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'Not a True Fan': Dexter Fans Reject Copycat Killer Following Tragic Airbnb Murder in UK

British forensic science student Benjamin Day pleaded guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu in a Dexter-inspired attack, prompting fans to condemn his interpretation of the show and urge focus on the victim.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

‘Restore the authority’: the challenge for the BBC’s new director of news

Rachel Jupp takes role as corporation grapples with digital transformation, a cash crisis and its public service role

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Family mistook missing Rodin sculpture for a copy; 1892 original sold for $1 million

A small marble sculpture a family had kept on their piano for years, believing it to be a copy, has been confirmed as an authentic work by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The piece, called "Despair", sold at auction in France on Monday for €860,000 (£725,000; $982,000). The 28.5cm (11…

The Times of India · Oct 11

The Story Of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, The Boy Raised By Wolves, Has Ended At 80

Some life stories are so unusual they sound like something from a movie, until you realize they really happened. Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja was sold as a child, spent years living in the Spanish wilderness, and became known as the country’s “wolf boy.” Now, at 80, his extraordinary story has ended.…

Bored Panda · Oct 1

BBC News should be on streaming sites like Netflix, say Matt Brittin

The BBC boss emphasised the need to modernise the current funding model to ensure it is fair and that it reflects how audiences consume content.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home addresses, family details and medical records could put families at risk

The records stolen from the FBI include blood test results, spouse names, and home addresses. Thousands of agents face the reality that their private information sits on darknet servers. The hacking group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for breaching the bureau’s systems on Monday. They shared concrete samples to verify their access.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

BBC's 'neutrality' on street fascists is becoming dangerous

OVER the weekend BBC News released a feature on the activities and tactics of fascist group Patriot Platform after masked men descended on the port…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

Former HMRC Worker Who Called Himself 'Genocidal Racist Monster' Jailed After BBC Undercover Exposé

Thomas Webster, a former HMRC worker, was jailed for two years after a BBC investigation revealed his involvement with a far-right group and misuse of his position to spread racist misinformation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer

Newscaster says rare but treatable condition polycythaemia vera left her feeling like she ‘had her batteries taken out’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

BBC News presenter reveals incurable cancer diagnosis

BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has been diagnosed with blood cancer.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7