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HBO debuted the trailer for Year One: A Political Odyssey, which examines President Joe Biden’s first year in office, with what the premium network calls a “rare glimpse into the inner working of the White House.”

Michaela Zee editor President Joe Biden’s turbulent first year in office is the focus of HBO’s forthcoming documentary, “Year One: A Political Odyssey.” In the trailer, which Variety can exclusively reveal, the documentary chronicles Biden’s first year as president, from his inauguration in 2021 to the State of the Union speech in March. Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker John Maggio, “Year One” explores the dynamics of the President’s inner circle, featuring archival news footage and insider interviews with secretary of state Antony Blinken, national security advisor Jake Sullivan, secretary of defense Lloyd Austin, CIA director William Burns and White House chief of staff Ron Klain, among other members of Biden’s cabinet.

Morgan Freeman is among 963 Americans who have been ‘permanently banned’ from entering Russia.The Shawshank Redemption actor, 84, joins a bumper list of celebrities who are forbidden to set foot in the country, including Mark Zuckerberg and the former first lady Hilary Clinton.The move comes in response to US sanctions imposed on the country for its invasion of Ukraine.Freeman was reportedly added to the list after appearing in a video clip in 2017 that accused the Russian government of meddling with American democracy.The Hollywood A-lister narrated the promotional video for an organisation named The Committee to Investigate Russia, according to CNN.The clip was directed by filmmaker Rob Reiner, best known for movies including The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally, and he has also been added to the Kremlin’s list.‘We emphasise that the hostile actions taken by Washington, which boomerang against the United States itself, will continue to receive a proper rebuff,’ Kremlin officials said.‘Russian counter-sanctions are forced and aimed at forcing the ruling American regime… to change its behaviour, recognising new geopolitical realities.’Democratic lawmaker Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was also listed, alongside the late US senator John McCain, who died in 2018.Russia previously banned US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from entering the country.Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA chief William Burns, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan were also among the names.The updated list comes after reports that Vladimir Putin’s health has been deteriorating for the past five years.Independent Russian media outlet Proekt scrutinised the Russian President’s absences,

Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared to break with royal protocol as they greeted emotional adoring fans during a visit in Scotland. It comes as experts say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attempting to dispense with 'stuffy' formality and become more approachable following their disastrous Caribbean tour earlier this year. Royals have been told to avoid taking or posing for selfies whilst out on official duties it has been previously reported.

The Duke of Cambridge shared a tender moment with a Glasgow resident.

Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as secretary of state who died last month at the age of 84, was remembered as a tenacious defender of American ideals and freedom around the globe during a funeral service honoring her legacy on Wednesday.More than 1,400 dignitaries, current and former U.S. officials and top lawmakers were in attendance for the ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral. President Biden, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed Albright's decades-long influence on U.S.

Russia may lash out in frustration at Ukraine’s ferocious resistance by using small nuclear weapons, US officials have warned.

Irvine grandad beat the odds and was released from hospital after battling Covid with one lung.William Burns, who is set to celebrate his 77th birthday next week, told what life has been like over the past year.From isolating himself to seeing his beloved grandkids through the window, the pensioner is doing all he can to get through the pandemic.But the prospect of celebrating his birthday with a fish supper by the seaside is helping to keep him going.The grandad-of-14 – who lost a lung to cancer in 2007 and previously battled prostate cancer – told Ayrshire Live: "My breathing is a lot worse, I'm back on oxygen and I'm set to go back to respiratory next week."I'm managing to get out in the garden but I do need to pace myself, if I do too

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAn Irvine super grandad who beat Covid-19 with only one lung has lifted the lid on his road to recovery.William Burns, 76, spent a month in Crosshouse Hospital battling the disease and doctors initially feared he might not survive.He faced a lonely fight as wife of 54 years Ruby Ivy, their five sons and 14 grandchildren were not allowed to visit due to strict hospital restrictions.Now, 13 weeks on, the grandad of 14, who has also beat cancer twice, is enjoying a new lease of life.He can now safely see his family and is close to being weaned off the oxygen tank that has aided his breathing since bing discharged.“I’ve been doing well, pottering

A miracle grandad of 14 has defied doctors by beating coronavirus with ONE LUNG after a four week hospital battle.