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Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court

Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.

NBA star banned for life in gambling scandal

Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.

The man who's been on TV 2,500+ times

Meet Britain's most frequent television guest who has appeared on screen over 2,500 times without ever becoming famous. Discover the surprising truth behind television's hidden regular.

Portugal bans burqas in public buildings

Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.

BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement

BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.

Australia bans Candace Owens over controversial views

Australian authorities have blocked conservative commentator Candace Owens from entering the country, citing her divisive rhetoric and potential to incite social unrest in the latest immigration controversy.

Sweden to ban burqas, cites 'failed integration'

Sweden's government announces sweeping ban on full-face veils in public spaces, with deputy prime minister declaring multiculturalism has 'failed spectacularly' and vowing tougher integration measures.

Erin Andrews Leaves Fox Sports After 13-Year NFL Run

Celebrated sportscaster Erin Andrews, known for her close friendship with Taylor Swift, reveals her dramatic career shift from Fox Sports to a new broadcasting venture, marking the end of an era in sports journalism.

Legendary broadcaster shuts five UK channels

In a dramatic industry shakeup, a veteran British broadcaster is closing five television channels, marking one of the most significant cutbacks in UK media history and affecting hundreds of thousands of viewers.

Chelsea-Liverpool TV blackout angers fans

Premier League fans are set to miss Chelsea's clash with Liverpool due to UK broadcasting blackout rules, sparking fresh debate about the controversial Saturday 3pm fixture ban.

Clementine Ford banned from Instagram and Facebook

Australian writer Clementine Ford finds herself barred from Meta's platforms while controversial figures like Greta Thunberg and Erika Kirk remain active, raising serious questions about social media censorship policies.

ABC faced 'culture of fear' due to external pressure

Former ABC chief Hugh Marks exposes how political pressure and media scrutiny fostered a climate of apprehension within the national broadcaster, forcing staff to second-guess editorial decisions.

BBC loses sports rights after 18 years

In a dramatic broadcasting shake-up, the BBC has lost rights to a beloved annual sporting event after nearly two decades, with Channel 5 securing the coveted coverage in a major coup.

NRL Legend Faces Cancellation Over Referee Rant

Former Canterbury Bulldogs captain James Graham's explosive on-air tirade against NRL officials could see the rugby league great permanently banned from broadcasting roles after Bulldogs' semi-final loss to Penrith Panthers.

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