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This is because the eldest son would take responsibility for his mother after the death of her husband; any other sons of Mary should have taken on this responsibility if they existed, therefore arguing against a direct natural brother relationship Dunn has proposed that Peter was the "bridge-man" between the two other "prominent leading figures", Paul and James the Just

Twenty three beaches in Devon and Cornwall have achieved the internationally recognised Blue Flag award for 2023. A total of 77 sites around the UK were awarded the Blue Flag award this year. Oddicombe beach in Torbay has scooped the award every year since it was launched 36 years ago. Torridge District Council looks after Westward Ho! and said the award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy was considered the "gold standard". Westward Ho! beach has won the award for more than 20 consecutive years. Summerleaze beach in Cornwall and Beer beach in East Devon were first-time Blue Flag winners this year. Keep Britain Tidy describes the Blue Flag Award as an "international award presented to well-managed beaches with excellent water quality and environmental education programmes". Sean Kearney, head of communities and place at Torridge District Council, said the beach and the burrows at Westward Ho! offered a "fantastic location for recreation and connecting with nature". Mr Kearney said: "We're very lucky in Torridge to have such a fantastic beach right on our doorstep. "Right next door Northam Burrows forms an integral part of North Devon's Unesco Biosphere Reserve and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest." To qualify for the Blue Flag award, beaches must satisfy standards in four categories with 33 individual targets covering environmental education and information, water quality, environmental management, and safety and services. Blue Flag beaches also have to run a minimum of five educational activities each year making people aware of the importance of looking after the natural environment. Keep Britain Tidy's chief executive, Allison Ogden-Newton said: "Visitors to a beach flying a Blue Flag or Seaside Award can be assured the beach will be clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as international bathing water quality standards." Ms Ogden-Newton said the Blue Flag was the "world's most recognised award for beaches and marinas". She added: "We'd therefore like to recognise and applaud all those who have worked so hard to protect and improve some of our best-loved and most popular beaches. "The collective efforts of beach managers, volunteers, residents and businesses all contribute to the success of these sites in achieving the incredibly high standards demanded." Speaking about six Torbay beaches receiving the award, Carolyn Custerson, CEO of English Riviera BID Company Ltd, said: "These awards highlight the outstanding quality of the English Riviera as a destination and the exceptional visitor experience, they offer. "As one of the most scenic coastlines in the UK, with 22 miles to explore by land or from the sea there's plenty to discover and enjoy all year round. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the English Rivera this summer." Carbis Bay - Cornwall Crooklets - Cornwall Gyllyngvase - Cornwall Porthmeor - Cornwall Polzeath - Cornwall Porthtowan - Cornwall Trevone Bay - Cornwall Widemouth Bay - Cornwall Summerleaze - Cornwall Beer - Devon Exmouth - Devon Seaton - Devon Sidmouth Town - Devon Dawlish Warren - Teignbridge Breakwater Beach - Torbay Broadsands - Torbay Meadfoot Beach - Torbay Preston Sands - Torbay Oddicombe - Torbay Torre Abbey Sands - Torbay Westward Ho! - Torridge Croyde Bay - Devon Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk.

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Pupils left heartbroken when thieves broke in and stole their budgies have welcomed a new flock to their school. Brentry Primary School in Bristol has been given 20 replacement budgies along with a new aviary thanks to community fundraising after the school break-in. Two thieves were spotted on CCTV in March raiding the bird house at night and capturing the flock. "I was heartbroken, but now to have the chirping every morning again will bring a smile to my face," said Sasa, age 11. Speaking in March, Business Manager Hannah Jack, said they just wanted their budgies to be returned because they did not have a great monetary value but held "massive sentimental value" for the children and school community. The school took in its first budgie seven years ago, when pupils cared for a sick bird found stuck in one of the drains on site. Staff and pupils nursed the bird back to health and built an aviary for it to live in. Other budgies owned by a neighbour were rehomed at the school and they began to breed, growing to a population of 20. "We had them for quite a long time," said Minnie, 11, "they were part of our school, so it's really nice to have some more. It completes the school." The Year Six pupils take responsibility for the budgies, by feeding them daily and cleaning out the aviary. "It brings a smile to hear that morning tweet and to look at their lovely feathers," said Eliza, age 11. "It's nice because sometimes you see them playing and they're clumsy and it makes you laugh," she added. Ms Jack said: " It's the familiarity and the noise which is just so lovely, hearing the chatter as you come up the school drive. "We are so grateful to everyone for their kind messages and generosity supporting our fundraiser," she added. Avon and Somerset Police said there had been no significant update on the stolen birds. Anyone with information about the stolen birds is asked to call the police 101 non-emergency number. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

At the beginning of the 13th century, Germans ruled large parts of what is currently Latvia === Religion ===The largest religion in Latvia is Christianity (79%)

A proposed holiday park in Cumbria would create hundreds of jobs without affecting one of the few UK habitats of a rare toad, its developer says. A planning application for around 450 lodges on the shore of the Duddon Estuary in Furness has been submitted. However, more than 4,000 people have signed a petition opposing the scheme at Roanhead Farm near Askam. Conservation groups have also expressed concerns about the impact on natterjack toads. Cumbria Wildlife Trust fears it will have "unacceptable impacts" at Duddon Estuary and Sandcastle Haws where it says one-quarter of the UK's population of the rare toads breed. If approved by Westmorland and Furness Council, the scheme would include a restaurant, gym, pool and children's petting farm. Andrew Coutts, chief executive of developer ILM Group, told BBC Radio Cumbria the £100m scheme would have a "considerable economic impact" and that environmental concerns were addressed by the plans. "The investment is in excess of £100m. In terms of employment, the projected number of full-time employees is just over 270. "The additional impact of resort guests in terms of numbers of people will be minimal. It isn't to say there won't be additional people, of course there will be. "[And] we're very experienced in environmental impact assessments processes. Our ecologist worked with us for six months to understand the local habitats of different species." Mr Coutts said the creation of new habitats on the site, including breeding ponds for the toads, was being explored with council planners set to spend three months examining the overall plans. The authority has requested further information from ILM before details of the scheme are made available online and a consultation process can begin, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.

The government decided, on the following day, to table another resolution with a minor change being made merely for the sake of circumventing procedural requirements that a negatived question cannot be tabled again A company has a very limited ability to prevent exogenous uncertainty

A London council has been "confiscating" plant pots and garden ornaments from a housing estate, saying they pose a fire safety risk, residents say.Greenwich Council says the front gardens of Vanbrugh Park estate, south-east London, are impeding fire escapes from the building.Residents say the area is the only access they have to personal outdoor green space, and have begun a petition to halt the council's "draconian" actions.A meeting between councillors and residents is planned to "ensure that their estate meets all fire safety requirements." In 2020, the council's fire safety report concluded the gardens posed no safety risk. But it says current measures are being reviewed in light of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, which led to 72 deaths.A number of residents say clearing the area will reduce privacy, safety, and wellbeing.They also have concerns about a lack of shade with south-facing windows.Their petition, which has 1,500 signatures, says, "the council has begun sending groups of men to the estate to confiscate pot plants, benches and other items kept in the gardens".Alex Wheeler, chair of the Vanbrugh Park Residents Association, said council officers were "waging an unnecessary war on garden gnomes and pot plants".Mr Wheeler says he was shocked at the "draconian treatment" of residents and the council's "refusal to work with our community to agree a sensible way forward." Building regulations state entrances should have a width of at least 90cm, but the residents say the council is demanding 360cm.Following the removal of plants, Richard Tacagni, an independent housing safety assessor, visited the site at the request of the residents.Mr Tacagni says "there was no serious category one, or high-level category two, fire hazard caused by the presence of pot plants"."There was nothing that would justify enforcement action." Pat Slattery, cabinet member for housing, neighbourhoods and homelessness, said the safety of residents was "our top priority" and that "we have an absolute duty of care".Ms Slattery also confirmed the council would be meeting with residents to "listen to concerns" and answer questions. Follow BBC London on Facebook, external, Twitter, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk, external

The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, and released on October 4, 2015, to critical acclaim Buscemi won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for Park Bench with Steve Buscemi (2016)

