix ne prend décidément pas de vacances pendant la saison estivale.
Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
Ramsey Elkholy and Jeffrey Epstein corresponded for almost a decade about models [Facebook/Getty Images] A US-based model agent introduced women as young as 18 to Jeffrey Epstein and pleaded with him to have sex with a model he knew, according to emails. Ramsey Elkholy sent the financier hundreds of emails over almost a decade, discussing the women's bodies and their attitudes to sex, and suggested he and Epstein could meet more women by investing in fashion and modelling businesses in Brazil.
War Machine : le film d’action de Netflix aura-t-il droit à une suite ?
Porté par Alan Ritchson, alias Jack Reacher sur Prime Video, le film Netflix War Machine est assurément l’un des temps forts du mois de mars sur la plateforme au N rouge. Alors, verra-t-on le ranger "81" dans un second volet ? Ce sont les mots du principal intéressé : quelques jours avant la sortie du film sur Netflix, l’acteur de Reacher a tout bonnement déclaré que War Machine avait le potentiel pour devenir "le plus grand film que Netflix ait jamais eu".
Anmeldelse: Det er næsten ulideligt at overvære den store mængde macho-nonsens i ’War Machine’
War Machine Streamingtjeneste: Netflix Premieredato: 6. marts 2026 Genre: Action, sci-fi, thriller Instruktør: Patrick Hugh Medvirkende: Alan Ritchson, Stephen James, Blake Richardson, Dennis Quaid, Esai Morales Land: USA Spilletid: 1 time og 46 minutter Efter tre sæsoner af den populære Prime Video-serie ’Reacher’ samt andre mere eller mindre kendte titler har Alan Ritchson efterhånden slået sit navn fast inden for actiongenren.
Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest
Sarah Ferguson pictured in 2010 [Getty Images] Sarah Ferguson asked Jeffrey Epstein for advice in dealing with her £6m debt pile, while he was still in jail for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Emails recently released by the Department of Justice appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances, from bailouts funded by two billionaires to selling her jewellery.
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
[Getty Images] The European boss of Fujitsu, the company which built the IT system at the heart of the Post Office Horizon scandal, is to step down in March. Europe chief executive Paul Patterson, 60, will become non-executive chairman of Fujitsu's UK business, where he will "continue managing the company's response" to the inquiry into the scandal. The announcement is part of a long-planned transition, and Patterson is expected to stay with the company until the inquiry process is complete.
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Ben King - Business reporter Tue, December 16, 2025 at 2:24 p.m. UTC 3 min read Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was chancellor at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic and oversaw business support programmes worth billions of pounds [Covid-19 Inquiry] The former chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his pandemic-era Bounce Back Loan scheme against accusations that it was subject to excessive levels of fraud. He said he was aware of the risks, but given the need for speed, he would do the same again.
Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
A lifestyle app backed by Sarah Ferguson received more than £1m of taxpayers' money but collapsed without ever launching a product, according to documents filed this week. vVoosh was founded by Manuel Fernandez, a close friend of Ms Ferguson, who once described herself as an "ambassador" for the company and was an investor.
Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day
A major waste firm has warned that wrongly discarded vapes are still causing fires in its rubbish trucks and waste facilities, six months on since disposable vapes were banned. Suez, which runs more than 300 waste management sites around the UK, said it had seen 339 fires this year, more than one a day, putting workers in danger and causing damage worth millions of pounds. Vapes contain lithium batteries which can catch fire if crushed or damaged in the waste stream.
Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The third stage of the Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing evidence on Monday focusing on the measures taken to support workers' incomes and keep businesses afloat when the pandemic struck. It will focus on what action the UK government, devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and local authorities took, how well schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.
ENQUETE. Comment des plateformes de cryptomonnaies ont bâti un paradis pour les escrocs
Cela commence presque toujours de la même manière : un faux conseiller financier, une plateforme d’investissement factice, quelques conversations sur WhatsApp et la promesse de rendements spectaculaires. Michel Claessens, jeune retraité belge qui vit dans le sud de la France, a fait la douloureuse expérience de cette arnaque en 2023. Il cherche alors à investir dans les cryptomonnaies et, après quelques recherches sur internet, il tombe sur un site qui lui promet monts et merveilles.
une enquête internationale révèle l'ampleur du blanchiment d'argent sale sur certaines plateformes
L'enquête "The Coin Laundry" ("La lessiveuse de cryptos"), menée pendant plusieurs mois par le Consortium international des journalistes d'investigation (ICIJ) et à laquelle la cellule investigation de Radio France a participé avec 38 médias de 35 pays, met en lumière la circulation de centaines de millions d'euros de cryptomonnaies liées à des organisations criminelles internationales sur des plateformes telles que Binance et OKX – les plus gros acteurs de ce secteur.
