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Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek…

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Mississippi mayor opposes lowering flag for Dolly Parton, says honour should be reserved for ‘truly extraordinary circumstances’

The mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has pushed back against lowering the American flag to half-staff following Dolly Parton’s death, arguing that the gesture should be reserved for people and events of exceptional national significance.

The Times of India

How Dolly Parton defended a young Julia Roberts from ‘harsh’ movie director

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How Dolly Parton handled a director who ‘didn’t particularly like me’

Queen of country had a firm word with the director while working on ‘Steel Magnolias’

The Independent UK

“He wasn’t listening to anything I had to say. So I went home and wrote that song and took it back the next morning. I sang it and he was crying”: How Dolly Parton’s heart-wrenching ballad became one of the most famous songs of all time

“We had one of those love-hate relationships – it was just hard to move on”

MusicRadar

Liza Minnelli struggling to find words after Dolly Parton's death

Liza Minnelli has reflected on her many years of friendship with "truly supportive" Dolly Parton following the death of the country legend.

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Donny Osmond hails 'powerhouse' Dolly Parton

Pop star Donny Osmond has paid a glowing tribute to Dolly Parton.

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Picturesque Danish-style California town, once home to Dolly Parton, faces 31-Airstream resort plan; residents call ‘trailer park’ style ‘completely inappropriate’

A proposed 31-unit Airstream “glamping” resort in Solvang, the picturesque California town once home to Dolly Parton, has sparked fierce opposition from residents and city officials. Plans for the former lumberyard include hotel suites, a pool, bar and lookout tower. Critics say the trailer-style development clashes with Solvang’s historic architectural…

The Times of India

Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton

Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer

The Guardian - US

Introducing Dolly Parton Intl. Airport

Fans pushed to put Dolly’s name on Nashville’s airport. Now state and airport officials want to make it happen

Salon

Dolly Parton was 'authentically true to herself'

Julianne Hough has heaped praise on Dolly Parton, after she passed away, aged 80.

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Dolly Parton had a two-word answer to the secret of her lasting marriage

Parton and Carl Dean were together for six decades until his March 2025 death

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos’ Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton Drew Brutal Backlash: ‘Nobody Wanted to Hear This From You’ — He Once Gave Her $100 Million for Charity

Jeff Bezos’ tribute to Dolly Parton sparked fierce backlash online, but critics overlooked a key detail. In 2022, he gave Parton $100 million to donate to charities of her choice.

Barchart

Dolly Parton wasn't just travelin' thru

Her remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.

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Michael Wolff Calls Trump a '300-Pound Man Who Stuffs Himself With Poison' While Discussing His Mortality

Biographer Michael Wolff claims President Trump is worried about his mortality, citing health concerns and recent celebrity deaths, sparking renewed debate over his fitness for office

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That Time The Bodyguard’s Kevin Costner Ran Over To Dolly Parton And Got Held Down…. By Her Bodyguard

The Bodyguard vs. a bodyguard.

Salon

Dolly Parton covers everyone should hear

5 artists channeled the Queen of Country's spirit through their own

France 24

'I am sure of myself': A look back at Dolly Parton's unspoken feminist legacy

Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.

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Dolly Parton Credited Her Boston Terrier Popeye as Being a 'Spiritual Messenger From God' on Earth

Following the tragic death of Dolly Parton, fans are remembering her incredible bond with her Boston terrier Popeye. The beloved dog famously saved the country music legend during a dark depression.

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Dolly Parton Called Her Dad the 'Smartest Man I've Ever Known' Even Though He Couldn't Read—So She Sent 300 Million Free Books to Kids

Dolly Parton called her father the smartest man she knew despite his illiteracy. Inspired by him, she launched a literacy program that has sent more than 330 million books to children.

International Business Times UK

Katy Perry Slammed as 'Ignorant' and 'Unprofessional' Over Controversial Tribute to Dolly Parton

Katy Perry has faced criticism over a reported Dolly Parton tribute in Mexico after opening her remarks with a comment about the late star's body.

Fortune

Dolly Parton once turned down a song request from Elvis Presley. That was just one business decision that helped build her $650 million empire

Parton established her own publishing company in 1966, which helped her hold on to nearly all of her publishing rights.

The Guardian - US

The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us

Ignore Iran, the Epstein files, and your wallet – not to mention Trump’s plummeting approval ratings

The Independent UK

Bill Maher makes sour comment about Dolly Parton’s death

Comedian and talk-show host seemed to suggest Parton’s death was distracting from the United State’s trade war with Canada

The Guardian - UK

‘In walked this big bundle of energy’: the day Dolly Parton came to Rotherham

Country star came to South Yorkshire town in 2007 for UK launch of the Imagination Library, her book donation scheme

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