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Why is Sally Rooney being forced to withdraw sales of her books in UK?

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Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'

The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.

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Disney and ABC take Trump to court over broadcast licences

The lawsuit escalates a fight that intensified after Jimmy Kimmel angered Trump with jokes about Melania Trump.

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Euroviews. Euronews ban in Belarus: Those who ban media fear the truth

The ban on Euronews in Belarus shows that the battle of systems with autocracies centres on whether people can access independent information, SPD politician Holger Mann writes in an Euronews opinion piece.

Tunisia

Tunisia marks Saied's 2021 takeover anniversary amid deadly blackouts

Between 150 and 200 people are reported dead after more than a week of blackouts during an exceptional heatwave, as Tunisia marks five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament and concentrated power in the presidency. The authorities have not confirmed the death toll.

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Where is Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara?

Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed to be released last week. Currently, his whereabouts remain unknown.

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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash

Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.

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Robert De Niro has a four-word cinematic reference for Donald Trump

Safe to say that screen legend Robert De Niro did not send Donald Trump a birthday card for his 80th... At a New York event last night, the actor used his "own free speech to respond" to some of Trump's recent declarations. He also made a movie reference which was chanted by the crowd.

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Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Trump calls host 'jerk'

A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating...

Iran

Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on

Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews.

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Everything you need to know about Stephen Colbert’s last The Late Show

This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the reasons behind CBS pulling the plug, and what could be next for Stephen Colbert...

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Filmmaker Jafar Panahi to face trial in Iran on ‘propaganda’ charges

Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban in absentia last year.

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Trump's regulator orders licence reviews after Jimmy Kimmel joke

Network ABC is under pressure since Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump three days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

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Viral backfire: Melania Trump called out after Jimmy Kimmel joke

The First Lady posted that “people like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate", following a joke the talkshow host made three days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Now, her comments have backfired online...

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Trump demands sacking of TV host Kimmel for 'despicable' joke

First Lady Melania Trump lalso ashed out at Kimmel, even though the joke in question had been made in a monologue days before the shooting incident in Washington on Saturday.

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War, satire & resistance: Peabody Awards 2026 winners revealed

From 'Adolescence' and 'Pluribus' to Gaza war reporting, the 2026 Peabody winners highlight storytelling that prioritises impact over ratings, spanning entertainment, documentary and public service.

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Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London this weekend. The celebrated trip-hop musician said he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have on his career and touring.