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Adele joins James Corden for last ever Carpool Karaoke Adele joined James Corden for his final Carpool Karaoke, a popular segment of The Late Late Show, of which Corden was the host for the past eight years. In his last week as host, Adele surprised Corden at his home in Los Angeles, clashing cymbals over his bed. In the final Carpool Karaoke, the two discussed their friendship at length, shedding tears over his decision to return to the UK. Adele recalled how Corden and his family has been “so integral in looking after me” and her son, Angelo, after her…

CNN anchor furious after being fired from show CNN co-host Don Lemon has been fired following accusations of misogyny and misbehaviour, according to reports. Lemon was dismissed from the network after he made remarks about Republican Nikki Haley not being “in her prime” earlier this year, which were widely condemned as sexist. In response to the firing, Haley tweeted that it was a “great day for women everywhere.” CNN did not provide a reason for the dismissal, but it followed a report by Variety which detailed allegations of misogynistic behaviour towards Lemon’s colleagues. Lemon has denied the claims. He has…

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Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News Fox News has announced the departure of Tucker Carlson, its highest-rated host. The network said it had “parted ways” with Carlson, who is credited with setting the agenda for US conservatives, and that his primetime slot would be filled by interim hosts until a permanent replacement is found. No reason was given for the decision. Carlson’s blend of populist conservative takes on issues such as immigration, crime, race, gender and sexuality had made him influential, with his programme accounting for four of the top 10 rated programmes on US cable TV, according to Nielsen data. …

The Boeing 737-800 plane set off from Kathamandu and was heading to the international airport in Dubai when one of the engines burst into flames.

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Tuesday’s front pages report on Britons trapped in Sudan and the race to get them home amid violence in the region. There are also several front-page tributes to Len Goodman, who died yesterday at the age of 87.  UK citizens in Sudan The Times reports on a “race against time” to evacuate 4,000 UK citizens from Sudan, who are facing a choice between staying in Khartoum with dwindling food and water, or attempting to escape and risking hijacking or gunfire. The i states that those seeking to leave will have to embark…

UK to begin evacuating British nationals from Sudan The Guardian says British military flights are preparing to evacuate UK nationals from Sudan after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, announced that an evacuation would begin on Tuesday after ministers came under pressure to help at least 2,000 citizens flee fierce fighting. Flights leaving an airfield outside the capital, Khartoum, will open to British passport-holders, with certain groups being prioritised. The Foreign Office told citizens not to travel there unless they are contacted, as it warned the situation remained “volatile” and that the ability to carry out…

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British doctor shot in leg as he rescued mother and daughter in Sudan The Independent says A British doctor trapped in Sudan has been shot in the leg as he “risked his life” to rescue his elderly mother, his daughter has revealed. The doctor, who retired recently after working in the NHS for over 30 years, was visiting his family in Khartoum for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr when fierce clashes between the country’s two top generals erupted in the city on 15 April. His daughter and mother, who requires constant care, had been without water and electricity for five days…