Tupac murder trial

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After nearly three decades, opening statements are due to begin later today in the trial of the only man ever charged with the murder of the American rapper, Tupac Shakur. We explain what's happening, and we bring together three music experts to discuss Tupac Shakur's influence on hip-hop culture. The Russian Supreme Court has upheld the election ban on Yabloko, one of the few remaining opposition parties. We speak to our reporter with BBC Russian. Niu Lai, a low-budget animation film about a cow in a dream sequence has seen a huge jump in ticket sales after going viral for its confusing plot and terrible graphics. We speak to animation artists. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: FILE PHOTO: 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show – New York City, U.S., 07/04/2017 – Tupac Shakur. Credit: Lucas Jackson/Reuters)