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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable'
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run
Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or
The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.

Badenoch 'flattered' by Thatcher comparison from Nicki Minaj
Badenoch says she is a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship after being endorsed by her.

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

'Door is open' for Canada to join Eurovision
Prime Minister Mark Carney has already floated the idea of Canada joining the song contest.

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.

K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners
The summer festival at London's Hyde Park will see the eight-member K-pop group perform.

Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision
US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts.

The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibition
Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed.

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

James Corden names 'very, very, very bad' Gavin and Stacey episode
The plot involved a phone call-related misunderstanding between the titular characters.

What reaction to the new Spotify logo can teach us about online debate
The disco ball look has divided opinion on the socials

Tributes to Gogglebox star who died after illness
A tribute to Ken Harwood is expected to feature in an episode of the Channel 4 show later.

Olly Murs in tears as he completes charity endurance feat
He crossed the finish line at the London Stadium in Stratford after covering about 250 miles.

Who will host next if Australia wins Eurovision?
Australia would have to nominate a European country to host on it's behalf.

Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?
Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix
The couple's production company will make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege.

Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.