Les graves défaillances des principales plateformes de cryptomonnaies contre le blanchiment - ICI
L’enquête “The Coin Laundry” (“La lessiveuse de cryptos”), menée pendant plusieurs mois par le Consortium international des journalistes d’investigation (ICIJ) et à laquelle la cellule investigation de Radio France a participé avec 38 médias de 35 pays, met en lumière la circulation de centaines de millions d’euros de cryptomonnaies liées à des organisations criminelles internationales sur des plateformes telles que Binance et OKX – les plus gros acteurs de ce secteur.
Andrew shuts down Pitch@palace business
[Reuters] Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing down some of his last remaining known business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd. Pitch@Palace was a Dragon's Den-style start-up competition where entrepreneurs could present their ideas to potential investors, and was once seen as a possible source of income for the former prince, after the King stopped supporting him financially.
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
[Getty Images] A company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman owes £39m in tax on top of the £148m it was ordered to pay the government for breaching a contract to supply PPE. Documents filed by PPE Medpro's administrator on Tuesday revealed the figure owed to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?
Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM? The former Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, became Canada's prime minister after he was sworn in last month. Now he is fighting to stay in the job after calling a snap general election which will see Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Carney was the first non-British person to take on the top banking role in the central bank's more than 300-year history.
Britain's former top banker eyes Trudeau's job
The former Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, is seen as the most likely successor to Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Does he have what it takes to be the face Canada's ongoing battle against President Trump's tariffs? Mark Carney was the first non-British person to become governor of the Bank of England in its more than 300-year history when he took the job in 2013.
Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels
Prince Andrew has been under pressure to find funding for his home in Windsor [Getty Images] A deal to take over the Duke of York's former start-up business network now seems to be in doubt, sources close to the negotiations have told the BBC. Dutch company Startupbootcamp (SBC) had held talks about buying Prince Andrew's Pitch@Palace network, a sale that could have provided him with a multi-million pound financial lifeline.
Everton sponsor leaves UK after porn ad probe
A front-of-shirt sponsor of Everton football club is giving up its license in Great Britain after an investigation into an ad featuring porn actress Bonnie Blue. In the social media video shot outside Nottingham Trent University, she said she was there "as promised" to "sleep with 180 barely-legal 18 year olds", with Stake's logo on the screen. Campaigners had urged the culture secretary to take action over the advert for using sexual content to promote gambling to young people.
Def Leppard Release Cover Of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”
Def Leppard have released a new cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” The track was previously featured in the Netflix film “Bank Of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger” and it can be streamed below. Proceeds from the single will go towards FireAid to assist with fire relief efforts in California. The band said the following: “We are very excited to share our take on ‘Stand By Me’ from ‘Bank Of Dave 2’, which you can stream today.
EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure
Rules on the percentage of electric vehicles (EVs) car firms must sell will not be weakened, the transport secretary has said, despite growing pressure from the industry. The mandate will become tougher next year ahead of a complete ban on new diesel and petrol cars in 2035, but car makers have suggested the rules could threaten jobs. Several senior government ministers and car makers with factories in the UK will hold crunch talks this week about the EV mandate and the slump in car demand.
Ex-Harrods boss saw 'abhorrent' behaviour from Al Fayed
Former Harrods chief executive, James McArthur, witnessed "abhorrent" behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse, he has told the BBC. The late Harrods owner has been accused of sexual assault and rape by more than 20 women, who spoke to the BBC for a documentary broadcast last week. Mr McArthur was chief executive at Harrods for ten months in 2008, a time when the Metropolitan police investigated an alleged assault on a 15-year-old girl in a Harrods boardroom.
Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, paid himself $631m (£480m) over a period of almost two years as traffic on online platform continued to increase. Fenix International, which owns the site used by sex workers, musicians and celebrities, said its pre-tax profits were $658m in the year to November 2023, according recently filed accounts. Almost one million new content creators and more than 50 million new "fans" signed up to the platform during the year, an increase of 29%, the company said.
Una orquesta con músicos de hasta 90 años en busca de nuevas vocaciones
Antonio Ballarín, a sus 90 años, se subirá este viernes al escenario para acompañar a sus antiguos compañeros de la Orquesta Sertoriana de Púlso y Púa. Aunque ya no forma parte de ella, hará una excepción para participar en el concierto aniversario que celebran el viernes, 31 de mayo, en la Fundación Ibercaja de Huesca (19.00).