A 'farm-to-fork' summit is aimed at addressing food insecurity in Britain, in response to farmer pressure, sharply increased prices and supply shortages. In a wider context, United Nations reports show more than quarter of a billion people were facing severe food insecurity last year - an increasing number whose inability to get sufficient food put them in immediate danger. If one response is to divert valuable grain from resource-intensive livestock farming, there is some reassurance for livestock farmers - the United Nations food agency reckons many women and children need more meat, dairy and eggs in their diet, but warns that farmers have to clean up. Out of the frying pan and onto the political hotplate: rising prices, war in Ukraine and disruption of trade with Britain's nearest neighbours have together put the heat under food insecurity. Rishi Sunak is convening a summit on food supplies at Downing Street on Tuesday, to look at inflation issues, the resilience of supplies after winter months of some empty fresh vegetable shelves, and export opportunities. When the meeting was announced, fulfilling a leadership campaign promise to farmers, Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers Union, said: "The past 18 months have been a stark reminder of how vulnerable the nation's food security is. "It has been a wake-up call for the importance of a secure domestic supply of food, and it is vital that the summit delivers actions, not just words." On the even of the summit, Downing Street announced measures to tackle disruption in the horticulture and egg sector, using legal powers already deployed with pork and dairy. There are additional funds for promoting exports, including seafood, and tackling obstacles to export in foreign markets. The prime minister's words make a big promise to producers on future trade policy. "Farmers' interests will be put at the heart of trade policy," Mr Sunak says, "through a new framework for trade negotiations, committing to protect the UK's high food and welfare standards and prioritise new export opportunities." Even one former Conservative agriculture secretary, George Eustice, says their interests were not protected adequately in the post-Brexit trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. Farmers are warning that cheaper imports through those Pacific trade deals, plus a lack of clarity about the future subsidy regime (and this responsibility in Scotland falls to the Scottish government) make us more reliant on imported food, and undermine the job agriculture is doing to look after the countryside. Meanwhile, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, on Monday exhorted us to become agricultural workers, rather than rely on migrant labour to pick British berries and post-Brexit non-Brussels sprouts. Of course, food is traded globally and few places, if any, can be entirely self-sufficient. So while we may be rightly concerned about the 19% inflation rate for our grocery food basket, maybe it's time to get some perspective. First, to point out that we're not alone. Some European countries, including Germany, have even higher food price inflation, but the average for the OECD, the rich country club is lower, at around 15%. The US and Canada are close to 10% food price inflation. As with energy, most people in such countries are able to switch their spending from non-essentials to cover the extra cost. Even while spending more on food, the average British household is buying less food by volume, with significantly less spending on non-food retail. Some of that shift is to cheaper cuts of meat or down-market 'value' brands. Some of it could lead to less waste of food. A minority don't have that flexibility in relatively well-off countries. But what about poorer countries, where huge numbers lack the flexibility to absorb higher food prices? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is a useful source of data and insights. It has recently published several reports of note. One was with a warning about the number of people and countries facing a severe increase in food cost and insecurity. It said the number of people in that position, and requiring urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance, last year increased for the fourth consecutive year. Over a quarter of a billion people were facing acute hunger and people in seven countries were on the brink of starvation. This does not include the many people with chronic malnourishment. Instead, it is a measure of a person's inability to consume adequate food, so that it puts their lives or livelihoods in immediate danger. The Global Report on Food Crises, produced by the Food Security Information Network, found that around 258 million people in 58 countries faced acute food insecurity, up from 193 million people in 53 countries in 2021. There is a statistical health warning. Some of this growth may reflect an increase in the population analysed. UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres warned: "More than a quarter of a billion people are now facing acute levels of hunger, and some are on the brink of starvation. That's unconscionable. "It is a stinging indictment of humanity's failure to make progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 2 to end hunger and achieve food security and improved nutrition for all." These goals were agreed through the United Nations in 2015, with a goal for achieving them by 2030. Among the worst affected countries, and with 40% of those in the most at-risk category, were Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, 21 states within Nigeria and Yemen. War, including civil conflict, plays a part in driving up food costs and disrupting agriculture, and was the main driver for an estimated 117 million people facing food insecurity. The FAO has since published a separate report warning that a particularly worrying type of locust has arrived in Afghanistan, deepening its troubles. Other acute problems exist in Somalia, Haiti, Burkina Faso and South Sudan. In 30 of the world's worst hit crisis areas, over 35 million children under the age of five suffered from wasting or acute malnutrition, with 9.2 million of them suffering from severe wasting, the most life-threatening form of undernutrition and a major contributor to increased child mortality. Extreme weather was the main cause of food insecurity for 57 million people, including those facing drought in the Horn of Africa and southern Africa, with devastating floods in Pakistan and cyclones in other countries. A major cause of food insecurity far from the battlefront was war in Ukraine, estimated as the main cause for 84 million people in 27 countries. It sharply pushed up prices of traded grains and cooking oil, and while that hit relatively well-off nations, the poorest countries were at the end of the queue for scarce resources. The FAO has an index of traded food commodities, which soared just after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and then fell every month until last month, when it ticked upwards again. Compared with April last year, the FAO food price index was 19.7% down, but it was still 5.2% higher than in April the previous year. This is where the news looks less grim. With Ukrainian grain able to enter world markets through safe passage in the Black Sea, the disruption is seen as being less of a problem. And although the cost of fertiliser rose steeply last year, much of it coming from Russia, the impact of its reduced use on crop yields does not seem to be disrupting world markets as much as some had feared. This year's wheat harvest is forecast to reach 785 million tonnes, the second highest on record, beaten only by last year's crop. Maize is expected to see a bumper harvest in Brazil, not so much in Argentina, while South Africa's output is looking strong. The sugar price index was up nearly 18% in April, reaching its highest level for 12 years due to reduced expectations of harvests in Asia and the European Union. In the UK, the Office for National Statistics says the price of retailed sugar is up by 42%. That is caused by dry weather conditions, and is also pushed higher by a rise in the international price of crude oil. Crude oil!? Yes, when that price goes up, there's a stronger financial case for diverting sugar production into the manufacture of ethanol as a substitute for oil. Before long, the world's aviation industry is also going to be competing for agricultural grain output to fuel aircraft, and reduce its carbon footprint. The global meat price index also rose last month, driven by pig and poultry prices, as Asian demand increased and animal health worries curbed some production. Beef prices rose as the number of cattle being sold for slaughter fell, especially in the USA. While other major commodities continued to decline in price, the FAO says one to watch is rice - a staple for many of the world's poorest people. Harvests were hit by higher input costs and adverse weather, as Asian import demand increased. Under pressure, some governments choose to limit or ban food exports, contributing to a forecast fall in internationally traded rice of more than 4% this year. The FAO's chief economist, Maximo Torero said: "The increase in rice prices is extremely worrisome and it is essential that the Black Sea initiative (allowing Ukrainian exports) is renewed to avoid any other spikes in wheat and maize". One answer to food shortages and insecurity is to redeploy a lot of grain and fishmeal from producing meat, with the argument that it is a highly resource-intensive and inefficient way to get the protein people need and so many millions of people lack. It's a subject that gets livestock farmers riled up, notably in places - including much of Scotland - where there's not a lot you can do with land other than put sheep on it. That's where another recent FAO report comes in. Published late last month, it addresses the question of whether meat, dairy and eggs are required in the human food chain. The report claims to be the most comprehensive analysis so far of the benefits and risks of consuming animal source food, drawing from more than 500 scientific papers and 250 policy documents. The reliability of the source of such papers is open to dispute, where vested interests in the food industry have a lot of influence. But the conclusion is that "meat, eggs and milk offer crucial sources of nutrients which cannot be obtained from plant-based foods". Or to be more precise, they cannot be obtained in sufficient quality and quantity. This is particularly important during pregnancy, lactation, childhood, adolescence and older age, the study claims. Iron, zinc and vitamin A are notably absent from too many children and pregnant women, it says, affecting more than half of pre-school children and 1.2 billion women of child-bearing age. Three-quarters of these children live in south and east Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific. The report demonstrates how widely varied is the use of meat and dairy in diets. A person in the Democratic Republic of the Congo consumes on average only 160 grams of milk a year, while someone in Montenegro consumes 338 kilograms. A person in South Sudan consumes 2 grams of eggs on average each year, compared to an average 25kg for a person in Hong Kong. The average person in Burundi consumes just 3 kg of meat a year, compared to 136 kg for someone living in Hong Kong. Not such good news for meat producers is the conclusion that processed red meat, even in small quantities, is linked to increased risk of chronic disease and early death. But unprocessed red meat, in moderation, has not been shown to carry those risks. Better news still for the world's livestock farmers is the FAO conclusion that evidence of links to common life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, strokes and hypertension are inconclusive for milk and not significant for eggs and poultry. But the critics of meat production get more support on other fronts, with reminders that the industry has big challenges if it is to reduce the environmental impact of deforestation to clear land for grazing, of greenhouse gas emissions from animals, of unsustainable water and land use, and of pollution from intensive farming. The list goes on: concerns about overgrazing and poor animal welfare, the problems for human and animal health from overuse of antibiotics, and the risk of transferred disease from animals or from the food they produce, which may have led to the Covid-19 pandemic and could do likewise again. There are also social issues, of the fairness of a food production system that uses so much to make protein for richer countries, while others find grain prices getting out of reach. Food insecurity is rarely a problem of insufficient food. It is more often a problem of affordable food, and how it is distributed… which brings us round the world and back - with some more perspective, I hope - to that "farm-to-fork summit" of government leaders and food producers in Downing Street.

T & the Women (2000), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Van Wilder (2002), My Boss's Daughter (2003), and Alone in the Dark (2005) In 2013, she starred as April Wexler in the television film Sharknado, and went on to reprise the role in five sequels (2013–2018)

A call by the home secretary to limit dependence on migrant workers was "impossible", a farmer said. Christine Snell runs a soft fruit farm in Herefordshire and said she was barely able to recruit 10% of the workers it needed during the pandemic. "Had I relied on them to pick the crops, the crops would have just remained in the field," she said. Suella Braverman said on Monday there was "no good reason" the UK could not train its own fruit pickers. Addressing a conference in London, the home secretary argued there should be training for British fruit pickers, lorry drivers and butchers in a bid to bring down the reliance on migrant workers. Mrs Snell said her farm, Wind Hill, hires about 300 seasonal workers from all over the world each year for six months. One of her current workers is 25-year-old Nazife Ayrush from Bulgaria who does the job to fund her studies. "We tried very hard in the pandemic to recruit locally. Out of the 300 we need, we were able to recruit about 35," Mrs Snell said. Of those, many soon left when other opportunities arose, Mrs Snell said. The horticulture industry has suffered labour shortages since the UK left the EU, made worse by the pandemic, and a campaign to recruit more UK-based workers for seasonal farm roles was scrapped in 2021. A government report in 2022 found British workers were "not strongly attracted to roles in the food supply chain, particularly seasonal work". It highlighted the need for more training and technology to address "longstanding negative perceptions" of working in the sector. Ms Braverman said the UK needed to be "less dependent on low-skilled foreign labour" but her speech divided politicians. Among those who disagreed with her was the Conservative MP for Wyre Forest, Mark Garnier. "I don't see why we should be trying to persuade [kids] to do low-productivity, less aspirational jobs like fruit picking when they want to do better things," he added. Mr Garnier said it was important to distinguish between migrant workers and other forms of immigration. "They're not coming in because they're hanging around going on the dole line, they're coming in because we need migrant workers to do the jobs," he said. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

=== 2005–2009: Charge!! and renewed success ===In the summer of 2004, The Aquabats were signed to independent label Nitro Records and began work on a new studio album in the fall Pollock was succeeded by former Death by Stereo member Ian Fowles (Eaglebones Falconhawk), though he would continue to contribute guitar tracks to The Aquabats' studio albums and perform with the band as a second guitarist for their southern California concerts and major festival shows

A pub in Cornwall has been crowned the winner of a competition set up to find the most nature-friendly beer garden.Eighteen tenanted St Austell Brewery pubs across Cornwall were in competition for the top spot.The owners of the St Kew Inn, near Bodmin, installed a pond and have grown a wildflower meadow to attract wildlife.Pub landlord Mike Masters said they also avoided cutting hedges and shrubs and have removed fences to attract hedgehogs. The competition was set up by researchers at the University of Exeter's Cornwall campus, St Austell Brewery and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.The idea was to get pubs to compete against each other in creating space for nature in their pub gardens.Mr Masters said: "We've actually put in bird boxes, hedgehog boxes, ponds, various different trees."He said making the beer garden more nature-friendly was a "win-win for everyone". He said: "If we can regenerate the biodiversity, it will effectively give our customers a better place to drink and eat their food."Speaking about the pub being crowned winner of the competition, Mr Masters added: "We're very lucky, there's been amazing pubs that have entered it, we're lucky to come out on top."As well as winning the title, The St Kew Inn also received a small cash prize to spend on further environmentally-friendly measures, and a barrel of beer.

Blizzard helped launch and promote an esports scene surrounding the game, including an annual Overwatch World Cup, as well as a league and its developmental minor league, which borrowed elements found in traditional American sports leagues The characters that are not controlled by a player are called non-player characters (NPCs)

A nature charity is rewarding gardeners who make space for wildlife. Somerset Wildlife Trust is giving plaques to people who allow wildflowers to bloom and cut out the use of weedkillers. It hopes it will inspire others, and this year it is also offering plaques for whole communities making a collective effort to support nature. Fellow charity Plantlife says it has already seen some bird species increasing thanks to wilder gardening. Bryony Slaymaker, of Somerset Wildlife Trust, said: "The aim is to give people recognition and to say thank you because gardens are so important and if we all do a little bit it will make a huge difference. "Behavioural science tells us that if one in four people visibly take action, that encourages everyone else to do things - it tips the balance." No Mow May, where gardeners do not use their lawnmowers or shears for a month, was launched by Plantlife in 2018, and has been steadily gaining traction. People can apply for a plaque by filling out a self-assessment survey on the Somerset Wildlife Trust's website with details of their garden's size and the different features they have added. Those with just a courtyard or window box can join in, and there is also a category for allotments. This year, for the first time a street, village or an entire town can try to earn a community plaque if enough people start managing gardens and green spaces for wildlife. Ms Slaymaker said: "This is brand new, no one has got it yet - the plaques aren't even printed out but we would really love to see it." "It is a big ambition, and it will take local people and community champions getting behind it." Sarah Shuttleworth, senior ecological advisor with Plantlife, says efforts by individuals and local communities can add up to real policy change. "If people are changing the way they are managing their own gardens, they are going to start changing their values about how they feel about wildlife everywhere, and that definitely does make a difference," she said. "If we have this idea of 'I can't do anything because it is such a small amount,' that is not the way we are going to change things in the biodiversity crisis." Ms Shuttleworth, who is based North Curry, manages some plots of land in the Somerset village and says she has already started to notice the difference. "I have seen an increase in plant life and an increase in bird species, including predators such as sparrowhawks." Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

There is no freedom of press in North Korea as all the media is controlled and filtered through governmental censors North Koreans refer to their Pyongyang dialect as munhwaŏ ("cultured language") as opposed to the dialects of South Korea, especially the Seoul dialect or p'yojun'ŏ ("standard language"), which are viewed as decadent because of its use of loanwords from Chinese and European languages (particularly English)

A 10-tonne beached sperm whale was so thin when it died its ribs were sticking from its side. The post-mortem examination on the mammal found at Porth Neigwl, Gwynedd also discovered it ate squid beaks. Experts said the whale was very poorly and underweight when it became stranded and had urged people to stay clear of the carcass. The adult female whale about 10.8m (35.4ft) long was the second to wash up on a UK beach in two days. It is only the second sperm whale to be recorded in Wales in the last century. The post-mortem examination was carried out by a team from the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme and marine biologist Rob Deaville said there were parasites at "several sites" but these were considered incidental to its death. He added that there was no evidence of recent feeding but the whale had consumed "small numbers of squid beaks". Mr Deaville said there was little evidence it had eaten plastic or other debris bar a "few fragmentary pieces". Sections of intestine were taken to be examined for microplastics. Two octopuses spotted walking on a Ceredigion beachDogs save tiny turtle from becoming gull's dinnerSailor spots 12ft shark lurking in sea off Tenby The marine biologist said on Twitter it was confirmed it was an adult female from "scars on the ovaries and the appearance of the uterus". It was, he said, in "markedly poor nutritional condition". "We were concerned about a potential mass on its side," Mr Deaville said. "Surprised to find on site that this was actually the ribs protruding." It had suffered significant muscle wastage and was "the thinnest sperm whale I've ever worked on". The age of the whale remains unclear. Mr Deaville said the interim findings were considered consistent with "marked nutritional loss and live stranding". The whale was far from home, he said, adding that more could be learned from further analysis. Mr Deaville said it was only the second sperm whale recorded in Wales over the last century and only the fourth female in the UK in the same period.

