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Neil Young leaves BBC with Glastonbury headache as star makes unusual demand

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ExCLUSIVE: Due to potential coverage of Neil Young’s performance on Saturday, BBC bosses are ribbing with him. The 79-year-old legendary rock star is scheduled to play at Glastonbury on September 1.

Another fantastic weekend is on the cards at Glastonbury.

BBC bosses risk falling foul of rock legend Neil Young just days before his Glastonbury gig. The Heart of Gold singer, 79, is one of the biggest names on the bill but it is still unclear how much of his Saturday performance will be on TV. Young is still wrangling with the BBC about coverage. Insiders suspect he will agree to letting just a handful of songs go out on TV or BBC iPlayer. Whether they will be live or part of an edited highlights package is still unclear. A BBC schedule of live sets released to the public omits Neil Young, while mentioning headliners such as Charli xcx and Doechii who play other stages on Saturday.

Neil Young
Neil Young is set to perform in Glastonbury(Image: Getty Images)

Bosses will have to be cautious after the star pulled out of the festival earlier this year because of concerns about “corporate control” at the BBC. He stated in January, “We were informed that BBC was now a partner in Glastonbury and that they wanted us to do a lot of things in a way that we were not interested in.

It seems like Glastonbury is no longer under corporate control.

Our schedules and plans are still being finalized right up until and during the festival, according to a BBC spokeswoman. “We aim to bring as many performances as possible from the Pyramid Stage.

Recently, Young has taken principled positions. He claimed a podcaster on the platform had spread vaccine misinformation and had for two years removed his music from Spotify.

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This year, he has also refused to let Ticketmaster use dynamic pricing for his forthcoming tour. When Young played Glastonbury in 2009 only five songs were televised.

Neil Young’s career was conducted on his own terms, according to Mark Cooper, the then executive producer of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage.

They support the live performance, which retains both its mystery and that of its creator. To give a taste of his set, they have decided to post one song online over the weekend. They made the decision to decide that in the Free World.

You won’t likely find many free Neil Young performances on TV or online.

Kneecap should be axed from the lineup, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer elsewhere in the Glastonbury controversy. The band was scheduled to perform at the 2025 festival, but due to recent events, the PM doesn’t believe it would be appropriate.

He made the statement after Kneecap member Liam g hAnnaidh, who was facing a terror offence, appeared in court. The musician allegedly displayed a flag at a concert in November of last year and made remarks in support of the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

Since Liam hAnnaidh is able to play at Glastonbury, he goes by the stage name Mo Chara and was delayed until later in the summer. The festival will begin on June 25 and continue until June 30.

When asked by The Sun if he thinks Kneecap should perform at the annual festival, Starmer said: “No, I don’t. I think we need to come down really clearly on this.

Because there is a court case ongoing, I won’t say too much, but I don’t believe that’s appropriate. On Saturday, the band will play on the West Holts Stage.

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BBC drops another Wynne Evans project as it cuts ties after Strictly drama

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Wynne Evans, a former Strictly Come Dancing star, left his live show and radio show earlier this year, and the BBC has since confirmed it has no plans to renew his travel show.

The BBC has confirmed it has no plans for a second series of a travel show featuring Wynne Evans(Image: Barn Media Ltd / BBC Cymru Wales)

The BBC has confirmed that it has “no plans” to renew a show that featured Wynne Evans after his exit from the Strictly Come Dancing tour and his radio show. It’s been suggested that it has now cut its last remaining ties with him.

Following several scandals during his time on Strictly last year and its subsequent tour, it was announced last month that Wynne, 53, would not be returning to his BBC Radio Wales show. A spokesperson for the BBC shared at the time that there were also “no plans” to work with the presenter.

It’s now been specifically confirmed that TV show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea isn’t set to return after one series. The six-part project, which launched on BBC One in January, saw Wynne and Joanna Page, 48, sail along the southern coast of Wales from the capital city Cardiff to St Davids.

The first series of Wynne’s show with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna ended in February. After previously saying it had no plans to work with him, a spokesperson for the BBC told the Mirror tonight that there are “no plans” for a second series.

