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The UK appears to have gone for broke at this year's Eurovision final, choosing one of its most leftfield entries in years.

Harvey Weinstein's third rape retrial has ended in a mistrial after the jury said it was deadlocked.

The search for the next James Bond is under way, Amazon MGM Studios has revealed, with the casting process to replace Daniel Craig having "just begun". 

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on London today for two major demonstrations.

There has been a constant in Scottish football for four decades: either Celtic or Rangers win the title.