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POPE’S RETURN
Pope pledges gradual return to public duties following cancer surgery this morning.
Faithful express optimism over his health and leadership in the Vatican.
What’s going on?
A major fire broke out at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright following a deadly incident. Authorities have reported multiple injuries as emergency services respond to the situation.
Coverage varies, with AP News stating, “Major fire breaks out at Alberta after deadly incident at Canadian military base,” focusing on the event itself. In contrast, CNN headlines, “Several dead after major fire breaks out at Canada military base,” emphasising the fatalities involved and the implications of the fire.
Coverage analysed: AP News | CNN | People.com | The New York Times
What’s happening?
Authorities report a mass shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old opened fire, resulting in multiple casualties. The shooter was shot by an armed bystander, a father, during the chaos.
In examining the media response, headlines such as “Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a US mass shooting” from AP News emphasize the action taken by the father, framing it within a context of civilian intervention. Conversely, the BBC’s “Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect ‘multiple times'” shifts the focus toward the teacher’s confrontation with the assailant, highlighting the immediate conflict before the father’s involvement. This difference illustrates a contrast in narrative emphasis where one outlet concentrates on citizen response and the other on the initial attempts to thwart the attack.
Coverage analyzed: AP News | BBC | New York Times | CNN
Kaye Adams has praised Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: BBC)
Kaye Adams has heaped praise on Strictly Come Dancing for casting older celebrities in the 2023 series.
The Loose Women star was the oldest contestant on last year’s show at 60. She was partnered with Kai Widdrington, who could be paired with Layton Williams in a few weeks if a popular theory is to be believed, but left after the first dance-off.
This year’s line-up includes Angela Rippon, 78, who is Strictly’s oldest-ever contestant, and Les Dennis, 69.
Kaye called the addition of older contestants a ‘really positive’ choice and added that age is often overlooked when considering representation.
‘I do think it’s a really positive thing and I’m glad that they’ve done it. Representation is a very important issue and I think sometimes people overlook age when they’re thinking about representation and inclusivity,’ she explained.
‘The whole thing about Strictly is that it’s the ultimate family show, so it’s important that it reflects the whole family,’ a ‘delighted’ Kaye told The Mirror.
Kaye was partnered with Kai on Strictly (Picture: PA)
The presenter added that it wasn’t more important than casting people with disabilities and from different backgrounds.
Kaye also revealed she felt huge ‘pressure’ as the oldest contestant, and was ‘self-conscious’.
‘This year with the average age being higher than it’s been for a while, there will be no need for anyone to feel that way,’ she said hopefully.
Kaye thinks Angela will do well in the competition (Picture: PA)
Les is the second eldest contest on this year’s series (Picture: BBC)
Kaye already has big expectations for Angela and joked: ‘It’s not that age means you are necessarily going to be worst. I was only the worst because I’m a c**p dancer!’
Angela also has a fan in head judge Shirley Ballas, 62, who thinks a surprising secret weapon in her arsenal could help her win the favour of the public during the upcoming autumn series.
‘She can do the splits, you know?’, the professional dancer exclusively offered during a chat with Metro.co.uk.
Shirley is ‘fan-girling’ over Angela (Picture: PA)
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While reflecting on her career, Shirley stopped to tell an adorable anecdote about her encounter with flexible Angela, years ago.
She explained: ‘I’m doing a bit of fangirling. I’ve got Angela Rippen who was the host in the 1991 United Kingdom Championships at the BIC centre in Bournemouth when I danced – I made final that year – so I’m fangirling over her.
‘If her dancing is as elegant as the way she stands and talks, then we’re in for a real treat.’
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Hardly worth going to bed tbh.
‘They’re not going to play. The player cannot be upset.’
Poor guy!
His wife didn’t want him going on a dating show. Funny that.
The pair have split after a six-year relationship.
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