
BBC cancels interview with Boris Johnson after 'embarrassing' mistake
Laura Kuenssberg said she mistakenly sent Johnson notes "in a message meant for my team" and this meant the interview had to be cancelled.
Thu Oct 03 2024

Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards given suspended sentence for indecent child images
Huw Edwards received a 6-month sentence, suspended for 2 years, meaning no prison time if he doesn't reoffend.
Tue Sep 17 2024

Big tech poses 'existential threat' to UK journalism, survey finds
A poll by the News Media Association found 90% of editors believe Google and Meta pose a threat to the news industry.
Thu Nov 02 2023

BBC presenter at centre of sex photo scandal named as lead anchor Edwards
Huw Edwards is suffering from serious mental health issues, his wife, Vicky Flind, said.
Thu Jul 13 2023

BBC presenter sent abusive messages to second young person, broadcaster says
The presenter has been suspended but not named, angering other high-profile stars who have fallen under suspicion on social media.
Wed Jul 12 2023

BBC suspends presenter over alleged teenager photos scandal
The presenter has been accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds to pose for sexually explicit photos.
Mon Jul 10 2023

Jocelyn Chia says Interpol involvement will make her more famous
I just wish I could have seen the face of the Interpol officer who received this request, Jocelyn Chia said in an interview to BBC.
Thu Jun 15 2023

Indian court issues summons to BBC in a defamation case over Modi documentary - media
The defamation suit states the BBC documentary "India: the Modi question" that aired earlier this year cast a slur on India's reputation.
Mon May 22 2023

India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown
The agency issued a notice to the BBC in March and questioned some employees earlier this month.
Thu Apr 13 2023

Indian tax officials end 'stressful' 3-day BBC inspection
A tax department spokesperson said investigators cloned data from digital devices considered important, but did not confiscate any.
Fri Feb 17 2023

Indian tax inspectors examine mobiles, laptops of BBC employees
Tax officials had remained at the BBC's offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, some sleeping there, as the surprise inspection enters a third day.
Thu Feb 16 2023

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon to resign - BBC
Sturgeon is expected to resign as the first minister of Scotland later on Wednesday after eight years in the job.
Wed Feb 15 2023

Indian tax officers search BBC offices for second day - Sources
The searches resumed Wednesday morning after they went on until late in the night on Tuesday, a government source and a source in the BBC's New Delhi office told Reuters.
Wed Feb 15 2023

India's income tax department searches BBC offices - Sources
This comes weeks after the govt came down hard against a BBC documentary critical of PM Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Tue Feb 14 2023

India police detain students gathered to watch BBC documentary on Modi
The govt said the documentary "India: The Modi Question" is a biased "propaganda piece" and has blocked any sharing of it on social media.
Thu Jan 26 2023

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025