7 h. ago Harry Enfield defends controversial Nelson Mandela sketch but admits ‘I wouldn’t do it now’

Comedian portrayed inspiring political figure as a drug dealer in 2007

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17 h. ago Harry Enfield defends his decision to 'black up' and portray Nelson Mandela as a crack dealer in disastrous comedy sketch as he blames 'cultural imperialism' for ensuing backlash

Enfield argued that the ensuing outrage reflected imported sensitivities from America rather than typical British attitudes.

Economics

6 d. ago South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case

Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla claim that they were subjected to harsher treatment than others

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6 d. ago Netflix star defends controversial Monster: The Ed Gein Story as series hit with backlash

Netflix's drama has come under fire for 'romanticising' a notorious American serial killer

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8 d. ago MAFS UK fans make 'first ever' Ofcom complaints after expert leaves bride in tears

Married at First Sight UK viewers have rallied to defend a controversial bride after she was called out for being 'immature'

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8 d. ago MAFS UK hit with Ofcom complaints as fans defend controversial bride

Married at First Sight UK viewers have complained about the experts 'tearing into' a bride for the second time

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1 week ago Greta Thunberg's Palestine aid flotilla boarded by Israeli military again

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela's grandson and several European lawmakers aboard has reportedly been intercepted by Israel's military

Events

1 week ago Labour MPs are competing over who had the toughest upbringing as if they're in Monty Python's famed 'Four Yorkshiremen' sketch, Cabinet minister admits

Darren Jones said his colleagues try to 'out-poor each other' because most politicians are now middle-class.

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3 w. ago Keegan Bradley defends Team USA ahead of controversial Ryder Cup first

US skipper has revealed he will give his $200,000 stipend to charity but insisted it is a "personal decision"

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3 w. ago ‘I’m rocking it!’ Obama defends his sartorial choice in ‘tan suit scandal’

Barack Obama has defended his choice to wear a controversial tan suit back in 2014, claiming that he was “rocking it”.

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3 w. ago Why I’m hosting a concert for Palestine at Wembley Arena | Brian Eno

I hope tonight’s gig will have the same galvanising effect as the 1988 Nelson Mandela concert – and give people courage to speak out about GazaIn the summer of 1988 the music festival producer Tony Hollingsworth organised a concert at Wembley Stadium in London to celebrate the 70th birthday of Nelson Mandela. He offered the BBC the rights to broadcast it live, but the corporation was nervous. Mandela had been in jail since 1962 and, to the extent that he was a well-known figure, he had been branded a “terrorist”. Hollingsworth met BBC executive Alan Yentob, who was wavering. “Alan,” Tony said, “you’ve got to bite the bullet.” Eventually Yentob agreed, replying: “I’ll give you five hours. If the bill improves, I’ll increase the time.”Conservative MPs were soon organising a parliamentary motion, deploring the BBC’s editorial decision. Opponents of Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) were right to be worried about the concert. The event was broadcast to a global audience of 600 m...

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4 w. ago ‘My conscious is clear’, Harry says as he defends controversial memoir

Harry told the Guardian that he would like to spend more time in the UK and that the past week has ‘definitely brought that closer’.

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last month Tesla chair says $1tn pay award will push Musk to do ‘impossible things’

Robyn Denholm defends controversial package and says she has ‘tough conversations’ with billionaire about his political posts

Economics