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Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan says it's being targeted for speaking up about Gaza at Glastonbury
Read full article: Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan says it's being targeted for speaking up about Gaza at GlastonburyRap-punk duo Bob Vylan has denied allegations of antisemitism over onstage comments at the Glastonbury Festival.
UK police probe Bob Vylan's festival chants against Israeli military, as US revokes band's visas
Read full article: UK police probe Bob Vylan's festival chants against Israeli military, as US revokes band's visasBritish police have launched a criminal investigation into a performance by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, when the group led chants of “death to the IDF,” or Israel Defense Forces.
Rap duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants prompt UK police to review Glastonbury acts
Read full article: Rap duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants prompt UK police to review Glastonbury actsBritish police are reviewing videos from the Glastonbury Festival after rapper Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan led chants of “death to the IDF” or Israel Defense Forces and “free Palestine” on Saturday.
A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prison
Read full article: A British TV art expert who sold works to a suspected Hezbollah financier is sentenced to prisonAn art expert who appeared on the BBC’s Bargain Hunt show has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for failing to report his sale of pricey works to a suspected financier of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group.
The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
Read full article: The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spendingThe British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”.
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing
Read full article: Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killingFormer Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has won a libel suit against the BBC over a claim he authorized the killing of an informant.
Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on Zionism
Read full article: Gary Lineker to step down from the BBC after sharing social media post on ZionismGary Lineker, the former England soccer player and now a media celebrity, will step down from his role as a presenter for the BBC after facing criticism for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat.
BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
Read full article: BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell BrandThe BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriately.
Dismal Man United loses again at home as Ipswich upsets Chelsea in Premier League
Read full article: Dismal Man United loses again at home as Ipswich upsets Chelsea in Premier LeagueManchester United has lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the Premier League on another chastening night for new coach Ruben Amorim.
BBC under scrutiny as 'Masterchef' host Gregg Wallace hits back at misconduct allegations
Read full article: BBC under scrutiny as 'Masterchef' host Gregg Wallace hits back at misconduct allegationsThe British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations.
U.S. captain Tyler Adams has back surgery and will miss start of season with Bournemouth
Read full article: U.S. captain Tyler Adams has back surgery and will miss start of season with BournemouthBournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams will miss the start of the Premier League season while he recovers from back surgery.
British police arrest man on suspicion of crossbow murders of 3 women near London
Read full article: British police arrest man on suspicion of crossbow murders of 3 women near LondonBritish police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of killing two sisters and their mother in a crossbow attack.
UK's Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debate
Read full article: UK's Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debateBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer struggled to get their messages across as protesters drowned out the early stages of their final televised debate of the U.K. election campaign.
British Prime Minister Sunak says he's 'incredibly' angry over election date betting accusations
Read full article: British Prime Minister Sunak says he's 'incredibly' angry over election date betting accusationsBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says anyone involved in using inside information to bet on the date of the July 4 national election should be expelled from his Conservative Party.
Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America after they covered a report on mass killings
Read full article: Burkina Faso suspends BBC and Voice of America after they covered a report on mass killingsBurkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forces.
One of world's largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades
Read full article: One of world's largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decadesThe British Antarctic Survey says that one of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades.
BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behavior
Read full article: BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behaviorThe BBC says two more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand since the broadcaster launched a review into the actor and comedian’s behavior.
UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
Read full article: UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goalsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s environmental commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers.
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims
Read full article: YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claimsYouTube says Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned influencer.
Police say there's no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos
Read full article: Police say there's no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photosLondon police say there's no evidence that a BBC news anchor who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime.
Lawyer for young adult at center of BBC scandal says claims presenter broke law are 'rubbish'
Read full article: Lawyer for young adult at center of BBC scandal says claims presenter broke law are 'rubbish'British detectives say they have met with representatives of the BBC over allegations that a leading presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
BBC News effort tries to popularize new reporting methods, boost transparency
Read full article: BBC News effort tries to popularize new reporting methods, boost transparencyThe BBC is more aggressively bringing “open source” reporting and efforts to expose disinformation to its day-to-day reporting, a move that signals a potential shift in journalism’s embrace of new technology.
