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Trump's $10bn BBC Lawsuit: A Threat to UK Media

US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.

Trump sues BBC for $10bn over Panorama programme

Donald Trump's lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama episode is seen as a strategic move to intimidate media and embolden critics of the corporation. Read why experts call it 'grievance politics'.

Rightwing Takeover of Pentagon Press Corps

Traditional journalists have surrendered their Pentagon press passes, replaced by rightwing pundits who agreed to strict new reporting rules. Explore the implications for US defence scrutiny.

Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Storms Melbourne

Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.

Couple's £1,350 honeymoon loss after flight cancelled

A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.

NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Restrictions

The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new reporting rules violate First Amendment rights. Major US media outlets refuse to sign the agreement.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London train saved from axe

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.

CBS cancels Bari Weiss town hall over host's comments

CBS has abruptly cancelled a planned town hall with journalist Bari Weiss after host Erika Kirk's past controversial remarks resurfaced. The network faces scrutiny over its editorial vetting process.

US mass killings at 20-year low, but experts cautious

Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.

Trump escalates attacks on female journalists

Donald Trump's targeted abuse of female reporters reveals deepening misogyny and threat to press freedom. Analysis of his recent verbal assaults and their consequences.

Global Press Freedom Under Threat: UK Media Warned

Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.

Trump tells reporter 'quiet piggy' in Epstein row

Donald Trump's shocking 'quiet piggy' remark to Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey over Epstein questions reveals deepening press freedom concerns in US politics. Read the full analysis.

Samoa PM bans newspaper from press conferences

Samoa's Prime Minister has suspended the Samoa Observer from press briefings, triggering widespread condemnation from political leaders and press freedom advocates. Explore the implications for democracy.

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