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A project to help train and develop new and emerging film and TV production crew has been awarded £600,000. Resource Productions CIC, Shinfield Studios and the University of Reading have partnered to create the Berkshire-based scheme. The aim is to build a larger local skills base and help people find viable routes into the screen industry. The funding comes from the British Film Institute (BFI) and will cover three years. It is part of a wider programme of investment by the BFI which will see a total of £9.6m of National Lottery funding to support skills development and training across the UK. The industry-wide scheme aims to create new opportunities for those from underrepresented backgrounds, individuals upskilling and people over 50 returning to work. Dominique Unsworth MBE, CEO of Resource Productions CIC, said: "We've all been talking about screen sector skills gaps for so long, now we actually have some resource to enable real action." Dr Shweta Ghosh, from the University of Reading, said diversity in the film industry was crucial for promoting new perspectives from underrepresented groups. "It's not just about social justice, it's also about expanding the creative boundaries of filmmaking," she explained "We can create a more authentic representation of the world on screen and develop inclusive and accessible filmmaking practices by making film production more diverse." Shinfield Studios is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2024 and Nick Smith, joint managing director, said the goal was to build on the area's existing production talent and infrastructure to help address the wider skills shortage and offer a career pathway for local people. "With Shinfield Studios less than 12 months away from being fully operational, there will be even more opportunity for employment in this rewarding sector," he added. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk.

" Women "directed the same percent of the 250 top-grossing films in 2012 (9 percent) as they did in 1998 Since then, American films have become increasingly divided into two categories: Blockbusters and independent films

The world's largest collection of original Banksy artworks is set to go on display once again. Featuring more than 110 pieces from the anonymous Bristol-based artist, The Art of Banksy will open at 84-86 Regent St, London, in July. The artworks include some of his best-known pieces such as Girl With Balloon and Flower Thrower. The exhibition, which is not authorised by the artist, has toured across the world. It has welcomed visitors in Melbourne, Chicago, San Francisco, Sydney, Washington DC, Boston, Tel Aviv, Auckland, Toronto, Miami and Gothenburg. In 2022 it was also on show in Salford in a purpose-built structure. Rude Copper, which depicts a policeman holding up his middle finger, will also be included in the display. Rising to fame by creating stencilled designs around his home city of Bristol in the early 1990s, despite worldwide following, Banksy's identity remains unknown. The exhibition, which has not been authorised by the graffiti artist, with all the works included having been loaned by private collectors, will also include art that is going on display for the first time. Organisers say the London exhibition will, for the first time, see close associates of the artist share their personal stories and give unique insight into some of the famous images. The anonymous testimonials will also share details of how the street art stunts were devised. In 2022 Banksy hinted his fans should shoplift from clothing store Guess in Regent Street, after he accused the company of using his art on their garments without permission. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

It is considered to be the first German film to deal with homosexuality and some researchers even believe it to be the first in the world to examine this issue explicitly In addition, as journalists were also organised as a division of the Propaganda Ministry, Goebbels was able to abolish film criticism in 1936 and replace it with Filmbeobachtung (film observation); journalists could only report on the content of a film, not offer judgement on its artistic or other worth

A new play will transform a community centre in an area synonymous with 1990s rave culture into a nightclub and take audiences on a night out.Club Revolution tells the story of two young people growing up in Luton from 1997 to the present day. It will be staged by Revolution Arts, external at Marsh House Community Centre in Marsh Farm from Thursday to Saturday."The audience are going to be at the centre of the action," assistant director Tiarnan Doherty said. The venue has been chosen because it is the area of town that served as a base for the Exodus Collective - a community movement and sound system formed in 1992 that organised parties and raves.It was the subject of a BBC Radio 1 documentary, external.However, the comedy drama centres around the lives of two young people, Lu and Tone, who went through school and university in an era after the explosion of rave culture in the late 1980s and early 90s."They both have these big dreams and it's about exploring the idea that people who come from Luton or towns like Luton are often told the narrative that they maybe can't achieve those dreams," said Doherty. "I think it's really going to resonate with young people."The play was written by James McDermott who spoke to young people from Luton during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns, including Doherty."James learnt about what our experiences were like growing up in Luton and then, from our responses, he would then take bits and pieces of those and he crafted them all into this story," said the assistant director."The story is very literally taken from the direct experiences of people like me." Marsh House Community Centre will be transformed into "Club Revolution" for the play.Mr Dohety said: "The idea is that we take the audience on a club night out."The audience will come in and they'll be on the dance floor with the characters dancing with them, interacting with them and they will follow us on this journey."That's what's unique about it because people can come and see the show and they'll get a totally unique experience compared to maybe a different audience member." Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, external, Instagram, external and Twitter, external. If you have a story for us, email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, external

DiseaseThe term disease broadly refers to any condition that impairs the normal functioning of the body In the rare situations where both parents have an expanded HD gene, the risk increases to 75%, and when either parent has two expanded copies, the risk is 100% (all children will be affected)

A young carer says working with a professional orchestra has given her confidence and self belief. Caitlyn Newble, 19, from Wiltshire, is one of hundreds of carers who has been involved in the project run by Bath Philharmonia. The project helps young people build confidence and supportive relationships, by writing and performing their own music. Ms Newble joined the project as a child and will start university in September. "When I first started the project, I was very shy, I didn't have any confidence in myself and in my social skills." said Ms Newble, who sings in the orchestra. "I really struggled just being able to get out of bed in the mornings, so the project has given me an incredible amount of confidence and self-belief." Ms Newble added that the support she received has helped her to choose a career path, and said she is excited to start a degree in music this year. Bath Philharmonia reaches more than 12,000 people each year through a combination of concerts and projects in communities. Run by music director Jason Thornton, the orchestra has been working with young carers in the South West for 13 years. "The young carers just love it and we're the only orchestra in the country to do this kind of work, which I'm very proud about but also ashamed about in our sector," said Mr Thornton. In 2023, The Children's Society and Children's Commissioner said there are at least 800,000 young carers aged between five and 18 that care for an adult or family member in England. Mr Thornton said that music is a healing tool that can help people build confidence. "It helps people feel part of something bigger than themselves, it helps people overcome, just for a little while, the situations that they are in," he said. "It's amazing for families to see their amazing young people. Being a young carer can be very isolating, so to get them doing music in a live concert is an amazing thing for parents and families." Caitlyn and her peers will perform at a concert at the Bath Forum on 18 May. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

On 1 July 2022, it was announced that Assange had formally appealed against the extradition order == Ecuadorian embassy period ===== Entering the embassy ===On 19 June 2012, the Ecuadorian foreign minister, Ricardo Patiño, announced that Assange had applied for political asylum, that the Ecuadorian government was considering his request, and that Assange was at the Ecuadorian embassy in London

A violinist who travelled from New York to perform in Dorset wowed the audience after he manged to continue his performance despite his £24,000 bow breaking unexpectedly. Stefan Jackiw was performing in Poole with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) on 10 May when it happened. He was surprised as he says violin strings usually break, but bows do not. The broken bow was immediately swapped for a different one and Mr Jackiw carried on as if nothing happened. He said he would remember his performance of the UK premiere of Glière's violin concerto at the Lighthouse "for the rest of his life". "At first I didn't quite understand what happened because this is something I had never experienced before," he said. The bow was made by Francois Nicolas Voirin in Paris in the 19th Century and had been used by Mr Jackiw, 38, for 20 years and thousands of concerts. After a speedy bow swap with violinist and orchestra leader Amyn Merchant, the show — under the baton of the BSO's chief conductor Kirill Karabits — went on. When asked how it felt to play with a different bow, Mr Jackiw said: "It's like if you suddenly put on someone else's shoes and then go for a run. They are still shoes but they don't fit you quite the way they used to and they feel very foreign. "But I got through it and I believe this unexpected episode kind of gave the whole performance some sort of joyful spontaneity." Dougie Scarfe, the chief executive of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, said it was "an incredible thing to see". "For something really dramatic to happen and without saying a word to collect and carry on and to perform extraordinarily well under any circumstances was really special," Mr Scarfe added. It is not known why the bow broke but it is being mended and will soon be returned to Mr Jackiw. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk.

=== Critical response ===On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, The Incredibles holds an approval rating of 97% based on 248 reviews, with an average rating of 8 == Reception ===== Box office ===Incredibles 2 grossed $608

A music festival is going ahead thanks to donations from supporters. In January, the future of Whittington Music Festival was uncertain, after its bid for £15,000 from the Arts Council was rejected. Following an appeal, about 80 people offered handouts and the performers agreed a reduced fee to keep it running. The event starts on Wednesday at Whittington Church and runs until Sunday. Ticket sales only account for a third of the cost of running the festival, which started in 2011, and organisers say funding for the event is reliant on grants and donations. Roderick Williams OBE, who sang at the coronation of King Charles III, is among the headliners set to perform. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

In addition to the long-running All My Children (1970–2011) and One Life to Live (1968–2012), notable past soap operas seen on the daytime lineup include Ryan's Hope, Dark Shadows, Loving, The City and Port Charles states where ABC does not have a locally licensed affiliate (New Jersey is served by New York City O&O WABC-TV in the north half of the state and Philadelphia O&O WPVI-TV in the south;[1] Rhode Island is served by New Bedford, Massachusetts-licensed WLNE, though outside of the transmitter, all other operations for the station are based in Providence;[2] and Delaware is served by WPVI in the northern two thirds and Salisbury, Maryland, affiliate WMDT in the southern third of the state)

Testing of a new television transmitter could have a "minor" effect on reception, its owners have said.The previous Bilsdale mast was destroyed in a fire in August 2021 leaving about a million people in Teesside, North Yorkshire and County Durham without TV coverage.Arqiva said there was a "small possibility of minor interruptions to TV services" as its replacement was checked.The company had written to affected households but the majority of viewers would notice no difference, it said. The antenna on the new mast uses the same channels and frequencies as the 80m temporary tower.Most viewers in the region are receiving signal from the interim structure and so may not need to retune when the new 984ft (300m) tall mast goes live. Fewer than 5,000 households may not automatically receive signals from the new mast and have been told what to do if this happens.Other viewers experiencing problems are advised to visit the restoration project's website, external for information. Some households may lose HD services but these will return when additional antenna are installed on the mast, Arqiva said.Work to reinstate heather cleared to make way for the new mast base has also been completed, the company said. The moorland site sits within a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) which required the protection of the heathland habitats and wildlife. Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, external, Facebook, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.

While known primarily for his comic roles, Perry has carved out a career in drama as well, particularly in his portrayal of Associate White House Counsel Joe Quincy in Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing Keith Powers as Jordan Wilder, a troubled star who lands the role of the other point in the movie's famous love triangle

