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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market returns for the festive season
The city’s much-loved German market is getting ready to return, bringing festive food, music and gifts to Birmingham. But when do the stalls open?
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Entertainment ·
Dave Chappelle jokes that Charlie Kirk’s killing put him in a good mood
Chappelle returned to the subject at Madison Square Garden after addressing Kirk’s killing in his Netflix special last December.
News ·
Dr. Dre backs AI in music. What happens when it learns your riddim?
Dr. Dre and Ice Cube’s exchange about AI takes on a different meaning in dancehall, where one riddim can carry a string of records.
Caribbean ·
Guyana backs US sanctions over alleged fake ship registry
Guyana says a network falsely presented ships as registered under its flag. The US Treasury says the scheme helped vessels carrying Iranian oil evade restrictions.
Caribbean ·
Barbados passes citizenship bill for grandchildren and great-grandchildren born abroad
The Senate has backed a route to citizenship for people born overseas with a Barbadian grandparent or great-grandparent. The legislation requires a commencement date to be set by proclamation.
News ·
Guilty feet have got no rhythm: King Charles dances Junkanoo as the apology question hangs over his tour
King Charles dances at Junkanoo a day after calling it 'only right' to acknowledge slavery's injustices. He is not apologising, but has the Bahamas taken notice.
World ·
Hard hat and a chained crucifix: church clip spreads after priest’s death in Ecuador
A clip appearing to show a priest beneath a heavily chained crucifix is circulating after a fatal accident in Guayaquil—but its origin and authenticity remain unverified.
Opinion and Analysis ·
Ukraine wants satellite independence. Who pays for it?
Kyiv’s proposed satellite network promises greater control over military communications. But for the taxpayers helping sustain Ukraine’s defence, the unanswered question is who finances that independence.
World ·
Irfaan Ali calls for slavery apology and reparatory justice ahead of King Charles’s Guyana visit
Guyana’s president says expressions of regret must lead to an apology and reparatory justice, while GB News casts the diplomatic debate as a possible “ambush”.
UK ·
Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offences
The actor and filmmaker denied all six charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and was granted bail ahead of a further hearing.
UK ·
Professor Jason Arday: Family and friends pay tribute at London memorial
Family, friends, colleagues and members of the Ghanaian community gathered in Southwark to remember the academic and his contributions to education and charitable work.