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BBC makes major change to radio broadcasts after almost a century
After decades on the airwaves, the BBC has officially switched off its long wave radio service, bringing nearly a century of broadcasting to a close. The final long wave transmission from BBC Radio 4 was broadcast at 1am on Saturday, ending the…
BBC ends its long wave radio broadcasts after almost a century
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The BBC has ended its long wave radio…
Age UK urges 'leave no-one behind' as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts
Age UK has warned of the importance of “leaving no-one behind” as the BBC ended its long-wave radio broadcasts after almost 100 years. BBC Radio 4, which was the last long-wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently…
Explosions heard in southern Iran, state broadcaster reports
The US military said on Saturday (Sunday AEST) it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire. The military said in a post on X that…
New broadcast deal could push NRL salary cap up to $20m by 2028
The new multibillion-dollar broadcast rights deal could push the salary cap as high as $20 million for 2028, paving the way for the NRL to crown its first $2 million-per-season player. The NRL is putting the finishing touches to a new rights…
Age UK urges 'leave no-one behind' as BBC ends long-wave radio broadcasts
BBC Radio 4, which was the last long-wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday. Long-wave services have been used since 1934 and were used to transmit messages during the Second World War. Radio 4…
Algeria vs Austria live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live as Group J concludes with Algeria and Austria looking to reach the knockout phase in Kansas City. Algeria face Austria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City today as Group J concludes at the World Cup. The two teams are level in the table…
Algeria vs Austria live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest news and buildup
Algeria face Austria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City today as Group J concludes at the World Cup. The two teams are level in the table with one win each from their first two group matches, and do battle for an automatic place in the round of 32…
Colombia vs Portugal live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and news
Follow live as Colombia and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal go head to head to win Group K. Portugal and Colombia go head-to-head in their final group game, with top spot in Group K on the line at the World Cup. Portugal are looking for a second…
Lionel Messi World Cup record, England latest injury blow, USA apology to Bosnia
Lionel Messi sets new record: Lionel Messi came off the bench for Argentina to score once again during their 3-1 victory over Jordan. This goal extends his all-time World Cup record to 19 goals and sets a new milestone by scoring in seven…
How Hisense RGB MiniLED Displays Power 2026 World Cup's VAR
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: General view of FIFA World Cup 2026 branding on the pitchside VAR screen at SoFi Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt McNulty - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The ongoing 2026 World Cup…
BBC given huge headache Wimbledon organisers do them no favours
The BBC is facing a tough scheduling decision right at the start of Wimbledon. One of the broadcaster's premier sporting events kicks off on Monday with an enticing day of tennis at SW19. Yet there's one considerable challenge confronting the Beeb…
Net result? How a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant went big on the World Cup
At a century-old teahouse in Hong Kong, a crowd of about 30 people huddles around tables packed with dim sum on a Thursday morning as they watch South Africa score against South Korea in the World Cup. Lin Heung Lau's branch in Sheung Wan has…
South Africa vs. Canada-World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
South Africa and Canada kick off the round of 32 of the World Cup on Sunday after finishing second in their respective groups. It's the co-host who will steal much of the pre-match attention as it plays its first ever knockout phase match at the…
Longtime Bruins announcer Jack Edwards starting to find his voice again with help from AI
A legendarily engaging conversationalist, Jack Edwards asks to text now when a reporter reaches out for comment for a future feature story regarding a different subject. “I prefer text messages because my verbal skills are eroding and I…
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