Friday, 29 March 2019

BBC pays damages to Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko over report


The corporation apologises over an incorrect report claiming a payment was made to arrange talks with Donald Trump.


India space: Has the country become a superpower in the stars?


Why is India in space and what is it doing there? BBC Reality Check takes a look.


Christchurch shootings: Jacinda Ardern calls for global anti-racism fight


New Zealand's PM tells the BBC that right-wing ideology must be confronted after the mosque attacks.


IPL 2019: BBC to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary


The BBC signs a two-year deal to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of the Indian Premier League, starting on Saturday.


Russia-Trump troll suspect defends internet job


A Russian accused of meddling in the US 2016 election plays down his role in a BBC interview.


Thursday, 28 March 2019

Cuomo and Lemon on Fox News: Not about facts, but feelings


CNN's Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon criticize Fox News as the network battles multiple controversies about offensive remarks made by its right-wing hosts.


CNN's Camerota calls out her former employer Fox News


CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota discusses her time at Fox News and Sharia law segments on the network that weren't "fact based."


Trump tweets advice to Fox News


President Trump tweeted in support of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro after she was allegedly suspended for her controversial comments on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).


Brooke Baldwin chides Fox News hosts for 'vile rhetoric'


CNN's Brooke Baldwin and John Avlon speak about Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Jeanine Pirro's "vile rhetoric" about underage marriage and rape shield laws, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's religious beliefs, respectively.


Fox News Bumps Jeanine Pirro’s Show After Anti-Muslim Remarks


Jeanine Pirro in 2017. Her prime-time show, “Justice With Judge Jeanine,” did not air in its usual time slot on Saturday, one week after the Fox News said her remarks “do not reflect those of the network.”


Monday, 11 March 2019

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads


Wesley Morris leaves Neverland. New Rembrants and an art feud. Michael J. Fox on acting with Parkinson’s. Hanging up the cellphone. And more.


Trump supporter attacks BBC cameraman at El Paso rally


Mr Trump saw the attack and confirmed the cameraman was well with a thumbs up after it happened.


Nigeria election 2019: Mapping a nation in nine charts


The BBC maps the challenges facing Nigeria as it approaches a presidential election 20 since the return of democracy.


Dems won't debate on Fox News because of Trump influence


The Democratic National Committee said Wednesday that "Fox News will not serve as a media partner for the 2020 Democratic primary debates."


Fox hosts claim 'coup' against Trump


Brian Stelter and his panel examine Fox News' use of the word "coup" after former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe said in an interview with CBS that the Justice Department held meetings about Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and questioned whether the…