4 h. ago BBC boss says disinformation ‘trust crisis’ putting social fabric of UK at risk

Tim Davie pitches BBC as unifying force as he announces plans to make more news content for YouTube and TikTokBritain’s status as a cohesive, democratic society is at risk for the first time in a generation as the rise of social media platforms and disinformation fuel a “trust crisis”, the BBC’s director general has said.In a wide-ranging address about the future of the corporation, Tim Davie said BBC News would start to make special content for platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, where disinformation can go unchecked, as he couched the broadcaster as a “precious national asset” preventing the UK from becoming a society in which there were no shared facts. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago BBC boss breaks silence on Gary Lineker after MOTD host's controversial now

BBC Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, shared then deleted an anti-Zionist post on Instagram, which referenced the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine

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18 h. ago Gary Lineker is branded 'disrespectful' and 'not a nice man' as ex

Gary Lineker is accused of being disrespectful and 'not a nice man' in a new memoir published by a former Premier League boss. It is the latest headache for the BBC presenter.

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29 h. ago BBC EastEnders' return 'sealed' for iconic character and it's not Max Branning

EastEnders fans are convinced that an iconic character will be making their return to the Square in upcoming episodes after a hint from the BBC soap's boss

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40 h. ago A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence

Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to rebuild and his plan for the futureOne year after the deadly riots that ravaged Nouméa and shattered New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, newly elected president Alcide Ponga faces a series of challenges including deep division over the territory’s political future – and the prospect of independence from France.Ponga, who was elected in January is an indigenous Kanak who is also anti-independence. The 49-year-old former nickel executive and mayor has vowed to get the economy back on track and support discussions on independence. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago EastEnders boss teases major return as BBC soap wins big at BAFTA Awards

EastEnder bosses are set to send fans into overdrive after they teased the return of an iconic cast member from the past following their latest BAFTA Awards win in London

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7 d. ago BBC shares 'profoundly emotional' update about the future of Call The Midwife as show boss pays tribute to loyal fans

Beeb boss Lindsay Salt described the show as a 'jewel in the BBC's crown'.

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1 week ago Disgraced BBC newsreader and paedophile Huw Edwards has refused multiple requests to give back the £200,000 he was paid after his arrest, BBC boss claims

BBC Chairman Samir Shah said the presenter has been asked numerous times to give the money back but has ignored the requests.

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1 week ago Kamala Harris to step back into spotlight to give sharp critique of Trump

Democratic presidential candidate to speak in San Francisco after keeping low profile since election defeatKamala Harris will step back into the political spotlight on Wednesday night to deliver a sharp critique of Donald Trump, warning that his presidency has put the US at risk of a constitutional crisis.The former vice-president has mostly kept a low profile since leaving the White House in January following her bitter defeat to Trump. Now, a day after Trump celebrated 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, she is expected to deliver a forceful renunciation of the president’s stunning power grabs that have prompted warnings of creeping authoritarianism. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jack Wilshere: Norwich interim boss completes London Marathon

Jack Wilshere: Norwich interim boss completes London Marathon  BBC

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2 w. ago Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions

Developed countries pressed to submit national plans well before Cop30 as time runs out to avoid 1.5C temperature riseRich countries are dragging their feet on producing new plans to combat the climate crisis, thereby putting the poor into greater danger, some of the world’s most vulnerable nations have warned.All governments are supposed to publish new plans this year on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but so far only a small majority have done so, and some of the plans submitted have been inadequate to the scale of action needed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Concerns over regeneration causing 'irreversible damage' to London's markets and railway arches

London Assembly warns mayor Sadiq Khan to ‘ensure regeneration enhances, rather than erodes, the social fabric of our city’

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3 w. ago Evan Davis being told to stop hosting podcast was ‘tough’ for BBC boss

He was told that the Happy Heat Pump Podcast could be seen as a breach of rules around presenters speaking about issues of public policy.

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3 w. ago The Apprentice turns 20: Biggest success stories and controversies of hit BBC show

BBC show The Apprentice has seen boss Lord Alan Sugar host all sorts of characters, but among major successes he's also seen race rows and physical fights take place in the boardroom

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3 w. ago Neirud review – a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil’s complex social fabric

Film-maker Fernanda Faya weaves together a loving homage to her circus performer grandmother and her elusive companionBuried secrets bubble to the surface in Brazilian film-maker Fernanda Faya’s tender and searching documentary, which seeks to disentangle the hidden knots of her fascinating family tree. The film opens with lovingly recorded home videos of various gatherings, including her childhood birthday celebrations, the only time of the year when her paternal grandmother, Nelly, would visit. A formidable woman of Roma ancestry, Nelly came from a long line of skilled circus performers, an illustrious ancestry that ended when Faya’s father did not join the family business.One particular aspect long eluded Faya: Nelly was always seen with woman called Neirud, whom Faya called aunt, but their actual relationship was a mystery; when Neirud died, her house was emptied of all personal photos and keepsakes. Through meticulous research, Faya gradually uncovered Neirud’s story. A Black w...

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3 w. ago London Conference Puts Paralysed Sudan Peace Efforts on Display

London Conference Puts Paralysed Sudan Peace Efforts on Display  Crisis Group

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3 w. ago BBC Beyond Paradise star shares huge struggle in first look at tonight's episode

Beyond Paradise star PC Kelby Hartford - who is played by Dylan Llewellyn - is turning to dating apps after failing to find love with his boss on the BBC detective drama

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3 w. ago Doctor Who boss hits out at 'toxic' keyboard warriors over complaints BBC show is too 'woke'

The long-running sci-fi phenomenon, which has a global following of millions, has seen its ratings plummet after fans were left fed up by some of its recent plots.

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4 w. ago Gavin and Stacey film: Star says he floated idea to BBC boss

Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb has said he suggested the idea of a film adaptation of beloved sitcom to BBC director general Tim Davie.

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