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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAndrew Rannells has dropped out of Broadway’s forthcoming production of Tammy Faye: A New Musical due to contract disputes.It was announced in March that the 45-year-old, two-time Tony-nominated actor would be reprising his role from the West End production of the musical once it transferred to New York City this October. However, Rannells has said this is no longer the case. Speaking to CBS Mornings from the red carpet at Sunday’s 2024 Tony Awards, the…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USDallas megachurch pastor Robert Morris has admitted to having “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old.“When I was in my early twenties, I was involved in inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady in a home where I was staying. It was kissing and petting and not intercourse, but it was wrong. This behavior happened on several occasions over…

(Getty Images)Euro 2024 continues with Belgium looking to bounce back to form at major tournaments after a thoroughly dreadful 2022 World Cup. Their first task is to take on Slovakia, with the Red Devils hopeful that Kevin De Bruyne will arrive fit and in form to inspire them.A big decision was taken before the tournament by head coach Domenico Tedesco to leave out Thibaut Courtois, despite the Real Madrid goalkeeper recovering from a season-long injury to play in the Champions League final.Belgium won their qualification group to get here and their best Euros performance so far was to finish runners-up…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the country’s war cabinet – a move that should solidify his grasp of decision-making over the war in Gaza.It comes as discontent mounts over Israel’s conduct during the war and amid calls for a week of protests from anti-government groups. The move was triggered after the moderate opposition leader Benny Gantz quite the war cabinet last week, over what he believes is a lack of strategy over the…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Viewers in the United Kingdom have enjoyed the input of a new voice on ITV’s coverage of Euro 2024 with Christina Unkel making a positive first impression.American football watchers will be familiar with former top level official Unkel, who has been a regular part of CBS’ broadcasts of the sport over the last few years.But the 37-year-old is a fresh face for most in the UK as ITV look to offer expert insight into the officiating at…

Related: New Biden campaign ad says Trump ‘ready to burn it all down’Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump has issued another plea for absolute presidential immunity to shield him from prosecution over acts carried out during his presidency, with the US Supreme Court set to issue a momentous ruling on the matter before the end of June.The appeal was just one of a number of bizarre posts on his Truth Social platform over the weekend, with the Republican presidential contender also lashing…

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxingSign up to our free sport email for all the latest newsFin Baxter is being mentored by an Anglo-Welsh front row brains trust that is guiding him towards a first cap on England‘s summer tour to Japan and New Zealand.The 22-year-old is viewed as England’s future starting loosehead prop after an impactful season that produced the personal highlight of a thunderous all-round performance in Harlequins’ upset of Bordeaux in April.It was evidence of his rise as a scrummager to be feared as his…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe 77th Tony Awards have drawn to a close after a lively ceremony at which Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe was among the major winners of the evening.The biggest night in Broadway took place on Sunday night (16 June) at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch theater in New York City.Hosted by Academy Award-winner Ariana Debose, this year’s ceremony saw Angelina Jolie win her first Tony for The Outsiders, which was up for a staggering…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailJoe Biden’s campaign is targeting Donald Trump’s criminal convictions in a new $50 million advert campaign ahead of the first presidential debate between the two candidates at the end of the month.In the 30-second ad, which will run in all swing battleground states, voters will be told: “This election is between a convicted criminal who’s only out for himself, and a president who’s fighting for your family.” The Biden campaign has previously steered clear of weighing in on…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter France captain Kylian Mbappe urged “the youth to make a difference” in the country’s upcoming election and in the face of “extremes knocking on the door of power” as Les Bleus’ Euro 2024 opener against Austria came amid a tumultuous political moment back home.Mbappe addressed the French people during a pre-match press conference following Emmanuel Macron’s shock announcement to call a snap parliamentary election. Macron suffered heavy defeats by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (NR) party…