'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'
Read full article: 'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'“Titanic” director James Cameron says the search operation for a deep-sea tourist sub turned into a “nightmarish charade” that prolonged the agony of the families of the passengers.
The Beatles are releasing their 'last' record. AI helped make it possible
Read full article: The Beatles are releasing their 'last' record. AI helped make it possiblePaul McCartney says artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record," decades after the band broke up.
BBC, British Airways, Novia Scotia among first big-name victims in global supply-chain hack
Read full article: BBC, British Airways, Novia Scotia among first big-name victims in global supply-chain hackU.S. and British cybersecurity officials are warning of the potential widespread global impact of a Russian cyber-extortion gang’s hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations.
BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan
Read full article: BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loanThe chairman of the BBC has resigned after a report found he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a loan more than two years ago for Boris Johnson.
Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
Read full article: Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter postsFormer England captain Gary Lineker has been temporarily removed from his role as presenter of the BBC’s flagship soccer highlights show in the wake of his criticism of the British government’s new asylum policy.
Lineker's attack on UK migrant policy puts BBC in a bind
Read full article: Lineker's attack on UK migrant policy puts BBC in a bindConservative lawmakers in the U.K. are calling on the BBC to discipline soccer pundit Gary Lineker for comparing the government’s language about migrants to that used in Nazi Germany.
Iran International moves shows to Washington, citing threats
Read full article: Iran International moves shows to Washington, citing threatsA Farsi-language satellite news channel based in London long critical of Iran’s theocractic government says it has moved its broadcasts to Washington “to protect the safety of its journalists” after reportedly being targeted by Tehran.
Indian officials search BBC offices for second straight day
Read full article: Indian officials search BBC offices for second straight dayIndia’s tax officials are continuing their search of BBC offices in India for a second straight day questioning staff about the organization’s business operations in the country.
Indian officials search BBC offices after Modi documentary
Read full article: Indian officials search BBC offices after Modi documentaryIndian tax officials have searched the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, weeks after it showed a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.K. The two-part documentary examined Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots in the western state of Gujarat, where he was chief minister at the time.
BBC film on Indian PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ire
Read full article: BBC film on Indian PM Modi, 2002 riots draws government ireDays after India banned a BBC documentary that examines Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role during 2002 anti-Muslim riots, authorities are scrambling to halt screenings of the program in colleges and universities and restricting clips of it on social media.
Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland's leader
Read full article: Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland's leaderU.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to work constructively with Scotland’s leader despite tensions over her administration’s wish for a new independence referendum.
Clarification: Media-BBC's Fake Americans story
Read full article: Clarification: Media-BBC's Fake Americans storyIn a story published November 1, 2022, The Associated Press reported that the BBC worked with the Pew Research Center in coming up with fake profiles of Americans that the BBC used in its examination of social media disinformation.
Tributes paid to Northern Ireland peacemaker David Trimble
Read full article: Tributes paid to Northern Ireland peacemaker David TrimbleDavid Trimble helped end decades of violence in Northern Ireland by shunning his hardline unionist past and negotiating with a former foe in pursuit of a goal they both shared: Peace.
BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claims
Read full article: BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claimsThe BBC has apologized to the former nanny to Princes William and Harry over “false and malicious” claims made against her as part of a journalist’s attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana.
Eurovision 2023 won't be held in Ukraine; UK may step in
Read full article: Eurovision 2023 won't be held in Ukraine; UK may step inThe organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest says that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the U.K. after concluding that it can’t be held in Ukraine.
Queen's home movies to be in new documentary for Jubilee
Read full article: Queen's home movies to be in new documentary for JubileeThe BBC says previously-unseen home movies from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal archive — including footage capturing the monarch as a young mother and her beaming at her engagement ring — will be shown in a new documentary.
