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Some BBC channels and radio stations ‘may well’ have to close, director general says
BBC director general Matt Brittin said some channels and radio stations may close as the organization seeks £500m in savings and adapts to changing viewing habits.
‘I’d strip for £100!’ Dominic West and Sienna Miller on nudity, narcissism and their juicy new show War
Dominic West and Sienna Miller reunite as a divorcing couple in the new BBC legal drama War, playing a billionaire tech entrepreneur and narcissistic film star battling over assets.
Zurich Summit Game Changer Glen Basner and Edward Berger Reminisce on a Wild ‘Conclave’ Ride
Edward Berger and Glen Basner discussed their collaboration on “Conclave” at the Zurich Film Festival, where Basner received the Game Changer award for his contributions to independent cinema.
‘Paper Tiger’ Makes Its Case at NYFF Premiere: “A Labor of Love”
Paper Tiger, featuring Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson, premiered as the opening night selection of the New York Film Festival, marking a major release for the acclaimed independent drama.
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Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years amid higher fuel costs, with management signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed
Three major UK airports experienced a cyber-attack affecting approximately 8.7 million customers, though aviation security and operations remained uncompromised, officials said.
Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire
EU border flexibility measures expire on September 6, potentially leading to renewed queues at European airports as biometric entry-exit system checks take effect, though enforcement appears inconsistent across member states.
Accor’s CEO Weighs ‘Complex’ Decision on Ennismore IPO and How to Fund U.S. Growth
Accor’s CEO is weighing whether to pursue an IPO for luxury lifestyle joint venture Ennismore to fund U.S. expansion, citing complexity in the decision-making process.
Expedia Cuts 58 Roles in Latest Layoff Round
Expedia is eliminating 58 positions in Seattle through a WARN notice, with layoffs set between November 21 and December 1, including senior executive and data science roles.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities have charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other serious crimes.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first US pontiff, describes himself primarily as “the pope who happens to be American,” expressing love for his homeland while emphasizing his role as leader of a universal church.
In France, Pope Leo denounces ‘scourge of war’ in the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV visited France, calling for disarmament and nuclear weapons bans while addressing Middle East conflicts and urging ethical approaches to artificial intelligence development.
120 Christian leaders urge Trump administration not to withhold $1B in global health funds
Over 120 Christian leaders, including conservative and liberal evangelicals, have urged the Trump administration to allocate $1.35 billion in global health funds before the end of the month.
DHS lifts financial freeze on Sister Norma Pimentel’s Catholic migrant charity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has restored federal funding to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley after lifting a financial freeze imposed last November on the organization led by Sister Norma Pimentel.
Lawmakers must ‘keep their options open’ on Social Security reform, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says
Social Security’s trust fund may be depleted during the next presidency, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned, urging lawmakers to begin reform discussions now.
Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren without smartphones are facing significantly higher annual bus fares as transit operators increasingly digitise discount schemes that require app access to qualify for reduced fares.