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BBC chief urges wider streaming access as licence fee faces review
BBC director-general Matt Brittin has argued that BBC news should be available on streaming platforms and social media, including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok. He said wider distribution could help the corporation reach audiences and counter misinformation, while arguing that the current licence-fee model restricts its ability to adapt. The £180 annual licence fee is under…
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Christy Kinahan faces leaving Dubai as Gardaí watch his next move
Former Garda assistant commissioner Michael O’Sullivan says Christy Kinahan has spent years preparing for the possibility of being forced to leave Dubai, where he has lived in luxury for about a decade. Kinahan, 69, must leave by 29 September after his visa was cancelled, and Irish and European law enforcement agencies are expected to monitor…
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How a real-life freak of nature more than 14 months after tragic Elaine O’Hara vanished would prove to be arrogant sex killer Graham Dwyer’s downfall… and why he believed he’d committed ‘the perfect murder’
Elaine O’Hara, a 36-year-old Dublin childminder, was murdered by Graham Dwyer, a seemingly respectable architect and father-of-three, in August 2012, yet the case nearly went unsolved. For 14 months after her death, Dwyer believed he had committed the perfect murder, but unseasonably dry weather in August 2013 caused water levels at Roundwood Reservoir in County…
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Town’s ‘eyesore’ new sculpture which cost £54,000 to build is branded ‘some rusted metal with a head on top’ by locals
A £54,000 sculpture has been installed on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, designed to reflect the town’s seaside identity with input from schoolchildren. However, local residents have reacted with fury, branding it an “eyesore” and “rusted metal with a head on top” instead of a worthwhile public investment. The artwork, titled “Lean into the Wind,” appears to…
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Nations League: Greece stun Klopp’s Germany, Netherlands sink Serbia but Gakpo hurt
Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg, spoiling Jürgen Klopp’s first home match in charge and moving top of their Nations League group. The result was Greece’s first win over Germany in 11 meetings, while Germany remain third after a draw in their opening match. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored in the 74th minute after Germany had dominated…
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Filmmaker who gave Andrew Scott his big break makes startling confession as the Elsinore star is tipped to make Oscars history for his ‘shattering performance’ as Ian Charleson
Andrew Scott’s new film Elsinore, in which he plays Scottish actor Ian Charleson, has received widespread critical acclaim and he is now being tipped as “almost certain” to win the Academy Award for Best Actor next year. His potential Oscar win would make him the first openly gay man to win in this category, marking…
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No10 readies takeover of failing Avanti as Labour steps up nationalisation drive
The Government plans to take Avanti West Coast into public ownership when its current franchise expires in March, at what Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called the “earliest possible opportunity”. She said the operator had underperformed for years and passengers had paid the price, as Labour advances its rail nationalisation programme. Avanti runs services from London…
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3 British Invasion LPs From 1964 With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later
The article examines three landmark British Invasion albums released in 1964 that continue to influence music culture today. These records—from The Animals, Dusty Springfield, and The Hollies—represent pivotal moments in rock music history that remain culturally significant decades after their release. The Animals’ debut LP, featuring their iconic rendition of “The House Of The Rising…
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Out of the Park Baseball lets me enjoy baseball even when the Mets suck
Out of the Park Baseball 27 is a text-based fantasy baseball simulation game that has captivated one reviewer for over 2,300 hours across multiple editions. Rather than offering graphical gameplay like MLB The Show, OOTP functions as an intricate spreadsheet where players assume the role of general manager to draft, manage rosters, and simulate seasons…
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Susie Wiles describes balancing breast cancer treatment with White House duties
Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, has written candidly about her experience fighting breast cancer whilst maintaining one of Washington’s most demanding roles. In a USA Today op-ed, she described how the disease occupied her every waking thought and how some days she had to marshal all her strength simply to get out…