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Broadcaster John Stapleton - a familiar face on news and current affairs shows for decades - has died.

From soaring power ballads to novelty earworms, disco to metal and even "ouija pop", there's nothing quite like Eurovision - watched by millions around the world, tuning in to celebrate live music's weird and wonderful. 

The UK has to be "careful" and protect free speech as debate becomes "more and more toxic" on both sides of the Atlantic, a British satirist has said.

American Senator Ted Cruz has broken ranks with fellow US conservatives and hit out at talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, saying it was "mafioso" behaviour.

A renowned sculptor has said he is "thrilled" to have been chosen to create a statue of Queen Elizabeth II for a new national memorial, saying he would like it to be an "object of delight for people".

Canada has banned rap group Kneecap from entering the country for allegedly 'glorifying terrorist organisations'.

Penn & Teller have finally been inducted into the Magic Circle - after 50 years of being denied membership.

US talk show host Stephen Colbert has condemned the cancellation of fellow late-night star Jimmy Kimmel as a "blatant assault on freedom of speech", as America's top late night presenters came out fighting.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK has officially recognised Palestine as a state.

The UK has formally recognised Palestine as a state in a major shift in policy.

A fight to the death is currently under way in the besieged and embattled city of Al Fashir.

An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed five people including three children, the country's health ministry said.