Today: Bryan Cranston leads tributes after Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte dies aged 34, Andy Burnham backtracks on his Russia Brexit interference claims, Tom Cruise’s film Digger is tracking to lose $245million at the box office, Donald Trump defends his diesel deal with Russia amid EU energy payments, and Dr Ravindhi Murphy shares foods to lower bowel cancer risk. Your briefing for Tuesday 13 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:28) Bryan Cranston tribute to RJ Mitte

(01:42) Andy Burnham Russia Brexit U-turn

(02:47) Tom Cruise Digger box office flop

(03:54) Donald Trump Russia diesel deal

(04:44) Foods to prevent bowel cancer

Bryan Cranston leads tributes after RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Bryan Cranston paid tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died by suicide aged 34. Cranston said he was in 'deep despair' after losing his on-screen son from the hit series, which aired from 2008 to 2013. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, appeared in 56 episodes and was a prominent disability activist. He often spoke publicly about mental health and was remembered for his advocacy work.

Andy Burnham backtracks on Russia Brexit interference claim

Andy Burnham admitted he has no evidence Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, reversing his earlier claim. Boris Johnson told the Daily Mail that Burnham's Brexit 'lies' have come back to bite him, while Nigel Farage called the comments 'outrageous'. Despite the U-turn, Burnham said he would continue efforts to unpick Brexit and outlined his position in the House of Commons.

Tom Cruise’s Digger set to lose $245million at box office

Tom Cruise’s latest film Digger grossed just $8million in US cinemas and $12million internationally on its opening weekend. Industry insiders say the critically panned satire is tracking to lose $245million, surpassing Disney’s John Carter, which lost $161million in 2012. Cruise told the On Film With Kevin McCarthy podcast he doesn’t focus on opening weekend numbers despite the historic loss.

Donald Trump defends Russia diesel deal amid EU payments

Donald Trump defended his diesel deal with Russia in a Truth Social post, saying he made the right choice for the American people. He claimed the EU has paid Moscow $250 billion for energy. The deal followed price surges linked to Trump’s war with Iran. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the agreement would help Russia fund its war with Ukraine.

Dr Ravindhi Murphy shares foods to prevent bowel cancer

Dr Ravindhi Murphy, a leading bowel cancer specialist, said diet is crucial to lowering risk, with up to a third of cases in young people linked to what they eat. Her tips include oats and yoghurt for breakfast, poached eggs with avocado for lunch, and cutting out processed meats like bacon and sausage. All Dr Murphy’s recommendations are available in the Daily Mail app.

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