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Mar112021 by adminNo Comments

Society of Editors chief resigns after defending UK press over Meghan row

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The executive director of the Society of Editors has resigned after the body came under fire for comments about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's accusations of racism.Ian Murray said he would step down from his role so the organisation can "rebuild its reputation". The society had issued a strongly-worded statement following Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey in which it said it was "not acceptable" for the couple to make claims of racism in the press "without supporting evidence".And it went on to say the UK press was not racist. Image: Ian Murray: 'I accept the society could have been much clearer in its condemnation of bigotry' But since then, the body has been heavily criticised. ...

Nov272020 by adminNo Comments

Outcry as Cuba removes protesters defending rapper

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Cuban authorities have cleared more than a dozen artists and activists from a home they have used as a center for anti-government protests that have gained unusually wide attentionBy ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated PressNovember 27, 2020, 10:12 PM• 3 min readHAVANA -- Cuban authorities have cleared more than a dozen artists and activists from a home they have used as a center for anti-government protests that have gained unusually wide attention.Police and health authorities raided the house in Old Havana on Thursday night, removing the protesters and taking at least most to their homes.The group known as the San Isidro Movement, which periodically stages performance art and music events, has repeatedly criticized the Communist government and is demanding the release of a musician member recen...

Nov272019 by adminNo Comments

Liverpool 1-1 Napoli: Defending champions must wait on last-16 qualification

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Defending champions Liverpool suffered a setback in their bid to reach the last 16 of the Champions League after a lacklustre draw against Napoli at Anfield left them needing a result in their final group game at Red Bull Salzburg.The Reds would have gone through as Group E winners with a win but fell behind midway through the first half when Dries Mertens beat the offside trap to finish from a tight angle.Liverpool were far from at their best in the first half as they struggled to put together the fast-flowing attacking football they are capable of, although went close to equalising on the stroke of half-time when James Milner's shot was denied at the near post. Kalidou Koulibaly cleared Rob...

Mar72019 by adminNo Comments

Peter Andre appears in Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland doc after defending star

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Viewers of the controversial Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland were left shocked tonight when Peter Andre made an appearance.The 46-year-old Mysterious Girl singer can be seen as a child taking part in a dance competition to meet the King Of Pop.Peter can be seen wearing a fedora hat and a red bow tie, along with Jackson's signature short trousers, white socks and loafers.He is surrounded by other children, who also entered the competition back in 1987. Related Articles The star – who was famously married to Katie Price – reportedly came second in the contest, which was won by Wade Robson – who went on to allege Jackson sexually abused him.According to The Sun, Wade was actually too young to enter the competition at the time, and if he'd been caught, Peter ...

Jan182018 by adminNo Comments

Defending champion O'Sullivan 'glad' to be out of Masters

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Media playback is not supported on this device 2018 Dafabet MastersVenue: Alexandra Palace, London Dates: 14-21 JanuaryCoverage: Watch live across BBC Two, BBC Red Button, Connected TV, the BBC Sport website and mobile app.Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan said he was "glad" to be out of the 2018 Masters after he lost 6-1 in the quarter-finals to Mark Allen.O'Sullivan, 42, has been struggling with illness during the competition at Alexandra Palace in London."It is not much fun when you go out there and am not feeling great," O'Sullivan told BBC Radio 5 live.Northern Ireland's Allen, who is into the last four for a third time, will play either John Higgins or Ryan Day."I was feeling 60% and was hoping Mark would make some mistakes," ad...