Eurovision Crisis Over Israel's Inclusion
Eurovision faces its biggest crisis as Israel's participation in the 2025 contest causes a major rift, threatening the event's unity and future. Discover the full story.
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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 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.
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.
TNT Sports loses Champions League and rugby rights
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
Netflix exec screen-tested for Channel 4 top job
Emma Lloyd, Netflix's VP for EMEA partnerships, emerges as leading contender to replace Alex Mahon as Channel 4 chief executive amid broadcaster's digital transformation.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
ABC Sydney's all-male lineup sparks diversity concerns
ABC Sydney faces internal and external criticism after replacing Chris Bath with Thomas Oriti, creating an all-male presenter lineup from Breakfast through Drive. Read about the diversity concerns.
Populist-Proof Your Democracy: 7 Key Defences
Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential democratic safeguards against populist threats, from public broadcasting to electoral reform. Learn how to protect your freedoms before it's too late.
Sports Media Enters Its Most Disruptive Decade
Explore how fan demand for control and relevance is fragmenting sports broadcasting. Discover the new hybrid models and what it means for the future of live sport.
BBC Under Threat: New Plan to Save Public Broadcaster
The BBC faces unprecedented threats from US political pressure and tech billionaires. Discover the urgent reforms needed to protect this vital British institution and defend democracy.
TNT Sports' Shaky Ashes Debut Analysed
Analysis of TNT Sports' first Ashes broadcast in Australia, where Alastair Cook and Becky Ives carried a stripped-back production. Discover how the coverage fared.
BBC loses £1bn a year in licence fee revenue
MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually from licence fee evasion and non-use, as streaming services gain popularity. Discover the future of public broadcasting.
MLB's $2.4bn Media Rights Deal with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Major League Baseball announces a sweeping new three-year media rights agreement worth nearly $800m annually, bringing ESPN, NBC and Netflix on board. Discover the new broadcast landscape.
John Laws' state funeral attended by 800 mourners
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a touching eulogy for the 'Golden Tonsils'.
GB News Faces Ofcom Probe Over Racist Claims
GB News under investigation after presenting unscientific research linking foreign-sounding names to court defendants. Ofcom assessing complaints about potentially racist content.
Graham Norton Archive Season 4 Releases New Episodes
The Guardian's From the Archive returns with Season 4 featuring Graham Norton's career insights and rare audio interviews. Listen now to discover broadcasting history!
John Oliver: US Public Media Defunding 'Just Stupid'
John Oliver exposes the dire consequences of Republican-led defunding of US public media, threatening local news and emergency services. Discover why this matters.
Why Running the BBC Remains an Impossible Job
Exploring why leading the BBC has become Britain's most challenging media role amid political pressure, funding crises and digital disruption. Discover the key challenges.
ESPN's dramatic shift after Trump interview
ESPN's controversial Donald Trump interview on the Pat McAfee Show marks the definitive end of its progressive era. Explore the network's transformation from woke to Trump platform.
Tories use 'in office but not in power' against Starmer
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
Kate Mosse's Feminist History for Every Day
Kate Mosse's new anthology Feminist History for Every Day of the Year celebrates female trailblazers throughout history. Discover inspiring stories of women who changed the world.
Author Marina Lewycka Dies Aged 79
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her literary legacy and life story.
Hitler's DNA: Channel 4 Reveals Genetic Secrets
A controversial Channel 4 documentary analyses Adolf Hitler's DNA, revealing genetic disorders and ancestry while raising ethical questions about genetic determinism.
New Ferrari Book Reveals Enzo's Private Side & Legacy
Taschen's new book unveils unseen photographs of Enzo Ferrari, exploring his high-speed legacy and private life as a protective father through his son's eyes.
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
Unveiling the Real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
Discover the true story behind the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp and gambler Doc Holliday. A new book separates Wild West fact from fiction, exploring their unlikely friendship.
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