BBC To Close CBBC & BBC Four As Linear Channels
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CBBC and BBC Four TV channels will be closing, it’s been confirmed. Director General Tim Davie made three announcement today ...Read full articleThe Guardian: BBC announces raft of closures with CBBC and BBC Four to be online only
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CBBC and BBC Four channels to close by 2025: CBBC and BBC Four TV channels will be closing, it’s been confirmed. Director General Tim Davie made three ...
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- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
CBeebies star Kay Benbow dies at 63 as former colleagues pay tribute: CBeebies legend Kay Benbow has died aged 63.
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Watch: Climbers rescued from icy Italian mountain: The climbers got stuck 2,300m (7,500ft) up Monte Mondolè on Saturday.
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Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win: Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win
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Quick Glance: Cillian Murphy showcases Versace
- The 2024 Best Actor Oscar winner, Cillian Murphy, is now the latest ambassador for the Italian luxury brand Versace.
- A sharply tailored Atelier Versace tuxedo made a statement at the 96th Academy Awards.
- Versace introduces Cillian Murphy as the first men’s face of Versace Icons, their everyday-essentials capsule line.
- Murphy, an actor who values privacy and sees 'having a normal life doing regular things' as essential professional research, embarks on his first brand partnership.
Donatella Versace rescued after getting stuck in an elevator in LA: It took several people to hold the elevator doors open to allow the fashion designer a tight ...
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Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura on RFK Jr vice-presidential shortlist: The independent candidate's campaign says Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura are on the ...
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Quick Glance: Affair Rumors Surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton
- Kate and William's friends were baffled by the absence of the wedding ring in a photoshopped picture, raising concerns about their marriage.
- Stephen Colbert's comments on alleged affairs involving Prince William spark controversy.
- Rumors of an affair between William and Rose Hanbury resurface.
- Speculations on Kate and William's marriage, especially after a mysterious photo without a wedding ring, add strain to the royal couple.
Special Counsel Robert Hur faces Congress over Biden classified files report: Robert Hur will face a House panel over his classified files report and comments on ...
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BBC Verify examines Princess of Wales photo: BBC Verify examines the photo of Catherine Princess of Wales and her children following concerns over how it was ...
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Five killed in Gaza aid drop parachute failure - reports: The US, Jordan, Egypt, France, the Netherlands and Belgium have been dropping aid into Gaza.
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
Alan Titchmarsh's blue jeans censored by North Korean TV channel: An episode of the 2010 BBC series Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Secrets has been censored in ...
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
How a near-death experience helped this fentanyl addict get clean: Bryan Emery was a fentanyl user living on the streets of San Francisco, a city hard-hit by the ...
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Oscars 2024: Al Pacino explains awkward best picture announcement: The night ended in a confusing manner, after Pacino failed to read out all the best picture ...
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Quick Glance: Al Pacino Causes Confusion with Oscars Best Picture Announcement
- At the 2024 Oscars, Al Pacino sparked confusion by casually announcing 'Oppenheimer' as the best picture winner.
- Pacino clarified that the decision to announce the winner abruptly was a choice by the producers and not an intention to overlook the other nominees.
- Pacino's announcement confusion led to a wave of memes on social media parodying his appearance.
- The Oscars ended anticlimactically due to Pacino's unconventional announcement and the absence of traditional dramatic buildup.
Banana prices to go up as temperatures rise, says expert: A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices ...
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Elon Musk sued over $128m unpaid severance: Four former Twitter leaders accuse Elon Musk of flouting the law and not paying Twitter's debts.
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk sued for Unpaid Severance
- Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from former Twitter executives alleging he owes them over $128 million in unpaid severance.
- The lawsuit filed by the four executives aims to portray Musk as someone who avoids settling his liabilities and mistreats his employees.
- According to the lawsuit, Musk attempted to evade payment of the owed millions to the executives by disregarding the severance plans outlining compensation in case of unjustified terminations.
- The lawsuit seeks to depict a negative image of Mr. Musk, accusing him of failing to settle debts and mistreating his staff.
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