X UK revenue drops 60% amid advertiser exodus
Elon Musk's X sees UK revenue fall nearly 60% in a year as brands pull ads over content safety. Profits plummet and Grok AI tool faces restrictions after outcry.
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Spotify stops running US government ICE recruitment ads
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Authors boycott Adelaide festival over Palestinian speaker cancellation
Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
Labour urged to quit X after Grok AI child abuse scandal
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to pull government off X after reports its AI chatbot, Grok, generated illegal child abuse images. Calls grow for a total boycott.
Cricket Australia boycotts ABC after Clark criticism
Cricket Australia has blocked player interviews with the ABC after commentator Stuart Clark criticised selectors. The fallout continues during the Ashes series. Read the full story.
Goolagong Review: ABC's Graceful Tennis Biopic
The ABC's new three-part drama 'Goolagong' offers a deeper, more contemplative look at the life of Australian tennis icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley, starring newcomer Lila McGuire. Read our review.
Israel accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of antisemitism
Israel's foreign ministry accuses new NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline on an open fire' after he revoked orders on antisemitism definition and BDS restrictions. Read the full story.
Musicians Cancel Gigs Over Trump-Kennedy Centre Name
A growing list of musical acts are pulling out of performances at the Washington DC venue after its board voted to add Donald Trump's name. Discover the latest cancellations and legal battles.
Jazz band pulls out of Trump-Kennedy Centre New Year's Eve show
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
Jewish band Oi Va Voi on UK gig cancellations
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
Shaun Tan's Tales from Outer Suburbia Wins Award
Shaun Tan's award-winning book 'Tales from Outer Suburbia' is now an ABC series. The author discusses AI, creativity, and adapting his surreal suburban tales for television.
Havaianas Boycott Wipes £20m Off Value After Ad Row
Brazil's far-right supporters launch a boycott of iconic flip-flop brand Havaianas over a TV advert, erasing £20m in market value. Discover the political fallout and parallels to US culture wars.
ABC Defends Bondi Shooting Reporting After Criticism
The ABC has defended its reporting on the Bondi Junction attack after criticism from Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson. The broadcaster insists its coverage was responsible and factual.
Media Watch host Linton Besser reflects on first year
Linton Besser discusses the challenges of his inaugural year hosting ABC's Media Watch, from investigating colleagues to winning a Walkley award. Discover the dilemmas of media scrutiny.
Oscars moving from ABC to YouTube in 2029
The Academy Awards will be streamed live and for free globally on YouTube from 2029, ending its historic broadcast run on ABC. Discover what this major shift means for viewers.
Writers withdraw from Hay festival over María Corina Machado invite
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Untold Story of Sacrifice
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
Eurovision faces boycott over Israel's 2026 inclusion
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna to go ahead despite boycott
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
Eurovision boycott: Four countries pull out over Israel
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott Eurovision 2025 over Israel's participation. Analysis compares this political crisis to the contest's 70-year history of boycotts.
Cartoon ignites debate on Netanyahu and Eurovision boycott
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson criticises Benjamin Netanyahu's stance amid calls for an Israel Eurovision boycott. Explore the satire and its implications.
Eurovision's Israel decision triggers broadcaster boycotts
The EBU's decision to include Israel in Eurovision 2026 has led to boycotts from Spain, Ireland and others, leaving fans questioning the contest's founding values. Read the full analysis.
Rosa Parks' Detroit home: A symbol of racist housing policies
On the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, we examine the quieter, systemic racism in housing that continues to ravage Black communities, as seen through Rosa Parks' vacant Detroit home.
Farage vs BBC, Eurovision Boycott, World Cup Draw
Nigel Farage accuses the BBC of hypocrisy, countries boycott Eurovision, and the World Cup draw looms. Get the latest UK news and analysis in our daily briefing.
Farage Denies Malice as 28 Accuse Him of School Racism
Nigel Farage denies racist 'malice' as 28 former schoolmates allege antisemitic and racist behaviour at Dulwich College. The Reform UK leader attacks BBC and ITV over coverage.
Eurovision 2026 Boycott Over Israel Participation
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands lead a growing boycott of Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete. Read the full statements and see which other countries are joining.
Eurovision 2026: Israel allowed as major nations withdraw
Israel will compete in Eurovision 2026 after EBU members backed rule changes. Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands have announced a boycott. Read the latest developments.
Three countries boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel ruling
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott Eurovision 2026 after the EBU cleared Israel to compete without a vote. Discover the fallout and new contest rules.
Iran boycotts World Cup draw in visa protest
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
Dinner Party Chat: AI Art, Trump & Spotify Boycotts
Navigate awkward silences with our guide to 2025's hottest topics, from AI museums and Spotify boycotts to Saudi comedy gigs and nuclear thrillers. Master the art of conversation today!
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