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Wagner: EFL needs global broadcast deal revolution

Birmingham City manager Christoph Wagner calls for radical overhaul of English football broadcasting, urging EFL to secure international rights deal that could transform club finances across the Championship.

Channel 4 grabs Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race from BBC

In a dramatic broadcasting shift, Channel 4 has secured the TV rights to the iconic Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, ending the BBC's 17-year reign over the prestigious annual event starting from 2026.

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.

BBC loses Boat Race TV rights over 'elitist' coverage

In a dramatic broadcasting shake-up, the BBC has lost television rights to the iconic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race after race organisers claimed the broadcaster's coverage was 'elitist' and failed to attract younger audiences.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

Premier League's Saturday 3pm TV Blackout Under Threat

The Premier League's historic Saturday 3pm television blackout could be abolished in a major broadcasting shake-up, with a new £11 billion domestic rights deal set to revolutionise how fans watch football.

Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case

The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.

US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer

A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.

Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture

Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.

Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge

Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t

US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker

The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.

African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land

The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.

BBC Chief Barred from European Broadcasting Summit

BBC Director General Tim Davie was excluded from a high-level European Broadcasting Union meeting in Slovenia, sparking accusations of political bias and raising questions about the UK's post-Brexit media influence.

ESPN & NBA Finalise Historic $76bn Media Rights Deal

ESPN, the Walt Disney Company, and the NBA are finalising a groundbreaking media rights agreement worth a staggering $76 billion, marking a seismic shift in sports broadcasting. Get the full story on this historic deal.

Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces

The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed

A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.

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