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Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign
Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job. Source link
Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire. Source link
Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty cast
The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series. Source link
Plaid Cymru leader abandons net zero emissions pledge
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035. Source link
'Defining moment' as long-awaited Bristol arena named
The entertainment and music venue in Filton will be known as the Aviva Arena. Source link
Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order
One says the British will have to “drag me from my beach” if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands. Source link
Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years
The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain’s longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938 Source link
Starmer says Reform UK plans to repeal Equality Act 'shocking'
Reform UK’s education spokesman Suella Braverman says the UK is being torn apart by “tokenism” and “victimhood”. Source link
Bad Bunny to make lead acting debut in film inspired by Puerto Rican revolutionary
The singer will star opposite Edward Norton and Javier Bardem in a film titled Porto Rico. Source link
Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK’s top civil servant. Source link