As conservatives rally around social issues, the Republican Party is clashing with corporate America. Will the fights break its longstanding alliance with big business? At the home of Sarah Fields, a conservative activist and mum-of-three from Texas, some of America's biggest brands are no longer welcome. She cut out Disney first, turned off by children's shows featuring gay couples. Her boycotts of Olay skin products and beers from Bud Light-maker Anheuser-Busch began more recently, after she learned they had worked with transgender social media star Dylan Mulvaney. "My thing is protecting kids and the very first time I ever saw corporations pushing any kind of LGBTQ or any kind of trans ideology towards kids is when I really started to pay more attention," the 36-year-old says. "There are so many different ones [now], I can barely keep track." Sarah became politically active during the pandemic, protesting against lockdowns. Now a delegate to her state's Republican Party, she is one of the players pushing the party to rally around social issues such as gender identity and take on "woke" firms in corporate America. Companies have been caught in the crossfire of America's culture wars before, as the country grows more polarised and firms face pressure from staff, customers and shareholders on the left and right to pick a side. But legislative moves targeting firms mark a new frontier for Republicans, who have traditionally been allied with big business over matters like lower taxes and light regulation. In Florida, state lawmakers voted to remove Disney's power over a district including Walt Disney World theme park, after it criticised a law that banned discussions of gender and sexuality in schools. In Georgia, lawmakers threatened to remove a tax break from Delta Airlines, after its chief executive called changes to voting laws "unacceptable". Meanwhile dozens of states are considering proposals aimed at stopping government from doing business with financial firms that consider environmental, social and governance factors when making investments - moves that had cost one of the major targets of the campaign, BlackRock, more than $4bn in customer funds as of January. The measures have been controversial, including among Republicans, some of whom say the proposals go too far to interfere with private business. Proponents are unapologetic. "My job is to protect taxpayers and my constituents from overreach, regardless of where it comes from," says Blaise Ignoglia, one of the Florida state senators who sponsored the Disney legislation - a fight that has now evolved into a legal battle over free speech. "They turned their backs on parents and children when they decided to support sexualising our most vulnerable youth." Mr Ignoglia says he is not worried about taking on Disney, which has supported him in the past and wields major economic and political heft in Florida. To the contrary, he says, "I live in the second reddest district in the state. My constituents are of the same mindset." Big business has lost its grip on the Republican Party, as the party shifts right and picks up support from voters without university degrees, while losing ground among the college educated, says Prof Mark Mizruchi, a sociologist at the University of Michigan. In 2022, the share of Republicans saying that large corporations have a positive impact was 26% - on a par with Democrats and less than half of what it was three years earlier, according to Pew. But Prof Mizruchi says politicians' attacks on companies for being woke are "mostly a smokescreen", noting that on issues like unionisation, taxes and regulation corporate America and Republican leaders remain tightly aligned. In the 2022 election cycle, the majority of official corporate political donations went to Republicans, as they have for nearly three decades, according to data from OpenSecrets. "Republicans have to play this very careful game of supporting the wealthy and big business behind the scenes, but making it appear to the public that they're on the side of the little person," he says. "That's why going after the wokeness is a good way to do it - because that's not a bread and butter issue [for corporations]." The financial impact of the conservative backlash appears to be relatively limited so far. At BlackRock, lost funds amounted to less than 2% of its portfolio. The Bud Light sales decline in the first three weeks of April reflected only 1% of Anheuser-Busch overall volumes. But the outcry has altered the mood, says Martin Whittaker, chief executive of Just Capital, a non-profit that ranks firms based on issues such as worker pay and environmental impact. Though many companies are still moving forward with initiatives internally, he says public discussions have become quieter. "You're not seeing CEOs stick their necks out." Disney, which spoke out on the Florida bill under pressure from its employees, has taken legal action against Florida. But other firms appear to be in retreat. In BlackRock's annual letter this year, risks from climate barely got a mention, though the firm acknowledged challenges due to opinions "diverging across regions". Credit card firms have said they would delay changes that activists had hoped would help track gun purchases, citing legal uncertainty. And some big financial firms including Vanguard have backed out of initiatives aimed at climate change, pointing to "confusion" about their views. Will Hild is the executive director of Consumers' Research, a group that since 2021 has spearheaded multi-million dollar ad campaigns targeting firms such as Nike, American Airlines, Major League Baseball and Levi's for putting "woke politics above consumer interests". "People forget that in the spring of 2021 you had companies coming out and getting involved in election integrity discussions at the state level in Georgia and Texas," he says. "You haven't seen that in the years since and for us, that's an indication that our campaigns have been successful." Last month, after weeks of attacks from conservative pundits and politicians for its partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, Anheuser-Busch put two executives on leave and released a spate of Bud Light ads studded with imagery of American flags and horses galloping across open country. The company, which did not respond to a request for comment from the BBC, said it did not mean to be "a part of a conversation that divides people". Decried by some on the left, the about-face was seen by Sarah as a victory. "What happened with Bud Light is an amazing start and it should be that way for all corporations," she says. "We need to be less fearful and we need to start using our voice more."

On Oliver Cromwell's death, his son Richard became Lord Protector, but the Army had little confidence in him The controversy eventually led to Laud's impeachment for treason by a bill of attainder in 1645 and subsequent execution

A music festival has been cancelled less than a month before it was due to take place, with the organisers blaming "spiralling" costs. Detonate was due to be held at Colwick Park in Nottingham on 10 June, headlined by a DJ set from electronic duo Chase & Status. Some people who have already booked hotels have complained on social media about the festival being cancelled. The organisers said they were "gutted" to "postpone" the festival. They have said it "will be back soon", despite also saying that costs of putting on the festival have increased. A statement posted online said: "We're completely gutted, but a number of factors mean that it now feels impossible for us to put on the festival to the expected standard. "Everything that's needed to put on a festival has gone up massively, and costs are continuing to spiral as we get closer to the event. "We're unable to pass these costs on to ticket buyers in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis." The organisers said refunds would be given to all those who had bought tickets. "This isn't a decision we've taken lightly, and we know it's disappointing for the thousands of you that have tickets," the statement said. The festival is held every year at Colwick Park. Organiser James Busby told BBC Radio Nottingham they had no plans to stop but changes may need to be made for future events. "What we need to do at this point is find a more sustainable model that works for how things are now. "What we've been doing is the same model as pre-pandemic, which perhaps is no longer a workable thing," he said. In 2016 a Halloween Detonate event was shut down three hours ahead of the scheduled end time due to health and safety fears. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.

Its lead single, "Perfect Illusion", debuted at number one in France, while second single "Million Reasons" reached number four in the US === 2015–2017: American Horror Story, Joanne, and Super Bowl performances ===In February 2015, Gaga became engaged to Taylor Kinney

A board set up to oversee the closure of a 135-year-old theatre and its legacy is set to be the anchor tenant for a new theatre. Oldham Coliseum shut its doors in March after losing all its funding from Arts Council England (ACE). The theatre was unable to come up with a rescue plan despite a campaign to save it backed by actress Maxine Peake. Oldham Coliseum Board said it would work with the council on the new £24m theatre and its cultural programme. An emotional night of performances and tributes led by Peake and actor Christopher Eccleston brought down the final curtain on the Coliseum. Oldham Council had said the playhouse building was not fit for purpose and had a "litany of problems" including asbestos as it unveiled plans for a new theatre supported by the ACE which has pledged almost £1.85m for performing arts in the borough. Oldham Coliseum Board said on its website: "We've agreed to be the anchor tenant for Oldham Council's new purpose-built theatre, scheduled to open in 2026 on Greaves Street." "At the same time, we've taken up a seat at the table of the council's Performance Space Partnership Board with a view to supporting the development of the new space and its inner workings. "We've also been working closely with Oldham Council on supporting the development of their proposal to Arts Council England for the £1.84m funding to deliver a cultural programme across the borough between now and the opening of the new building, which the Coliseum will lead." It said it had "started considering how a new venue could operate in Oldham, how we could commission and produce new work and how we could collaborate with other arts organisations and community groups", adding it was "exciting as there's so many opportunities". It said once the funding for the cultural programme was confirmed and discussions with other key stakeholders had taken place, it would announce "what part we will play in that offer". Oldham Council said plans for the new theatre, set to be finished by 2026, would be submitted in the summer. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk

The group remixed indie rockers Yo La Tengo's single, "Here To Fall for the Here To Fall" remixes EP which included remixes by RJD2 and Pete Rock, and were featured on a remix of Matt & Kim's single "Daylight" by DJ Troublemaker Hip hop as both a musical genre and a culture was formed during the 1970s when block parties became increasingly popular in New York City, particularly among African American youth residing in the Bronx

A Western movie, which was shot in Blackburn and believed to be the first, is to be celebrated with artwork. Kidnapping By Indians was filmed in 1899 in Lancashire by pioneering movie makers Mitchell and Kenyon. The artwork will feature 40 arrows embedded into the end of a terraced house where the film was made. A short film clip was found in a shop basement in Northgate in 1994. Artist Jamie Holman helped uncover the links between the film clip and Blackburn. He has now submitted the planning application with artist group Uncultured Creatives for the artwork which will be 19ft (5.7m) off the ground. Mr Holman said: "We are proud to commemorate that the world's first Western was made here in Blackburn town centre." He added: "It's an extraordinary story that I am proud to tell on behalf of Mitchell and Kenyon." Kidnapping by Indians follows the plot of a young girl being kidnapped by native Americans before being rescued in a gunfight. It was shot in fields close to Blackburn with local mill workers also used in the silent black and while film as well as local actors. Blackburn with Darwen Council's leader Phil Riley told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "This was the starting point of what would become a key Hollywood genre." He added the artwork will be "a lasting feature and a real talking point in the town". Most film critics had cited Edwin S Porter's 1903 The Great Train Robbery, based on a real raid by outlaw Butch Cassidy, as the first Western before the Blackburn discovery. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk

The northern clouds are smaller, sharper and brighter The particle flux is high enough to cause darkening or space weathering of their surfaces on an astronomically rapid timescale of 100,000 years

Nine months after he was was stabbed on stage, acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in a rare public address has warned that freedom of expression in the West is under threat. Rushdie, 75, delivered the video message at the British Book Awards on Monday, where he was awarded the Freedom to Publish award. The attack at a literary festival in New York left him blinded in one eye. Rushdie is best known for his 1988 novel The Satanic Verses. The book, which some Muslims have decried as blasphemous, was banned in several countries within months of its publication and ignited protests at bookstores around the world. Iran's leader also called for Mr Rushdie's assassination in 1989 and placed a $3m (£2.4m) bounty on the author's head. Davina McCall and Sir Salman Rushdie win at British Book Awards As he accepted his award, Rushdie said he believes freedom of expression in the West is at a critical juncture. "Now I am sitting here in the US, I have to look at the extraordinary attack on libraries, and books for children in schools," he said. "The attack on the idea of libraries themselves. It is quite remarkably alarming, and we need to be very aware of it, and to fight against it very hard." The award-winning author also criticised the rewriting of older books in modern times to remove language deemed offensive, saying that books should "come to us from their time and be of their time." "And if that's difficult to take, don't read it, read another book," he said. He appeared wearing sunglasses with one tinted lens covering his injured eye, and looked thinner than usual. Before he was attacked on stage in New York, Rushdie was about to give a speech about how the US has served as a haven for writers exiled under threat of prosecution. The Indian-born, British-American writer was forced into hiding for nearly 10 years after The Satanic Verses was published. The British Book Awards recognised Rushdie with their Freedom to Publish award, which "acknowledges the determination of authors, publishers and booksellers who take a stand against intolerance, despite the ongoing threats they face."

==== Ballet ====Ballet is notable for the risks of injury due to the biomechanics of the ankle and the toes as the main support for the rest of the movements As far as competitive categories go, most competitions base their categories according to the dance style, age, experience level and the number of dancers competing in the routine

BBC journalists in England will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting revised plans on cuts to local radio. Members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) will walk out on 7 and 8 June. They will also work to rule, which includes refusing to act-up to more senior roles. The BBC said it would continue to engage with the union in an effort to minimise the impact on its staff and audiences. The dispute centres on the BBC's plans for its 39 local radio stations to share more programmes. Some concessions were made in talks brokered by the conciliation service Acas but they did not go far enough, according to the union. BBC local services disrupted by 24-hour strikeGovernment 'concerned' by BBC local radio cutsBBC announces local radio programming cuts NUJ members working for BBC Local first walked out on strike on 15 March, in a move which disrupted some programming. A second strike planned to coincide with the local elections on 5 May was called off while members were balloted on the BBC's revised proposal. The union said the revised deal removed the risk of redundancy from 300 journalists and would see three extra pairs of weekend breakfast shows. But it has been rejected by members and those working in local radio, regional TV and online in England will strike in June. Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said: "Many of our members who have had to reapply for their jobs and face redundancy have had a very bruising and upsetting time. "This fight is about the heart of the BBC's public service remit. "Local news is vital not just so people can be informed to be able to participate in local democracy, it binds communities together and for the many who will not be able to access local news digitally they will lose the familiar presenters who have become their friends. "Local radio is not expensive in terms of the BBC's budget and we believe that the BBC could easily solve this dispute." A BBC spokesperson said: "We're obviously disappointed with the result of the NUJ ballot. "We will continue to engage with the union as we have done over the last few months in an effort to minimise the impact on our staff and our audiences. "We have a plan to modernise local services across England - including more news journalists and a stronger local online service - which will see no overall reduction in staffing levels or local funding. "Our goal is a local service across TV, radio and online that delivers even greater value to communities." Separately, members of the NUJ who work across BBC Northern Ireland are planning to strike on 19 May for 24 hours. They oppose plans to close 36 posts in an attempt to make £2.3m in savings and invest more money in online services.