Wynne Evans, in a yellow shirt and navy shorts, sat beside Joanna Page, in a blue dress, on a boat.
It’s been confirmed that there are ‘no plans’ for a second series of the BBC show Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea, which featured Wynne Evans (left) and Joanna Page (right)(Image: Barn Media Ltd / BBC Cymru Wales)

The travel show’s cancellation, according to a source, “marks the end” of a relationship between Wynne and the broadcaster.” He added that he is currently without any TV or radio projects with them.

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There was always a “huge question mark hanging over the prospect of a second series,” the source said. The BBC has only just announced that it won’t be returning in a public manner. It effectively signals the end of their relationship, according to them, “because Wynne has no TV show or radio show with the Beeb.”

Wynne competed on Strictly last year with Katya Jones, 36, as his dance partner. They apologised whilst on the show for what he described as them “messing around,” including over a scene of him with his hand on Katya’s waist.

Then, whilst on the tour earlier this year, it was reported that he had apologised for using “inappropriate and unacceptable” language amid reports that he used the term ‘spit roast’ to host Janette Manrara, 41, at a photocall. Wynne has since insisted that it was instead part of a nickname for co-star Jamie Borthwick, 31, and “wasn’t meant sexually”.

Wynne Evans, in a blue suit, posing beside dance partner Katya Jones, in a gold dress, in an arena in January 2025.
It comes after Wynne, pictured with his former dance partner Katya Jones, left the Strictly Come Dancing live tour and his BBC Radio Wales show earlier this year(Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)

Wynne subsequently left the tour and his radio show though after the scandal broke in January. As reported at the time, he said in a statement then: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.

I regret deeply for the suffering my inadvertent actions have caused, and I intend to revisit this situation for reflection. I’m sorry to those who won’t be able to see the remaining performances, and I’m appreciative of my fellow tour members’ continued support.

He made a more recent announcement last month that he wouldn’t be returning to his BBC Radio show after a month of absence. Wynne stated to his fans that the Wynne Evans Show would be broadcast somewhere else.

From the depths of my heart, he said, “Thank you very much.” Your love has been the source of light during my darkest days over the past few months. You stood by me through more than you could have imagined, in every message, in every word of encouragement, in every moment.

He declared to his audience, “It breaks my heart to know that the BBC has decided not to renew my contract, preventing me from returning to my radio show.” I’m devastated. That program was more than just work; it was home. We were it. We sang while pretending no one was listening as we laughed, cried, and sang. And we eventually became a family through the airwaves. I appreciate you letting me into your homes. into your souls.

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In a statement at the time, the BBC said: “Wynne Evans is not under contract with the BBC.” The spokesperson added: “He is not returning to the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Wales and there are currently no plans to work with him.”

Supreme Court lets Trump restart deporting migrants to ‘third countries’

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A divided Supreme Court has granted a court order requiring that immigrants who have been deported have a chance to challenge the deportations. This is in response to President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to resume swift removals of immigrants to nations other than their own.

As is typical of its emergency docket, the majority of the high court did not provide more details about its reasoning in the brief order issued on Monday. The three liberal justices disagreed in all cases.

Eight people were taken on a plane to South Sudan by immigration officials in May, but they were later detoured to a US naval base in Djibouti after a judge intervened.

In the US, the refugees and migrants from nations like Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cuba had been found guilty of violent crimes. Officials in charge of immigration have stated that they were unable to quickly bring them back to their home countries.

The Trump administration’s administration has announced a comprehensive immigration crackdown, which includes millions of people who are currently living in the US without legal status.

Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in a furious 19-page dissention that the court’s action “exposes thousands of people to the risk of torture or death.”

Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, the other two liberal judges, joined the government in writing and in deposition. “The government has made clear in word and deed that it feels free to deport anyone anywhere without notice or an opportunity to be heard,” she wrote in the dissent.

Some of the migrants’ lawyers who were on the flight to South Sudan said they would continue to fight in court. The Supreme Court’s decision will have horrifying effects, according to Trina Realmuto, executive director of the National Immigration Litigation Alliance.

Meanwhile, Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security, stated in a social media post that the decision was a “MAJOR win for the safety and security of the Americans.”

