Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
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Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home
Local police said they didn’t believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.
Did Iron Age ‘begin’ in India Tamil Nadu dig sparks debate
Tamil Nadu’s iron artefacts may predate Turkey’s Anatolia, reshaping early Iron Age history.
Inside the Taliban’s surveillance network monitoring millions
The Taliban say 90,000 CCTV cameras in Kabul will reduce crime but there are fears for human rights.
Pamela Anderson on missing out on Oscars, ditching makeup and ‘innocence’ of Baywatch
In a wide-ranging interview, the former Baywatch actress also explained why she no longer wears makeup.
BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched
Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year.
Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years
CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world’s most valuable media franchise.
The ‘hero’ ship fixing Africa’s internet blackouts – the BBC goes aboard
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.
‘I need help’: Freed from Myanmar’s scam centres, thousands are now stranded
The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.