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Netflix rivals BBC as viewers' top choice
Netflix is now the preferred platform for 26% of UK viewers, equalling the BBC's 25% for first choice, according to Ofcom. Meanwhile, YouTube viewing on television sets has doubled since 2022, reaching 19 minutes daily.
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WorldGhana's tallest man Sulemana Abdul Samed dies at 33
Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's tallest man, has died at 33. Diagnosed with gigantism, he stood 7ft 4in and suffered complications of Marfan syndrome. His death in Tamale hospital has prompted grief in northern Ghana.
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WorldCelebrity MasterChef 2026 Line-up Revealed
The BBC has announced the first ten celebrities set to participate in the 2026 series of Celebrity MasterChef. The line-up features a mix of musicians, comedians, athletes, and TV personalities, all vying for culinary supremacy.
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Veteran broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68. He was a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Sunday and a frequent contributor to the Today programme. Stourton passed away on Saturday, July 18, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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