A request for comment was sent via email, but the department did not respond right away.

District judge concerned about the danger facing deportees

The Supreme Court’s action halts a ruling from US District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Boston, who in April stated that people who have exhausted their legal appeals must have the opportunity to challenge their deportation to a third country.

He informed immigration officials that people could file those concerns through their attorneys if the May deportation flight to South Sudan violated his order. In Djibouti, immigration officials and the officers guarding them faced difficult circumstances, where they were housed in a converted shipping container.

Because some nations do not permit US deportations, the administration has reached agreements with other nations to house immigrants, including Panama and Costa Rica. In contrast, South Sudan has experienced numerous wave after wave of violence since gaining independence in 2011.

Deportations to third countries are not prohibited by Murphy’s order. However, it states that if migrants are sent to another country, they must have a real chance to argue that they could face serious torture.

The Trump administration’s criticism of judges whose decisions have slowed the president’s policies has been one of several legal hot buttons.

A gay Guatemalan man who had been wrongly deported to Mexico, where he claims he had been raped and extorted, was given a second order from Murphy, who was appointed by former Democratic President Joe Biden.

Trump claims ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran

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According to Donald Trump, the president of the United States, Iran and Israel have ratified a “complete and total” ceasefire.

Trump made the announcement on Monday shortly after an Iranian missile attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.

In a social media post, Trump wrote, “On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both countries, Israel and Iran,” on having the stamina, courage, and intelligence to put an end to what should be known as “THE 12 DAY WAR,” which he claimed was a “similar” success.

The Middle East could have been destroyed in a war that could have lasted for years, but it never will. God bless the world, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless America, and God bless Israel.

The agreement has not been confirmed by Israel or Iran.

Prior to the Israeli military’s end of operations, Trump’s statement suggested that Iran would stop firing at Israel.

Omar Rahman, a Middle Eastern analyst, claimed that Trump’s statement contained a lot of information, including whether negotiations would follow the alleged ceasefire.

Rahman charged Trump with “deception” on behalf of Israel in the past. Prior to Israel’s initial attack on Iran, the US president had re-examined its commitment to diplomacy.

Trump stated last week that he would make a decision on whether to engage in Israeli combat, but that Iran would strike two days later.

A significant Israeli attack in the final hours, including the potential assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, would, according to Rahman.

Would the war be ended right away if that was the final operation? Of course not, of course. So, he said, “I don’t know what’s in the cards.”

In the early hours of June 13th, Israel launched a massive attack against Iran without launching a direct attack. According to Israeli officials, the strikes targeted Israel’s nuclear and missile programs, and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people.

Israel killed a number of Iranian generals during the initial wave of strikes.

Iran responded with hundreds of missiles that caused extensive destruction inside Israel, calling the attack an unprovoked aggression in violation of the UN Charter.

Trump authorized US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.

In response to the US’s attacks, Iran launched an unprecedented missile attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base earlier on Monday. Trump said the US would not respond despite calling the retaliation “weak” and saying that Trump had no confidence in it.

According to Liqaa Maki, a researcher at Al Jazeera Media Institute, the US might be able to withstand Iranian attacks on its bases without resorting to any immediate action.

After the Iranian attack, Maki said to Al Jazeera in Arabic that the US needs to turn the military victory into a political one, according to Maki.

He noted Iran’s nuclear expertise and high levels of highly enriched uranium.

Iran could resume its nuclear activity without conducting any inspections in two to three years. Without the world realizing it, it might make a bomb,” Maki said.

Atletico Crash Out Of Club World Cup Despite Win Over Botafogo

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Despite losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid, Brazilian side Botafogo were unable to save their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup on Monday.

In their opening match of the competition, Atletico knew they would need a significant win to advance, but Paris Saint-Germain gave them a 4-0 lead.

In a second sweltering midday kick-off in front of 22, 992 fans at the Pasadena Rose Bowl, PSG defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 elsewhere in Group B.

In the 87th minute, former France international Antoine Griezmann lashed home a Julian Alvarez cross to give Atletico a victory that was ultimately in vain.

Botafogo finished in second place in the group stage six points behind the French giants, who lead the division in terms of goal difference, after defeating European champions PSG 1-0 in their second group game.

