CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
He’ll be CNN’s third CEO in less than two years and replaces Chris Licht, who was fired in June
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BBC in crisis: sex scandals, staff cuts and new consumer trends
The British broadcasting corporation is struggling to maintain its status as a benchmark of a world class service
Britney Spears talks about her divorce for the first time: ‘I couldn’t take the pain anymore’
After a relationship of six years, the singer married the actor and model Sam Asghari in June last year. Their split was leaked on Wednesday. ‘I’ve been playing it strong for too long,’ said the singer
Renowned British talk show host Michael Parkinson dies at age 88
Parkinson’s career included interviews with celebrities such as Muhammed Ali, David Bowie and John Lennon
NatWest Bank CEO ousted after furor over politician Nigel Farage’s bank account
The surprise early-morning statement came just hours after NatWest had expressed full confidence in the CEO
Police say there’s no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos
On Wednesday the broadcaster’s wife publicly identified him for the first time as veteran news anchor Huw Edwards
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The BBC suspends presenter over claims he paid a teenager for explicit photos
The Sun newspaper reported allegations that the male presenter gave a youth 35,000 pounds ($45,000) starting in 2020 when the young person was 17
Women’s World Cup still without a TV broadcaster in Europe’s ‘big five’ soccer nations
FIFA has rejected reduced bids from the public broadcasters of Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy, which are now pursuing a deal through the European Broadcasting Union
Time is not the culprit: Why middle age is not responsible for middle-age spread
Are advancing years an impediment to losing weight? Are legends about the relentless metabolism true? Is exercise the answer? We tackle the mythology stored in our stomachs
American journalist’s arrest threatens reporting from Russia
News organizations that report from Russia are wondering about the risks after a Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges there
Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage
Lineker was reinstated by the BBC on Monday after the public broadcaster backed down and reversed its suspension of the former soccer great
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How the Gary Lineker row threw the BBC into crisis
Tim Davie announced on Monday that the popular sports presenter will return to “Match of the Day,” bringing to a close a days-long saga over the network’s social media guidelines
BBC crisis escalates as players and stars rally behind Lineker
As a growing number of Premier League players and presenters got behind the former footballer and refused to appear on the airwaves on Saturday, Britain’s national broadcaster faced allegations of political bias and suppressing free speech
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The secrets of Colditz Castle: The Nazi prisoner-of-war camp where the escape artists of World War II were locked away
Journalist and author Ben Macintyre unveils the history of the famous fortress and points out that, among the prisoners of war, there was rampant classism, antisemitism, madness, sex, racism and betrayal
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Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon to resign after eight years
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The first minister said that part of serving in politics is knowing when it is time to make way for someone else
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