Regarding the genetic relation between the Syrians and the Lebanese based on Y-DNA, Muslims from Lebanon show closer relation to Syrians than their Christian compatriots The Arabs mentioned in Syria by Greco-Roman writers were assimilated into the newly formed "Greco–Aramaean culture" that dominated the region, and the texts they produced were written in Greek and Aramaic

A film about the lesser known part of the Dambusters raids has been released. Narrated by late Dambuster George "Johnny" Johnson, Attack on Sorpe Dam features Mr Johnson's experience in the raids, which mark their 80th anniversary on 16 and 17 May. Sqn Ldr Johnson was a bomb-aimer in 617 Squadron, which destroyed key German dams in World War Two. Film director Andrew Panton said he was "continuously involved" until his death in December 2022 aged 101. The Bristol-produced film covers the time where Mr Johnson joined 617 squadron in March 1943, from his training right up to when they were briefed about the Dambuster raids. Launched from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire and codenamed Operation Chastise, the raids led to eight of the 19 planes to be lost, the deaths of 53 men and the capture of three. The film was premiered at the former IMAX screen at Bristol Aquarium on 13 May. The filmmakers also worked with the University of Bath - with their camera team creating computer-generated imagery. Mr Panton said right from his first meeting with Mr Johnson, he "could see that he really wanted a film where he himself could tell his complete story in his own words", making sure it "was accurate and factual". "Throughout the film, Johnny reviewed all the screenplay, he looked at the imagery we produced, just to make sure it was historically accurate," he explained. "He was so happy to see that finally we had captured his story in the way he wanted it to be told." Tony Peters, chairman of the City of Bristol branch of the Royal Air Force Association (Rafa), said the film was a good way to remember such a "modest" and "likeable" man. "The man himself is talking about it. He's guiding you through," he added. On why it's important to mark the 80th anniversary and learn about the Sorpe dam, Rafa committee member John Langwade said: "We are of our history and if we don't remember history, we'll never learn anything. "They were all heroes to do that again and again and again. Ordinary guy, but a hero. Just like talking to your mate." Ian Harding, who watched the trailer of the film, said: "He's quite a character for Bristol and I think this film will bring that home to people who watch it." Josh Rowles, who as a cadet met Mr Johnson, said: "This film really captures the story of the Sorpe Dam, something that's not been done so well. "I'm happy to see the story being told again." Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

Civil law jurisdictions treat contracts differently in a number of respects, with a more interventionist role for the state in both the formation and enforcement of contracts In the early 1800s, William Tudor wrote that Boston was "'perhaps the most perfect and certainly the best-regulated democracy that ever existed

A professional musician says she had no choice but to leave her flat after a council handed her a noise abatement notice. Fiona Fey received the notice two weeks ago after a string of complaints from one neighbour in Lewisham, south London The notice prohibits her from playing all instruments at home at any time. Lewisham Council said: "We do not make decisions like this lightly and tried to avoid enforcement." It added: "When we tried to explore reasonable offers and solutions to find a balance, the tenant refused to engage and we received multiple further complaints." Ms Fey, a member of classical choir Mediaeval Baebes, told the BBC she started to receive noise complaints from a neighbour downstairs after two months of living in her flat. She agreed to compromise with the neighbour and said she "stopped playing almost all of my instruments other than a guitar and a low whistle that is the same volume as a vacuum cleaner". "When my neighbours got nasty, I contacted the council to find out if I was breaking the law." She said that the council told her "you sound guilty to me or you wouldn't be calling". Ms Fey decided to move out of her flat after she was issued with a noise abatement notice that prohibits her from playing any instruments. She said that the council warned that if the notice was broken it could force entry into her property, confiscate instruments and issue a fine of up to £5,000. She added: "This has had a taken a huge emotional toll and placed an enormous financial strain on me. "I was made to feel self conscious and anxious every time I played my music. "I had almost finished recording an album but now I can't use my recording equipment as it is in a storage unit. "I am currently living with friends and I don't know how I will find a new place to live as there's nowhere I can afford." Fans asked to help save venue after concert deathsWoman hurled cement at neighbours in bitter feudNeighbours share potato-cooking duties to cut costs Lewisham Council said: "We have been aware of noise issues at a residence since November 2022 involving loud music, playing of instruments and singing, resulting in numerous complaints. "The tenant refused to agree to a good neighbour agreement or rehearsal times to prevent further concerns. "Lewisham Homes instructed a professional witness who attended the complainant's home in February 2023. "The report confirmed that the music from the residence was audible within the complainant's home and was at an unreasonable level." Another semi-professional musician living in Lewisham also told the BBC the council had issued him with a community protection notice that stops him from playing any instrument in the house at any time of the day. He said: "It's heart-breaking, music is my livelihood and the fact I can't even play my instruments for five minutes in my house is draconian." The musician, who has taken to practising in his shed, wants the council to have a clear policy on how musicians can practice. "Lewisham was the borough of culture last year and we want them to recognise that not everyone is rich enough to live in a detached house or own their own recording studio," he said. "There needs to be a policy that finds a realistic middle point so it's not just neighbours being pitted against each other." Colin Stuart, the Independent Society of Musicians head of external affairs, said: "Musicians contribute so much to our cultural life and the economy. "Fundamentally, musicians must have the right to practise for professional work or for leisure. "The ISM supports members when faced with noise complaints regularly, and reasonable solutions between local authorities, neighbours and musicians can usually be found with dialogue. "Noise Abatement Notices can be devastating and it's simply wrong to use them to effectively ban musicians from practising at home at all." Follow BBC London on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk

She played the heroine Viola in a summer 2009 production of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Theater in New York City A writer for The Daily Telegraph commended her willingness to appear in different genres, ranging from action comedies to dramas

A rare copy of The Beatles' 1968 White Album raised more than £2,000 at auction after being donated to a charity shop. The first edition of the album was handed in to The British Heart Foundation's Sutton Coldfield branch. Shop manager Natalie Langsford said a "generous donor" brought it in "and it was just mixed in with other items". After charity experts suspected its value, it was listed on eBay and sold for £2,350 on Monday night. "That's just an amazing amount," said the charity's area manager, Marcie Somel. "We're delighted." The White Album, released in 1968 with a blank sleeve, was the Liverpool quartet's ninth studio album and is formally titled The Beatles. It is often said to be the band's best ever album and comprises 30 songs. The edition donated to the British Heart Foundation is thought to be incredibly rare, featuring a misprint unique to the first version of the record of which there are only 10,000 copies. Despite its age, it was also in good condition, complete with original inserts and a foldout poster. "We were thrilled to have such a rare donation come into our shop," Ms Somel said. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

==== Books and comics ====Palpatine made his first major appearance in Star Wars-related comic books in 1991 and 1992, with the Dark Empire series written by Tom Veitch and illustrated by Cam Kennedy Palpatine sees this as an opportunity to seek out other remaining Jedi, ordering Vader to dispatch an Inquisitor to hunt down Ahsoka

A woman who lost her husband to skin cancer has fulfilled his dream of raising £50,000 to pay for a mole-checking machine. Mike Hull, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, died in March 2022, but his wife, Carol, said he was involved in the fundraising almost until the very end. She said he would have been very pleased to see the target reached. The machine will go to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Her husband was "gentle, kind, always with a smile", Mrs Hull said. She said he worked in the prison service and fire service "so he had a calmness about him". He was diagnosed with melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer - in 2013. Instead of withdrawing into himself, she said he "went the opposite way" and committed himself to raising money to buy the piece of equipment. She said: "He was always on the go, he never stopped." The couple, along with family and friends, sold cakes, made bracelets and helped to do bacon and sausage rolls on a Saturday morning at Droitwich Spa Football Club to raise money. Their supporters also knitted and sold teddy bears, held quizzes, discos and reunions, Mr Hull died just before he was able to hit his target of £50,000 and his wife said: "I was extremely upset because I had this think in my head that mike was going to beat it." But she was able to get the appeal over the finishing line and ended up raising £58,000. The money will be used to pay for the machine which can be used to quickly check suspicious moles for signs of melanoma and the excess will go to the Royal Marsden Hospital PEACE project. Their study collects tissue samples from people with melanoma after their death to analyse and improve understanding of the disease. She said she thought it helped her, after losing her husband and added: "I'll be happy because I'll have fulfilled his dream and I think he'll be watching us and he'll be pleased." Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

The town is at the centre of England's Golf Coast and has hosted the Open Championship at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club The former Southport Theatre & Convention Centre closed in 2020 and a planning permission application for a new Marine Lake Events Centre was submitted at the end of June 2022

Building work is yet to start for 33 of the government's 40 promised new hospitals in England, the BBC has found. Most are still waiting to hear what their final budget will be for the projects with a 2030 deadline. Only two are finished and open. Ministers aimed to have six ready for 2025 - but none of this group has full planning permission or funding yet. The government insists it remains committed to meeting the targets. Health leaders say they need urgent clarity. The BBC looked at the issue last year and since then there has been little progress. When the pledge was announced, in 2019, there was some controversy about exactly what counts as a "new hospital". What's happened to the 40 new hospitals pledge?NHS hospital buildings 'risky and need repair' NHS guidance says it can range from an entirely new building on a new site to a major refurbishment or alteration. By October 2020, the commitment was confirmed, with an initial budget of £3.7bn. Of the 40 hospitals on the list, eight were projects already planned. BBC News contacted them all, asking for a progress report: 33 said they had not started the main building work yet Five are under constructionTwo, the Royal Liverpool and the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, are finished and open to patients Investment seems to be a factor: Eight said they had full fundingOne hospital did not want to answer31 said they did not yet have the money to start the core building work but had received some cash to get the project going One of the six due to be completed in 2025 is Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, near London. Some parts of St Helier's site look more like a derelict building than a functioning NHS hospital. A makeshift wooden roof at the back is held down with sandbags. One of the three intensive-care units has a problem with ventilation, so it can be used only as a storeroom. In another, staff are working around a leak. In winter, it is not unusual for entire corridors to flood. When we met Chief Medical Officer Ruth Charlton outside a condemned ward, she told us: "It's not safe to enter - the foundations are crumbling and windows are falling out." She cannot see a new build happening by 2025. Her "optimistic" estimate is 2027. Ms Charlton would not be drawn on a realistic guess but was blunt about how sad and frustrated she felt. "I'm frustrated on behalf of our patients, their families or staff that they can't receive healthcare in the sort of facility that I would want my family to receive healthcare in," she told us. As we talk, we can hear the sound of a maintenance crew drilling. The trust says its backlog maintenance - to bring buildings and equipment up to standard - will cost £130m. Across the NHS in England, backlog-maintenance costs have more than doubled, from £4.7bn in 2011-12 to £10.2bn in 2021-22. In other words, it has become twice as expensive just to keep the doors open. Health think tank the Nuffield Trust chief executive Nigel Edwards says the government started with a "big and slightly vague promise - and it was never clear there was enough money available to do anything like the scale of construction that they wanted to". And ministers hitting their 2030 target is "extremely unlikely". "They've underestimated how long it takes to change the way they design, build, and plan hospitals," he says. "It's a great ambition - but I think a bit of realism is now starting to sink in." In 2019, Boris Johnson assured voters he could build the 40 new hospitals but only "because we're running a strong economy". The government has never explicitly allocated a budget for this project - but it has undoubtedly become more expensive. Inflation means prices have gone up sharply, especially in construction. Institute for Financial Studies senior research economist Ben Zaranko says: "Either the government sticks to that pledge and accepts it will need to spend more on hospital building or it decides it scales back the number and scope of hospitals." A Department of Health and Social Care official said: "We remain committed to delivering all 40 new hospitals by 2030 as part of the biggest hospital-building programme in a generation." The logic here is the New Hospital Programme is developing a new national approach to building these hospitals across England - and a standard approach should mean more a rapid process. But there is another - potentially dangerous - complication. Several hospitals across England are at risk of collapse, with roofs propped up with scaffolding and posts, because they were built using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) - a lightweight concrete with bubbles inside like "a chocolate Aero bar". The NHS has identified 34 NHS buildings in England containing RAAC planks - and it is believed about five need to be dealt with urgently. But only a small number of the hospitals with planned new builds are thought to be affected by RAAC, so it would make sense to expect new RAAC hospitals to be added to the list soon. Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents trusts, wants clarity, ideally in the next few weeks. "We are at a pivotal moment, a key point, where we cannot leave for much longer the scale of deterioration," he says. 'We need to know that if we delay too much longer, the scale of the problems in other hospitals and facilities will get to a critical level." Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he added there was an "absolutely dire need for decisions to be made about making progress... and tackling in the longer term the ageing infrastructure" of hospitals.