Taliban hard-liners turning back the clock in Afghanistan
Read full article: Taliban hard-liners turning back the clock in AfghanistanTaliban hard-liners are turning back the clock in Afghanistan with a flurry of repressive edicts over the past days that hark back to their harsh rule from the late 1990s.
BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceit
Read full article: BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceitThe BBC has apologized and paid a “substantial” sum to Princess Diana’s private secretary over subterfuge used to get an explosive television interview with the late royal.
UK: Sculpture by controversial artist attacked with hammer
Read full article: UK: Sculpture by controversial artist attacked with hammerBritish police have cordoned off an area outside the BBC’s Broadcasting House in central London after a man was spotted scaling the building and using a hammer to attack a statue by controversial sculptor Eric Gill.
British PM: Health service under strain, but no new measures
Read full article: British PM: Health service under strain, but no new measuresBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is suggesting there will be no tightening of measures to slow the current surge in coronavirus infections, in spite of the country’s healthcare system remaining under strain for weeks.
UK official warns of hard months ahead amid high COVID rates
Read full article: UK official warns of hard months ahead amid high COVID ratesEngland’s deputy chief medical officer says too many people believe the pandemic is over, and has warned that the U_K_’s very high coronavirus rates and rising deaths mean there are “hard months to come in the winter.”.
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Russia can renew BBC journalist visa if UK responds in kind
Read full article: Russia can renew BBC journalist visa if UK responds in kindThe Russian Foreign Ministry says it could renew a visa for a BBC journalist to let her resume work in Moscow if British authorities give a visa to a Russian journalist.
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Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in Britain
Read full article: Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in BritainJapanese carmaker Nissan and two partners have announced plans to invest 1 billion ($1.4 billion) pounds to produce a new model of an all-electric vehicle, and batteries, in northeast England.
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Ex-BBC head quits gallery job amid Diana interview fallout
Read full article: Ex-BBC head quits gallery job amid Diana interview falloutThe former director of the BBC has resigned as board chairman of Britain's National Gallery following a report on the public broadcaster’s explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
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BBC faces questions of integrity after Princess Diana report
Read full article: BBC faces questions of integrity after Princess Diana reportThe BBC, seen as a respected source of news and information around the world, is facing questions about its integrity at home after a scathing report on its explosive 1995 interview with Princess Diana.
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William, Harry condemn BBC over 'deceitful' Diana interview
Read full article: William, Harry condemn BBC over 'deceitful' Diana interviewPrince William and his brother Prince Harry have issued strongly-worded statements criticizing the BBC and British media for unethical practices after an investigation found that one of the broadcaster’s journalists used “deceitful behavior” to secure Princess Diana’s most explosive TV interview in 1995.
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UK leader denies saying 1000s of bodies better than lockdown
Read full article: UK leader denies saying 1000s of bodies better than lockdownBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied a press report which quoted him as allegedly saying he would rather see “bodies pile high in their thousands” than impose a third national lockdown on the country.
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Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandal
Read full article: Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandalA lobbying scandal swirling around former British Prime Minister David Cameron has deepened with claims that a senior civil servant held down a part-time job with a now-bankrupt financial firm that was awarded lucrative government contracts.
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Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverage
Read full article: Too much? BBC gets complaints over Prince Philip coverageThe U.K.’s national broadcaster has received so many complaints that its coverage of the death of Prince Philip was excessive that it set up a special website page for viewers to register their objections.
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2 journalists detained as Myanmar junta clamps down on press
Read full article: 2 journalists detained as Myanmar junta clamps down on press(AP Photo)YANGON – Two more journalists were detained in Myanmar on Friday, part of the junta’s intensifying efforts to choke off information about resistance to last month’s coup. The journalists were covering legal proceedings against Win Htein, a detained senior official from the National League for Democracy, the party that ran the country before the takeover. AdAbout 40 journalists have been arrested since the Feb. 1 coup, with roughly half still in detention, including Thein Zaw of The Associated Press. “Indonesia urges that the use of violence in Myanmar be stopped immediately to avoid more victims. “Indonesia also urges dialogue and reconciliation to be carried out immediately to restore democracy, peace and stability in Myanmar."
