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D-Day 80: What key events are happening in France and the UK?

D-Day 80: What key events are happening in France and the UK?

The Royal British Legion is among the groups marking 80 years since Operation Overlord in June 1944.

Tory MP abused by ex-husband backs report urging law change on parental contact

Tory MP abused by ex-husband backs report urging law change on parental contact

Conservative MP Kate Kniveton said it should not have to be ‘exceptional to shield a child from an abusive parent’.

Former Met officer barred from policing after ‘inappropriate’ conduct

Former Met officer barred from policing after ‘inappropriate’ conduct

Pc Andrew Gatt was found to have breached the standards of professional behaviour ‘in regard to use of force and discreditable conduct’.

What the papers say – May 12

What the papers say – May 12

Here are the main stories featuring on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers on Sunday.

Final series of Happy Valley in running for top awards at TV Baftas

Final series of Happy Valley in running for top awards at TV Baftas

Star Sarah Lancashire is nominated for best actress.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo says ‘intense’ furore made them really sad

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo says ‘intense’ furore made them really sad

The competition has been mired in controversy surrounding the participation of Israel’s Eden Golan.

Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of not supporting them in Israel row

Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of not supporting them in Israel row

The ‘ouji pop’ star secured a sixth place finish in Ireland’s first Eurovision grand final since 2018.

Israel’s Eden Golan tops UK public vote and finishes fifth at Eurovision

Israel’s Eden Golan tops UK public vote and finishes fifth at Eurovision

Despite only scoring 52 points from the other country’s jury votes, Golan topped the UK’s public vote with 12 votes.

Hottest day of the year expected before thunderstorms end week of fine weather

Hottest day of the year expected before thunderstorms end week of fine weather

Forecasters said the warm air will probably be confined to southern and eastern parts of England.

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

The competition has been mired in controversy.

Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote

Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote

The poll will be combined with the votes from at home audiences and then the winner of the 2024 contest will be crowned.

Eurovision acts call for ‘love and peace’ as they finish performing

Eurovision acts call for ‘love and peace’ as they finish performing

Several protesters have also been detained and taken away by police including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister

Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister

Esther McVey claimed public money is being wasted ‘on woke hobby horses’.

Israel’s Eden Golan performs at Eurovision final amid boos and cheers

Israel’s Eden Golan performs at Eurovision final amid boos and cheers

There were protests outside the Malmo Arena.

Eurovision acts perform as protesters shout at fans coming into arena

Eurovision acts perform as protesters shout at fans coming into arena

Several protesters have also been detained by police.

Elphicke ‘lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband’s sex offence trial’

Elphicke ‘lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband’s sex offence trial’

Sir Robert Buckland has accused the new Labour MP of approaching him when he was lord chancellor before Charlie Elphicke’s trial.

Former Eurovision contestant Kaarija to step down as Finland’s jury spokesperson

Former Eurovision contestant Kaarija to step down as Finland’s jury spokesperson

Kaarija said it ‘does not feel right’ to announce the jury votes during the Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo.

Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during M25 closure

Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during M25 closure

National Highways said they had seen an increasing number of motorists choosing to ignore the diversion route from junction 8.

Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final

Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final

The performance of Israel’s act was not shown on the big screen in Macroom, and instead a moment of silence held.

It has not overshadowed Malmo – Irish fans say Eurovision not about protesting

It has not overshadowed Malmo – Irish fans say Eurovision not about protesting

Ireland’s entry Bambie Thug has previously said that they would like Israel not to take part.

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