It's a plot that will have left Hollywood script-writers salivating. A daredevil pilot who made millions of dollars flying almost 60 tons of cocaine into the US in the 1970s and 1980s before turning federal informant and dying in a hail of bullets at the hands of Colombian hit men. Now the amazing true story of American drug smuggler turned CIA gun runner Barry Seal is heading for the big screen starring superstar Tom Cruise.

Disputed ballots. Street protests. Intimidation. Vote chaos sowed by irresponsible rhetoric and dirty tricks. Electric new documentary 537 Votes reminds us that the nightmare ‘perfect storm’ 2020 election scenario not only could happen — it already did, 20 years ago. The message: be ready to fight for your vote to be counted. And never put yourself in a position where you need Florida to do the right thing.

Sir Rod Stewart has just six weeks to strike a deal over his assault case or he could end up facing a jury trial and a year in jail, a judge warned last night. The 75-year-old singer was charged with ‘simple battery’ after allegedly punching a bouncer on New Year’s Eve last year. While his lawyers have claimed they are close to a deal with prosecutors that would avoid a trial, they have yet to reach an agreement.

Located and interviewed the estranged family of podcasting superstar Joe Rogan, who spoke out for the first time about his repeated allegations of domestic violence in his childhood. His estranged dad says he has “no regrets”, even though they have not spoken for over 40 years, while his half-sister defended him of the accusations. “Joe will aways be my father’s son, but my father is the original Joe Rogan,” she added.

It was supposed to be the blockbuster that would bring cinemas back with a bang — and the ringing of tills. But fittingly for a film so complex one of its stars is still trying to get his head around it, the twists keep on coming for Tenet. Warner Bros has now temporarily taken it off their release calendar. But in the mean time, you can take a dive into the films that made the filmmaker.

The Americans behind the failed Venezuelan coup went ahead with the ill-fated mission even though the country's ruling regime publicly exposed their plan on live TV more than a month earlier. In footage unearthed by DailyMail.com Venezuelan state television claimed its government had infiltrated the 'mercenaries' and even aired photographs of the coup's US leader, Jordan Goudreau.

Teenage Meghan Markle visits Buckingham Palace, part of exclusive content placed with the Daily Mail for first rights after a bidding war. Photos and reporting made the paper's front page four days in a row before being syndicated to outlets all over the world. Photo reproduced in its entirety across pages 2 and 3 and complemented with exclusive interview with life-long close friend.

World Exclusive - Located Mick Jagger within hours of his surprise heart surgery revelation and sent team to cover with exclusive photos and reporting. As the world worried about the 75-year-old icon's health, the memorable images and reporting dominated international publications and news television shows.

A jailed male stripper who claims to have inspired the Magic Mike movies has hit out at former friend and protege Channing Tatum for treating him as if he was 'dead'. Michael Sorrentino performed under the now famous stage name in Tampa when he took Tatum, an 18-year-old college drop-out, under his wing - much like the film's storyline.

From San Salvador - Astonishing story of Brit Richard Cushworth, who had been raising the wrong child with wife Mercedes after he was swapped at birth at a local hospital. Working in Spanish and English, obtained exclusive access to the family, including quotes and photos which were widely used, while also covering the police investigation, both through officials and sources thanks to an efficient partnership with local media.