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American actor who enjoyed success with the films A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria and The Notebook

In August 1879, around 6,000 spectators lined the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, to see two teenagers called Elizabeth and Minnie swim half a mile. Now, 145 years later, there’s a growing global movement to revive urban waterways – rivers, harbours and canals – as safe swimming…

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Almost a century after his big-screen debut, Mickey Mouse enters the public domain Monday, opening the floodgates to potential remakes, spin-offs, adaptations... and legal battles with Disney.

Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney, to enter public domain after 95 years – taking earliest Minnie with him

Minnie has appeared in more than 3000 issues of the Beano.

Around 40 fans turned up at Heathrow Airport early on Tuesday morning

We spoke to Dlala Studios’ CEO, AJ Grand-Scrutton, about the inspirations behind Disney Illusion Island and its future.

She looks back at families from past episodes of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. Plus: Archie the cute-looking dog who likes biting people. Here’s what to watch this evening