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Dutch act Joost Klein out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’

Dutch act Joost Klein out of Eurovision Grand Final following ‘incident’

He was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing the performance of his track.

Two women in 80s charged after Magna Carta display case attacked

Two women in 80s charged after Magna Carta display case attacked

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judith Bruce, 85, were arrested on Friday at the British Library.

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in north London

Man, 22, charged with murder after fatal stabbing in north London

Jalal Debella, 22, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

SNP beginning ‘new chapter’, Swinney says

SNP beginning ‘new chapter’, Swinney says

The new First Minister said the SNP will work to build a ‘modern, diverse, dynamic Scotland’.

Man questioned by police over Eurovision incident as Dutch act misses rehearsals

Man questioned by police over Eurovision incident as Dutch act misses rehearsals

Joost Klein qualified in the semi-final on Thursday with his up-tempo song Europapa, a tribute to his late parents.

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

Gove admits ‘regret’ over number of children living in temporary accommodation

The Housing Secretary conceded the Government needs to increase the supply of homes.

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night light show

The Met Office said there were sightings ‘from top to tail across the country’.

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

Eurovision grand final will conclude this year’s contest

It is not yet known whether Netherlands entrant Joost Klein will perform.

What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

A range of stories feature on the front of the nation’s newspapers on Saturday.

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Man arrested after police officer shot in leg with crossbow

Police attended School Lane, Downley, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his sixties suffered a stab wound.

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

The Aurora Borealis has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Labour’s private schools tax plans ‘blamed for fall in entries’

Enrolments at independent schools this academic year have dropped 2.7%, according to figures from the Independent Schools Council (ISC).

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

This Morning to offer TV tribute to presenter Sam Rubin following death age 64

Among those paying tribute was US actor Ben Stiller.

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

Unknown whether thousands of missing migrants could pose threat – Cleverly

The Home Secretary insisted that more than 3,500 people not reporting to the Home Office will be found and removed to Rwanda.

Man, 24, charged with murder after fatal stabbing during fight in east London

Man, 24, charged with murder after fatal stabbing during fight in east London

Jack Hague died after being injured in Corfield Street, Bethnal Green, at around 8.20pm on Sunday.

Delay-hit Co-op Live arena finally set to open with Elbow gig after inspection

Delay-hit Co-op Live arena finally set to open with Elbow gig after inspection

Rock band Elbow, who hail from Manchester, are set to open the £365 million venue on May 14.

Dutch act barred from second Eurovision final rehearsal amid ‘incident’ probe

Dutch act barred from second Eurovision final rehearsal amid ‘incident’ probe

Joost Klein was seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday during the flag parade before missing a performance of his song.

CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

Dr Sir Michael McBride told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how leaks of Executive meetings were ‘undermining’ and created huge distrust between ministers.

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

Labour’s victorious mayoral candidate appeared at first not to see the Conservative candidate’s outstretched hand, before shaking it.

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