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A dedicated ambulance response car for mental health emergencies has been launched by the NHS in Essex. The vehicle is staffed by an East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) clinician and a mental health nurse from the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT). It is the first of its kind for mid and south Essex and follows a similar rollout in Norfolk in 2021. The NHS said the team could triage patients to mental health services. Dan Phillips, interim deputy clinical director and consultant paramedic for the EEAST, said: "This will also have the secondary benefit of freeing up ambulance crews faster and reducing pressure on emergency departments." 'I've got my daughter back after suicide attempts'Ambulances taking 90 minutes to get to 999 callsOn patrol with a mental health crisis team The car could be dispatched typically after a 999 call to the control centre. The NHS said the dedicated team would be ready for callouts between 13:00 and 01:00 seven days per week. Alex Green, chief operating officer at EPUT, said: "I'm really pleased to be working with our partners to launch such a vital service for people experiencing mental health crisis." The car began operation earlier this month and the team met media on Tuesday for an official launch. Find BBC News: East of England onFacebook, Instagramand Twitter. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk

As a result, this also means that the end of male-male friendships tends to be less emotionally upsetting than that of female-female friendships == Definitions ==The word "communication" has its root in the Latin verb "communicare", which means "to share" or "to make common"

A host of celebrities have joined an art campaign that supports palliative care nurses. Run by Sobell House Hospice Charity, the My Lovely Postcards project uses art from creatives and well-known figures to raise money in memory of an Oxford woman who died of bowel cancer. Beth's Bursary Fund was set up in memory of Beth Foreman who died aged 32 in 2016. Celebrities involved include Judi Dench and Mel Giedroyc. The project has more than 180 original artworks, including those by well-known figures. They will feature in an exhibition and be available to buy via an online auction. Veronica Brooks, who was a friend of Ms Foreman, said they wanted to "appropriately honour" the fashion design graduate's creativity, describing her as "such a lively, creative young woman". The money raised will go towards helping to pay for additional skills training for specialist palliative nurses and palliative care staff. Jonas Foreman, Beth's brother, said that the fund will help nurses access vital training courses that they would otherwise have to pay for themselves. He said: "Whilst being at the hospice, we discovered how tough it is for nurses to access the training they want to do to develop. "If we can increase the chance of someone else getting access to the kind of care that Beth got, then that is a small win for life in general." Mary Walding, Lead Specialist Nurse for Palliative Care, at Sobell House Hospice Charity said there is "stiff competition" for funding. The exhibition will take place at St John the Evangelist Arts in Oxford on 20 and 21 May and from 24 to 28 May. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk.

==== Live-action films ====A feature-length live-action film version of Scooby-Doo was released by Warner Bros Scooby-Doo makes a cameo in the 1988 Disney film Oliver & Company

Groups encouraging more black and Asian people to become blood and organ donors in the South East are to get a share of £685,000 government funding. The shortage of donors from black and Asian communities means those needing transplants can wait longer for organ transplants, the NHS says. People from the same ethnic background are more likely to be a donor match. Those from such groups make up a third of those waiting for a transplant due to the difficulties finding a match. The Community Grants Programme, managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, helps fund community, faith or belief organisations to deliver projects that encourage more black and Asian people to become donors. Carol Stewart, chair of the Medway African and Caribbean Association, said: "We know that nationally there is a shortage of donors, which ultimately decreases the likelihood of treatment for black people in need of blood and organs. "Increasing the diversity of donors will help to ensure that people of African and Caribbean origin have more access to compatible blood and organs when needed." NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) says it can only supply the best matched blood for those with sickle cell about half the time, and needs 250 donations per day to help treat those with the condition. Sickle cell, which is one of the fastest growing genetic conditions in the UK, is more prevalent in those from the black-African and black-Caribbean backgrounds, the NHS said. "White patients have about 80-90% chance of finding a stem cell match from a stranger. However black, Asian and mixed race people can only find a stem cell match from a stranger around 30-40% of the time," an NHS spokesman said. Health minister Neil O'Brien said: "It is important everyone has the best chance of receiving a potentially life-saving blood, organ or stem cell donation, regardless of their ethnic background and these organisations are helping to make a real difference. "We're investing to encourage and increase education about donation among black and Asian communities." Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk.

'"=== Black models ===The arrival of black women modeling as a profession began in early postwar America For example, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was a fashion icon of the early 1960s

North Carolina lawmakers have voted to override the governor's veto of a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks. The measure was passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature in early May, but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper over the weekend. Republicans overturned the veto in back-to-back votes, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers. The law, which cuts the window for abortion in the state down from 20 weeks, will now take effect on 1 July. On Tuesday, the state Senate voted 30-20 and the House by 72-48 to override the veto. A single Republican defector could have tipped the outcome the other way. "Shame! Shame! Shame!" protesters in the statehouse started shouting. Officially known as the Care for Women, Children and Families Act, it was passed by the state Senate along party lines on 4 May, a day after being passed by the state House of Representatives. The measure was vetoed by Governor Cooper at a rally on Saturday. He said the bill would stand "in the way of progress" and "turn the clock back 50 years on women's health". The legislation bans abortion at 12 weeks except in cases of rape, incest and medical emergencies. It mandates that any abortions taking place after that period be carried out in a hospital. The exceptions in the case of rape and incest are until 20 weeks of pregnancy, or in the event of a "life-limiting anomaly", up to 24 weeks. For Supreme Court, the abortion battle is just beginningWhat comes next for the abortion pill in the US? The law also restricts use of abortions pills after 10 weeks of pregnancy and puts in place additional requirements, such as an in-person consultation with a doctor ahead of the procedure. The law includes $160m (£128m) in funding for contraception, foster and childcare and paid parental leave. Republicans hold slim supermajorities in both chambers of the statehouse, giving them the ability to override a veto from the Democratic governor. The party gained its veto-proof supermajority last month after a Democrat who had previously vowed to protect abortion access switched her party affiliation to Republican. Congresswoman Tricia Cotham voted in favour of the ban after promising last year to "continue my strong record of defending the right to choose". Republicans hold exactly three-fifths of seats in both the Senate and House, meaning that just one party defector could have scuppered the vote on Tuesday, allowing the governor's veto to stand. The razor-thin supermajority led Mr Cooper to launch a last-ditch pressure campaign last week to try to convince any Republican to cross party lines. After the state Senate voted to override the veto on Tuesday, four female Republican lawmakers released a joint statement saying the new law "brings to life a culture that cherishes motherhood and saves the lives of the unborn". One of the four, Vickie Sawyer, accused Democrats of "exaggerated and extremist objections". But Democratic state representative Deb Butler said the law would make North Carolina a "less hospitable place to live". "This regressive law will affect every single woman in the state for the entirety of her reproductive life," she said. Democratic state Senator Natasha Marcus said: "This bill is a slap in the face. It is a muzzle over our mouths, and it is a straitjacket on our bodies." Near-total abortion bans have been passed by 14 states in the US since the Supreme Court ended the nationwide right to abortion last year. North Carolina saw abortions rise 37% in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, according to the Society of Family Planning, a non-profit that advocates for abortion rights and research. The increase was largely driven by women travelling to North Carolina from other parts of the southern US, where restrictions are now largely restricted.

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Eight out of 10 South African school children struggle to read by the age of ten, an international study has found. South Africa ranked last out of 57 countries assessed in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, which tested the reading ability of 400,000 students globally in 2021. Illiteracy among South African children rose from from 78% in 2016 to 81%. The country's education minister blamed the results on school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Describing the results as "disappointingly low", Angie Motshekga also said the country's education system was faced with significant historical challenges, including poverty, inequality and inadequate infrastructure. In many primary schools "reading instruction often focuses solely on oral performance, neglecting reading comprehension and making sense of written words", she added. The study showed that 81% of South African children could not read for comprehension in any of the country's 11 official languages. Alongside Morocco and Egypt, South Africa was one of only three African countries which participated in the assessments to monitor trends in literacy and reading comprehension of nine- and 10-year-olds. Based on tests taken every five years at the end of the school year, the new study places countries in a global education league table. Singapore secured top spot in the rankings with an average score of 587, while South Africa ranked last on 288 points - below second-last Egypt's average of 378. The scores are benchmarked against an international average of 500. The study also showed that overall, girls were ahead of boys in their reading achievement in nearly all of the assessed countries, but the gender gap has narrowed in the most recent testing round. South Africa's struggles with its education system are longstanding, with significant inequality between black and white students a consequence of the segregation of children under apartheid. Education is one the single biggest budget expenses for the government, which can lead to disappointment over poor performance in studies like this. A lack of suitable reading materials and inadequate infrastructure in schools, often things like toilets, have contributed to the crisis.

From 1999, Gaddafi shunned pan-Arabism, and encouraged pan-Africanism and rapprochement with Western nations; he was Chairperson of the African Union from 2009 to 2010 When Gaddafi refused, citing the Montreal Convention, the United Nations (UN) imposed Resolution 748 in March 1992, initiating economic sanctions against Libya which had deep repercussions for the country's economy

A council has issued a warning after several new cases of measles were confirmed.There have been three known cases in north-east England and one in the North West, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.Colin Cox, director of public health for Cumberland Council, said measles, mumps and rubella remained "highly infectious" conditions.He issued a reminder that the vaccine provided "safe and effective protection". He said those who had not had two doses, including children and adults, should have arranged to have their course completed with their GP.“Getting vaccinated is important as these conditions can spread easily amongst unvaccinated people and lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy," he added.Cumberland Council said residents could check their vaccination records at their GP.The UKHSA said an uptake in routine childhood vaccinations had fallen during the Covid pandemic.Dr Sam Ghebrehewet from UKHSA North West said this was leaving people vulnerable to outbreaks "especially as people travel abroad for summer holidays to places where measles is more common".He said: "It’s important to remember that measles is not just a childhood illness and it’s never too late to have the vaccine."Measles can be more severe in young people and adults, often leading to hospital admissions."Symptoms can often start with cold-like symptoms, developing into a rash., external Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, external, Facebook, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.

== Potential remake ==In August 2016, Sam Mendes was revealed to be in negotiations with Disney to direct another live action adaptation of the novel, with Nick Hornby in talks for the script His elder son, Benjamin, was born with Peters Anomaly, a rare genetic eye disorder which, despite many operations, left him blind in his left eye

A crisis in mental health care is forcing police officers to divert from frontline duties, the Surrey police and crime commissioner (PCC) said.Lisa Townsend said two Surrey officers recently spent a week supporting one vulnerable person.Over the past seven years the number of hours the county's officers have spent with people in crisis has trebled, according to the PCC.It is hoped a new national scheme could help address the problem. Ms Townsend, the national lead for mental health for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said: “Unlike doctor’s surgeries, community health outreach programmes or council services, the police are available 24 hours a day.“We have seen time and time again that 999 calls to help someone in distress spike as other agencies close their doors." Last year Sir Mark Rowley, the Met Police Commissioner, said for every mental health patient his officers dealt with, they would spend an average of 14 hours in A&E.In February Surrey Police officers spent 515 hours dealing with mental health incidents, the highest number for a single month the force has recorded so far.Ms Townsend said a new scheme, called Right Care, Right Person, and trialled in Humberside, external, could help save police time and get people the care they need quicker.It would see the NHS, local authorities, charities and other mental health providers work more closely together.She said: “When there are concerns for a person’s welfare that’s linked to their mental health, medical or social care issues, they’ll be seen by the right person with the best skills, training and experience."Other forces, including Cambridgeshire, Merseyside and Scotland, have trialled mental health workers going on patrol with officers. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, external, on Twitter, external, and on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external.

