‘Ridiculous’ to criticise Barbra Banda for BBC award, Emma Hayes insists

Biden Cuts Intel’s Chip Award by More Than $600 Million

The Silicon Valley company will receive less money from the CHIPS Act after winning a $3 billion military contract and changing some of its investment commitments.

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Australia’s US ambassador Kevin Rudd deletes posts criticising ‘destructive’ Trump after election win

Former PM says past comments don’t reflect his views as envoy, while foreign minister says she is confident of Australia’s alliance with US. US elections 2024 – live updates US election ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations

Actor and wife filmed promotional ad in UAE, a country which strives to present itself as tolerant ‘while carrying out repression against dissent’. Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Jamie Oliver apologises after his children’s book is criticised for ‘stereotyping’ First Nations Australians

Exclusive: Publisher takes responsibility for the failure to consult Indigenous groups, who say the fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver says he is “devastated” by ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups – Russia-Ukraine war live

Ukrainian president hails mines as important part of arsenal in statement; aid groups condemn ‘unethical’ decision, saying mines risk harming civilians. In a television interview in France, foreign ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

John Lewis chief criticises UK Budget as ‘two-handed grab’ from business

Nish Kankiwala is latest retail head to warn of additional costs for retailers and higher prices for consumers

World - Financial Times - November 21

Haruki Murakami: ‘My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don’t pay much attention’

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BBC World Service secures Budget bump in government funding

Executives warned that previous cuts left the UK struggling to counter a rise in Russian and Chinese propaganda

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BBC chair suggests ending 'odd' 10-year charter renewal

Samir Shah says there's a "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".

Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes, Rayner tells BBC

Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.

Ex-dance teacher and former BBC worker die in crash

Two women died and two men remain in hospital following a crash in Barry on Saturday.

Harrods boss personally apologises in relation to Al Fayed abuse

It is the first time the managing director of the luxury store has personally apologised on camera.

How Gary Lineker went from football sensation to BBC star

The BBC will lose one of its highest-profile presenters when he stops hosting Match of the Day.

Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme

The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.

Prison officers deal drugs and ask inmates for sex, BBC told

Staff and former inmates say corruption is rife because guards know "how to fiddle the system".

Zombie knives are banned - but the BBC got them online in two clicks

Our investigation manages to buy zombie knives on UK websites in a few clicks - for as little as £19.99.

Zoe Ball to leave Radio 2 breakfast show, with Scott Mills to take over

The presenter is stepping back after six years at the helm but will remain at Radio 2.

BBC's Glenn Campbell: I'm showing what it’s like living with a brain tumour

BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.

Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile, survivors’ advocate tells BBC

Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list

The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.

BBC visits mpox clinic as WHO says DR Congo cases 'plateauing'

Lwiro hospital was overrun when the BBC visited two months ago, now nurses say infections are easing.

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why

Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.

No 'red lines' in Ukraine support, French foreign minister tells BBC

Jean-Noël Barrot speaks to Laura Kuenssberg after a week of escalation in Ukraine.

We were ready to leave climate summit, negotiator tells BBC

A key negotiator with the group that pushed climate talks close to collapse speaks to the BBC about what happened.

US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

In a proposed settlement, Evolv Technology will be banned from making certain claims about its products.

Former BBC athletics commentator Dickenson dies aged 74

Former BBC athletics commentator Paul Dickenson dies at the age of 74.

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