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Dubai princess' backers seek Biden help to win her freedom
Read full article: Dubai princess' backers seek Biden help to win her freedomFILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attends the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sheikha Latifa was detained by commandos off the coast of India in 2018 after she tried to flee Dubai in a yacht. The 35-year-old princess is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the hereditary ruler of Dubai who also serves as prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Mohammed is the founder of the successful Godolphin horse-racing stable and is on friendly terms with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. In the videos, the princess says she is “worried about my safety and my life.”“They want propaganda from me.
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UK eyes traveler quarantine as virus toll passes 100,000
Read full article: UK eyes traveler quarantine as virus toll passes 100,000Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts while leading a virtual press conference on the Covid-19 pandemic, inside 10 Downing Street in central London Tuesday Jan. 26, 2021. The government said 100,162 people have died in the pandemic after testing positive for the virus, including 1,631 new deaths reported Tuesday. U.K. statistics agencies say that the number of deaths registered that mention COVID-19 on the death certificate is more than 108,000. British authorities are banking on a successful vaccination program to help the country suppress the outbreak and ease the lockdown. People arriving in the U.K. from abroad also must show they have tested negative for COVID-19.
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UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fears
Read full article: UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fearsThe U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program as the government seeks to protect the countrys oldest and most vulnerable residents before easing a third national lockdown. Under the travel corridor arrangements, anyone arriving in the U.K. from countries deemed safe was exempt from a period of quarantine. Though the decision was widely welcomed, including by lobby group Airlines U.K., Johnson was also accused again of tardy decision-making. Scientists have said there is no indication the U.K. variant reacts any differently to coronavirus vaccines. The U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program to the country’s oldest and most vulnerable residents.
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UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
Read full article: UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for EnglandPeople were told to work from home unless it's impossible to do so, and leave home only for essential trips. All nonessential shops and personal care services like hairdressers will be closed, and restaurants can only operate takeout services. As of Monday, there were 26,626 COVID-19 patients in hospitals in England, an increase of more than 30% from a week ago. Authorities have recorded more than 50,000 new infections daily since passing that milestone for the first time on Dec. 29. London and large areas of southeast England were put under the highest level of restrictions in mid-December, and more regions soon joined them.
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Peter Alliss, the ‘Voice of Golf’ on British TV, dies at 89
Read full article: Peter Alliss, the ‘Voice of Golf’ on British TV, dies at 89Peter Alliss, who became the eccentric “Voice of Golf” on British television after a playing career in which he competed in eight Ryder Cups and was Europe’s best golfer for two seasons, has died. Our thoughts are with his wife Jackie and the Alliss family.”With his deep and soothing voice, warm humor and passion for golf, Alliss may have been more renowned as a commentator than a player. Golf Digest once called Alliss “the greatest golf commentator ever.”Alliss made his broadcasting debut in 1961 as part of the BBC team covering the British Open at Royal Birkdale and became the British channel’s main commentator in 1978. The Allisses are one of only two father-son duos to play in the Ryder Cup, along with Antonio and Ignacio Garrido of Spain. “No one told the story of golf quite like Peter Alliss," BBC director general Tim Davie said.
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Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine and will begin shots within days
Read full article: Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine and will begin shots within daysIn giving the go-ahead for emergency use of the vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech, Britain vaulted past the United States by at least a week. Other countries aren’t far behind: Regulators in not only the U.S. but the European Union and Canada also are vetting the Pfizer vaccine along with a shot made by Moderna. Hancock said Britain will begin receiving the first shipment of 800,000 doses from Belgium within days, and people will start getting the shots as soon as it arrives. Still to be determined is whether the Pfizer-BioNTech shots prevent people from spreading the virus when they have no symptoms. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.