Daniel was in political trouble following the enactment of a two-cent state sales tax in 1961, which had soured many voters on his administration He began his career as a Democrat and later became a Republican in 1973

A long-serving Conservative MP said NHS dentistry was at risk of "collapse", during a debate at Westminster Hall. South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon was opening a discussion on dental services in the East of England. No dental practices in Suffolk, Norfolk, North Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire were accepting new adult NHS patients last year, according to BBC research. The government says it has started to reform UK dentistry services. "I don't think the collapse of NHS dentistry is a phrase too extreme when we're seeing what's happening," said Mr Bacon. "We're talking about such piffling sums of money compared with the overall costs of the NHS that it's simply incomprehensibly we wouldn't deal with this." Mr Bacon claimed the "collapse" dated back 25 years to the "withdrawal of funding" under the New Labour government and was aggravated by the 2006 dental contract. The reforms were intended to simplify charging and make it easier to find an NHS dentist. "It will continue to get much worse unless the government decides to take a decisive step change and then matches that decision with the right resources, in the right places, within a contractual framework that incentivises the right behaviour," he added. The British Dental Association, which represents NHS dentists in the UK, has blamed the access problems on under-investment from government. NHS dental treatment is not free for most adults, but it is subsidised. Research by the Association of Dental Groups, published last year, suggested there were 38 NHS dentists per 100,000 people in the former Norfolk and Waveney clinical commissioning group area, and 44 in West Essex and Thurrock. NHS tooth care like a 'dental desert', MP says Patients in pain amid struggle to find dental careAre cut-price reality TV teeth worth it? The Conservative MP for South West Bedfordshire, Andrew Selous, said he had confidence in health minister Neil O'Brien to make reforms, but said: "This is urgent, it matters, please deliver." Waveney Conservative MP Peter Aldous also added: "East Anglia is probably the largest dental desert in the UK and what we do need to be doing, metaphorically at least, with immediate effect, is bringing in the irrigators and sinking the bore holes." Labour shadow public health minister Andrew Gwynne said: "You guys have had 13 years to fix that dental contract and it is of deep frustration that in the course of a decade and three years that has not happened." He said a Labour government would provide the staff, equipment and modern technology to bring down waiting lists and "ensure patients get the care they deserve". Tory health minister Mr O'Brien, speaking at the debate, said dentistry reform was the "number one issue" he was working on and the issues were most "acute" in the East of England. He said dentists had responded positively to the package of "initial reforms" introduced by NHS England in July and that the number of NHS patients had increased by nearly a fifth year-on-year. Find BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk

The skin and eyes are most sensitive to damage by UV at 265–275 nm wavelength, which is in the lower UVC band that is rarely encountered except from artificial sources like welding arcs The WHO recommends following the shadow rule: "Watch your shadow – Short shadow, seek shade!"=== Sunscreen ===Commercial preparations that block UV light are known as sunscreens or sunblocks

An art show raising awareness of men's mental health has opened. Life by Numbers includes work from six artists and will be spread across the walls of the Arnolfini Café in Bristol throughout May. Street artist Stewy said the exhibition was about the importance of talking and "not hiding away" from mental health issues. Prints and merchandise of the pieces will be on sale, with proceeds going to Bristol charity Talk Club. The charity - which was launched in Bristol in April 2019 and now has more than 70 groups worldwide - encourages men to speak openly about their feelings. Stewy said he wanted to raise awareness of men's mental health after witnessing his father "go in and out of mental health institutions" as a child. "It manifested itself more as depression as we know it now. Very quiet, very thoughtful, it wasn't happy but I didn't know anything else," he said. The 50-year-old told BBC Radio Bristol he hoped his work would show children who may be witnessing their parents struggling that it is "not their fault." "There's nothing to be ashamed of," he said. Stewy believes street art has helped his mental health and his work includes paintings of Bristol-based punk band Idles and local legend DJ Derek. Artists Big Jeff, Tozer, Farrah, Sickboy and #DTFE are also taking part in the exhibition. Alongside their pieces, biographies of the artists involved will also be at the exhibition, including information about how they have been affected by mental health. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: bristol@bbc.co.uk

Murnau and Fritz Lang, in many ways inspired by the meteoric wartime progress of film through Griffith, along with the contributions of Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton and others, quickly caught up with American film-making and continued to further advance the medium Michelle Yeoh became the first ever Asian woman nominated in the Best Actress category

"Covid vaccine passports" introduced in Northern Ireland during the pandemic were lawful, judges have ruled. The Court of Appeal said the Covid certification scheme was a proportionate and legitimate response to the pandemic's impact on the health system. The passports were required to enter restaurants, bars and cinemas. Judges rejected claims this was a violation of civil liberties for unvaccinated people. They also rejected the argument that data protection rules were breached. On Tuesday, Lord Justice Treacy said the regulations were "in accordance with the law and served a legitimate aim and were proportionate and justifiable". In November 2021, the Stormont Executive brought in the certification scheme in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. The measures - since scrapped - required proof of full vaccination status, a negative test, or proof of recovery from the virus to enter hospitality venues. Belfast man Risteard O'Murchú and Darren Williams, from Carrickfergus, County Antrim, brought separate challenges over the lawfulness of the scheme. Mr O'Murchú claimed the regulations were an unjustified and intrusive step which stigmatised and discriminated against those who did not get vaccinated. Mr Williams claimed there was a breach of data protection in how confidential personal information was obtained through scanning customer's QR codes. In February 2022, the High Court dismissed both challenges and ruled that the scheme was justified. Even though the passports are no longer required, appeals were mounted against that decision. Judges were told that there is still a power to reintroduce the step at any stage. Ruling on the cases, Lord Justice Treacy said there had been, unarguably, a legitimate aim behind the scheme which was backed by the chief medical officer and the chief scientific adviser. "There was scientific evidence to support the argument that restricting access to vaccinated or non-infected persons in high risk settings has the potential to reduce transmission of the virus," he said. Any interference with Mr O'Murchú's human rights was limited and did not prohibit attendance at high risk settings, the court held. It was open to him to take the option of providing proof of a negative lateral flow test within the previous 48 hours. The tests were free and easily available then, the judge said. "The appellant described this as an 'inconvenience' but that inconvenience has to be seen in light of and set against the legitimate and overwhelming aim of protecting public health," Lord Justice Treacy said. "We consider it unarguable that the necessity/proportionality tests are not met." Dismissing Mr Williams' appeal, the judge said it was "wholly academic, serves no utility and there is no public interest or good reason that this court can discern which would justify determining such a plainly academic matter."

Star Trek also brought teleportation to popular attention with its depiction of "matter-energy transport", with the famously misquoted phrase "Beam me up, Scotty" entering the vernacular === Expansion of the Star Trek Universe (2017-2023) ===CBS turned down several proposals in the mid-2000s to restart the franchise on the small screen

Patients are not dying because nurses are striking, nurses are striking because patients are dying, the head of the Royal College of Nursing says. Speaking at the union's annual conference, Pat Cullen praised nurses' protests over pay and safe staffing. She told delegates she has been invited to have more discussions with Health Secretary Steve Barclay. The government confirmed the meeting but said a deal recently reached with other unions would "not be reopened". Instead the talks would focus on how the NHS can be made "a better place to work", sources said. They pointed out the pay deal in England - a 5% rise this year and a one-off lump sum worth at least £1,655 to boost last year's 4% pay rise - was in the process being implemented, with the first payments expected in the pay packets of NHS workers in June. What is the new NHS pay offer? The deal does not cover doctors and dentists who are on separate contracts. Ms Cullen's speech came after her members rejected the pay offer from government, despite her recommending that they accept the deal. Nurses rejected it by 54% to 46%. It has put the RCN leader in a difficult position, but she was quick to praise her members, calling them an "inspiration". She urged them to vote in the forthcoming ballot on future industrial action, which opens next week and will give results in June. The union's previous mandate for strike action, which has seen them take part in eight days of walkouts in England so far in this dispute, expired earlier this month. She said the pay disputes in Wales and Northern Ireland were not over either, since no deals have yet been agreed on pay. She told members at the conference in Brighton: "Patients are not dying because nurses are striking. Nurses are striking because patients are dying. It is as clear as that." She said the NHS was "sailing close to the wind", with staff shortages threatening patient safety. In the hall, her speech was well received by delegates - and there is certainly a lot of pro-strike sentiment among those attending. Nurses have taken to the stage during the week promising to fight until they win. But it must be remembered these sort of gathering tend to attract those with the strongest viewpoints. There are around 3,000 delegates in Brighton - around 1% of the RCN's membership. It is why those involved in the running of the strike ballot believe it is too close to call over whether a strike mandate will be achieved. For the vote to count, over half the membership has to vote - and a majority of those to back action. First time around this was only achieved in half of NHS trusts. As it was run as a series of local workplace ballots nurses in those trusts were able to strike. But this one is a national vote - essentially an all or nothing last throw of the dice to get ministers back to the negotiating table. It means if it fails to reach the required threshold the threat of industrial action disappears.

The wedding was followed with a reception in the Gallery Building at Herrenhausen Gardens, the only part of the House of Hanover's former summer palace still intact, as the palace itself had been burned down during World War II For example, Mary and Elizabeth, daughters of Henry VIII of England, were often simply referred to as "the Ladies Mary and Elizabeth"

Scotland's national clinical director said the easing of face mask rules in care homes and healthcare settings was a "good thing". Prof Jason Leitch said Covid would be treated like any other respiratory disease. The return to pre-pandemic guidance comes more than three years on from the start of Covid face mask restrictions. Some individual health and social care settings may still ask people to wear masks for infection control reasons. The change comes two weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency". Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, Prof Leitch said the move allowed countries to make risk-based choices. "One of the things we had was extra rules about face coverings for Covid - now we're going back to standard rules," he said. "Everyone is fatigued with a global pandemic. "But I've been in environments where alcohol gel has re-appeared. Vaccination numbers would suggest that the country still cares enough to know that the principal protective route is available and people are still staying off a bit more when they're sick. "We're downgrading the use of face coverings [in healthcare settings]. That's a good thing for communication, for families and for most people." Covid: Law on wearing face masks in Scotland is liftedCovid global health emergency is over, WHO saysFace coverings now compulsory in Scotland's shops Face coverings were first recommended in healthcare settings in June 2020. The requirement to wear them in other places, such as on buses and in shops, was then introduced later as the country opened up after Covid lockdown measures. This legal requirement ended in April last year but guidance for health and social care settings was kept in place. Now staff, patients, service users and visitors will no longer be routinely asked to wear face masks in these settings. The BBC has heard from people with health conditions who have concerns about the latest relaxation of the rules. Brian Keeley, from Aberdeen, had a heart transplant in 2013 and takes medication every day to suppress his immune system and prevent organ rejection. Although he expects medics in immunotherapy settings will continue to wear masks, Brian frequently has appointments in other healthcare settings where he fears people may not be as careful. He said: "I go to clinic every six months, but I also have to go to the GP, to respiratory appointments, local clinics to give blood samples, vaccinations clinics that are full of people. "These are things we have to do anyway and nobody there knows the level of vulnerability of people. "I was at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary recently and everyone there was wearing face masks. It was all very safe and reassuring but from today that may not be the case." Brian said he felt things were moving on without consideration for people who are still "effectively shielding" given the prevalence of Covid. The latest Public Health Scotland figures show one in 40 people have Covid - which is down from a peak of one in nine in March. "I think we've got used to the fact that in settings where people have a choice then the majority of people are well vaccinated," said Brian. "It's great that vaccination has been so successful. "But for those of us where vaccination has a limited effect, we still have to live our lives as if we've never been vaccinated. "It's a lonely place to be." First Minister Humza Yousaf said the change to rules on face masks was an "evolution of the guidance" but stressed that "Covid isn't over". He added: "People may themselves have had Covid recently or had a family member have Covid recently. "It's really important we follow all of those guidelines in order to keep ourselves safe and the public safe." Chief nursing officer Alex McMahon added: "Due to the success of vaccines in protecting people, and the availability of treatments, now is the right time to revise the advice on wearing masks in health and social care settings and return to pre-pandemic guidance." While he said some staff "may have concerns" about the change, Mr McMahon said organisations would carry out individual occupational health assessments and risk assessments as appropriate. He added: "We continue to be vigilant in our response to Covid-19 and encourage everyone to make sure they are up to date with the boosters available to them." Officials at the WHO said the status of Covid had changed after the global estimated virus death rate dropped from a peak of more than 100,000 people per week in January 2021 to just over 3,500 on 24 April. But the organisation warned the removal of the highest level of alert did not mean the danger was over and said the emergency status could be reinstated if the situation changed.

Stewart reunited with Assayas the following year in the supernatural thriller Personal Shopper (2016) and made her directorial debut with the short film Come Swim (2017) Stewart also reunited with Clouds of Sils Maria director Olivier Assayas to headline his film Personal Shopper, a ghost story that takes place in the fashion industry

A new leader is being recruited for two hospital trusts providing services on the north and the south banks of the River Humber. In 2022 the boards at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) agreed to move towards a group leadership model. A new joint executive team, led by a joint chief executive will oversee the management of the two organisations. Recruitment for the position "is well under way" said HUTH, but the current bosses of both trusts will not be contenders after announcing they were leaving their positions earlier in the year. Chris Long, chief executive of HUTH announced hw will retire from the NHS later this year.Mr Long said: “ This has not been an easy decision but I feel that at the age of almost 63 I will not be able to provide the longevity in post that leading the transition of our two Trusts into a single group will require." NLAG chief executive Peter Reading has also announced he will be leaving his position. "Working at NLAG has been both a personal and professional pleasure," he said."I have seen our staff achieve many amazing things in the past six years and they should be incredibly proud of that; I know I am. "Their dedication to their roles, their ability to do them with humour and, when appropriate, with challenge, is as strong as any I have seen anywhere in the NHS throughout my career."Sean Lyons, chair at both HUTH and NLAG, said: "We are continuing with our plans to create a Group structure with Hull University Teaching Hospitals and we expect to confirm the appointment of a Group Chief Executive to lead both NLAG and HUTH in the near future."