In terms of goals scored, Botafogo and Atletico, who also finished with six points, came second.

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We regret not being selected because we had six points, according to Atletico coach Simeone. We were punished at the end of the day because it wasn’t enough.

I’m proud of my guys’ efforts. We played our hearts out, won two games, but we are, regrettably, not succeeding.

The South American champions Botafogo made a strong start to their match against Atletico, with Jefferson Savarino, a lively Venezuelan international, taking on Jan Oblak in the opening minutes.

However, as the first half progressed and the competition progressed, Atletico gained control of the ground and possession.

Alvarez, an international striker from Argentina, opened the scoring in the 41st minute but his shot dangled off Botafogo center-half Alexander Barboza for a corner.

Atletico believed to have made a crucial breakthrough just before half-time when Alvarez appeared to have been kicked in the penalty area, prompting a video assistant referee to check his position.

However, the review found a foul on Barboza in the build-up despite Alvarez’s appearance, so there was no sanction.

Following the incident, Simione described the incident as “none of the decisions went our way.”

With the Brazilians reportedly soaking up pressure during the second half, Atletico spent extended periods camping in Botafogo territory.

On 67 minutes, Rio de Janeiro’s side broke the deadlock with Igor Jesus’ first-time goal from Cuiabano’s cross that Oblak had to parry for a corner.

How it stands in Club World Cup group stage – and who needs what?

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Emlyn Begley
journalist for BBC Sport

With only a few matches left to decide, the Club World Cup is currently in its final group stage match.

Nearly every group still has something to offer.

Before goal difference, the top two teams in each group move into the last 16 with standings before points difference.

Chelsea needs a point to advance, while Bayern Munich could be waiting in the next round while Manchester City is one of the six teams to have qualified for the last 16.

Group A

Tuesday, June 24th, 2002 (02:00 BST) Inter Miami v. Palmeiras, Porto v. Al Ahly

In the knockout stages would both Inter Miami and Palmeiras be eliminated.

However, if either side wins, Porto or Al Ahly could take the place of the losers.

Group B

Following their results from Monday, Paris St-Germain and Botafogo are now in the last 16.

Despite losing to Atletico Madrid by a 1-0, PSG won Group B and defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0 to finish second.

PSG will face Group A’s runners-up, while Botafogo will face Group A’s winners.

Group C

Tuesday, June 24 (20:00 BST), Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors.

Auckland City and Bayern Munich are both already in the process.

Group D

Wednesday, June 25th, 2002 at 02:00 BST, ES Tunis will face Chelsea, Los Angeles will face Flamengo.

Los Angeles and Flamengo are already in the last 16 as group winners.

As long as Chelsea avoids defeating Esperance Sportive de Tunis, they will finish in second place. However, Tunisian players will not qualify if they win.

Group E

Thursday, June 26 (02:00 BST): Inter Milan vs. River Plate, Urawa Reds vs. Monterrey

Inter Milan vs. River Plate winners will advance to the last 16, but a draw would suffice if Monterrey does not prevail.

There are a number of possibilities depending on the exact scores in both games if Monterrey wins and the other game ends in draw.

The top three would each have earned five points, so it would depend on how many goals were scored between them, and if that was level, group goal difference, fair play, or even drawing lots.

Group F

Wednesday, June 25th, at 2:00 BST, between Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan HD, and between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense.

Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense both know that a point in a game would win them.

Group G

Thursday, June 26 (20:00 BST), Juventus face Manchester City, and Wydad Casablanca faces Al Ain.

After winning their first two games, both Juventus and Manchester City are now complete.

To come out on top, City must win the game between the teams.

Group H

Friday, June 27th, 2002 at 02:00 BST, Al-Hilal, Red Bull Salzburg, Real Madrid.

Salzburg vs. Real Madrid: Who will advance to the top of the group, with Al-Hilal’s champions guaranteed to lose to Pachuca.

All three teams would be on point equal if Salzburg and Real met and Al-Hilal won.

Real would remain in the same league because of their superior goal difference over the Austrians. In the final round, Al-Hilal are one goal back of Salzburg in terms of scoring difference.

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