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Wednesday, Mar 18

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Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years

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The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

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Sony removes 135,000 deepfakes of its artists' music

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The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites.

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Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

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The anonymous street artist has become synonymous with subversion, satire and secrecy.

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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

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However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

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Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers

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The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

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'Pinch me moment' for optometrist painted by Hockney

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Optometrist Jack Lupton, from Malvern, says seeing his painting in a gallery is "pretty phenomenal".

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Mean Girls actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'

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Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

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Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey

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The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

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Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

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The nine-strong longlist of places will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

Tuesday, Mar 17

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Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

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The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

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Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief tandem bike ride

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The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos

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The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

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Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer

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Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

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Playing Huw Edwards a challenge on a number of levels - Martin Clunes

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Wuthering Heights star Martin Clunes plays the former BBC newsreader in a new Channel 5 series.

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And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at fast food chain

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Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

Monday, Mar 16

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Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan named Saturday Night Live UK hosts

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The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.

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Manchester festival refunds tickets after venue backlash

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Organisers of Manchester's No Art festival offer to refund tickets, after choosing a venue 50 miles away.

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Russell Kane to star in Romeo and Juliet reboot

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Comedian Russell Kane will be treading the boards as part of the New Vic's 40th anniversary year.

BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit

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The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

Singer's 'insane' debut at C2C country music show

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Luton's Olivia Lynn says her nan, who loved Dolly Parton, inspired her to take up country music.

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King hits the DJ decks on city arts venue visit

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The King admits "trying to get a hang of it" while having a go at being a DJ during a visit to Manchester.

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Michael Sheen to replace Richard Osman as House of Games quiz show host

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He will replace Richard Osman, who has presented House Of Games for the last nine years.

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From Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition

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The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

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Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes

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Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

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darinOscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures

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Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

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How to watch the Oscar-winning films

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One Battle After Another, Sinners and Frankenstein were among the winners at Sunday's Academy Awards.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars

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Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

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Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet

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Hollywood’s biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

Watch: Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a rare tie

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One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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See the winners list in full

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Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.