Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.
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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.
Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.
Céline Dion fans prepare for comeback concert in Paris
Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday.
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
Norris takes Madrid pole with 'gorgeous' lap
Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Three arrests at Portsmouth protests including man, 76, suspected of concealing identity
Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.
England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers
Are England a better team in September than in June? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt discusses the positives and negatives of the Test summer and what the next period may bring.
Rival protests in Portsmouth as face masks banned
Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.
French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.
England in better place than start of summer - Root
Captain Joe Root says England are in a better place at the end of their tumultuous summer and is impressed by how they have handled the chaos.
Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.
Trump says united Ireland would be 'fantastic' during visit to Dublin
Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
Man in court following anti-migrant protests
Del Leon Somerville, 42, is accused of throwing a bottle and kicking out at a police officer.
Who has given selectors food for thought? England-Pakistan player ratings
Which batter played his most mature innings of the year? Who has given the selectors food for thought? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
England survive scare to sweep Pakistan series
England survive an almighty scare to eventually win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
England survive scare to sweep Pakistan series
England survive an almighty scare to eventually win the third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.