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Prince William welcomes new probe into 1995 Diana interview
Read full article: Prince William welcomes new probe into 1995 Diana interviewLONDON – Prince William has “tentatively welcomed” an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding a BBC interview in 1995 with his mother, Princess Diana, royal officials said Thursday. William, who is second in line to the throne, said in a statement that the probe is “a step in the right direction." The investigation will consider if the steps taken by the broadcaster and Bashir were appropriate, and whether those actions influenced Diana’s decision to give the interview. The 1995 interview, in which Diana famously said “there were three of us in this marriage” — referring to Prince Charles’ relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles — was watched by millions of people and sent shockwaves through the monarchy. Diana divorced from Charles in 1996 and died in a Paris car crash in 1997 as she was pursued by paparazzi.
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BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview
Read full article: BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interviewThe announcement came after Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, made renewed claims this month that BBC journalist Martin Bashir used forged statements and false claims to convince the late royal to agree to the interview. The investigation will consider if the steps taken by the BBC and Bashir were appropriate and to what extent those actions influenced Diana’s decision to give an interview. John Dyson, a former Supreme Court judge, is “an eminent and highly respected figure who will lead a thorough process,” the BBC said. Charles Spencer has demanded an inquiry and an apology. The BBC carried out an internal investigation when the complaints first surfaced and has said Bashir admitted commissioning mocked-up documents.
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Report: Britain’s Prince William had coronavirus in April
Read full article: Report: Britain’s Prince William had coronavirus in AprilLONDON – Britain’s Prince William tested positive for the coronavirus in April, around the same time as his father Prince Charles, BBC reported. The report cited unidentified palace sources and The Sun newspaper, which said William kept his telephone and video engagements without revealing his diagnosis because he didn't want to worry anyone. Prince Charles had mild COVID-19 symptoms in March. In his first public engagement after recovering, Charles revealed he lost his sense of taste and smell while he was sick. William made a public appearance in mid-October with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, who was making her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March.
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France ends search after Channel capsize kills family of 4
Read full article: France ends search after Channel capsize kills family of 4Fifteen migrants have been saved so far and rescue and search operations are still under way, according to the regional administration for the Nord region. Emergency services called off their search on Tuesday night because of darkness and bad weather. They did not resume Wednesday morning because there was no chance of finding anyone still alive, according to an official with the French maritime agency for the Channel and North Sea region. French maritime officials have rescued hundreds more in routine operations in the Channel, a busy shipping lane known for high winds and strong currents. French authorities reported four migrant deaths in total in small boats crossing the Channel in 2019.
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UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases
Read full article: UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra casesBritain has Europes highest coronavirus death toll, at more than 42,000, and Johnsons Conservative government is facing criticism from all sides. “Now it is critical we work together to put it right and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”Hancock's appearance at the House of Commons came after the weekend disclosure that 15,841 virus cases weren’t tabulated from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2. The unreported cases were added to the government’s daily new infections total over the weekend, boosting Saturday’s number to 12,872 cases and Sunday’s to 22,961. The number of new cases reported Monday fell to 12,594, but given the adjustments related to the missing cases, it was impossible to figure out a trend. The confusion over the daily testing numbers only adds to the uncertainty over whether the restrictions are working in suppressing the virus.
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UK’s Johnson defends virus strategy as infections soar
Read full article: UK’s Johnson defends virus strategy as infections soarBritain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at BBC Broadcasting House to appear on the Andrew Marr show, in London, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Johnson has defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but warned that the country faces a bumpy winter ahead. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday despite weeks of rising infections, but warned that the country faced a “bumpy” winter ahead. Opponents say tougher social restrictions are needed to suppress a second wave of COVID-19 that is already sweeping the country. Critics say months of mixed messages and changes of advice on everything from wearing masks to whether or not to work from home has left people confused and exhausted.
