Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ncuti Gatwa is the first black Time Lord in ‘Doctor Who’

Ncuti Gatwa

An international news organization announced on Sunday that Sex Education actor Ncuti Gatwa has been cast as the 14th Time Lord on the hit show Doctor Who. Gatwa will take over as the Doctor from Jodie Whittaker, who announced her departure from the role in July. Gatwa, a 29-year-old Scottish actor born in Rwanda, rose … Read more

UK MP resigns after admitting watching porn in parliament

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After admitting to watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons chamber, a lawmaker from Britain’s ruling Conservative party announced his resignation on Saturday. Neil Parish, who represents a seat in southwest England, said he was standing down and triggering a by-election in the Tory stronghold after what he called an indefensible moment … Read more

Gordon Ramsay suffers setback as BBC considers cancelling SECOND show.

Gordon Ramsay Future Food Stars

After the sweary celebrity chef’s ratings tanked, BBC managers are considering cancelling another of Gordon Ramsay’s series. According to The Mail on Sunday, his team is concerned that Future Food Stars may not be renewed after the second season. His game show, Bank Balance, has already been cancelled. Some at the BBC have concluded that … Read more

UK stands by vow to clear Russia from ‘whole of Ukraine’

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Britain denied Thursday it become over-achieving against Russia after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stated “the complete of Ukraine” should be liberated, indicating that Crimea ought to also be regained. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated Truss’s observation, made in an excessive-profile speech, complied with the West’s longstanding stance considering that Russia seized the Crimean peninsula in 2014. … Read more

Myanmar condemns ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi imprisonment

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The former Myanmar leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was convicted of corruption by a court in the military-run country, the latest in a series of secret trials. Ms. Suu Kyi has been under house arrest since a military coup deposed her elected government in February 2021. The 76-year-old Nobel Laureate faces a slew of charges, … Read more

British DJ Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct

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Several women have accused veteran British hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood of predatory sexual behavior or groping, allegations which the radio and previous TV presenter on Tuesday strenuously denied. Three women said the BBC and the Guardian newspaper that the former BBC Radio 1 DJ, 64, had abused his position within the track enterprise to exploit … Read more

THE CHRIS & ROSIE RAMSEY SHOW DEBUTS ON BBC TWO IN MID-MAY.

THE CHRIS & ROSIE RAMSEY SHOW

Chris and Rosie Ramsey, real-life husband and wife pair, are bringing The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show to BBC Two in May, following the phenomenal success of their award-winning podcast Sh**ged Married Annoyed. The side-splittingly honest couple will be joined each week by another celebrity couple to poke fun at life, including growing up, relationships, … Read more

UK regulator probes ‘sexist, misogynist’ article about top MP

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Britain’s press regulator on Monday stated it had acquired a slew of proceedings over a newspaper article likening a leading lady competition MP to the femme fatale character in “Basic Instinct”. The Mail on Sunday alleged Angela Rayner deliberately attempted to distract Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the course of debates in parliament by means … Read more

UK urges France and Germany to do more for Ukraine

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Britain on Sunday stated “it would be suitable to see greater from France and Germany” to help the Ukraine war attempt, caution that a Russian victory has “always been a possibility”. Minister Oliver Dowden advised the BBC that the West must “retain to tighten the ratchet on Russia” as Moscow ramps up its offensives inside … Read more

Cameron Norrie advances into last 8 of Barcelona Open

cameron norrie

Cameron Norrie of the United Kingdom advanced to the quarter-finals of this year’s Barcelona Open after defeating Marton Fucsovics in a nail-biting match. Cameron, who is 26 years old, had to fight hard since his opponent was simply reluctant to give up in order to win the difficult match by 7-5 6-7 (9-11) 6-4, and … Read more

Pakistan demands BBC to respond about publication of fabricated news

Pakistan has seeks a clarification from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) headquarters on the publication of fabricated news related to the events at PM House. Read more: Imran Khan advised to address Lahore rally virtually BBC Urdu, on April 10, 2022, had published a baseless story, to which Pakistan has sought an explanation from the BBC headquarters. … Read more

Liverpool defender van Dijk eyes fourth cup

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Virgil van Dijk believes that the fourth cup for Liverpool would be a dream come true. Liverpool won the Carabao Cup in February and remains in contention for the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool defeated Manchester City to go to the FA Cup final on Saturday. “Nobody did the quadruple … Read more

Pakistan women players to take part in T20 tournament in Dubai

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Fatima Sana, a rising Pakistani women’s cricketer, will compete in a T20 tournament in Dubai. Diana Baig and Aliya Riaz, two of her teammates, will accompany the 20-year-old all-rounder. The mega T20 tournament will begin on May 1 and will feature players from 35 countries, including Bhutan, Brazil, and Vanuatu. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Stafanie … Read more

