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Switching channels: will the Edinburgh TV festival's magic survive the move south?
The summer sojourn to Edinburgh has been a highlight of TV executives' calendars for half a century, allowing them an annual trip to the UK's most spectacular city during the world's biggest arts festival. So there was sadness when it was announced…
At the sprawling Big Ten TV deal's halfway point, here's what's working and what's changing
At the midpoint of its seven-year media rights deal, the Big Ten has put together its strongest schedule yet to help the league keep pace with the SEC in the battle for regular-season television ratings. With eight teams ranked in the preseason AP…
Putin shows off Brit 'traitor' fighting against Ukraine on Russian TV
Vladimir Putin's regime has trotted out an alleged Brit 'traitor' who has taken up arms for Russia in the war with Ukraine and showcased him in a national television broadcast. Moscow has claimed Michael Lee Gareth Jones from Enfield, in north…
Gunfire and explosions in Niger's capital as state TV cut offline
Gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger's capital on Saturday mroning, including the airport and near the presidency, in what has been described as an attack by mutinous soldiers. State television and radio were…
Don't fall for this digital TV antenna myth
No, you can't get an antenna with a 6,000 mile range. You'll need a digital antenna if you want to watch free local TV channels at home. Buying one is a bit of a minefield, however. One might claim to give you 150 miles of range, another 600…
Optimum cable TV plans, packages, and prices explained
If you're comparing cable and streaming options, you've got a lot to choose from. Optimum cable TV packages offer a mix of live channels, streaming apps, sports, news, and entertainment at several price points. Below, I'll break down the latest…
Tim Dowling: my TV contract has run out - and so has my patience
Fourteen years ago, I received a text from my eldest son claiming he'd just found the TV face down on the sitting room floor, destroyed. I didn't entirely buy his theory about the dogs being responsible – I discovered a football lying…
TV tonight: Nick Mohammed has a licence to thrill at the Proms
Shake up a martini for this one! The next 007 should be confirmed by the end of the year, but in the meantime it's Nick Mohammed who has a licence to thrill with a night of Bond classics. You Only Live Twice, Nobody Does It Better and Diamonds Are…
Boxing tonight: Moses Itauma fight start time, TV channel and undercard
Moses Itauma's first shot at a world title will take place later this evening against Filip Hrgovic. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the world of boxing since making his professional debut over three years ago. After knocking out the…
What's streaming this weekend? These are the best new movies and TV shows
The summer is almost over, and the new films and TV series are just heating up. We've rounded up the six best new movies and TV shows streaming the weekend of August 28, 2026. This week's new releases include the latest seasons of the thrillers…
How to watch Itauma vs Hrgovic: TV channel, live stream and PPV price
Moses Itauma will look to make heavyweight boxing history when he clashes with Filip Hrgovic in London tonight. The formidable and undefeated Chatham southpaw will become the youngest-ever British champion in the sport's blue-riband division if he…
Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
Or spend your weekend watching Captain Picard's entire Star Trek run. Or spend your weekend watching Captain Picard's entire Star Trek run. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Brad…
Fire guts TV repair shop in Keralam's Perumbavoor
A television repair shop was gutted in a fire at Chelakkulam near Perumbavoor on Saturday (August 29, 2026) in the third incident of fire breakout reported from commercial establishments in the suburban areas of Ernakulam within a week. The blaze…
Alexandra Palace to celebrate 90 years of BBC television
It was from this historic venue that presenter Leslie Mitchell first welcomed viewers with the words: 'This is direct television from the studios at Alexandra Palace' on the afternoon of Monday, November 2, 1936. The BBC's broadcasts from the site…
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TVS Motor appoints Peyman Kargar as CEO, K. N. Radhakrishnan to step down
TVS Motor Company has appointed Peyman Kargar as its director and chief executive officer, effective January 27, 2027. He will take over from K. N. Radhakrishnan, who has been leading the company as director and CEO. Radhakrishnan will continue in…
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