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Behind the Blog: Jazz and JournalismBehind the Blog: Jazz and Journalism
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss the Madonna-whore algorithm, reader tips, and jazz. SAM: Yesterday morning I published a story I started working on weeks ago and only ...
‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks. ...
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait ‘open’
Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. ...
Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remainCeasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts. ...
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South AfricaMugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg. ...
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in ParisPalestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners. ...
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vettingKey questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
It’s emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States. ...
Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1. ...
Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassyKensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy
It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post. ...