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Shirt worn by Pele when he scored final goal for Brazil could fetch £150,000 at auction

In July 1971, the three-time World Cup winner pulled on the jersey in Sao Paulo and in the 34th minute scored for Brazil in a 1-1 friendly with Austria

Daily Mirror

David Baddiel based dull seaside town in new book on Welsh city where he holidayed as a kid

David Baddiel admitted that Snoring-on-sea in his new children's book Only Children is based on a Welsh city

Wales Online

Antisemitic cartoon was appalling and avoidable

Letters: Readers respond to the Guardian’s publication of a cartoon that contained racist tropes, which was later withdrawn with an apology

The Guardian - UK

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5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Greek Lessons by Han Kang and Death Of A Bookseller by Alice Slater.

The Independent UK

Colin from Accounts: the Aussie comedy series everyone’s raving about

The comedy series has been attracting scores of fans

Evening Standard

OPINION - Thanks to Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer now faces a decision he must not duck

Whatever happens next, Sir Keir Starmer will be remembered as a historically consequential Labour leader. In April 2020, he inherited a smoking ruin of a party that had suffered its worst election defeat since 1935, wrecked by Jeremy Corbyn’s disastrous leadership and stained by anti-Semitism. Three years on and, quite…

Evening Standard

The God Desire by David Baddiel review – not quite losing my religion

The comedian’s attempt to reconcile his lack of faith with his Jewish identity places him in an intriguing position in an often polarised debate

The Guardian - UK

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David Baddiel: ‘Football fills a God-shaped hole’

Ahead of a new book about our need for faith, the ‘militant atheist’ discusses oversharing, identity – and why he’s distancing himself from Richard Dawkins

The Guardian - UK

Hugh Grant’s cringeworthy Oscars interview with Ashley Graham is no surprise, fellow red carpet host says

‘Well done working around his nonsense,’ the interviewer writes to the model on Twitter

The Independent UK

‘Social media has become a scolding machine’: David Baddiel defends Hugh Grant over Oscars interview

Comedian said actor, who gave very short, deadpan answers to model Ashley Graham, was just being ‘real’

The Independent UK

John Terry furiously hits back at David Baddiel over Gary Lineker Match of the Day jibe

Three Lions singer David Baddiel made a joke about John Terry in relation to the BBC's decision to axe beloved presenter Gary Lineker from their football coverage

Daily Mirror

Everyday Hate by Dave Rich review – how antisemitism is built into our world

This wide-ranging and disturbing account of Jewish persecution from the 12th century to the present day is strikingly relevant

The Guardian - UK

Bait and switch censorship of Roald Dahl

There are issues with the children’s book writer, but they’re not the words “fat" or "men"

Salon

You’re havin’ a laugh: An insider’s guide to comedy in London

From secret sets in Soho to priceless nights out for nothing, our comedy critic Bruce Dessau shares his tips for making the most of the city’s hit stand-up scene

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The Independent UK

Salman Rushdie leads criticism of ‘absurd’ Roald Dahl censorship

Author of ‘The Satanic Verses’ has condemned the changes in a message posted on social media

The Independent UK

‘I think radio is the place for me’: Frank Skinner explains why he no longer wants to be on TV

Comedian hosted his own chat show from 1995 to 2005

Daily Mirror

Frank Skinner stunned by 'beautiful' handwritten apology from Sophie Wessex

The Countess and her husband, Prince Edward, had criticised Skinner’s singing after he and comedian David Baddiel performed Three Lions on stage at the Royal Albert Hall

Evening Standard

David Baddiel says Kanye West is ‘a danger to my children’

The 45-year-old rapper recently found himself banned on Twitter for posting a series of anti-semitic messages

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Evening Standard

Jemima Goldsmith: I wish I’d had an arranged marriage

“It could have saved me a lot of heartache” she says

The Independent UK

Frank Skinner keeps MBE news quiet in case of ‘administrative error’

The comedian and broadcaster is being recognised for his services to entertainment.

Liverpool Echo

ITV Royal Variety performance under fire as viewers plead 'why' during 'painful' moment

Lee Mack hosted the star-studded event at the Royal Albert Hall

Manchester Evening News

Royal Variety Performance 2022 line-up, date, start time and how to watch on TV

Lee Mack will host a star-studded evening of entertainment at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.

ABC News

World Cup 2022: The 11 photos that sum up the action from England v France in Qatar

We've seen it all before, and for England fans worldwide it will be another four years of World Cup heartache. These are the 11 photos that sum up the match with France.

The Independent UK

‘The conversation just died’: Frank Skinner recalls ‘awkward’ exchange with Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex

‘It’s supposed to just be banal compliments’, said the comedian

The Independent UK

World Cup DJ tweaks playlist after Chesney Hawkes lifts England’s bid for glory

Tony Perry, who included The One And Only in his Three Lions playlist, has been entertaining fans at World Cup stadiums.

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