About Current Affairs
Current affairs is a genre of broadcast journalism. This differs from regular news broadcasts that place emphasis on news reports presented for simple presentation as soon as possible, often with a minimum of analysis.
BBC's Newsnight to be cut back as part of savings plan
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... BBC News and Current Affairs CEO Deborah Turness said the broadcaster was " in a tough financial climate" and had to make " some difficult choices" as audiences switch from TV to online news...
Ellie Goulding among Radio 4's Today programme guest editors
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... The BBC s flagship news and Current Affairs programme will begin the guest editor takeover on 23 December with Nasa s Head of Science, Dr Nicky Fox, who will look at science education and the influence of outer space on music...
Lewes Bonfire Night: Rishi Sunak unveiled as effigy
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... They showed up to the event despite rain, road closures, transportation issues, and a Seven bonfire societies each produces an effigy, which typically reflect Current Affairs, and are later burned in fields outside Lewes...
Ex-wife of IS 'Beatle' speaks out for first time
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... Her study topics included the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt, she told us, not Current Affairs...
NewsClick: Delhi police raid homes of prominent journalists
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... Started in 2009, NewsClick is an independent news and Current Affairs website which is known to be critical of the government...
ChatGPT can now access up to date information
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... The move means some premium users will be able to ask the chatbot questions about Current Affairs, and access news...
Alien and UFO 'Bermuda Triangle' explored in new Netflix documentary
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... Mr Llewellyn later told the BBC s children s Current Affairs show John Craven s Newsround that all the descriptions were " similar"...
Who is Russell Brand, the comedian and actor accused of rape and sexual assault?
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... He guest edited an issue the left-leaning Current Affairs magazine the New Statesman, appeared on Question Time opposite then-Ukip leader Nigel Farage, and was interviewed by Jeremy Paxman on Newsnight...