Business Netflix earnings beat estimates but subscriber growth risks linger Netflix shares have fallen more than 5% in after-hours trading despite earnings beating Wall Street estimates. 21/01/2026
Iran Hackers target Iran state TV's broadcast to show exiled crown prince The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution. 19/01/2026
Culture news Star Wars 'captain' Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Disney The first post-Disney Star Wars dynasty is over. Kathleen Kennedy has officially stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm, the Disney subsidiary home to the Star Wars franchise. 16/01/2026
Business Warner Bros rejects fresh takeover offer from Paramount The WBD board branded Paramount’s hostile takeover offer as "inadequate" and risky. 07/01/2026
Culture news 'Don't give up on US': Jimmy Kimmel's alternative Christmas message US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel targeted fascism and unsurprisingly Donald Trump in his 'Alternative Christmas' message broadcast on Britain's Channel 4 television network. 26/12/2025
Cinema Goodbye TV, hello streaming: The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033. 18/12/2025
Culture news Stranger Things Christmas market takes over Berlin The first episodes of the final season of the hit series Stranger Things have just been released on Netflix. Fans can now pass the time until the remaining episodes at Berlin’s Hawkins Christmas Market. 13/12/2025
Culture news Spain's Eurovision boycott: RTVE president reaffirms veto on Israel After weeks of moves by delegations such as the Austrian delegacy, which is pushing to keep the country accused of perpetrating genocide at Eurovision, José Pablo López has reiterated RTVE's initial position: it's either Spain or Israel for Eurovision 2026. 28/11/2025
Lifestyle World Television Day: How TV has transformed in the last 10 years For about 50% of people globally, the concept of 'TV' is now synonymous with streaming sites instead of the big box of static in the living room. 20/11/2025
Mali Mali's junta suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports Mali, alongside its neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso, is ruled by military leaders who took power by force in recent years, pledging to provide more security to citizens. 14/11/2025
Culture news High seas drama: Poland's deadly 'Hevelius' shipwreck set for Netflix 'Hevelius' is a new Netflix series based on the story of Poland's worst maritime tragedy, when 56 people died in 1993. The highly anticipated Polish-made production has already been described as one of the 'most difficult and demanding cinematographic projects' to be staged in Poland's history. 06/11/2025
Lifestyle Make-up magic: Heidi Klum's best ever Halloween outfits As she does every year, Heidi Klum has once again organised the legendary Heidiween party this Halloween. Anyone attending has to be creative, as hostess Klum has been the queen of costumes for years but she's now set a new standard for 'dreadful' dressing up! 02/11/2025
Culture news Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72 With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller. 02/11/2025
Culture news Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93 The actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the British comedy series Fawlty Series, has died aged 93. 28/10/2025
Voices from Central Asia Kazakh stuntwoman Zhibek Zhappasbayeva defies global barriers In partnership with MDQ Zhibek Zhappasbayeva is breaking global barriers in the stunt world, seamlessly blending tradition with modern action and proving that Kazakh stunt performers can do it all. 22/10/2025
Business Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare earnings letdown Netflix shares were down more than 6% in extended trading after the company delivered weaker-than-expected results. 22/10/2025