Chris Fearne Resigns His Position From Labour Cabinet

May 10 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Labour Minister Chris Fearne has stepped down from his positions in the Cabinet following the filing of criminal charges related to the contentious Vitals privatisation of state hospitals, which has sparked significant controversy within the Labour administration.

Fearne, who currently serves as the deputy leader for parliamentary affairs within the Labour Party, announced his resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reforms. He has also withdrawn his nomination for European Commissioner.

His decision comes amidst the ongoing magisterial inquiry into the Vitals-Steward deal, with Fearne stating that he wishes to focus on addressing the charges he is set to face. Additionally, he has requested that the Maltese government retract his nomination as Malta’s next European Commissioner.

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New Official Euro 2024 Song by One Republic Released Today

May 10 2024

‘FIRE’, the official Euro 2024 song has finally been released on all streaming platforms.

The song is a massive collaboration between Italian electronic trio Meduza, German singer-songwriter Leony and Grammy nominated OneRepublic, which ultimately represents European cooperation ahead of the iconic sporting event.

The song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder also features Meduza’s much loved anthemic house production plus Leony’s sparkle of pop. ‘FIRE’ will surely go down as one of the most iconic football anthems due to its overall energy, vibe and embodiment of the European football spirit.

Supporters will have a chance to see this insane collaboration live before their very own eyes at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Euros in the Olympiastadion Berlin on Sunday the 14th of July.

After the song’s release OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder had this to say, “Today is special with the release of FIRE. We wrote it for football and music fans everywhere, hoping it will inspire and unite us as we count down to UEFA EURO 2024. The #LightYourFire campaign is an invitation to fans worldwide to join us on this journey.”

Alongside the song’s official release, UEFA have also launched the #LightYourFire social media campaign, which will give an opportunity for fans to express their excitement ahead of the tournament and the opportunity to win tickets for the final in Berlin.

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Amy Winehouse’s Parents Accept BRIT Billion Award for One Billion UK Streams

May 10 2024

Amy Winehouse’s parents, Mitch and Janis, accepted a BRIT Billion Award on her behalf as her music reached one billion streams in the UK, spurred by the release of the biopic Back to Black. While the film received mixed reviews, Winehouse’s music continues to captivate audiences.

In a statement, Mitch and Janis expressed their pride in Amy’s enduring talent and the joy of her music reaching new generations. The surge in streams includes hits like “Back to Black” and “Valerie,” with over 150 million and 135 million streams respectively. Other tracks from her albums have also seen significant streaming numbers.

In addition to the BRIT Billion Award, Winehouse’s debut album, Frank, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Picture Disc Edition release. The album features previously unseen footage from the “In My Bed” video shoot, now available in multiple languages with translated lyric videos.

Despite mixed reviews for the biopic, Amy’s legacy remains strong, reminding fans of her exceptional talent and timeless music. Through awards, reissues, and newfound treasures, Winehouse’s influence continues to resonate globally, cementing her status as one of the greatest artists of our time.

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Air Raid Sirens Take Over Roberta Metsola and Volodymyr Zelensky Press Conference

May 10 2024

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has yet again shown her defiance and courage by visiting war torn Ukraine during Europe Day.

It wasn’t her visit only that made headlines but also the fact that during Metsola’s and Volodymyr Zelensky’s press conference in Kyiv, air raid sirens started beaming, meaning that all the journalists and officials had to evacuate the area.

The two presidents were reaching the end of the press conference before being interrupted by the sirens and having to be evacuated.

A very angry and disappointed looking Zelensky told the reporters “This is what the Nazis do in Europe. This is the reality of Europe Day for us Ukrainians,”

He then asked Metsola if she was ok to which she confidently answered yes and continued on by saying that the abrupt air raid sirens gives her and other Europeans an idea of what Ukrainians live through every day.

Metsola and the Maltese journalists were quickly taken to a nearby shelter and were shown real time images of Russian missiles entering Ukraine’s airspace.

Before the sirens started beaming, Zelensky thanked the European Parliament and Roberta Metsola for protecting lives and for fighting for peace and awarded her the Ukrianian Order of Merit first class.

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