Post Office boss denies ‘covering tracks’
A Post Office boss has denied deleting emails that may have shown a key report he wrote was inaccurate weeks after he wrote it. Rod Ismay’s 2010 internal report was widely cited by the Post Office as proof that Horizon was reliable. When Mr Ismay was told his conclusions were wrong, Mr Ismay didn’t correct his report, the Horizon Inquiry heard today. In fact he listed it as a "highlight" in his annual appraisal two years later. Rod Ismay was the Post Office’s head of product and branch accounting.
Postmasters tried 'to get away with' blaming IT - expert
Postmasters were “trying to get away with” saying “Horizon has taken my money”, according to a key expert witness in the latest day of evidence into the Post Office scandal. The internal email was sent by Gareth Jenkins, and seen by the Horizon Inquiry on Tuesday. The Fujitsu "distinguished engineer" was a leading expert on the ill-fated system, and provided testimony in a number of prosecutions.
Rebels Dreaming of ‘Playoff Spot and Beyond’ in 2024?
OXFORD, Miss. -- By now, it is no secret that the Ole Miss Rebels are going all-in on the 2024 college football season. The Rebels recruited the No. 3 transfer portal class in the country, per On3, and successfully retained multiple key contributors on both sides of the ball. With spring practices just around the corner, CBS released its top storylines around college football entering the 2024 season, and the publication believes a first-ever playoff berth is on the horizon for Ole Miss.
Rebels’ DL Ivey Reveals Initial Reaction To Peach Bowl Invite
OXFORD, Miss. -- The No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels are prepping to battle the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which means senior defensive lineman Jared Ivey will get to play the role of hometown hero. Ivey, a Suwanee, Ga., native, spent the first two years of his collegiate career playing for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets before deciding to transfer to Ole Miss ahead of the 2022 regular season.
Jason Derulo y Meghan Trainor estrenan el videoclip de 'Hands On Me' incluyendo a Paris Hilton y la diversión
Tiempo de lectura: 3’ 14 dic. 2023 9:14 Tras sus lanzamientos 'Glad U Came', 'When Love Sucks (feat. Dido)', 'Slow Low' y 'Body Count', además de varias colaboraciones este año con artistas como David Guetta, Farruko & Beéle, Yng Lucas o la australiana Jessica Mauboy, Jason Derulo lanzaba su nuevo single en el mes de octubre. Y, ahora, llega el vídeo musical en donde aparece la mencionada Paris Hilton mientras Jason canta junto a Meghan Trainor.
Jason Derulo y Meghan Trianor traen 'Hands On Me' versionando todo un clásico: 'Stand By Me' de Ben E. King
Tras sus lanzamientos 'Glad U Came', 'When Love Sucks (feat. Dido)', 'Slow Low' y 'Body Count', además de varias colaboraciones este año con artistas como David Guetta, Farruko & Beéle, Yng Lucas o la australiana Jessica Mauboy, Jason Derulo lanza su nuevo single. Fuentes cercanas a este proyecto aseguran que vendrá acompañado de un videoclip oficial.
Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
Nearly half a billion small electricals such as cables, lights, mini fans and disposable vapes, were thrown away last year, research from Material Focus has shown. These "Fast Tech" items, the electrical version of fast fashion, are the fastest-growing e-waste type, it says. The average home also has thirty unused electrical items gathering dust, the research shows. These items contain valuable raw materials, and all can be recycled.
Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia
The prospect of a possible strike at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Australia has pushed wholesale gas prices up in Europe. The Offshore Alliance union warned that a strike at the North West Shelf facility could start as early as 2 September if no deal on pay is reached. Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg. Prices soared after Russia's invasion of Ukraine but have since fallen.
Cover all’italiana. Un viaggio tra le (stesse) canzoni di due continenti
Gli anni ’60 ci hanno regalato molte cose: il pacifismo, l’ideale di uguaglianza e la consapevolezza che nel nostro Paese ci sono stati dei grandissimi interpreti. Di seguito alcune cover di alcuni di loro, scelte tra le centinaia che si possono trovare.
Canciones que puedes dedicarle a tu pareja
Si no sabes qué regalarle a tu pareja este 14 de febrero, puedes dedicarle una canción, en esta fecha especial en la que las parejas buscan cómo expresar su amor con diversos detalles. Con la ayuda de las canciones puedes expresar tus sentimientos hacia esa persona por la que sientes algo especial, debido a que pueden servir de marco para acompañar diferentes situaciones románticas o momentos inolvidables, que al escucharlas te harán recordarlas.
