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‘Authentic Stupidity’: Ben Elton’s new show explores how idiotic human beings can be
The comedian Ben Elton says he’s spent his 45-year career “exploring the outer limits of human idiocy.” Best known for his work on Blackadder and the Young Ones, as well as writing musicals and novels, will tour this summer with a new standup show he’s called ‘Authentic Stupidity’.
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Is Israel’s evacuation of Rafah the precursor to full scale invasion?
Israeli forces have been battling Palestinian fighters across Gaza – including parts of the north the military said it cleared months ago. Troops have also pushed deeper into Rafah in southern Gaza – where more than a million people are sheltering. The Hamas-run health ministry says the number of people killed in Gaza has now…
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Eurovision: Non-binary artist wins for first time
For the first time the Eurovision Song Contest has been won by a non-binary artist. Swiss singer Nemo’s opera-hip hop hybrid about coming to terms with their identity proved a hit with the juries and the public. Croatia and Ukraine were second and third. #It was a highly-charged night in the Swedish city of Malmo…
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Tens of thousands march in Georgian capital against ‘foreign agents’ bill
Further along the Black Sea from Ukraine is Georgia, which was itself invaded by Russia in 2008, and twenty percent of which is still under Russian military occupation. Protesters have gathered there tonight to rally against a so-called “foreign agents” bill. Last night, despite heavy rain, tens of thousands marched peacefully though Tbilisi against the…
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‘Russia’s number one goal is to get troops closer to Kharkiv,’ says Ukrainian security analyst
Maria Avdeeva is a Ukrainian security analyst from Kharkiv. We began by asking about the situation there.
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Fierce fighting on Russia-Ukraine border signals new front in war
A large section of a ten storey apartment block has collapsed in the Russian city of Belgorod – killing at least seven people and injuring 17. Russian officials say it was hit by a Soviet-era missile, launched by Ukraine and shot down by Russia. Over the border, Ukraine’s military chief says his forces are doing…
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Bridgerton stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton on season three, diversity and Irish arts
The hit TV series Bridgerton, set in high society Regency London, broke new ground when it cast ethnic minority actors in aristocratic roles. It’s now back with a third season, which turns its focus to a love story that’s been brewing since the show began. Starring the Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, who shot to fame…
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India elections: opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail
India is in the middle of a seismic general election – with around a billion people voting at a million polling stations over a seven week period. Results aren’t expected until June, but most commentators assume Prime Minister Narendra Modi will comfortably hold onto power. His opponents claim India is on its way to dictatorship.…
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Could Northern Lights appear over the UK again tonight?
If you stepped outside late last night you may have witnessed a rare and spectacular display. Auroras – bands of pink and green light across the night sky – which are normally only seen close to the poles. But because of an extreme solar storm, last night the Northern Lights were spotted right through the…
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Eurovision final: protests, expulsion and an unexplained absence
The Eurovision Song Contest has long brought a chaotic energy through its over-the-top performances. But the drama in this year’s competition is as much behind the scenes as it is on stage. Recent days have seen protests over Israel’s participation and a police investigation of a contestant. Today brought an expulsion and an unexplained absence.
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‘It’s not clear what Biden sees as a red line in Gaza,’ says former US diplomat
We’ve been speaking to Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a former State Department diplomat. We asked him what he thinks the Biden Administration is privately saying about Israel’s military expansion in Rafah.
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‘We don’t see war, we see madness,’ says doctor in Rafah
Mosab Nasser runs an American medical charity working in Gaza. Two weeks ago he arrived in Rafah with 17 medical staff, working at the European Hospital. Today he’s overseen their evacuation from the safe house they’ve been using, which is in one of the areas the Israeli military has ordered people to leave. We spoke…
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Rafah: Is Israel’s ground invasion of southern city imminent?
Israel’s new orders for more residents of Rafah to leave are being viewed with concern, not only by Palestinians being asked to uproot yet again, but also by observers who see the demand as a precursor to a potential ground invasion. The Americans have been warning Israel against that for weeks now. Also of note;…
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Israel’s participation in Eurovision final sparks protests
The consequences of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza have now stretched to the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Labour confirms plan to scrap Rwanda asylum scheme if it wins election
The Labour Party has confirmed it will abandon the government’s scheme to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda.