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Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approve $111bn Paramount takeover

Shareholders greenlight landmark media merger Warner Bros Discovery investors have voted to accept a £82 billion ($111 billion) buyout by Paramount Skydance, a deal poised to reshape the global e...

#Protests #Media #Regulation #Business #Mergers

3 days ago

Veteran ABC radio host James Valentine dies at 64 after cancer battle

Veteran broadcaster James Valentine passes away James Valentine, the long-serving host of ABC Radio Sydney's Afternoons program, has died at the age of 64 following a two-year struggle with oesop...

#Obituary #Media #Arts

5 days ago

FBI Director sues The Atlantic for $250m over defamation claims

FBI Director files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic Kash Patel, the current FBI Director, has initiated a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, alleging the magazine published f...

#Politics #Law #Media #National Security #Defamation

5 days ago

The Onion proposes licensing deal to mock Infowars' conspiracy theories

The Onion's new bid to take on Infowars The satirical news outlet The Onion has put forward a fresh proposal to acquire publishing rights on Infowars' platforms, aiming to use parody to counter t...

#Conspiracy Theories #Legal #Media #Satire

1 week ago

Harry and Meghan's low-key Australia visit sparks mixed reactions

Updated 19 April 2026 - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex concluded a four-day private trip to Australia's east coast, drawing far less public attention than their 2018 royal tour but stirring debate...

#Media #Controversy #Royalty #Charity

1 week ago

Péter Magyar seeks swift power transfer after historic Hungarian election win

Magyar meets president amid push for early transition Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, met President Tamás Sulyok on Wednesday to press for a rapid handover of power following his...

#Corruption #Elections #Politics #Media #Eu

1 week ago

US judge throws out Trump's $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

Judge dismisses Trump's $10bn lawsuit over Epstein story A federal judge in Florida has dismissed former President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal an...

#Politics #Law #Media

2 weeks ago

Indian web series 'Chiraiya' sparks debate on marital rape

Web series confronts marital rape in India A new Hindi-language web series titled Chiraiya has ignited national conversations about marital rape, a topic long considered taboo in India. Released...

#Law #Media #Women's Rights #Social Issues #Gender

2 weeks ago

Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli drone strike in Gaza

Al Jazeera condemns killing of correspondent in Gaza An Al Jazeera journalist was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza City on Wednesday, with the network calling the attack a "deliberate an...

#War #Conflict #Violence #Media #Journalism

2 weeks ago

BBC breached editorial standards by airing racial slur at Bafta Awards

BBC rules racial slur broadcast violated editorial standards The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) has determined that the corporation breached its editorial guidelines by failing to edit out...

#Entertainment #Media #Broadcasting #Discrimination

2 weeks ago

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' show amid search for missing mother

Guthrie back on air after mother's disappearance NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie resumed her role on Today Monday, telling colleagues it was "good to be back" as authorities continue searching for he...

#Crime #Media #Family

3 weeks ago

Australia preserves viral arrest monologue as cultural treasure

Iconic arrest clip enters national archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has added a 1991 police arrest video to its annual cultural registry, calling it a defining mome...

#Culture #Media #History #Humor

3 weeks ago

BBC sacks Radio 2 host Scott Mills amid historic sexual offence allegations

BBC terminates Scott Mills' contract following conduct allegations The BBC has dismissed Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills after allegations regarding his personal conduct emerged. The corporation co...

#Crime #Investigation #Media

3 weeks ago

BBC terminates Scott Mills' contract amid conduct allegations

BBC confirms Scott Mills' departure following misconduct claims The BBC has ended its contract with radio presenter Scott Mills after allegations regarding his personal conduct emerged. The broad...

#Entertainment #Media #Misconduct

4 weeks ago

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle carrying journalists in the town of Jezzine on Saturday, killing three media workers, their empl...

#War #Conflict #Humanitarian Crisis #Media #Journalism

4 weeks ago

Russia intensifies online censorship as BBC Russian marks 80 years of resistance

Russia tightens digital control, targeting BBC and independent media The Kremlin is escalating restrictions on online access, disrupting mobile internet services and reportedly planning to block...

#Censorship #Media #Propaganda #History #Internet

4 weeks ago

Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show amid mother's disappearance

Guthrie announces return to Today US television presenter Savannah Guthrie will resume her role on NBC's Today show on 6 April, nearly two months after her mother vanished from her Arizona home....

#Crime #Media #Missing Person

4 weeks ago

Oscars to relocate to downtown LA's Peacock Theater in 2029

Academy Awards moving to new venue after 27 years The Oscars will leave their longtime Hollywood home at the Dolby Theatre in 2029, relocating to the larger Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angele...

#Entertainment #Media #Streaming #Awards

1 month ago

Former Google executive Matt Brittin named BBC director general

Brittin to lead BBC amid transformation challenges The BBC has appointed Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, as its new director general, succeeding Tim Davie, who stepped down in November f...

#Technology #Media #Leadership #Digital Transformation #Public Broadcasting

1 month ago

ABC journalists strike for first time in 20 years over pay and AI fears

ABC staff walk out over pay and job security Hundreds of journalists at Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, marki...

#Ai #Media #Wages #Labor Strike #Public Broadcasting

1 month ago

BBC set to appoint Google executive Matt Brittin as new Director General

Former Google leader poised to take BBC reins Matt Brittin, who stepped down as Google's Europe, Middle East and Africa president at the end of 2024, is expected to be named the BBC's next Direct...

#Technology #Media #Leadership #Business

1 month ago

US regulators approve $6.2bn Nexstar-Tegna merger despite local news concerns

Regulators greenlight massive US broadcast deal Federal authorities have cleared the way for Nexstar Media Group to acquire rival Tegna in a $6.2 billion transaction, creating a television networ...

#Television #Media #Regulation #Business #Mergers

1 month ago

UK government boosts BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years

Government announces increased funding for BBC World Service The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will allocate an additional £11 million annually to the BBC World Service o...

#Media #International Relations #Disinformation #Funding #Journalism

1 month ago

Kyle Sandilands sacked from $100m radio contract after on-air feud with co-host

Breakfast radio shock as Kyle Sandilands contract terminated Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands has been fired from his decade-long, A$100 million ($71m) contract with KIIS FM, ending the top-...

#Entertainment #Legal #Media #Business

1 month ago

Sussexes slam royal biographer's claims as 'deranged conspiracy'

Biographer accuses Meghan of 'brainwashing' Harry The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have denounced a forthcoming royal biography, calling its author's claims a mix of "deranged conspiracy and melodr...

#Conflict #Royal Family #Media

1 month ago

East Africa's largest media group sold to billionaire with political ties

Nation Media Group changes hands amid independence concerns East Africa's largest media conglomerate, Nation Media Group (NMG), has been acquired by Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz, sparkin...

#Politics #Investment #Media #Business #Press Freedom

1 month ago

Media veteran warns of rising certainty and polarisation in public debate

Five decades of broadcasting reveal a shift in public discourse A veteran BBC presenter with over 50 years of experience in television and radio has voiced concerns about the growing certainty an...

#Social Media #Culture #Media #Polarisation #Public Debate

1 month ago

Sydney court weighs media ban on Bondi gunman's family details

Court hears request to shield gunman's relatives Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused of killing 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney's Bondi Junction, has asked a court to block media from...

#Crime #Legal #Media #Security

1 month ago

Swiss voters to decide on sharp cut to public broadcaster fee

Referendum on licence fee reduction Switzerland holds a nationwide vote this Sunday on whether to slash the annual fee for its public broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), from 3...

#Elections #Media #Disinformation #Referendum #Public Funding

1 month ago

Savannah Guthrie plans return to Today show amid mother's disappearance

Guthrie visits NBC offices as return to airwaves nears Updated 6 March 2026 - Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today, has made her first visit to the network's New York studios since her mother...

#Crime #Media #Missing Person

1 month ago

Iconic Australian radio duo Kyle and Jackie O split after explosive on-air feud

Live on-air meltdown ends 27-year radio partnership A public confrontation between shock jock Kyle Sandilands and co-host Jackie "O" Henderson has abruptly ended one of Australia's longest-runnin...

#Entertainment #Media #Controversy #Radio #Workplace Conflict

1 month ago

SNL sketch on Tourette syndrome sparks backlash from charity

SNL sketch draws criticism for mocking Tourette syndrome Saturday Night Live has faced backlash after airing a comedy segment that depicted celebrities blaming their controversial behavior on Tou...

#Entertainment #Media #Controversy #Social Issues #Disability

1 month ago

The art and allure of the viral backseat car photo

The rise of the backseat snapshot Two weeks ago, a single image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the rear of a car after his police release sparked a media frenzy. Days later, Lord Mandel...

#Celebrity #Culture #Media #Royalty #Photography

1 month ago

Paramount-Skydance merger could redraw Hollywood streaming landscape

Potential merger aims to challenge streaming giants A proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance could create a major new player in the streaming industry, though regulatory hurdl...

#Entertainment #Politics #Media #Regulation #Streaming #Mergers

1 month ago

Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Bros in $111bn deal

Paramount secures Warner Bros after Netflix withdraws bid Paramount has emerged victorious in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix declined to match its $111bn (£82...

#Entertainment #Politics #Media #Streaming #Mergers

2 months ago

Paramount raises Warner Bros bid to $31 per share in challenge to Netflix

Paramount increases offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery Paramount Global has elevated its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to $31 per share, intensifying competition with Netflix for control of t...

#Entertainment #Media #Finance #Streaming #Mergers

2 months ago

Tourette's advocate criticizes BBC over Bafta slur broadcast error

Tourette's campaigner questions Bafta microphone placement John Davidson, who lives with Tourette syndrome, has criticized the BBC for failing to prevent his involuntary racial slur from airing d...

#Media #Awards #Discrimination #Disability

2 months ago

BBC apologises for airing racial slur during Bafta Film Awards broadcast

BBC issues apology over unedited racial slur in Bafta coverage The BBC has apologised after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette's syndrome during its broadcast of t...

#Media #Awards #Discrimination #Disability

2 months ago

Anna Murdoch-Mann, ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch, dies at 81

Anna Murdoch-Mann passes away in Florida Anna Murdoch-Mann, the former spouse of media magnate Rupert Murdoch, has died at the age of 81, according to announcements from his media outlets. She pa...

#Philanthropy #Obituary #Media

2 months ago

Rai Sport chief resigns after viral Olympic commentary blunders

Rai Sport director steps down following Olympic gaffes Paolo Petrecca, head of Italy's state broadcaster Rai Sport, has resigned after a series of high-profile errors during the Milan-Cortina Win...

#Sports #Politics #Media #Controversy

2 months ago

Australian sports reporter apologises after slurred Winter Olympics live cross

Australian reporter apologises for on-air slur Channel Nine presenter Danika Mason has publicly apologised after a live television segment from the Winter Olympics in Italy drew widespread attent...

#Sports #Media #Controversy #Public Reaction

2 months ago

Stephen Colbert accuses CBS of blocking interview over FCC fears

Colbert alleges network censorship over FCC concerns Late-night host Stephen Colbert has publicly accused CBS of preventing the broadcast of an interview with Democratic Representative James Tala...

#Television #Politics #Media #Regulation #Free Speech

2 months ago

True crime frenzy engulfs Tucson as Nancy Guthrie case draws global attention

Disappearance sparks online sleuthing surge Before dawn broke over Tucson's desert outskirts, YouTuber Jimmy Williams sat before a laptop, dissecting the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie with thous...

#Crime #Investigation #Media #Social Issues

2 months ago

Gordon Ramsay defends Beckhams as parents amid family rift with Brooklyn

Ramsay praises Beckhams amid public family dispute Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has described Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham as "good parents" while commenting on their strained relationship...

#Celebrity #Entertainment #Media #Family

2 months ago

Trump's defamation lawsuit against BBC set for February 2027 trial

Trial date confirmed in Trump-BBC legal battle A Florida court has scheduled former U.S. President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC for a two-week trial beginning February 2027,...

#Politics #Law #Media #Defamation

2 months ago

Disney ad featuring severed robot banned for frightening children

Disney ad pulled after parents flag disturbing content The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Disney roadside poster for the upcoming Predator Badlands film, ruling it could...

#Film #Media #Advertising #Regulation

2 months ago

Washington Post CEO William Lewis resigns following mass layoffs

Washington Post CEO steps down after workforce cuts The Washington Post announced on Sunday that its chief executive, William Lewis, is leaving the company, just days after the newspaper reduced...

#Media #Business #Layoffs #Journalism

2 months ago

Police probe ransom notes in abduction of TV host's mother in Arizona foothills

Disappearance shocks affluent Tucson neighborhood Residents of the Catalina Foothills, a community known for its dark skies and stargazing, are reeling after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was alleged...

#Crime #Media #Abduction #Security #Community

2 months ago

YouTube surpasses $60bn revenue milestone in 2025, outpacing Netflix

YouTube hits record $60bn revenue in 2025 Google disclosed on Wednesday that its video platform generated over $60 billion in revenue last year, marking the first time the company has publicly br...

#Technology #Media #Advertising #Business #Subscriptions

2 months ago

Weekly News Quiz Tests Global Events Awareness

Weekly News Recap in Quiz Form The past week saw significant developments, from the release of millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to a dramatic account of a Britis...

#Celebrity #Crime #Wildlife #Media #Finance

2 months ago

Washington Post cuts a third of staff, slashes sports and foreign coverage

Washington Post announces sweeping job cuts The Washington Post will lay off approximately one-third of its workforce, drastically reducing its sports and international reporting teams, the newsp...

#Media #Business #Layoffs #Journalism

2 months ago

Epstein sought Chomsky's advice on handling 'putrid' media coverage

Epstein consulted Chomsky amid media scrutiny Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein turned to linguist Noam Chomsky in early 2019 for guidance on responding to mounting allegations of sex trafficki...

#Crime #Justice #Scandal #Media

2 months ago

Norwegian crown princess's son tells court he sought validation through partying

Defendant describes life of excess in Oslo court Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, testified on Wednesday that his years of heavy partying stemmed fro...

#Crime #Royal Family #Media #Mental Health #Sexual Assault

2 months ago

Netflix faces Senate scrutiny over $82bn Warner Bros Discovery bid

Senate raises antitrust concerns over Netflix-Warner merger Netflix executives faced sharp questions from US lawmakers on Tuesday over the company's proposed $82 billion acquisition of Warner Bro...

#Media #Regulation #Streaming #Mergers #Antitrust

2 months ago

Disney appoints parks chief Josh D'Amaro as new CEO

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as next chief executive Walt Disney Co. has selected Josh D'Amaro, the head of its theme parks division, to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive, effective 18 March. The...

#Entertainment #Media #Leadership #Business

2 months ago

Trump threatens legal action against Trevor Noah over Grammy Epstein joke

Trump vows to sue comedian over Grammy remarks Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to take legal action against comedian Trevor Noah after Noah referenced Trump's past association...

#Celebrity #Crime #Media #Lawsuits

2 months ago

Russian state TV host brands BBC correspondent 'enemy of Russia' in fiery rant

Solovyov's tirade targets UK and BBC On his prime-time Russian television show, presenter Vladimir Solovyov launched a verbal assault against the United Kingdom, expressing frustration that Mosco...

#War #Diplomacy #Media #Propaganda #Journalism

3 months ago

India bids farewell to BBC's 'voice of India' Sir Mark Tully at 90

Final farewell to legendary BBC correspondent Sir Mark Tully Hundreds gathered in Delhi on Monday to pay their last respects to Sir Mark Tully, the veteran BBC journalist who became known as the...

#Obituary #Media #History #Journalism

3 months ago

Three Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza

Israeli strike kills three journalists in Gaza First responders in Gaza reported that three Palestinian journalists died on Wednesday after an Israeli airstrike hit their vehicle in the al-Zahra...

#Human Rights #War #Conflict #Media

3 months ago

Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of prioritising 'Brand Beckham' over family

Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on family rift Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has publicly accused his parents of putting their global brand ahead of family...

#Celebrity #Media #Family #Branding

3 months ago

BBC moves to dismiss Trump's $5bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech

BBC challenges Trump lawsuit in Florida court The British broadcaster has filed a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's $5 billion defamation lawsuit, arguing the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and...

#Politics #Legal #Media

3 months ago

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject Paramount's revised takeover bid

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's latest offer Warner Bros Discovery has once again advised its shareholders to turn down a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, calling it "inferio...

#Media #Finance #Mergers #Acquisitions #Corporate

3 months ago

Netflix removes Chinese drama from Vietnam over disputed South China Sea map

Netflix complies with Vietnam's demand to pull Chinese series Streaming giant Netflix has removed the Chinese romance drama Shine on Me from its Vietnamese platform after Hanoi objected to a scen...

#Diplomacy #Censorship #Media #Territorial Dispute

3 months ago

TV success of Heated Rivalry brings Parkinson's specialist to author Rachel Reid

TV adaptation's fame leads to medical breakthrough for author Rachel Reid, the 45-year-old Canadian writer behind the hit series Heated Rivalry, has secured specialist Parkinson's care after her...

#Entertainment #Media #Health #Disability

4 months ago

2025's First Quarter in Review: Key Events You Might Have Missed

2025 First Quarter Recap: A Global Snapshot The opening months of 2025 brought dramatic headlines, from natural disasters in California to political transitions in Washington and public spats in...

#Entertainment #Politics #Media #Disasters #Quiz

4 months ago

Murdoch family Christmas strained after bitter succession battle

Murdoch family skips traditional Christmas reunion amid feud The media dynasty, known for rare but lavish holiday gatherings, will spend this Christmas apart following a contentious legal battle...

#Conflict #Media #Business #Family #Succession

4 months ago

Israel extends law to ban foreign media without court order

Parliament votes to prolong foreign broadcaster ban Israel's Knesset approved a two-year extension on Tuesday that lets the government close foreign news outlets it deems a security risk without...

#Legislation #Media #Security #Press Freedom

4 months ago

CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan deportations amid editorial dispute

CBS withdraws 60 Minutes report on Salvadoran detention center CBS News faced backlash after abruptly canceling a 60 Minutes investigation into the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuela...

#Immigration #Human Rights #Politics #Media

4 months ago

Kate Winslet recounts media intrusion and body image struggles post-Titanic fame

Winslet opens up about relentless media scrutiny Actor Kate Winslet has detailed the invasive tactics used by the press after her breakthrough role in Titanic, including phone tapping, paparazzi...

#Celebrity #Media #Gender #Mental Health

4 months ago

Trump sues BBC for $5bn over edited 6 January speech in documentary

Trump files $5bn lawsuit against BBC over edited speech Former US President Donald Trump has launched a $5 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and trade law violations over an ed...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media

4 months ago

Amazon apologises after wrongly streaming 15-rated film to child

Amazon issues apology over film rating error A parent discovered their child was shown a 15-rated movie instead of a PG film on Amazon Prime Video, prompting an investigation by UK media regulato...

#Media #Child Safety #Regulation #Tech

4 months ago

Judge allows cameras in trial of man charged with killing Charlie Kirk

Court appearance marks first public hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared in a Utah courtroom Thursday as a judge weighed media access to the case involving the fatal shooting o...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Media

4 months ago

EU probes Google over AI summaries and YouTube content usage

EU launches investigation into Google's AI practices The European Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into Google's use of artificial intelligence, focusing on whether the company exploited...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Media #Regulation #Copyright

4 months ago

Paramount counters Netflix with $108bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery Paramount Global, backed by the Ellison family, has submitted a new offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $30 per share, challenging Ne...

#Media #Regulation #Business #Streaming #Mergers

4 months ago

Trump raises antitrust concerns over Netflix's $72bn Warner Bros Discovery deal

Trump voices potential antitrust issues with Netflix-Warner Bros merger US President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discov...

#Media #Regulation #Streaming #Mergers #Antitrust

4 months ago

Gary Lineker's Netflix deal marks bold shift from BBC to global stage

Haaland breaks Shearer's record, sparking podcast banter Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 appearances this week, eclipsing Alan Shearer's long-s...

#Football #Entertainment #Technology #Media #Business

4 months ago

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros film and streaming units for $72bn

Netflix secures $72bn deal for Warner Bros entertainment assets Netflix has reached an agreement to purchase Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming operations for $72 billion (£54 billion), m...

#Entertainment #Media #Finance #Streaming #Mergers

4 months ago

Eurovision faces pivotal vote on Israel's future in Geneva meeting

Eurovision at crossroads over Israel's participation Organizers and broadcasters gather in Geneva on Thursday to decide whether Israel will remain in the annual song competition, as protests and...

#Diplomacy #Protests #Culture #Media

4 months ago

England seek Ashes revival as off-field scrutiny intensifies in Australia

England face pivotal day-night Test in Brisbane England will aim to level the Ashes series when they take on Australia in the second Test at Brisbane's Gabba, starting Thursday under floodlights....

#Sports #Tourism #Media #Cricket

5 months ago

BBC Chair Faces Scrutiny Over Leadership Amid Impartiality Row

BBC Chair Under Fire for 'Wishy-Washy' Leadership The chair of the BBC, Samir Shah, faced sharp criticism from lawmakers on Monday, with the head of a parliamentary committee questioning whether...

#Governance #Politics #Accountability #Media #Regulation #Broadcasting #Resignations #Impartiality

5 months ago

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles

Daily Mail publisher agrees £500m deal for Telegraph titles The publisher of the Daily Mail has struck a £500 million agreement to acquire the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, ending years o...

#Publishing #Media #Regulation #Mergers #Journalism

5 months ago

Steve Smith dismisses Panesar’s Ashes taunt with Mastermind jab ahead of first Test

Steve Smith dismisses Panesar's Ashes taunt with Mastermind jab ahead of first Test Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith deflected criticism from former England spinner Monty Panesar on Thur...

