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Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths
Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second consecutive year, with RTÉ citing the continuing deaths and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The decision follows a similar announcement by Dutch broadcaster Avrotros and reflects ongoing protests over Israel’s participation, raising further questions about Eurovision’s political neutrality and its ability to unite broadcasters. Eurovision…
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America’s wokest prosecutor has $500k taxpayer-funded BODYGUARDS to keep her safe while unleashing criminals back into streets of Minneapolis
Hennepin County records indicate that more than $500,000 in taxpayer funds has been paid for private security protecting County Attorney Mary Moriarty since late 2023. The spending has prompted criticism because Moriarty has publicly argued that concerns about crime in Minneapolis are exaggerated, while opponents say her security arrangements appear inconsistent with that position. Payments…
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Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drop music mogul, alleging unpaid legal bills
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have asked a US court to let them withdraw from representing him in a $100m defamation lawsuit, citing months of unpaid bills and a breakdown in communication. The dispute matters because Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison sentence and faces several ongoing civil cases and allegations. Sher Tremonte said…
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Embattled police and crime commissioner cancels ‘ridiculous’ 127-date speaking tour, after finally admitting it couldn’t be done in his ‘spare time’
Colin Sutton, Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has cancelled a planned 127-date speaking tour after initially claiming it could be conducted in his spare time alongside his £79,000-annual taxpayer-funded role. Following five days of public and political backlash, Mr Sutton performed a U-turn and announced he would focus on his day job, conceding that the…
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Queen at Sea review – crushingly sad dementia drama offers a startling portrait of intimacy
Lance Hammer’s *Queen at Sea* is a deeply distressing drama about dementia, intimacy and the moral dilemmas facing families when a spouse-carer and patient are both vulnerable. The film centres on Amanda, who calls the police after finding her stepfather Martin having sex with her mother Leslie, whose dementia has raised doubts about her ability…
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Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward gives artists free studio time and more
Spotify has launched Fresh Finds Forward, a new support programme designed to help artists capitalise on exposure gained through the platform’s Fresh Finds playlists. Artists selected for Fresh Finds playlists from 1 January 2026 onwards can now access 12 months of additional resources and benefits, representing a significant investment by Spotify in supporting emerging talent.…
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King Charles warns of ‘existential danger’ of AI falling into wrong hands
King Charles has warned AI leaders that advanced technology could pose an “existential danger” if it falls into the wrong hands. At a summit he convened in Scotland, he urged executives and policymakers to ensure AI remains focused on serving humanity, communities and the natural world, amid growing calls for stronger safeguards. The meeting included…
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‘I thought as you’re so fluent!’ Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language
London mayor Sadiq Khan mocked Green Party leader Zack Polanski during Mayor’s Question Time by responding to him in Urdu, following Polanski’s release of a by-election campaign video in the South Asian language. Polanski is standing as the Green candidate for Holborn and St Pancras in an October 8 by-election triggered by former prime minister…
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Heartbroken father of tragic Noah Woods pays tribute to ‘sweetest and most innocent boy’ after police find body in lake
Three-year-old Noah Woods is believed to have drowned after leaving a children’s play area in Brantham, Suffolk, on Tuesday afternoon. His body was recovered from nearby Decoy Pond by police divers, bringing a large search operation involving emergency services and hundreds of volunteers to a tragic conclusion. Noah’s father, Rhys Woods, described him as “the…
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Ireland says it will boycott Eurovision for a second year due to Gaza
Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE has announced that the country will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, marking the second consecutive year of boycott. The decision is based on opposition to Israel’s participation in the competition, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and loss of life in Gaza. This follows Ireland’s 2026 boycott, when it…