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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Menacing messages from the Kremlin and security warnings about the Russians ‘planning some sort of action against UK interests’…it’s time to start taking defence seriously, Mr Burnham
The Daily Mail’s editorial warns Prime Minister Andy Burnham that fresh security warnings about Russia demand a serious rethink of UK defence policy. It says Burnham was right to share classified weapons intelligence in support of Ukraine, but argues he must now prepare for the consequences, given menacing rhetoric from Moscow and reports of intelligence…
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Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after cancer illness
Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after what her representatives described as a brief battle with cancer. She died on Tuesday at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones, following several months in which she had publicly discussed health problems and cancelled a planned Las Vegas residency. Parton had said she was experiencing…
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Shania Twain shares 2003 Dolly Parton duet tribute
Shania Twain has shared footage of her 2003 duet with Dolly Parton as a tribute following Parton’s death aged 80. The performance of Parton’s 1971 song “Coat of Many Colors” reflected Twain’s long-standing admiration for an artist she regarded as both a musical and personal role model. Twain described Parton as a mentor, songwriting teacher…
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Fearless, Fabulous Dolly Parton and What We Can All Learn From Her: A Remembrance
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, prompting an outpouring of grief across the music industry and beyond, with tributes describing her as a universally beloved figure who bridged deep cultural divides. In a tribute piece, Billboard reflects on her rare ability to be embraced by groups as opposed as conservative Christians and the LGBTQIA…
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Dolly Parton Died After a ‘Brief Battle’ With Cancer, According to Her Reps
Dolly Parton’s representatives have confirmed the country music icon died after a “brief battle” with cancer at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. The 80-year-old singer, celebrated for her decades-long career and philanthropy, had been showing signs of ill health in the weeks before her death, and the announcement brings clarity to fans following earlier…
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CBS’ Forgotten Political Thriller Quietly Becomes a Streaming Hit 7 Years Later
CBS political drama Madam Secretary, which originally aired from 2014 for six seasons, has found a new wave of popularity on Apple TV seven years after it first premiered. The series, created by Barbara Hall, follows Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst thrust into the role of US Secretary of State after…
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O’Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill took full personal responsibility after his side suffered one of the darkest nights in the club’s European history, blowing a four-goal aggregate lead to lose 5-4 to LASK in the Champions League play-offs following extra time. The collapse, which O’Neill said left him more disappointed than losing the 2003 UEFA Cup…
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Government campaign urges households to store food and water
The Government is preparing a “national resilience campaign” urging households to keep tinned food and bottled water on hand, as ministers step up planning for extreme weather, cyber attacks and hostile state action. The drive, coordinated across Whitehall by First Secretary of State Louise Haigh, is being framed by officials as “common sense, not scaremongering,”…
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Beyoncé honours Dolly Parton after country icon’s death
Beyoncé has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country music icon’s death on 25 August, describing her as “the barometer” and “the north star”. She thanked Parton for her art, generosity, humour and entrepreneurship, and said their collaboration was an honour she would always treasure. The statement underlines Parton’s influence on Beyoncé and her…
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Jack White Covers “Jolene” Live in Tribute to Dolly Parton: Watch
Jack White paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing her song “Jolene” at a London concert on Tuesday night, shortly after news of her death at the age of 80. Video shared by White shows him leading his band through an energetic rendition before pointing skywards and making the sign of the cross, visibly affected…