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BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision 2026 as four countries pledge to boycott event
Ireland, Spain and Netherlands lead action protesting at Israeli conduct in war with Gaza
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Serena Williams speaks out on ‘negativity’ she faced as a black woman in sport
Serena Williams believes the way black women in sport are spoken about has changed since the start of her iconic tennis career
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I’m A Celeb’s Aitch opens up on his sister’s Down’s syndrome
Aitch spoke in the I’m A Celeb camp about his sister’s Down’s syndrome and how seeing Ellie Goldstein on Strictly brought her joy
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Beloved children’s characters to return to the BBC this Christmas
The Gruffalo, Zog, Pearl, and Gadabout will also feature as part of the build-up to this year’s Christmas special
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I’m A Celebrity’s Angryginge reveals what ‘keeps him going’ in the jungle
The social media star opened up about his working-class background
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Romance-mystery debut novel wins Waterstones Book of the Year
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Lucy Steed’s debut novel named as Waterstones Book of the Year
A romantic-mystery debut novel, The Artist by Lucy Steeds, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of southern France, has been crowned the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year.
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New I’m A Celebrity twist leaves camp split as ‘rivalries’ revealed
The winners went to a revamped main camp called ‘Win City’, while the losers were sent to ‘Doomsville’
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I’m A Celebrity contestant hoards liquorice after camp challenge as ‘inner animal’ takes over
There was ‘chaos’ in the jungle after a ‘frenzy’ for sugary snacks
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