#England #Media #Controversy #Cricket #Ashes #Australia #Sports Diplomacy

5 months ago

Epstein files reveal exchanges with Trump allies, public figures

Thousands of Epstein documents disclose ties to Trump circle, elite figures U.S. lawmakers on Saturday released over 20,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, exposing communicatio...

#Crime #Justice #Elections #Politics #Scandal #Media #Finance

5 months ago

BBC faces $5bn Trump lawsuit threat over edited Panorama clip

BBC braces for $5bn legal battle with Trump over edited interview Donald Trump has escalated his threat of legal action against the BBC, now demanding between $1 billion and $5 billion in damages...

#Politics #Law #Media #Broadcasting #Defamation

5 months ago

Trump vows $1bn–$5bn lawsuit against BBC over edited 2021 speech

Trump announces legal action against BBC over speech edits US President Donald Trump declared on Friday he would sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, accusing the broadcaster of dis...

#Politics #Law #Media #Broadcasting #Defamation

5 months ago

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group

RedBird Capital withdraws £500m bid for Telegraph Media Group US investment firm RedBird Capital has abandoned its £500 million bid to acquire the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, citing regulatory un...

#Politics #Investment #Media #Regulation #Business #Acquisitions #Press Freedom

5 months ago

PlayStation 5 enters fifth year with no PS6 in sight, says Sony executive

PlayStation 5 marks five years as Sony delays next-generation console Sony's PlayStation 5 has reached its fifth anniversary with no immediate successor on the horizon, as the company emphasizes...

#Innovation #Entertainment #Technology #Media #Business #Gaming #Consumer Electronics

5 months ago

Trump vows BBC lawsuit over edited January 6 speech in Panorama documentary

Trump vows BBC lawsuit over edited January 6 speech in Panorama documentary Former and current US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday he feels "obligated" to sue the BBC for defamation, al...

#Elections #Politics #Accountability #Media #Disinformation #Lawsuits #Free Press

5 months ago

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary edits

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary edits Former U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded the BBC issue a retraction, apology, and pay up to $1 billion in damages over...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media #Free Speech #Defamation

5 months ago

BBC faces $1 billion lawsuit from Trump amid leadership crisis

BBC hit with $1 billion legal threat from Trump over Panorama documentary Donald Trump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit unless it retracts a Panorama documentary, issues an apolog...

#Politics #Law #Media #Leadership #Defamation

5 months ago

Trump threatens $1bn BBC lawsuit over edited 2021 Capitol speech in Panorama documentary

Trump demands BBC retraction, threatens $1bn lawsuit over edited 2021 speech Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a legal threat against the BBC, demanding a full retraction of a Panoram...

#Elections #Politics #Law #Media #Documentary #Bias #Defamation

5 months ago

Australian radio legend John Laws dies at 90 after seven-decade career

Australian radio legend John Laws dies at 90 John Laws, the iconic Australian talkback radio host known for his distinctive voice and seven-decade career, has died at age 90, his family announced...

#Obituary #Media #Controversy #Awards #Broadcasting

5 months ago

Week in Focus: Striking Images from Africa and Beyond

Week in Focus: Striking Images from Africa and Beyond A curated selection of the most compelling photographs from the past week captures diverse moments across Africa and other regions. The image...

#Culture #Media #Photography #Global

5 months ago

Sky in £1.6bn talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting arm amid streaming competition

Sky in preliminary £1.6bn talks to buy ITV's TV and streaming division Sky, owned by US media giant Comcast, is in early discussions to acquire ITV's Media and Entertainment business-including it...

#Television #Media #Advertising #Regulation #Finance #Streaming #Competition #Mergers

5 months ago

George Clooney calls Kamala Harris’s 2024 nomination a ‘mistake’ in post-election interview

Clooney reflects on Biden's exit and Harris's defeat Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney said in a CBS interview that replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as the party's 2024 presidential...

#Elections #Politics #Media #Democratic Party #2024 Race

5 months ago

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry confirm romance amid mutual rebranding

Trudeau and Perry make relationship public in Paris Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and American pop star Katy Perry have publicly confirmed their relationship after being photograp...

#Celebrity #Politics #Pop Culture #Relationships #Reputation #Activism #Media

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Paramount-Skydance merger could redraw Hollywood streaming landscape

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