Broadcasting

ESPN has shifted Wimbledon coverage for online viewers to its new Unlimited platform at a higher cost. The move has prompted complaints from subscribers ahead of the tournament.

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Longtime Sky Sports Formula 1 broadcaster Rachel Brookes has confirmed her departure from the network after 17 years. She joined in 2009 and became a key part of the F1 coverage starting in 2012. Brookes said she plans to remain involved in the sport.

Thirty deputies on the public broadcasting inquiry commission will vote on Monday on publishing rapporteur Charles Alloncle’s report. The document proposes controversial measures such as banning reality TV on France Télévisions and merging channels. Tensions are high within the commission, with president Jérémie Patrier-Leitus advocating transparency while criticizing press leaks.

April 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Some members of the parliamentary commission of inquiry on public audiovisual oppose publishing the 300-page report by deputy Charles Alloncle, due to shocking proposals like merging channels and banning reality TV shows. They criticize its poor quality, tone, and erroneous claims. The vote is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

President Lee Jae Myung stated on February 24, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting that improvements to the current broadcast system are needed to provide broader public access to global sporting events, amid controversy over limited coverage of this year's Winter Olympics. He praised the performances of Korean athletes but expressed regret over the lack of public excitement compared to previous events. He urged enhancements ahead of the World Cup in North America in June.

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI

ZDF has apologized to viewers in the 'heute journal' for errors in a segment about US ICE operations. Deputy editor-in-chief Anne Gellinek described it as a 'double error' involving AI-generated images and incorrect archive footage. The broadcaster emphasized that AI content is not permissible in news reporting.