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mirror.co.uk - Sophie Huskisson - 150,000 voters demand free-to-air TV be protected amid internet costs warning
150,000 voters demand free-to-air TV be protected amid internet costs warning
Daily Mirror

More than 150,000 people have demanded free-to-air terrestrial TV be protected, while Andy Burnham faces calls to throw his weight behind it if he becomes PM. Ministers are under pressure to commit to a hybrid future for TV and radio services…

mirror.co.uk - Harry Brent - BBC's controversial World Cup announcement, TV show axed and host's departure
BBC's controversial World Cup announcement, TV show axed and host's departure
Daily Mirror

The 2026 World Cup is well underway, and football fans throughout the UK are once again choosing between the BBC and ITV for their tournament viewing. So far, there are indications that a large share of the audience is gravitating towards ITV's…

standard.co.uk - George Flood - UFC White House: Start time, fight card, TV channel, weather forecast
UFC White House: Start time, fight card, TV channel, weather forecast
Evening Standard

UFC White House takes place in Washington, D.C. today, weather conditions permitting. The long-discussed UFC Freedom 250 event is being held outside on the South Lawn of the famous office and residence of the sitting US president, where an octagon…

mirror.co.uk - Abbie Meehan - Haiti vs Scotland TV channel, live stream and team news for World Cup clash
Haiti vs Scotland TV channel, live stream and team news for World Cup clash
Daily Mirror

Kick-off time: Scotland's opening clash against Haiti is scheduled for 2am on Sunday, June 14, which is actually at 9pm local time on Saturday, June 13. Because the tournament is hosted across the Atlantic, fans in the UK will have to prepare for a…

fortune.com - Perry A. Sook - Nexstar CEO: big tech swallowed local newspapers. Local TV could be next
Nexstar CEO: big tech swallowed local newspapers. Local TV could be next
Fortune

For decades, outdated rules and regulations have constrained the ability of local television broadcasters — the providers of local news, the most trusted information available to Americans — to compete, grow, and invest in their own…

standard.co.uk - George Flood - How to watch Scotland vs Haiti: TV channel and live stream
How to watch Scotland vs Haiti: TV channel and live stream
Evening Standard

Scotland take on Haiti tonight in their opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup. It is a first appearance on football's biggest stage for the Tartan Army since 1998, when they lost all three matches en route to a demoralising early exit from France.

espn.com - Anish Anand - France vs Senegal at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
France vs Senegal at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
ESPN

It's the big tussle between one of the favourites to lift the title and one of the best teams from Africa. France and Senegal will begin their FIFA World Cup campaign in their Group I match in New Jersey on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to…

espn.com - Aaditya Narayan - Iraq vs Norway at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
Iraq vs Norway at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
ESPN

Iraq and Norway both return to the FIFA World Cup stage after prolonged absences, and take on each other in their tournament opener in Boston on Tuesday evening, with the European team coming into this as the favourites. Norway had a stunning…

espn.com - Anirudh Menon - Argentina vs Algeria at FIFA World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
Argentina vs Algeria at FIFA World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
ESPN

Defending champions Argentina rock up to their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in stunning form. They topped CONMEBOL qualifying comfortably, winning 12 of 18 games and finishing with 38 points (nine more than the next) and +21 GD (11 more…

screenrant.com - Faith Roswell - 10 Great TV Characters That Were Totally Wasted
10 Great TV Characters That Were Totally Wasted
ScreenRant

Attention to character writing can give viewers the best TV shows ever made, while neglecting certain characters' potential can turn a great show into one that never quite lands. An unexpectedly perfect character can change the trajectory of an…

espn.com - Anish Anand - Belgium vs Egypt at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
Belgium vs Egypt at World Cup 2026: TV channel, how to watch, kick-off time, live stream, referee, predicted line-ups
ESPN

An intriguing battle awaits in Group G of the FIFA World Cup with Belgium all set to face Egypt at the Seattle Stadium on Monday. While Belgium have a more talented squad, they will face an Egypt team who are cohesive and will be tough to break…

irishexaminer.com - Gordon Deegan - Marked increase in evasion' as TV licence revenue continues to decline
Marked increase in evasion' as TV licence revenue continues to decline
The Irish Examiner

New figures provided by Minister for State at the Department of Culture, Charlie McConalogue TD (FF) reveal that the 299,373 licences sold to the end of May are a 4.5% decrease year on year. Mr McConalogue said that the 299,373 licences for the…

slashfilm.com - Ryan Scott - This Hit Sci-Fi Movie Franchise's TV Spinoff Was Savaged By Critics, But Fans Love It
This Hit Sci-Fi Movie Franchise's TV Spinoff Was Savaged By Critics, But Fans Love It
SlashFilm

Few franchises can claim to be as enduring as that of 'Planet of the Apes.' Dating back to the original 1968 sci-fi classic that started it all, a series of sequels, reboots, and adaptations in other mediums followed, continuing into the modern era…

screenrant.com - Cathal Gunning - Apple TV's Hit Thriller Is A Perfect Reminder To Watch One of TV's Best Episodes Ever
Apple TV's Hit Thriller Is A Perfect Reminder To Watch One of TV's Best Episodes Ever
ScreenRant

The arrival of Apple TV 's latest hit thriller is a perfect reason to watch one of TV's best episodes ever from over 30 years ago. While the culture of reboots, remakes, re-imaginings, and spinoffs might result in a lot of shows that feel redundant…

si.com - Tom Gott - 2026 World Cup Daily: TV Guide, Latest News As Germany, Netherlands Get Going
2026 World Cup Daily: TV Guide, Latest News As Germany, Netherlands Get Going
Sports Illustrated

Day four of the 2026 World Cup gets underway later on Sunday, with Germany the headline act. Julian Nagelsmann's outfit are out to make a major statement and have been given a great chance to do so against a Curaçao side making its debut on…

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