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Ireland's Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to "gain some conscience" and "humanity," as the contest bosses struggle to keep politics off the stage at the annual competition.

The Netherlands' Eurovision entry Joost Klein is under investigation by organisers due to an unexplained "incident" - and will not be rehearsing again until "further notice".

A cut in VAT and a new levy on arena and stadium tickets are urgently needed to stop grassroots music venues from closing, MPs have said.

A police officer has been shot in the leg with a crossbow during an incident in High Wycombe.

No deportation flights to Rwanda will take off under a Labour government, Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News.

Kate is "doing well" following her cancer diagnosis, Prince William has said.

No deportation flights to Rwanda will take off under a Labour government, Sir Keir Starmer has told Sky News.

"I am ruthless."

A cut in VAT and a new levy on arena and stadium tickets are urgently needed to stop grassroots music venues from closing, MPs have said.

The UK economy is no longer in recession, according to official figures.