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Washington Post
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Trump fumes as Epstein scandal dominates headlines, overshadows agenda
President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with how his administration's handling of the furor around the Jeffrey Epstein files has dominated the news and overshadowed his agenda, said two people familiar with his thinking. His exasperation follows weeks of missteps and no clear strategy among top officials who underestimated the outrage, especially from the president's base, and hoped the country would forget about the unreleased Epstein files and move on, according to nearly a dozen people close to the situation, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose internal deliberations.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC radio and TV star quits £145k job to do stand-up as he claims 'not fit for purpose' corporation is facing an 'existential crisis'
A radio and TV star who quit the BBC last month is set to make the switch to stand-up comedy as he claims the corporation is 'not fit for purpose'. Nihal Arthanayake, 54, has worked as a broadcaster for 23 years, presenting on Radio One and Asian Network. However he has now quit his £145,000 role on BBC Radio 5 Live after expressing concerns about the broadcaster's news coverage. He told The Times: 'I do feel that the BBC is in an existential crisis, especially BBC News.' He added: 'BBC News is ultimately at the heart of the BBC's trust, no one's looking at impartiality with Traitors or Strictly. Its trust derives from its ability to communicate truth and hold power to account, and it has been proven beyond reasonable doubt when it comes to the BBC's coverage of Israel and Gaza it has failed to do that.' Arthanayake has repeatedly called out the organisation for a lack of diversity. When he worked at BBC North in Manchester he said he did not see 'anyone who looked like me', saying it was as much about class as colour or faith. He added that he believed there was not a single Muslim in the senior editorial processes at BBC Five Live. He admitted he has not had a leaving party, adding that he would not want to have a drink with anyone in BBC management. The presenter is set to take a considerable pay cut as part of his career change, which he described as 'terrifying' but is optimistic about taking to the stage. Arthanayake said he has experience of hecklers through working on radio, but was also not concerned about 'dying on stage', as he believes he will only get better. He said he has seen or interviewed comedians who he did not think were 'very good' and believes he is funnier. Currently his only experience of stand-up is limited to making jokes on the radio or hosting gigs. At one event he mocked London Mayor Sadiq Khan saying 'There goes Sadiq Khan, the son of a bus driver — although you'd never know it because he never mentions it'. He said his comedy heroes included David Letterman, Dave Chappelle and Romesh Ranganathan. Ranganathan is not just a friend and fellow Sri-Lankan to Arthanayake, but says he admires his journey to the epicentre of mainstream media. Alongside his move to comedy, the presenter is also writing a book about integration and interviewing musicians on a podcast for a record label. Arthanayake's stand-up debut is set to be part of the Sri-Lankan Culture Collective Festival this weekend. After quitting the BBC last month, he accused the corporation of 'treating their staff like pets. The BBC presenter spoke candidly in a video on Instagram and said: 'So today I walked into the BBC building in Salford and I was struck yet again, not for the first time, just how few black and Asian people work in that building. 'And one thing that people have to understand is that when you walk into an environment where you just don't see anybody that looks like you, that has an effect. 'Since I called them out on it, well over a year ago, it seems like ain't a damn thing changed.' In the caption, Nihal revealed he would be leaving the BBC in September and elaborated on his concerns. The journalist penned: 'I remember calling out BBC North on the lack of diversity in the building I worked in. 'I remember speaking to some of the black and Asian people who worked there and I kept hearing how isolating it was for them (not all obviously). 'It just struck me again today. It also reminded why I'll be leaving in September. Have pondered whether to press 'share' on this, but as I am leaving anyway...' The journalist shared a message he received from someone else who has worked at the BBC in another post. It read: 'I'm not sure the BBC is a place for people of colour I feel we get treated like 'pets', that we should be so grateful, despite grafting for our positions, & dare we speak out...' With the message, Nihal penned: 'Not sure I can disagree with these sentiments from someone who DM'd me about their experience of working at the BBC.' In the caption he revealed other former or current BBC colleagues had reached out to him. Nihal wrote: 'Had so many dms from people of colour who have worked or are still working at the BBC. 'BBC North is not an inclusive environment for people of colour. I am not the only one who thinks that.' Back in 2023, Nihal told a journalism diversity conference an 'overwhelmingly white' working environment was affecting his mental health. 'It's really affecting me that I walk in and all I see is white people.' His colleagues' response when he told them this was to reply defensively that they were not being racist, he claimed as he said that was missing the point.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Reuters continues global expansion of digital subscriptions, launching in eight new countries
