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Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas opens up about ‘terrible’ stalker ordeal

‘It made you feel like you committed murder,’ dancer said

The Independent UK

Man sentenced for stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas

Kyle Shaw, of Birkenhead, Wirral, admitted the charge at an earlier hearing.

Evening Standard

Palestinian film draws praise as Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war

The war raging in Gaza has given added prominence to director Mahdi Fleifel’s drama “To a Land Unknown”, the only Palestinian film to be screened in Cannes this year. While festival organisers have reined in protests, filmmakers, actors and activists have sought to shed light on the plight of Gaza’s…

France 24

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Argentinian film workers rally in Cannes as President Milei takes chainsaw to movie industry

Argentina’s Oscar-winning movie industry is battling for survival as President Javier Milei applies his “chainsaw” approach to budget cuts to the country's cultural sector. At the Cannes Film Festival, where several movies from Argentina are on show, the country’s film workers are determined to get their message across, both on…

France 24

Jewish criticism of Israel’s actions must not be dismissed

Letters: We can only address the politics of Israel/Palestine by recognising the suffering of both Jewish and Palestinian people, writes Lynne Segal. Plus a letter from Ron Mendel

The Guardian - UK

BBC Garden Rescue's secret condition for participants signing up for show

Some fans may not have given much thought to the inner workings of the popular garden renovation programme

Bristol Post

Guardian apologises to Richard Sharp and Jewish community over ‘antisemitic’ cartoon

The cartoon has been described as ‘antisemitic’ by MPs and authors.

The Independent UK

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas flooded with support as she marks heartbreaking milestone with rarely seen mum and niece

She shared her heartbreak over her brother's death on the anniversary of his passing

Manchester Evening News

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas issues plea after tragic loss

The head judge from Wallasey was supported by fans as she she said she'll "never be free"

Liverpool Echo

Film critics ponder next Palme d’Or as Cannes movie marathon wraps up

The Cannes Film Festival screened the last of its competition entries on Friday, wrapping up its first full-scale edition since the pandemic. On the eve of the Palme d’Or announcement, FRANCE 24 spoke to critics from Japan, Italy and Bangladesh about covering the world’s top film festival and their favourite…

France 24

‘Last Hollywood star of his kind’: Tom Cruise jets into Cannes for ‘Top Gun’ sequel

Tom Cruise touched down in Cannes on Wednesday to launch "Top Gun: Maverick", making his first appearance in three decades at the world's premier film festival and cementing his status as a champion of the big screen.

France 24

Garden Rescue fans slam 'awful transformation' as £6k garden resembles 'building site'

Garden Rescue sees homeowners enlist the help of Charlie Dimmock as well as designers Harry and David Rich - the Rich Brothers - to transform their outdoor spaces

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