Controversy
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Elon Musk backs far-right AfD in ‘Die Welt’ op-ed
Elon Musk published a controversial guest opinion piece supporting the far-right AfD for the prominent Welt am Sonntag newspaper, prompting…
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Why a small Scottish island is divided on the North Sea’s untapped oil
What do Shetlanders feel about Rosebank, the UK’s biggest untapped oil and gas field, being on their doorstep? ADVERTISEMENT The…
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Drake accuses Universal of manipulating popularity of Kendrick Lamar
The feud between Canadian rapper Drake and five-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar has taken a new turn,…
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Priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter video shoot stripped of duties
“Please, please, please / Don’t bring me to tears when I just… get investigated for mismanagement.” Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has…
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Swiss esports event cancelled after anti-abortion comment
An event billed as Switzerland’s biggest esports competition has been cancelled after the host team’s founder posted an anti-abortion comment…
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New Zealand waves goodbye to divisive giant hand sculpture
The people of Wellington are about to bid adieu to a polarizing figure… At least it’ll get to spend its…
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Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office
Paddington gets his official travel documents… But the bear-y nice gesture from the Home Office is not to everyone’s liking.…
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King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating
An investigation had been launched into whether “King Conker” cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel…
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Cynthia Erivo criticises ‘offensive’ edit of ‘Wicked’ poster
British actress Cynthia Erivo has described the edit, as well as the memes circulating online, as the “wildest, most offensive…
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Metal nut? Cheating scandal rocks World Conker Championships
An investigation has been launched into whether “King Conker” cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel…
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