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‘Why ‘Hamas-run hospital’ but never ‘US-backed IDF’?’: Zohran Mamdani calls out double standards on Israel-Gaza coverage; slams BBC

Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized public broadcaster BBC for biased reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict. He condemned the use of selective language in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, questioning why the outlet uses terms like “Iran-backed Houthis” or “Hamas-run hospital,” but avoids labels such as “US-backed IDF” […]

BBC Gaza documentary: Review finds editorial failures; Ofcom launches own investigation

A report commissioned by BBC director-general Tim Davie has concluded that the Gaza documentary ‘How to Survive a Warzone’ breached editorial standards and that oversight failures occurred before it was pulled from iPlayer in February. The independent producer, Hoyo Films, was found primarily responsible, although the BBC accepted that its own checks fell short. Oversight […]

Watch: Six-foot alligator casually strolls outside Virginia motel; video goes viral

Alligator strolling casually outside a motel A six-foot alligator was spotted outside a motel room in Virginia, United States. It was captured by the Fairfax County Police Department after a caller reported seeing the large reptile near their room.Visuals of the alligator casually walking near the motel with its owner went viral on social media. […]

Watch: Paris erupts in chaos after PSG win Champions League; 559 arrested, 2 dead amid riots

Clashes broke out between PSG fans and police Celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn on Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League final. Riots broke out, leading to clashes between fans and police across the city. According to AFP, atleast 2 people died and the police arrested nearly 559 people […]

Why Louis Theroux is under-fire for ‘anti-Israel’ BBC documentary The Settlers |

Louis Theroux is no stranger to controversy, but his latest documentary, The Settlers, has thrust him into the centre of the Israeli-Palestinian debate—and not in the way he’s used to. Known for his curious, disarming style, Theroux this time dives into one of the most emotionally and politically fraught regions on Earth: the West Bank. […]