Carabinieri's first remote-controlled robotic dog, Saetta (L), and police's biological dog, Olimpia (R), are deployed after a bomb threat was reported at the Ministry of Culture building, in Rome, Italy, 19 March 2024. The Ministry of Culture was evacuated on 19 March due to a bomb threat. The robotic dog, assigned to Rome's bomb disposal squad, is used to help identify and defuse any explosive devices. EPA / FABIO CIMAGLIA
Carabinieri's first remote-controlled robotic dog, Saetta (L), and police's biological dog, Olimpia (R), are deployed after a bomb threat was reported at the Ministry of Culture building, in Rome, Italy, 19 March 2024. The Ministry of Culture was evacuated on 19 March due to a bomb threat. The robotic dog, assigned to Rome's bomb disposal squad, is used to help identify and defuse any explosive devices. EPA / FABIO CIMAGLIA
Somali soldiers stand at attention in Mogadishu. European instructors are conducting training sessions on a range of topics, including urban combat, the detection and disposal of explosive devices, and protective engineering techniques. AFP
Somali soldiers stand at attention in Mogadishu. European instructors are conducting training sessions on a range of topics, including urban combat, the detection and disposal of explosive devices, and protective engineering techniques. AFP
Iraqi men take part in a clean-up operation after heavy rains in Dohuk, in Iraq's Kurdish region. AFP
Iraqi men take part in a clean-up operation after heavy rains in Dohuk, in Iraq's Kurdish region. AFP
Stumpy the mascot dances near 'Stumpy' the cherry tree at the tidal basin in Washington. The weakened tree is experiencing its last peak bloom before being removed for a renovation project that will rebuild seawalls around Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. AP
Stumpy the mascot dances near 'Stumpy' the cherry tree at the tidal basin in Washington. The weakened tree is experiencing its last peak bloom before being removed for a renovation project that will rebuild seawalls around Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park. AP
The casket of late former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney lies in state in Ottawa, Ontario. Reuters
The casket of late former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney lies in state in Ottawa, Ontario. Reuters
Demonstrators from Code Pink raise red-coloured hands as retired Gen Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, waits to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to give evidence about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Washington. AP
Demonstrators from Code Pink raise red-coloured hands as retired Gen Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, waits to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to give evidence about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Washington. AP
A South Korean tank takes part in a river-crossing exercise during a joint drill with US forces in Yeoncheon, South Korea. EPA
A South Korean tank takes part in a river-crossing exercise during a joint drill with US forces in Yeoncheon, South Korea. EPA
Cardboard coffins are set up at Piazza del Popolo by the Italian Labour Union during a campaign to draw public attention to work-related deaths, in Rome. EPA
Cardboard coffins are set up at Piazza del Popolo by the Italian Labour Union during a campaign to draw public attention to work-related deaths, in Rome. EPA
Politicians vote after the conclusion of the readings of the Article 23 National Security Law, in Hong Kong. The city's legislature unanimously passed a national security law on Tuesday that introduces penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets. AFP
Politicians vote after the conclusion of the readings of the Article 23 National Security Law, in Hong Kong. The city's legislature unanimously passed a national security law on Tuesday that introduces penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets. AFP
People pass by a giant Palestinian flag painted on stairs, in the centre of Nantes. AFP
People pass by a giant Palestinian flag painted on stairs, in the centre of Nantes. AFP
Ko Muang Phet, a white buffalo sold for $500,000, is seen with his new owner Jintanat Limtongkul after a meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and members of the Thai Buffalo Breeding Development Association at Government House in Bangkok. AFP
Ko Muang Phet, a white buffalo sold for $500,000, is seen with his new owner Jintanat Limtongkul after a meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and members of the Thai Buffalo Breeding Development Association at Government House in Bangkok. AFP

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March 20, 2024

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The full list of 2020 Brit Award nominees (winners in bold):

British group

Coldplay

Foals

Bring me the Horizon

D-Block Europe

Bastille

British Female

Mabel

Freya Ridings

FKA Twigs

Charli xcx

Mahalia​

British male

Harry Styles

Lewis Capaldi

Dave

Michael Kiwanuka

Stormzy​

Best new artist

Aitch

Lewis Capaldi

Dave

Mabel

Sam Fender

Best song

Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber - I Don’t Care

Mabel - Don’t Call Me Up

Calvin Harrison and Rag’n’Bone Man - Giant

Dave - Location

Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove

Lewis Capaldi - Someone you Loved

Tom Walker - Just You and I

Sam Smith and Normani - Dancing with a Stranger

Stormzy - Vossi Bop

International female

Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Lana Del Rey

Lizzo

International male

Bruce Springsteen

Burna Boy

Tyler, The Creator

Dermot Kennedy

Post Malone

Best album

Stormzy - Heavy is the Head

Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka

Lewis Capaldi - Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent

Dave - Psychodrama

Harry Styles - Fine Line

Rising star

Celeste

Joy Crookes

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