Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance

Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".

Watch: Strictly's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment

Blind comedian Chris McCausland and his dance partner performed part of the routine with the lights off.

Perception of people with disabilities is 'antiquated', says Strictly star

The comedian says people have low expectations about what people with disabilities can do.

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Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games

Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg because of injury.

Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year

A Strictly spokesperson said the dancer is "focusing on her recovery following a foot injury".

Former Strictly star Giovanni says he's strict but not a bully

Giovanni Pernice speaks for the first time since a BBC report into allegations about his behaviour.

Amy Dowden taken to hospital during Strictly show

The dancer's spokesperson said the ambulance "was called as a precaution" and that she was now "feeling much better".

Strictly's Lauren Oakley steps in for Amy Dowden in training

Oakley will train with JB Gill on Monday after his partner Amy Dowden fell ill at the weekend.

Amy Dowden to miss Saturday's Strictly show

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Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate

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Six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day

D-Day veterans and young children of fallen soldiers come together to honour the war dead at the Cenotaph.

Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout

Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.

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Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

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Politics - The Hill - October 19

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Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts

President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

Blackouts expose the Cuban regime's excuses for failure

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Politics - The Hill - October 27

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Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Champions League teams chase 10-points tally in poignant week for coaches Amorim, Alonso, Ancelotti

The first Champions League team will reach 10 points this week

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Dreaming of a pint and a ‘girl’ back home: first world war soldier’s poignant sketches of life in the trenches

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