Adaptation affects all aspects of the life of an organism Firstly, it is the dynamic evolutionary process of natural selection that fits organisms to their environment, enhancing their evolutionary fitness

The Candy Man, by UK photographer Jon Enoch, has won the overall prize at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition this year. The photograph was taken in the streets of Mumbai and is part of a wider series of images of the sellers who display the candy in a variety of ways in the hope of attracting a buyer. "I'm ecstatic to receive this award, it's a real honour to get this recognition in such a prestigious competition laden with wonderful imagery," says Enoch. "The winning image was part of a personal project - a huge amount of time and thought went into capturing it so it's great to be recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges. Ever since I first saw the candy floss sellers I was drawn to the shapes, colours and juxtaposition of the candy and the urban environment." Here are some of the competition category winners, with descriptions by the photographers. "When I arrived at Lap An Lagoon, the storm came. "The people who were with me were very afraid of lightning, but I stayed to witness the change of the storm when Heaven and Earth seemed to be connected by wind and water. "I tried to stay calm, to forget my fear and shoot this moment." "Adua's kitchen is part of a journey down memory lane of an 86-year-old woman who had to leave her lifelong home during the Covid pandemic." "Girl resting after emptying a vat after the fermentation of the grapes in a vineyard in Burgundy. "Physical and tiring work." "This image was taken from my visit to Shwe Gu Orphanage monastery in Old Bagan, Myanmar, in 2018. "I visited this monastery for three days and observed their daily routines. Most of these children have lost their parents and have no family. "They are training to be Buddhist monks." "This year's persimmons are harvested, peeled and dressed, and hung under the eaves in bunches, waiting for the persimmons to soften and freeze, hoping they will bring a good price in the New Year." "Spag bol is always a winner in our house and the leftovers are enjoyed for lunch the next day, as my youngest daughter demonstrates in this image." "A sow taking a nap in a hole, meanwhile her piglets feed themselves in the hot weather of Palenque, close to Cartagena, Colombia." "This image is one of several in the collection Beauty in Destruction." "Saturday afternoon street food in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka." "The process of pulling sugar is a local specialty. "This process is very skilful and the master appears to be dancing when pulling the white sugar." "After the campaign of the Syrian regime on Idlib and the departure of the Syrian forces from the city of Nayrab, the people of the city found all its houses destroyed. "That was in the month of Ramadan in the year 2020. Neither the war nor the destruction prevented the people from holding a group breakfast, an important tradition for them during Ramadan." "An imaginative scene that could be somewhere in the dense Amazonian jungle made out of food." "One of my favourite summer fruits, photographed under a tree in our garden." The exhibition of all the finalists can be seen at The Royal Photographic Society in Bristol from Saturday 20 May until Sunday 11 June. All photographs courtesy Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2023

” Her decision to quit being vegan sparked backlash from the vegan and vegetarian community and physicians who accused Cyrus of "abandoning her vegan diet" and spreading misinformation about omega-3 in plant-based diet, which can be found in various plant-based sources and dietary supplements In September 2019, Cyrus met with another fan through the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada

Some children in Kent are waiting up to four years to be assessed for autism or ADHD.Over 10,000 children and young people were on a waiting list for referrals for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), NHS Kent and Medway said. The National Autistic Society (NAS) said that without assessment, people were "left struggling" without support.The Department of Health and Social Care said a "timely diagnosis" was "vital" and it was "committed to reducing delays". The increase in waiting times comes after referrals increased by about 80% in 12 months.Ella Pitt, senior policy officer at NAS, said many children were struggling "at school, at work, [and] at home."Many go on to develop mental health problems," they added. The charity has called for more government investment in diagnostic services after a growth in ASD awareness in recent years. It said access to services was currently a postcode lottery, and that delays had been made worse by the pandemic. Beth Whatman, from Tenterden, said her five-year-old son Rufus could have to wait two years for an ASD assessment and four years for an ADHD appraisal. She told the BBC: "It is very frustrating. We know he is autistic and we need that extra support."There is only so much you can look at online to try to find ways to help him. " Charlotte Cornell, a Labour councillor at Canterbury City Council, said her youngest son was diagnosed with ASD after an 18 month wait. "I sat in front of the paediatrician and said that I wasn't leaving without a diagnosis," she said."But I have other friends [who] are absolutely desperate and they are being fobbed off with online appointments". A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: "It is vital to have a timely diagnosis of autism and we are committed to reducing delays and improving access to support."The government invested £2.5m last year to improve autism diagnostic pathways, he added. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, external, on Twitter, external, and on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external.

It was shot in Los Angeles and features several cameo appearances from Cage's Definitive Jux label-mates In Hebrew, his first name Shia translates as 'gift of God'

An old coal mine in southern Scotland was the site of an electric off-road rally at the weekend. The Extreme E series held its Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway. Teams backed by the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button competed over two days. Previous sites to have hosted the series have included Greenland, the Atacama Desert, Saudi Arabia and Senegal. All images are copyrighted.

In July 2010, before the Davis Cup clash away at Croatia, Djokovic made another addition to his team – Igor Četojević, a Serbian nutritionist and proponent of traditional medicine living in Cyprus, who influenced Djokovic's diet After winning his first Master Series title, Djokovic returned to Serbia to help his country enter the Davis Cup World Group in a match against Georgia

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He returned to action four days later in a 4–1 away win over Torino, but was substituted after sustaining yet another injury Dybala was also the first to play 38 consecutive matches in a professional league in the country (again edging Kempes), and was also the first to score two hat-tricks in a season

An outdoor exhibition revealing the hidden life of hill farming has gone on show in Upper Teesdale. Photographer Joanne Coates spent a year documenting life on Herdship farm in the North Pennines, capturing tenant farmers Paul and Jen Johnson. The resulting photographs are being exhibited in the field at the Langdon Beck Hotel until 4 June. "I hope it shows the hard work that hill farmers are doing to try and farm in a sustainable way," Joanne said. The photographer, who has worked as a farm labourer and still occasionally milks cows, said it was important to tell stories close to her and to show the challenges of working in agriculture. "Hill farmers are custodians of the land and put an immense amount of care into what they do," she said. "It is not only for today that they farm, but for the future. This isn't often understood, and it was a really important element for me, to showcase this story of one who cares for the land." While the collection spans the seasons, one photograph which resonates with the photographer is of Paul in winter, stood on the snow-covered fell tops, looking out over the landscape. "He is wearing the same jacket he is wearing in autumn, on a sunny day, on a windy day," explained Joanne, who is based in Swaledale, North Yorkshire. "I asked him what it means to be a tenant farmer and what it would mean if hill farming wasn't possible any more. "He just looked out over the landscape and it was the way he was looking, it spoke with that emotion and it was a real quiet moment - what would his life look like, what would his community be like, if farming wasn't there any more?" Just 20 photographs were chosen from a catalogue of 400, showing life, work and the natural year, and have been mounted on posts which will be repurposed for tree guards at the end of the Herdship exhibition. Paul Johnson said looking after nature was "part of our everyday business" and he and his wife took part in the project because they wanted to show the work that goes into a hill farm, and "the nature-friendly way" they farm, working with wildflowers and birds. The free exhibition is part of the Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme, delivered by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Duncan Peake, chief executive of the Raby Estate, where the farm is located, said: "Upper Teesdale is a special place for people and nature, but this hasn't happened by accident. "Farmers such as Paul and Jen Johnson have adapted their farming methods to create the right conditions for wildlife to thrive, and this way of farming with nature is at the heart of the Tees-Swale programme." All images subject to copyright Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.

The cinema of Japan (日本映画, Nihon eiga, also known domestically as 邦画 hōga, "domestic cinema") has a history that spans more than 100 years The first winner for Best Film was The Inugamis by Kon Ichikawa

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Also, during Deadpool's first ongoing comic, he possesses a device that projected holographic disguises, allowing him to go undercover or conceal his appearance Deadpool infiltrated their base and managed to get T-Ray and Slayback killed when Kemp was about to kill herself in an explosion which would kill Wade in the process, he convinced her not to attack him

Fans from across the globe were treated to a Eurovision Song Contest feast in Liverpool. The winners of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, Kalush Orchestra performed on stage at the start of the final. UK entry Mae Muller took part in the flag parade as the proceedings began, and Marco Mengoni carried the Pride flag as well as the Italian one. Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina, Hannah Waddingham and Graham Norton were all on stage for the start. Mimicat representing Portugal, Teya and Salena for Austria, Loreen from Sweden and Andrew Lambrou for Cyprus were among the first performers. Czechia entrant Vesna's braids drew attention, as did the performance of Finland's Kaarija. Ukraine, last years winners, were represented by TVORCHI. Let 3 from Croatia had a controversial performance. The UK's Mae Muller was the final act. Duncan Laurence and other past Eurovision acts joined the presenters on stage after the performances. Loreen hears that she has won after a tense voting count. In the Eurovision Village, crowds sang their hearts out as they watched all the musical drama on a big screen. HMS Mersey was illuminated in the colours of Ukraine. Irish duo Jedward were among the acts who entertained fans in the Village zone earlier in the day. All photographs subject to copyright.

"Sulk" was written as a response to the Hungerford massacre In "Just", Jonny and Colin Greenwood create substantial space by playing octatonic scales that extend over four octaves

Tributes have been paid to an artist whose arrest sparked riots in Liverpool more than 40 years ago. Leroy Cooper was 20 in 1981 when his detention became the catalyst for nine days of disturbances in Toxteth. He went on to become a poet and street photographer, capturing more than 250,000 images that championed his community. The Museum of Liverpool, which is holding an exhibition of his work, said it was "deeply saddened" by his death. "We have known Leroy for many years and we were so pleased this relationship recently led to his first major display, 'Liverpool Through the Lens by Leroy Cooper', which opened in April," it said. The museum said the exhibition of his images, which will continue to run in his memory until next year, emanates "genuine pride, love and solidarity for his community who were so important to him". News of Mr Cooper's death has seen an outpouring of tributes on social media from those who knew him or were familiar with his work. Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson wrote that it was "desperately sad news" and described his photography as "beautiful pictures that reflected his love for his L8 community". "He will live long in our hearts and in our history," she added. In the run-up to the 1981 riots, tensions had been rising in the inner-city neighbourhood of Toxteth with police having a reputation for stopping and searching black youths. Mr Cooper's arrest - while he was trying to help another resident near Granby Street - was witnessed by an angry crowd on the evening of Friday 3 July. The Merseyside officers' treatment of Mr Cooper led to a fracas in which three policemen were injured. Disturbances escalated rapidly and turned into full-blown riots, with pitched battles between police officers and youths throwing petrol bombs and paving stones. In the years after his arrest, Mr Cooper enrolled on a photography course and pursued it as a career, capturing images to counter negativity about the neighbourhood. Speaking at the launch of his exhibition last month, he said his photos showed the area as a "place of warmth, community and family". "I think, after Liverpool's connection with black people over 300 years, it is a very important moment in the city. They are celebrating my work after 40 years of being on the street telling the story of our city. "It's a labour of love - I genuinely love the people of Liverpool." Jubeda Khatun, from the city's art organisation Blackfest, said: "I spent hours in conversation with Leroy and he always flowed with wisdom and creativity, what an amazing human, talent and huge inspiration to us." The Blast Network, which supports black social traders in the city, also described him as "a much-loved community member". Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk

The New Republic: The era after the original trilogy, set during the formative years of the New Republic following the fall of the Empire Other notable series from Bantam include the Jedi Academy trilogy (1994) by Kevin J

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Seeking to exploit the Amphibian Man for a US advantage in the Space Race, General Frank Hoyt is eventually persuaded by Strickland to vivisect it As a producer or writer, he worked on the films The Orphanage (2007), Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), The Hobbit film series (2012–2014), Mama (2013), The Book of Life (2014), Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), and The Witches (2020)

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