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ISRAEL’S GOVERNMENT
Israel’s president tasks opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government this morning.
A coalition formation could reshape the political landscape significantly.
What’s going on?
A gunman opened fire in Kraków’s main square, resulting in six fatalities and multiple injuries. Polish authorities are investigating the incident and have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene. Emergency services responded quickly, treating the wounded at the location.
Coverage varied significantly, with AP reporting, “Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 6 people and injuring 15,” emphasising the immediate incident and its casualties. In contrast, BBC framed the event as, “Krakow shooting updates: Gunman who killed six believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology, minister says,” highlighting potential motivations behind the attack. This contrast shifts focus from the event itself to the implications of ideology and future security concerns.
Coverage analysed: AP News | BBC | Reuters | CNN
What’s happening?
Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff. This decision signals a return to a more hardline approach toward immigration and other key policy areas, reflective of Miller’s prior influence in the administration.
In comparing headlines, The Washington Post states, “Stephen Miller’s promotion angers industries reeling from immigration enforcement,” while the BBC frames it as “With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle.” The Post’s emphasis is on the immediate backlash from affected industries, highlighting the repercussions of Miller’s policies. In contrast, the BBC’s focus is on the potential for renewed conflict, suggesting a more strategic positioning by Trump rather than a direct reaction to public sentiment. This difference illustrates the varying focuses on the impacts of the appointment versus its broader implications for political conflict.
Coverage analyzed: The Washington Post | BBC | CNN | WSJ
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Fatboy Slim has shown his support for Gary Lineker in a unique way.
The acclaimed DJ, real name Normal Quentin Cook, was performing a major gig in Manchester on Friday night when he used the opportunity to air his ‘respect’ for the pundit.
Lineker is embroiled in a row with the BBC over impartiality after he compared the UK government’s language around migrants to the language used in 1930s Germany.
It was confirmed on Friday that Lineker would ‘step back’ from presenting the BBC show Match Of The Day ‘until an agreement is reached on his social media use.’
A string of pundits refused to appear on the show as a result, with the network now confirming the show would ‘focus on match action without presentation or punditry.’
Now Slim has also shown he is on Lineker’s side as he got audiences to applaud in solidarity with the sports broadcaster.
Lineker’s face was beamed on stage during the gig (Picture: Fatboy Slim/ Twitter)
It comes after Match of the Day was confirmed to have no pundits this weekend as many chose not to appear in support of Lineker (Picture: Getty)
During a gig at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, Lineker’s face was beamed on stage as part of the visual effects used throughout the gig.
As his face appeared, Slim turned his back on the audience to applaud, urging the crowd to do the same, with audience members erupting in cheers.
Other famous faces including the likes of Prince and Greta Thunberg were also broadcast on stage at different parts of the night.
Slim is one of many famous faces who have rallied behind Lineker (Picture: Rex/Shutterstock)
Enough respect #ImWithGary @GaryLineker pic.twitter.com/fvQCLGtbdx— Fatboy Slim (@FatboySlim) March 10, 2023
Slim later took to Twitter where he shared a clip of the moment, writing in the caption: ‘Enough respect #ImWithGary.’
The BBC have said Lineker, who is a freelance employee who has hosted MOTD since 1999, must ‘keep well away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies’ as the network must remain impartial.
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Lineker had responded to a video by Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Twitter in which she called to ‘stop the boats’ with a new Illegal Migration Bill earlier this week, leading to a major row about freedom of speech and impartiality.
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He called the video an ‘immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.’
Lineker was previously found to have broken the broadcaster’s impartiality rules last year with a tweet about Liz Truss and the Conservative Party.
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