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BBC to investigate why remark was aired despite there being a two-hour delay between filming and broadcast LONDON: The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a “fast-tracked” internal investigation into the “serious mistake” that saw a racist slur aired during the BAFTA awards. Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, … Read more
Hit zombie-blasting video game to be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 consoles Resident Evil, film. PARIS: The ninth instalment of the zombie-blasting “Resident Evil” franchise set for release this Friday builds on the game series’ 30-year legacy of chilling horror and high-octane action. Available on PC as well as the PlayStation … Read more
Times reporters visiting Tapalpa found a serene town in shock after Sunday’s raid on its outskirts left dozens dead and people fleeing. And, surprisingly, no police or military presence where the battle took place.
On Wednesday, a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters and some on board exchanged gunfire with Cuban troops. Two such armed clashes occurred in 2022.
‘Jaws’ harpoon gun, ‘Star Wars’ treasures among items to be auctioned off in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES: The collection of around 1,550 pieces of film and TV history will go under the hammer over three days from March 25, with in-room bidding on the first day only at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. … Read more
Music icons Pink, Mariah Carey, Shakira and Billy Idol are among 17 nominees announced by the Rock Hall for inclusion The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 17 nominees for the 2026 class, showcasing a genre-spanning roster that reflects pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop and crossover influences. The list includes Shakira, Pink, Lauryn … Read more
[Two federally funded newsrooms received a draft funding agreement that could give President Trump’s appointees the power to veto their new hires for editors in chief and chief executives.
The Treasury Department is interfering with Nicolás Maduro’s constitutional right to counsel, his lawyer argued. Mr. Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, faces federal charges.
[Blaming a partial government shutdown, officials suspended the expedited arrival program this week, but some travelers are seeing inconsistencies at airports.
He held Spain’s Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the country’s armed forces.