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Charli XCX, after years of being deserving but overlooked, is now a leading nominee at the 2025 Brit Awards with five nominations, including Album Of The Year. Other top nominees include Ezra Collective, Dua Lipa, and The Last Dinner Party, with multiple nods in various categories. The awards show will air live on ITV1 on Saturday, 1 March. Full Article

MPs in Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party are calling for a debate on the death penalty following the sentencing of a killer who murdered three girls at a children’s dance class. Axel Rudakubana, 18, received a life sentence with a minimum of 52 years in prison for the pre-meditated attack, which was deemed a "pre-meditated attempt to commit indiscriminate mass murder." Southport’s Labour MP Patrick Hurley has requested the Attorney General to review the sentence...

Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a border coordination meeting at Sonamasjid to address recent clashes and strengthen bilateral relations. Key issues discussed included border management, illegal activities, and preventing unauthorized movements, with both sides emphasizing resolving problems through dialogue and maintaining peace and security along the India-Bangladesh border. Full Article

President Trump ordered the release of all government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., citing public interest and long overdue disclosure. He has dismissed previous redactions and conspiracy theories surrounding these events, seeking full transparency. Trump directed security agencies to develop plans for the release of these records within specific timelines, following a law mandating disclosure of documents related...

2025 brings a new year of local television and films, with TVNZ, Three, Whakaata Māori, and Sky/Neon showcasing a variety of content including factual shows, dramas, comedies, and returning favorites. Highlights include dramas like Tangata Pai and Secrets at Red Rocks, as well as comedies like Warren's Vortex and Vince. Documentary series such as Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand and Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here offer intriguing perspectives on New Zealand's history and culture....

The Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary in a mostly party-line vote, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans due to concerns over his behavior and qualifications. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins broke ranks, citing issues with Hegseth's past behaviors and lack of experience. Allegations of excessive drinking, aggressive actions towards women, and lack of judgment have raised doubts about Hegseth's suitability for the role, but most Republicans are expected to support...