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Paul Alexander, the ‘man in the iron lung’, dies aged 78

After contracting polio at age 6, Alexander went on to live his entire life paralysed. ADVERTISEMENT A man who attracted a large following and inspired millions with the story of his life in an iron lung has died at 78. Confined to an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, Paul Alexander managed to

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Olly Alexander unveils Eurovision entry on Radio 2

Years and Years singer Olly Alexander will be representing the UK in May at the 2024 Eurovision song content, which takes place in Malmo, Sweden. Speaking to Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, Olly unveiled his entry, Dizzy, and discussed his inspiration for the track. This marks a change of tact for the UK as

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Finland’s ex-PM, Alexander Stubb, wins presidential bid

After a close presidential race, former Finnish Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, won Sunday’s election runoff against former Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto. ADVERTISEMENT With all votes counted, centre-right candidate Alexander Stubb of the National Coalition Party had 51.6% of the votes, while independent candidate Pekka Haavisto from the green left got 48.4%. The 55-year-old, who was

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Ex-PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency

Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won Finland’s presidential election runoff on Sunday against former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a close race between two experienced politicians for the post of head of state, whose main task will be to steer the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member of NATO, following

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