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Rule Britannia! BBC to play song without lyrics at concert
Read full article: Rule Britannia! BBC to play song without lyrics at concertLONDON The BBC has ditched the lyrics of Rule Britannia! for its traditional end-of-summer concert amid a debate about the songs celebration of the British Empire at a time when critics are reevaluating the nations colonial past. Britains publicly funded broadcaster said late Monday that the final night of its Proms concert series would feature instrumental versions of Rule Britannia! and another patriotic mainstay, Land of Hope and Glory, instead of traditional singalongs. The BBC said it changed this year's event in light of much-reduced musical forces'' and because there would be no live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BBC on Monday rejected the ``unjustified personal attacks on Stasevska and said the company had chosen the concert program after consulting all the artists involved. Share concerns of many about their potential removal and have raised this with BBC,'' Dowden wrote on Twitter.
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UK demands the public wear face coverings in shops
Read full article: UK demands the public wear face coverings in shops(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)LONDON Britains government will demand people wear face coverings in shops as it seeks to clarify its message after weeks of prevarication amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The order comes into effect on July 24, giving shops and the police time to prepare. Environment Secretary George Eustice also did not rule out the possibility that mandatory face coverings would become compulsory in offices and other workplaces in the future. Scotland has already made masks mandatory in stores. A growing body of evidence suggests wearing face coverings brings some benefit in preventing the spread of the virus.
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HBO Max removes 'Gone With the Wind,' will add context
Read full article: HBO Max removes 'Gone With the Wind,' will add contextNEW YORK HBO Max has temporarily removed Gone With the Wind from its streaming library in order to add historical context to the 1939 film long criticized for romanticizing slavery and the Civil War-era South. Protests in the wake of George Floyd's death have forced entertainment companies to grapple with the appropriateness of both current and past productions. The BBC also removed episodes of Little Britain," a comedy series that featured a character in blackface, from its streaming service. "These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible, said an HBO Max spokesman in a statement. Gone With the Wind has long been denounced for featuring slave characters who remain loyal to their former owners after the abolition of slavery.
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Soccer gets comedy series treatment with help from Liverpool
Read full article: Soccer gets comedy series treatment with help from LiverpoolThis undated photo made available by Terry Cartwright Television Ltd shows the filming in London of The First Team a new BBC comedy drama series about a fictional soccer team. (Terry Cartwright Television Ltd via AP)Mattie Sullivan cannot believe he is making the leap from American soccer to the Premier League. But Sullivan wont be seen in the Premier League anytime soon, and not just because the competition is suspended. This is an opening scene from the The First Team, a TV comedy series which premieres on the BBC in Britain next week. The series largely focuses on the off-field antics of Premier League players with more cash than common sense.

Britain's premier election debates won't include parties opposed to Brexit
Read full article: Britain's premier election debates won't include parties opposed to BrexitLiberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson has also been shut out of a November 19 debate that will be shown by UK broadcaster ITV. While both channels will show other debates with a broader range of candidates, the exclusion of the Liberal Democrats from the premier broadcasts means that Brits might not hear from parties opposed to Brexit. "The BBC decision to host a TV debate between two Brexiters is outrageous," the Liberal Democrats said Friday on Twitter. Corbyn's Labour Party wants to negotiate a new deal with Brussels, and then hold a referendum that would include the option for the United Kingdom to remain in the bloc. Following a dismal showing in the 2017 general election, the Liberal Democrats have rallied voters to their cause by promising to stop Brexit.

BritBox: Britain's answer to Netflix is here
Read full article: BritBox: Britain's answer to Netflix is hereBritBox, a streaming service created by the BBC and ITV, launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday at a price of 5.99 ($7.70) per month. (CNN) - The United Kingdom's answer to Netflix has joined the streaming wars. BritBox, a streaming service created by the BBC and ITV, launched in the United Kingdom on Thursday at a price of 5.99 ($7.70) per month. BritBox will try to stand out from the crowd with UK series such as "Gavin & Stacey" and "Victoria," as well as older series such as "Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Poirot." "BritBox features the biggest collection of British content available on any streaming service, and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox," the companies said in a statement.