Australian comedian Stephanie Broadbridge faced legal threats from Olympic breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn over her musical homage show, leading to its cancellation. Broadbridge issued an apology for any hurt caused and rebranded the show as ‘Breaking: The Musical’ without using Raygun’s name or likeness. The revamped show will continue with performances in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, focusing on a fictional retelling of Australian history based on internet research.
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Palestinians fear a repeat of 1948 expulsion in the wake of Trump’s remarks on Gaza
Palestinians will commemorate the 77th anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, known as the Nakba, as they return to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since the 15-month war with Hamas. Around 700,000 Palestinians were displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, creating a refugee community now numbering six million, with many living in refugee camps in various countries. The ongoing conflict over the right of return...
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