Let's Sing 2023 - Análisis - Fantasymundo
Un indispensable en cualquier fiesta que organicemos en casa… ¡Let’s Sing 2023 ha llegado! Si eres un amante del karaoke, quédate con nosotros para conocer más sobre esta nueva edición, que incluye canciones en español además de muchos modos de juego diferentes. Recuerda que estará disponible para PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S y Nintendo Switch. Desde el pasado 15 de Noviembre, podemos disfrutar de esta nueva entrega de Let’s Sing, de mano de Ravenscourt y Voxler.
Análisis de Let's Sing 2023
Hace poco más de un mes que os traje el análisis de Let’s Sing ABBA, la entrega de la serie de juegos de karaoke de Ravenscourt dedicada al famoso grupo sueco. Ya entonces advertí demasiadas similitudes con Let’s Sing 2022, pero mantenía esperanzas de cara al lanzamiento de la entrega anual. Ahora, una vez he probado el título a fondo, es hora de contaros todo sobre este Let’s Sing 2023 que acaba de salir a la venta para todas las plataformas.
Why are so many workers going on strike?
Tens of thousands of workers have downed tools this year to request pay deals that keep up with the rising cost of living. It has left the public having to deal with train strikes, overflowing bins, gridlock in the courts and disruption to other services such as mail deliveries. There could be further strikes through the winter and next year, as doctors, nurses and teachers are in dispute with employers over pay. Why are the strikes happening?
Let’s Sing 2023 Incluye Canciones Españolas confirma la fecha de estreno y el listado completo de temas
Definitivamente el listado completo de temas no te pondrá triste: Let’s Sing 2023 Incluye Canciones Españolas ofrece a los usuarios una mezcla inigualable de éxitos actuales y clásicos de todos los tiempos de diferentes géneros. La última entrega del aclamado juego de karaoke complicará la elección de los jugadores. ¿Querrán recorrer primero el camino de la vieja ciudad hacia Acapulco de la mano de Jason Derulo o hacer que empiece la fiesta para sentirse más felices que nunca con Billie Eilish?
Let's Sing 2023 Veja a Lista Completa de Músicas ⋆ Nós Nerds
O aclamado jogo de karaokê anuncia todas as músicas e data de lançamento Você vai cantar junto e Shallow now com esta lista final de músicas. Let’s Sing 2023 oferece uma mistura incomparável de sucessos atuais e clássicos de todos os tempos em diferentes gêneros para os jogadores.
Crazy | Clarence Bekker | Live Outside
Basado en la creencia de que la música tiene el poder de romper fronteras y superar las diferencias que nos dividen, Playing For Change inspira y une a las personas a través de la canción. Durante los últimos 20 años, Playing For Change ha descubierto talentos únicos, actuaciones impresionantes e historias asombrosas de todas partes del mundo. Aprende más
Clarks shelves pay cut plans to end warehouse strike
Clarks warehouse workers were on strike for eight weeks Clarks has agreed a deal to end an eight-week dispute at its warehouse in Somerset with Community, the union representing striking workers. Employees were taking action over proposals to move staff to new contracts with pay cuts for many. The deal will ensure that no union members earn less at the shoemaker.
Pop-it: como macaco lançou febre do brinquedo que alivia stress
Brinquedos sensoriais ativam diversos sentidos, como tato, visão e audição Foto: Getty Images / BBC News Brasil Novo brinquedo da moda entre crianças (e adultos), o pop-it é uma peça de silicone coberta por pequenas saliências que podem ser empurradas de um lado para o outro, fazendo um barulho estranhamente satisfatório. É um tipo de "fidget toy" (brinquedo para inquietação, em tradução literal), ou seja, um brinquedo anti-stress para ficar mexendo naquele momento que as mãos estão inquietas.
Pop-it: como macaco lançou febre do brinquedo que alivia stress
Brinquedos sensoriais ativam diversos sentidos, como tato, visão e audição Novo brinquedo da moda entre crianças (e adultos), o pop-it é uma peça de silicone coberta por pequenas saliências que podem ser empurradas de um lado para o outro, fazendo um barulho estranhamente satisfatório. É um tipo de "fidget toy" (brinquedo para inquietação, em tradução literal), ou seja, um brinquedo anti-stress para ficar mexendo naquele momento que as mãos estão inquietas.
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