Root should step down as England captain, Vaughan says

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LONDON: Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side’s series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC. Root’s position is under the spotlight after a 1-0 series defeat which came on the back of a woeful 4-0 Ashes thrashing by Australia. That extended England’s poor run … Read more

Taliban ban Afghan women flying alone in latest setback on rights

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The Taliban have ordered airlines in Afghanistan to stop women from flying unless accompanied by a male relative, in the latest crackdown on basic human rights by the country’s new rulers since seizing power. The hardline Islamists have imposed sweeping restrictions on freedoms, mostly targeting Afghan girls and women, and on Sunday also ordered local television channels … Read more

The BBC and Prince William are set to clash again after they cast an actress as Princess Diana in a new Jimmy Savile paedo drama

Prince William

PRINCE WILLIAM is facing new TV scrutiny after Princess Diana appears in a BBC drama about paedophile Jimmy Savile. Di, as portrayed by Kate Tickle, is expected to meet the monster, as portrayed by Steve Coogan. The Reckoning has already upset Savile survivors, who evaded justice from the 1950s until his death in 2011 at … Read more

Russia backs jail time for ‘fake’ army news, restricts media

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MOSCOW – Russian lawmakers approved legislation Friday to impose fines and harsh jail terms for publishing “fake news” about the army — the latest move to silence dissent one week after Moscow launched the invasion of Ukraine. The bill sets out jail terms of varying lengths and fines against people who publish “knowingly false information” … Read more

I miss tennis after all that has happened, says Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic, the world number one, stated on Thursday that he has missed playing tennis as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai following the coronavirus vaccine controversy that prevented him from defending his Australian Open title. The Serb, who was deported from Australia due to a lack of vaccinations, toured the Serbian pavilion at … Read more

Family of Kashmiri student jailed for praising Pakistani team awaits his return

Showkat Ahmad Ganai

The family of one of the three Kashmiri students, facing sedition charges for celebrating the victory of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 game against India back in October, is calling for his release. Showkat Ahmad Ganai, who lives in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), has been in jail for two … Read more

Cummins warns Australia ‘tough to beat’ as England lose Anderson

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BRISBANE: Pat Cummins warned Tuesday an Australian side boasting some of “the all-time greats” will be tough to beat as England’s task became harder with Jimmy Anderson set to miss the first Test. The home team head into the Ashes opener in Brisbane on Wednesday defending the hallowed urn and with their arch-rivals having a dismal record … Read more

ITF chief doesn’t want ‘to punish billion Chinese people’ over Peng

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PARIS: International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty said Sunday that his organisation will not boycott China over the Peng Shuai affair as “we don’t want to punish a billion people”. The WTA, which controls the women’s game, last week suspended all tournaments in China amid what its chairman called “serious doubts” about the safety of … Read more

BT Sport drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage as BBC leaves door ajar

Michael Vaughan

BT Sport has said it will not use former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan in its upcoming coverage of the Ashes series following allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq. English cricket has been rocked by racism revelations from Pakistan-born Rafiq. He recently gave harrowing testimony to lawmakers in which he said his career had been ended by the … Read more

Wrist and reward as Australia look to Zampa in T20 World Cup final

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DUBAI: Known as a connoisseur of whisky and a vegan devotee, Adam Zampa would rather people focus on his leg-spin box of tricks when Australia tackle New Zealand in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final. Australia, who have won the 50-over World Cup on a record five occasions, have never triumphed in the final of the … Read more

Dog brings one of the week’s best moments to television

Dog brings one of the week's best moments to television

An overeager Labrador walked away, dragging the human at the other end of the leash with him. It happened live on television, just moments after BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood raved about Flash during a segment on guide dogs. Kirkwood said, “She’s very well-behaved, I must say.” Soon after, Flash walked away, and Kirkwood, who … Read more

Don’t boycott men’s cricket, former Afghan women’s chief pleads

Don’t boycott men’s cricket, former Afghan women’s chief pleads

ISLAMABAD: International cricketers should support Afghanistan’s men’s team, not punish them by boycotting matches if the Taliban bars women from playing, the former director of the women’s side said. Tuba Sangar, who fled the country for Canada shortly after the fall of the country to the hardline Islamist group, warned that sports sanctions would damage … Read more

BA warns of serious cost problems when furlough ends

LONDON: In a memo to staff, the airline said its flight schedule and staff costs will not line up in their current form, BBCreported. BA said it believed this would be a temporary problem, but it was a “serious one which we need to manage”. The warning comes alongside plans to set up a lower … Read more

UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS chain collapsed

LONDON: The UK has lost 83 per cent of its main department stores in the five years since the collapse of the BHS chain. The figure highlights the extent of the upheaval in the High Street as the Covid pandemic sped up changes in shopping habits. The data, compiled by commercial property information firm CoStar … Read more