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Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

Polish radio station abandons use of AI 'presenters' following outcry

A Polish radio station says it has ended an “experiment” that involved using AI-generated “presenters” instead of real journalists after the move sparked an outcry

Tech - ABC News - October 28

Soledad O'Brien on the political fight for control of Latino radio airwaves

The Latino vote could be pivotal in deciding who will be the next U.S. president. A new documentary is going inside the effort to reach Latino voters via some retro technology: the radio. ...

Polish Radio Station Uses A.I. to Interview Dead Nobel Laureate

A radio station in Poland fired its on-air talent and brought in A.I.-generated presenters. An outcry over a purported chat with a Nobel laureate quickly ended that experiment.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105

The actress played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama from 1951 until 2022.

Los Angeles radio station KFI-AM (640) news division gutted by layoffs

Thirteen employees were laid off this week at iHeartMedia's KFI-AM (640), cutting the staff of the Los Angeles radio station in half.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Dave Sims to be Yankees' new radio voice, replacing John Sterling

Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as the new radio voice for the New York Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Top radio host charged with sexually abusing 8 people

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday.

Alan Jones, Australian Former Radio Host, Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

The retired radio host, who was granted bail after being arrested, was accused of abusing eight victims over nearly 20 years.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones arrested for alleged indecent assaults

Police in Australia charged former radio show host Alan Jones with 24 assault and sexual touching offences, indictments that followed accusations in a newspaper.

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Rugby brain injury lawsuit stuck in legal limbo – and players are still suffering

Push and pull for public opinion between lawyers and rugby authorities rumbles on but where would we be if no one had taken action in the first place?. Four years ago, just after the Guardian had ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Rugby, hockey and cricket cut from streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow schedule The global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores

Australian officials revived interest in first tour since 2003 One of three Tests expected to take place in London The reigning world champions, Australia, look set to tour England for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card? | Andy Bull

New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabs. Modern rugby union turned 30 last month. It was in the autumn of 1994 that Louis ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

‘I’m done’: Joe Marler retires from international rugby to focus on family

Prop calls time on England career after 95 caps ‘I don’t want to leave my house with my kids crying’ Joe Marler has called time on his England career and will play no part in the rest of their ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Rugby star Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse of wife

The former Scotland captain admits shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife.

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