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From ‘Summer House’ to ‘Love Island’: Bravo, Peacock’s Frances Berwick Says Unscripted Is Finally Getting Some Respect
Frances Berwick, chair of unscripted programming at Bravo and Peacock, says reality television has enjoyed an exceptional 2026, with shows including The Traitors, Summer House and Love Island USA achieving record ratings and unusually extensive media attention. She argues that the genre is gaining greater cultural respect because viewers increasingly feel compelled to watch quickly…
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GB’s Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track – highlights & report
Matthew Hudson-Smith won the men’s 400m gold at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, securing a third European title in the event on the track where he began competing as a child. The victory was especially significant because the 31-year-old, from Wolverhampton, raced at Alexander Stadium in front of a stand named after him.…
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Galatasaray submit Martinelli bid – Thursday’s gossip
Football transfer gossip reports several potential deals involving Premier League and European clubs. – Galatasaray have reportedly offered £38.4m for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli. – Arsenal may sell Martin Zubimendi for at least £77m, with Chelsea interested. – Aston Villa have discussed signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka and proposed a Palhinha loan. – Newcastle are pursuing Benfica’s…
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Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
Millions of people across the UK and Europe watched the most dramatic solar eclipse seen from Britain in nearly 30 years. The event mattered because it offered a rare shared view of a major astronomical phenomenon, with partial coverage across the UK and totality visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. In most of…
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Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Millions of people across the UK watched a solar eclipse on Wednesday, with gatherings held around the country to view it. The event was significant because it was described as the most substantial eclipse visible from the UK since 1999. At its peak, the Moon obscured more than 90% of the Sun, creating a striking…
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Wisconsin Democrats cite electability in Francesca Hong primary defeat
Francesca Hong suffered a decisive defeat in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, with voters cited by Fox News saying doubts about her general-election electability contributed to the result. The outcome matters because it suggests that, in a battleground state, some Democratic primary voters prioritised perceived viability over more explicitly socialist politics. Some voters also viewed Hong’s…
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‘Wonderful run!’ GB’s Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver
Great Britain’s Emily Newnham won silver in the women’s 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, producing a personal-best performance after fighting back strongly in the race. The result is significant because it adds another major international medal to her recent success and underlines her progress in the event. Newnham had also won silver…
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Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf
Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men’s 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.
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GB’s Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke
Great Britain’s Angharad Evans won her first European Championships gold medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke in Paris, setting both a championship record and a British record. The 23-year-old’s victory underlines her emergence as a leading British swimmer in the event. Evans finished in 1:04.87, a lifetime best, ahead of Ireland’s Mona McSharry and Italy’s…
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Ireland’s Walsh beats British teen Smith to IM gold
Ireland’s Ellen Walshe won the women’s 400m individual medley gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, beating Britain’s Amalie Smith. The result gives Ireland a European title while highlighting Smith’s strong performance at just 16. Walshe finished ahead of Smith in the individual medley, which combines butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. The event took…