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Bloomberg
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Senior Royals Join Thousands in London as VE Day Commemorations Begin
By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Josh Payne, PA Chief Reporter) Save Senior royals have joined thousands of people in London to observe a military procession to begin commemorations marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. Nato allies joined 1,300 members of the UK armed forces for the parade, with the words of Sir Winston Churchill's 1945 victory speech spoken by actor Timothy Spall kicking off events for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Bloomberg
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Two MPs Denied Entry to Israel Are Returning to UK, Minister Says
By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Caitlin Doherty, Deputy Political Editor) Save Two Labour MPs who were denied entry to Israel are on their way home to the UK, a minister has said. Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed have said that they are "astounded" by the decision of the Israeli authorities to not allow them into the country.
Bloomberg
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Academy Apologises to Oscar-Winning Director Hamdan Ballal
By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Jessica Coates, PA) Save The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologised following criticism for its failure to support detained Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal. Nearly 700 voting members, including several A-Listers, signed an open letter rebuking the body.
