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theguardian.com - Zoe Hitch - Trump v BBC: broadcaster to fight $10bn lawsuit | The Latest
Trump v BBC: broadcaster to fight $10bn lawsuit | The Latest
The Guardian

The BBC has vowed to defend itself against the $10bn lawsuit that the US president, Donald Trump, filed against it. Trump alleges the broadcaster “intentionally, maliciously and deceptively” edited the 6 January speech he gave before…

mirror.co.uk - Julia Banim, Mark Jefferies, Nicola Methven, Mia O'Hare - Best paid stars at BBC as Donald Trump sues broadcaster for $5billion
Best paid stars at BBC as Donald Trump sues broadcaster for $5billion
The Mirror

US President Donald Trump is suing the BBC to the tune of $5 billion, yesterday claiming, 'they put words in my mouth'. POTUS is here referring to an episode of Panorama which aired a week before the 2024 US election, which showed comments he made…

dallascowboys.com - DallasCowboys.com - Jerry Jones inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Jerry Jones inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Dallas Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas – Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Tuesday night. Jones joins the likes of broadcasting legends like Lee Corso, Greg Gumbel, Pam Oliver and…

aljazeera.com - Russia lists German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable'
Russia lists German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable'
Al Jazeera

Russia has labelled Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) an “undesirable organisation”, essentially banning its operation in the country. The designation appeared in a Ministry of Justice register on Tuesday after…

express.co.uk - Frankie Collins - Beloved BBC shows could be put behind paywall in latest broadcaster blow
Beloved BBC shows could be put behind paywall in latest broadcaster blow
Express.co.uk

Beloved BBC favourites could soon come with a price tag Beloved BBC favourites could soon come with a price tag as ministers consider sweeping changes to how the broadcaster is funded amid mounting financial pressure. Classic shows, including Line…

chron.com - The Associated Press - Russia names German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organization
Russia names German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organization
Chron

Russian authorities on Tuesday named German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle as an “undesirable organization,” effectively outlawing its operation in the country. Under Russian law, involvement with an “undesirable…

truthout.org - Chris Walker - Trump Sues the BBC Over 2024 Documentary - but the UK Broadcaster Insists It Won't Back Down
Trump Sues the BBC Over 2024 Documentary - but the UK Broadcaster Insists It Won't Back Down
Truthout

Truthout's December fundraiser is our most important of the year and will determine the scale of work we will be able to do in 2026. Please support us with a tax-deductible donation today. On Monday, President Donald Trump filed a multibillion…

nypost.com - Ariel Zilber - Fox News crushes cable, broadcast rivals with highest-rated non-election year ever
Fox News crushes cable, broadcast rivals with highest-rated non-election year ever
New York Post

Fox News steamrolled the competition in 2025, delivering its highest-rated non-election year ever and cementing its dominance across cable — while rival CNN and MS NOW plunged to historic lows. The Fox Corp-owned cable giant averaged 3.2…

themoscowtimes.com - Russian Justice Ministry Outlaws German Broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Russian Justice Ministry Outlaws German Broadcaster Deutsche Welle
The Moscow Times

Russia's Justice Ministry on Tuesday designated the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as an “undesirable” organization, making it the latest foreign news outlet to be blacklisted in the country amid a broader crackdown on press…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - BBC Charter Review Launched Amid Legal Turmoil: Broadcaster Must 'Remain Fiercely Independent, Accountable and Be Able to Command Public Trust'
BBC Charter Review Launched Amid Legal Turmoil: Broadcaster Must 'Remain Fiercely Independent, Accountable and Be Able to Command Public Trust'
Variety

Britain's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy kicked off the government's once-a-decade examination of the BBC ‘s Royal Charter on Tuesday, setting in motion a process that will reshape the public broadcaster's governance structure, revenue streams…

christiantoday.com - Obianuju Mbah - BBC chooses Bradford Cathedral for Christmas Day broadcast
BBC chooses Bradford Cathedral for Christmas Day broadcast
www.christiantoday.com

The BBC has chosen Bradford Cathedral as the location for its live Christmas Day service in 2025, coinciding with its status as UK City of Culture and placing the historic cathedral firmly in the Christmas morning spotlight. BBC One will broadcast…

thehindu.com - Reuters - U.K. launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit
U.K. launches BBC funding review, as broadcaster reels from Trump lawsuit
The Hindu

Britain launched a review into the BBC's funding on Tuesday (December 16, 2025), seeking to “future-proof” the broadcaster which is reeling from a lawsuit launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump sued the BBC for up to $10…

broadcastnow.co.uk - Marian McHugh - Broadcast's 2025 Quiz of the Year
Broadcast's 2025 Quiz of the Year
Broadcast

Think you know all there is to know about 2025's biggest shows, highest ratings and industry goings-on? Let's find out! Up to the minute industry news Agenda-setting interviews with key industry figures Insight into the latest programme…

straitstimes.com - Russia calls German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation'
Russia calls German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation'
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Russia declared Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organisation' for allegedly undermining national security with 'hostile anti-Russian propaganda'. DW's director, Barbara Massing, condemned the…

thedesk.net - Matthew Keys - Nexstar CEO says Trump, Congress favor broadcast deregulation
Nexstar CEO says Trump, Congress favor broadcast deregulation
TheDesk.net

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said he expects support from the Trump administration for the company's $6.2 billion proposed merger with TEGNA. Nexstar is lobbying lawmakers as the deal awaits FCC and DOJ review amid rules capping local TV ownership at 39…

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