Federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

Citing the first amendment, judge says president’s executive order is unlawful and unenforceable

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Scott Mills was questioned by police over sexual offence allegations in 2018

Former Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over relationship with teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidence

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Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct

Radio 2 breakfast show presenter departs over claims said to relate to a ‘historic relationship’ in latest crisis for BBC

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‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray

The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – all within a few minutes

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Judge orders more than 1,000 Voice of America employees to be reinstated

Republican appointee rules attempts to shutter federal agency are illegal and mandates workers return by 23 March

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FCC chair threatens to throttle news broadcasts over ‘hoaxes’ about Iran war

Brendan Carr posts that he may cancel spectrum permits of ‘mainstream news’ outlets for ‘misleading’ coverage

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BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say

Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governance

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Former Tory minister Zac Goldsmith to launch new sports radio station

Exclusive: Goldsmith and brother Ben the major investors in trkradio, which is due to go to air next month

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Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure

CEO said services have restarted after termination of grants led to criticism that US was ceding ground to China

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The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling

Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported

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