Reuters today announced the launch of digital subscriptions for its award-winning website and mobile app in eight new countries: the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Montenegro, Monaco, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The digital subscription plan enables cost-efficient, unlimited access to Reuters trusted, accurate and unbiased news coverage for the local currency equivalent of approximately USD $1 a week. Subscribers to Reuters get a simple, transparent subscription price with no up-front discount periods, step-ups or surprises, and they can easily cancel at any time. Reuters website and app users can access a limited number of articles per month before receiving an offer to subscribe. The announcement follows the successful launch of digital subscriptions to customers across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. 'Reuters reports from the front lines of conflicts, the halls of government, and inside corporate boardrooms globally. News outlets, financial institutions, companies, governments, and consumers rely on us to keep them informed on happenings around the globe,' said Josh London, Head of Reuters Professional. 'The new subscription plan offers subscribers a trusted source of accurate and unbiased news and enables us to deliver more value to our subscribers by expanding the reach and capabilities of our reporting and products.' The relaunched Reuters app and its accompanying website provide high-quality, credible and reliable news, delivered by Reuters 2,600 journalists globally. Reuters extensive newsroom footprint, operating in 200 locations around the world, ensures users receive comprehensive coverage of the most important global events. Adhering to the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles guarantees that our journalism is produced with the utmost integrity, delivered without bias or agenda. Access Reuters award-winning journalism in the Apple App and Google Play stores and on Media contact: Brooke Heywood
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
CTV Calgary named finalist for 5 RTDNA Awards
CTV News Calgary has been named a finalist in five categories for the 2025 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards' Prairie Region. The awards, which honour the best journalists, news programs and broadcasters for achievements in audio, video and digital productions, are held every year. This year, CTV Calgary was recognized for breaking news (video), feature news (digital), live special events (multiplatform) for its comprehensive coverage of Remembrance Day services, TV newscast and VJ video. Breaking News (Video): Penbrook Meadows Standoff When police issued a shelter-in-place order for a neighbourhood because of an armed standoff, CTV Calgary responded quickly to alert the public. Our crews reported live from the scene as a man shot at officers over a 30-hour period. Viewer-submitted video and CTV's own video showed shots and tear gas being fired, police negotiating with the man, and a police robot approaching the residence. After the standoff ended with police shooting and killing the man, our coverage continued with an exclusive report, where the man's family raised questions about police actions, and why their loved one had to die. Penbrooke Meadows shooting Feature News (Digital): Darrel Janz Tribute Videojournalist Kevin Green created an emotional tribute video for his longtime co-worker, CTV Calgary anchor Darrel Janz, who died at age 83. Janz, an RTDNA lifetime achievement award winner, had a great impact on thousands of co-workers and students during his 60+ year journalism career. Through interviews and his own reflections, Green painted a lighthearted, respectful portrait of Janz's life and times. The tribute included film of Janz after surviving a helicopter crash. Green worked diligently to find the footage, not been seen publicly since 1969. The tribute played at Janz's memorial service and was livestreamed on CTV Calgary's website. Darrel Janz TV Newscast CTV News at 6 June 6, 2024 June 6, 2024 was a busy day with breaking news on several fronts. CTV Calgary's 6 p.m. newscast provided enterprising and comprehensive team coverage of a major water main break. We had breaking news on a shooting and wildfire. We also presented compelling stories on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the controversial unveiling of a statue and a deep dive into the science behind the northern lights. Our meteorologist had the latest on fire dangers, our Trending segment highlighted the lighter side of the news, and our sports director reported on the return of a star quarterback to Calgary. VJ Video Food Bank Harvest Video journalist Kevin Green used creative shooting/editing techniques to give us a unique perspective of a community effort, benefiting the Calgary Food Bank. Kevin used a drone to shoot an opening standup, which pulled back to reveal the vast scope of the project. Drone video also gave viewers a birds-eye view of volunteers' work. Low-angle shots were used for another perspective. Interviews conveyed the wide impact the harvest has on the community, and the personal impact it has on volunteers. Kevin shot, wrote, voiced and edited this story in the field in one day, and it aired the same evening. CTV News Calgary took home a 2022 RTDNA award for Best Newscast , for its coverage of the Coutts, Alta., border blockade in February 2022. Regional awards winners will be announced on June 4. For more about the RTDNA Awards, go here.
