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BBC may close more channels including BBC3 and BBC Scotland

  • BBC director-general signals more channels could close as part of £500m savings drive
  • BBC3 and BBC Scotland face potential axe, with decisions expected by October
  • Director-general open to AI presenters but maintains human creativity remains essential

BBC director-general Matt Brittin has indicated that further television and radio channels could close as part of sweeping cost-saving measures, with BBC3 and BBC Scotland specifically at risk. The broadcaster aims to save £500 million over three years and reduce its workforce by approximately 2,000 roles. Brittin also…

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International Documentary Association Calls On Israeli Government To Halt “Campaign Of Threats” Against ‘NAZA’ Directors

  • Documentary directors face alleged Israeli government intimidation.
  • *NAZA* alleges extensive civilian harm in Gaza operations.
  • More than 250 figures signed the IDA’s appeal.

The International Documentary Association has urged the Israeli government to end what it describes as threats and intimidation against Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, directors of the Gaza war documentary *NAZA*. The appeal follows accusations by Israeli officials that the filmmakers committed treason, and has intensified debate over…

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Human remains beneath California home lead to suspected 2006 murder arrest

  • Human remains solved a 20-year-old disappearance.
  • DNA identified Jill Maiorca.
  • Her former husband faces murder charges.

A California homeowner discovered human remains beneath his Big Bear house in 2020, unknowingly helping to resolve the disappearance and suspected murder of Jill Maiorca, who was 29 when she died. DNA testing confirmed her identity in 2023, and investigators subsequently identified her former husband, Jeff Maiorca, as…

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Beckham receives £38m payout as brand empire profits soar after World Cup deals

  • David Beckham received £38m dividend from record £50m holding company profits
  • World Cup brand deals with major sponsors significantly boosted earnings
  • Victoria's fashion brand turned profitable for first time in 18 years

Sir David Beckham has received a £38million payout thanks to record profits from his brand empire, which benefited significantly from World Cup sponsorships and endorsement deals during the 2026 tournament in the United States. His holding company, DRJB Holdings, nearly doubled its pre-tax profits to £50million in 2025,…

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Woman dies after vehicle collision on Monaro Highway near Bredbo

  • Woman in her 60s killed after being hit by vehicle on NSW highway
  • Driver, aged 54, uninjured and undergoing mandatory testing
  • Investigation underway; report to be prepared for Coroner

A woman believed to be in her 60s has died after being struck by a vehicle on Monaro Highway in the New South Wales Snowy Monaro region on Friday evening. Emergency services attended the scene approximately 1 kilometre south of Bredbo at around 6:30pm, but the woman was…

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A running tally of the most ridiculous things AI bigwigs have said so far

  • AI leaders repeatedly contradict one another about when AGI will arrive.
  • Predictions range from “already here” to several years away.
  • The article highlights shifting definitions and ambitious claims.

The article catalogues dramatic and contradictory claims made by prominent AI executives about artificial general intelligence (AGI), alongside warnings that AI could either transform society or destroy humanity. It argues that industry leaders repeatedly shift their predictions and use fashionable terminology to promote increasingly valuable AI businesses. The…

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Rayner condemns Mahmood’s proposed settlement restrictions for overseas care workers

  • Rayner attacks Mahmood's plan to restrict care workers' permanent residence access
  • Policy faces opposition from 100+ Labour MPs, unions, and Burnham
  • 185,000 care workers recruited 2022-2024; recruitment halted to cut migration

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to make it more difficult for foreign workers to claim permanent residence, particularly targeting overseas care staff. Rayner accused Mahmood of "changing the goalposts" for migrants who came to the UK specifically to care for vulnerable people,…

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WATCH: Former Dem Lt Gov reveals why he resigned after sexual harassment probe rocked state

  • Former NJ Lt. Gov. resigned after ethics probe found substantiated sexual harassment
  • He disputes findings; claims resignation avoids distracting the governor's administration
  • Investigation detailed inappropriate remarks, ethics violations and improper job promotion efforts

Former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned following a damaging independent ethics investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations against him, though he disputes the findings and insists he stepped down to avoid distracting Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration. The 61-page probe, commissioned by the state, detailed a pattern…

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Judge handed nine penalty points on his driving licence after being caught speeding three times while rushing to court

  • Judge received nine points for three speeding offences.
  • He blamed rushing to court and admitted misconduct.
  • He pledged better time management and more public transport.

Deputy District Judge Charles Crow has received nine penalty points after being caught speeding on three occasions between November 2023 and March 2026. He admitted misconduct, apologised and said he was embarrassed, explaining that rushing to or from court contributed to the offences. Crow voluntarily reported the incidents…

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Labour on course to miss its housebuilding pledge by 500,000 homes as Tories blame tax hikes and red tape

  • Labour may miss its housing target by 500,000 homes.
  • Building rates would need to nearly double to meet the pledge.
  • Planning permissions have fallen despite rising housing starts.

Labour is projected to build fewer than one million homes during the current parliamentary term, potentially falling 500,000 short of its pledge to deliver 1.5 million by 2029. The analysis suggests the target is increasingly unlikely to be met, with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner acknowledging only a “slim…

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