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MediaNollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo' Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66. His death followed a battle with stage-four cancer, which his daughters had publicly disclosed. The confirmation came from his daughters and industry colleagues, with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar mourning his loss.
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Media · United KingdomCongressman Massie Accuses Prince Andrew of US Sex Crimes
Republican congressman Thomas Massie has accused Prince Andrew of committing sex crimes in the US during a speech in the House of Representatives. Massie named Andrew as one of Jeffrey Epstein's 'co-conspirators' while calling for an investigation into the late financier's associates.
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Media · United StatesSophia Laforteza of KATSEYE takes mental health hiatus, second member to pause
Sophia Laforteza, leader of the global girl group KATSEYE, announced a temporary hiatus on 8 August 2026 to focus on her mental health. This is the second member to step back in 2026, following Manon Bannerman’s pause in February. Management stated her well-being is the priority and will be re-evaluated next month.
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Media · United StatesScott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi leave CBS '60 Minutes' for teaching roles
Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi, long-time correspondents on CBS's '60 Minutes', have been removed from the programme as part of a restructuring and will take up teaching positions. The move follows a broader shakeup at the network's flagship news show.
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MediaAnna Faris links sobriety to depression and self-sabotage in podcast interview
Anna Faris told the Dear Chelsea podcast on 20 August 2026 that she stopped drinking to end self-sabotage and saw a link between alcohol and depression. She also revealed she nearly quit acting in 2021 due to premenopausal depression but returned for a Scary Movie film.
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Media · United StatesFederal judge asked to drop charges against Don Lemon over St Paul church protest
Don Lemon has asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges related to his presence at an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church in January. His legal team claims the prosecution is politically motivated and violates the First Amendment.
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MediaHBO Max Reddit account hijacked to push malware
Hackers compromised the official HBO Max Reddit account, using it to spread malicious advertisements over approximately 48 hours. These ads employed a technique called ClickFix, tricking users into running commands that installed information-stealing malware on their devices.
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MediaToronto Film Festival 2026 documentary lineup includes Musk, Rapinoe and October 7 film
The Toronto International Film Festival announced its 2026 documentary lineup, including Alex Gibney’s four-hour film on Elon Musk and Avi Nesher’s October 7 drama. The 21-title slate includes 18 world premieres and films on Megan Rapinoe and Edward Said.
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MediaTelegram briefly removed from Apple App Store over child abuse material
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store globally on 4 August 2026 after finding child sexual abuse material, the company said. Telegram was restored hours later after removing the content and banning the user. Regulators in Britain and Australia have previously investigated the platform over similar concerns.
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Ofcom investigates GB News over Pride and paedophilia remarks by guest Caroline Farrow
Ofcom has launched investigations into two GB News programmes after guest Caroline Farrow linked Pride parades to paedophilia and bestiality on air. More than 12,000 complaints were submitted about the 5 July broadcast, with an additional 3,000 about a June segment. The regulator confirmed the probes on 10 August 2026.
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Media · United StatesTrump threatens FCC action against NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission. The president took issue with Welker's characterisation of his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results'. NBC News has publicly defended its anchor.
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Media · Asia-PacificLachlan Young acquitted of raping teenager before murdering Hannah McGuire
Lachlan Young, serving 28 years for murdering Hannah McGuire, was acquitted of raping a 16-year-old girl in February 2024. The jury in the rape trial was not told of his murder conviction or that McGuire was his girlfriend at the time.
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Media · United KingdomTeen pleads guilty to arson at Iran International offices
A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to arson charges related to an incident at the London offices of Volant Media, the parent company of Iran International. The attack involved an ignited container being thrown, which landed in a car park and extinguished itself.
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Media · United StatesABC News spiked 2021 COVID lab leak story after Fauci review, says ex-correspondent
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran says the network censored his 2021 investigation into COVID-19 potentially leaking from a Wuhan lab after the script was reviewed by Anthony Fauci. The claim coincides with Fauci refusing a Senate subcommittee interview, as right-rated outlets lead on the allegation while no left- or centre-rated outlet covered it.
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Media · Middle EastTrump attacks Fox News reporter; Baier defends him
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt's report on Iran was inaccurate. Anchor Bret Baier responded on air, defending Hunt and clarifying the network's reporting on US-Iran relations.
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Media · United StatesBorder Patrol Rescues MS NOW Crew, Then Gets Stuck
A reporting crew from MS NOW became stuck in the Texas desert and required rescue by eight Border Patrol agents. During the operation, three of the Border Patrol's four trucks also became trapped in the terrain.
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Catholic Biblical Association elects first Jewish president, Amy-Jill Levine
Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar of the New Testament, has been elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America, the first time a non-Christian has held the role. Outlets diverged on her views and the significance of the appointment, with no centre-rated coverage of the story.
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Media · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. CNN interview called a 'Gish gallop' by experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CNN interview with Dana Bash drew criticism from experts who described his rapid succession of claims as a 'Gish gallop', a tactic to overwhelm opponents with unverifiable points. HuffPost reported Kennedy disputed vaccine efficacy and ICU capacity during COVID-19, while experts analysed the strategy's intent and effect.
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Media · United StatesCBS Evening News ratings rise to 4.1 million with Dokoupil on vacation
CBS Evening News averaged 4.1 million viewers for the week of 27 July, its highest total in 17 weeks. The gain came while anchor Tony Dokoupil was on a two-week vacation, with Matt Gutman filling in. Outlets disagreed on whether the increase reflected Gutman’s performance or broader news interest.
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Media · European UnionEU Local outlets report on Putin, winter tyres and school explosion
Left-rated outlets in seven EU countries reported on national stories including a drone attack linked to Russia, a fatal crash study on winter tyres, a school explosion in Denmark, and a tree-planting plan in Spain. No centre- or right-rated outlet carried any of the stories.
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