Roseanne show dropped after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant".

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Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev.

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UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July.

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Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant.

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Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says.

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US Poldark superfans travel to Cornwall

Fanatics of the BBC drama have gathered from across the US to visit its Cornwall filming locations.

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Newspaper headlines: 'End of cold call menace', Italy crisis and Serena's catsuit

Plans to fine bosses who "plague" households with sales calls up to £500,000 make the front pages.

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Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

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Roseanne Barr's five most controversial moments

The US comedian's TV show is axed after a Twitter backlash - but Roseanne Barr has been here before.

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Expressing psychosis through street dance

Hip-hop dancer Chad Taylor explains how being sectioned transformed his life.

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'Working in the NHS, my life-long dream'

Olive Belfield was a young nurse when Britain launched the National Health Service in 1948.

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