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ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
August 19, 2026Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
The Salt Path film will be released in the United States by Rialto Distribution in September.
August 17, 2026Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
August 17, 2026US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates - Reuters
US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates Reuters
August 13, 2026Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.
August 12, 2026Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
August 11, 2026Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
August 10, 2026Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces
Pageant organisers say they made the decision after "a thorough review of recently surfaced information".
August 6, 2026Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
August 6, 2026Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
August 5, 2026Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.
August 4, 2026Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.
August 1, 2026Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
July 31, 2026Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as criticism grows
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.
July 31, 2026Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
July 31, 2026Weekly sports quiz: Cricket controversy and Cucurella
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
July 30, 2026Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
July 27, 2026Shein's Hong Kong IPO filing sidesteps Xinjiang cotton controversy - Reuters
Shein's Hong Kong IPO filing sidesteps Xinjiang cotton controversy Reuters
July 27, 2026Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies - Reuters
Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies Reuters
July 17, 2026US striker Balogun expected controversy over suspended red-card ban - Reuters
US striker Balogun expected controversy over suspended red-card ban Reuters
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ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
The documentary was presented by NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton An ADHD charity has said it has complained to media regulator Ofcom about a Channel 4 documentary that suggested the condition is a
Gillian Anderson felt 'betrayed' after The Salt Path allegations
Gillian Anderson (left) played Raynor Winn (right) in the film adaption of The Salt Path released in 2025 The Salt Path star Gillian Anderson has said allegations that the memoir was fabricated felt
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Fifa's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked by the governing body, less than three weeks after he strongly criticised its president Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in co
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Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves?
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will soon be equipped with gloves that can deliver electric shocks as they carry out their law enforcement duties. ICE plans to spend up to $20m (
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
Watch: Australian PM makes controversial “melon” comment on podcast Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for comments he made about two melons gifted to him by his Japanese count
Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
DiJonai Carrington joined Chicago Sky in April Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fe
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces
Delegates pose onstage during Miss USA Pageant (File picture) Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her title after a "thorough review" of information that surfaced, organisers of the event sa
Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Amanda Knox, a woman involved in one of the world's most famous murder cases, is set to perform a comedy show at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knox was convicted and later acquitted of murdering her
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino was first elected Fifa president in 2016 Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will
Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts
Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders of football's world governing body to a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, after another day in
Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino celebrated 10 years as Fifa president on 26 February 2026 Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president for 10 years, when he was elected with a remit to rescue football's world governing
Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe (right) has developed a close working relationship with Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino In the row which has engulfed global football and
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows
Gianni Infantino has been the president of Fifa since February 2016 Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Gianni Infantino was "the wrong man" to lead Fifa after a senior adviser to the president resigned
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 Fifa says that "nobody is selling football" as it vowed to continue with the controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private inves
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo is currently the head coach of the UAE's Dubai United Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to
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