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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC will not broadcast Gaza documentary over ‘perception of partiality' risk
BBC will not broadcast Gaza documentary over 'perception of partiality' risk The corporation commissioned Gaza: Doctors Under Attack more than a year ago from an independent production company called Basement Films. (Image: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire ) The BBC will not go ahead with broadcasting a documentary about the plight of medics in Gaza as it may create "a perception of partiality that would not meet the high standards that the public rightly expect". The corporation commissioned Gaza: Doctors Under Attack more than a year ago from an independent production company called Basement Films. The documentary includes witness accounts from frontline Palestinian health workers in Gaza and documents attacks on hospitals and clinics. It was delayed by the BBC until an ongoing review into a different programme in the region was completed. The BBC pulled the documentary How To Survive A Warzone in February after it emerged that its 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official. The corporation has now confirmed that Gaza: Doctors Under Attack will not air on the BBC at all. Article continues below In a statement, the BBC said they had paused production of this film in April, having made a decision that they could not broadcast the film while a review into a separate Gaza documentary was ongoing. The BBC said that with both films coming from independent production companies, and both about Gaza, it was right to wait for any relevant findings – and put them into action – before broadcasting the film. "However, we wanted the doctors' voices to be heard. Our aim was to find a way to air some of the material in our news programmes, in line with our impartiality standards, before the review was published. "For some weeks, the BBC has been working with Basement Films to find a way to tell the stories of these doctors on our platforms. "Yesterday, it became apparent that we have reached the end of the road with these discussions. "We have come to the conclusion that broadcasting this material risked creating a perception of partiality that would not meet the high standards that the public rightly expect of the BBC. "Impartiality is a core principle of BBC News. It is one of the reasons that we are the world's most trusted broadcaster. "Therefore, we are transferring ownership of the film material to Basement Films. "Contrary to some reports, since we paused production of Gaza: Doctors Under Attack in April, it has not undergone the BBC's final pre-broadcast sign-off processes. "Any film broadcast will not be a BBC film," the BBC said. The corporation added: "We want to thank the doctors and contributors and we are sorry we could not tell their stories. The BBC will continue to cover events in Gaza impartially." Last month, Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon and comedian Frankie Boyle were among hundreds of signatories calling on the BBC to air the documentary. The letter, signed by figures from across the film, TV, journalism and cultural sectors, was sent on behalf of the UK Screen Industry, made up of a "group of concerned film and TV professionals". Earlier this month, the BBC defended its coverage of the war in Gaza, after the White House criticised its reporting of an apparent incident in the territory, which reportedly left a number of people dead. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed the corporation, after updating an article's headline with new information, had to "correct and take down" its story about fatalities and injuries following a reported incident near an aid distribution centre in Rafah. Article continues below The BBC said it had not removed its story and explained that its headlines about the incident were "updated throughout the day with the latest fatality figures as they came in from various sources", which is "totally normal practice".
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Publix Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Arsenic Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Publix recall of a popular baby food item as a Class II recall, citing elevated levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the product. The affected item, the "Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch," was distributed across eight Southern states. Newsweek has contacted Publix outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters The FDA's Class II recall designation means the agency believes exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or that the probability of serious health issues is remote but not negligible. Heavy metals like lead, cadmium and arsenic are toxic at elevated levels and particularly dangerous when consumed over time by vulnerable groups such as infants. Long-term exposure may contribute to developmental delays, lower IQ and behavioral issues in children. While not as urgent as a Class I recall, the Class II designation still indicates a serious public health matter that warrants consumer caution and attention. A file photo shows a baby being fed. A file photo shows a baby being fed. Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3. The affected product, the "Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch," comes in a 4 oz pouch, and is marketed for babies aged six months or older. The product has a "Best if used by" date of November 1, 2025, and was packed in cases of 14 pouches. They had a lot code of 24BA306. The baby food pouches were distributed across the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and Kentucky. A total of 53,620 units were distributed, which equated to 3,830 cases. What People Are Saying Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said: "As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves. To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization, wrote on its website: "Heavy metals can contaminate food products at many steps of the food production process. Some heavy metals are introduced through fertilizers and insecticides, while other heavy metals occur naturally in soil and are absorbed by plants. Runoff from roads, factories, and dumping grounds can also pollute water sources used for crops. In addition to the agricultural process, heavy metals can be introduced into food products through fortified vitamins and minerals that are added during the manufacturing process." What's Next The recall remains ongoing. Consumers are urged to check packaging for the product label and best-by date and to avoid feeding the product to children under any circumstance. Parents or caregivers who believe a child has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting symptoms are advised to consult a pediatrician immediately.
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!
To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. However, 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent believing they are better drivers than their partners, and 42 per cent stating they enjoy being in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' PSM Driving School helps people identify the problematic passenger traits they might not realise they display | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Poor passenger etiquette can knock a driver's confidence Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' It follows research that seven in ten men think they are a good passenger | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Top 20 annoying passenger habits:
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!
To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Complaining, blocking the mirrors and reaching for the invisible brake are among the most frustrating passenger behaviours. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A study of 2,000 drivers revealed throwing wrappers around the car and fiddling with the radio were other top 20 pet peeves when ferrying people from A to B. Along with watching loud videos on their phone, popping their feet on the dashboard and shouting out warnings about cars pulling out in front to make sure they have seen them. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It also emerged 17 per cent of women think their partner's an annoying passenger and 'backseat driver', despite 69 per cent of men claiming they're a good one. As a result, 43 per cent of couples admitted their car trips regularly end in arguments, with 19 per cent then not speaking for a period of time. However, 62 per cent of men prefer taking the driver's seat in a relationship, with 45 per cent believing they are better drivers than their partners, and 42 per cent stating they enjoy being in control. Although 32 per cent of men admit this changes when they want to have a drink and encourage their partner to be designated driver. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Marc Pell, managing director for Tempcover, a temporary insurance provider which commissioned the research and is now taking bookings for the world's first Passenger lessons from PSM Driving School, said: 'There's never been formal guidance on how to be a good passenger, and that can lead to real tension, especially between couples. 'But we're hoping some passenger lessons will help people rethink their passenger habits and improve the in-car dynamic. 'Our research shows that in many relationships, men do most of the driving but this is a way to flip the usual driving roles - letting a partner take the wheel so they can learn to be a princely co-pilot, letting go and discovering the joy of being chauffeured.' PSM Driving School helps people identify the problematic passenger traits they might not realise they display | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Poor passenger etiquette can knock a driver's confidence Other passenger frustrations revealed by the poll included having loud phone conversations (31 per cent) and being inaccurate with directions (25 per cent). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While 25 per cent also have to bite their tongue when passengers actively touch the steering wheel, or other car parts. Of the men who prefer to be behind the wheel when going somewhere with their partner, 15 per cent don't like their partner's driving. And for 20 per cent of men, they do the driving as part of their agreed-upon couple 'chore split', according to the figures. The study also revealed that the impact of a bad passenger results in 42 per cent of women feeling on edge, while 19 per cent said it gives them anxiety about getting behind the wheel again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While two thirds (63 per cent) of women find backseat drivers patronising. Paul Middleton, owner and driving instructor at PSM Driving School, said: "Poor passenger etiquette can really knock a driver's confidence - especially in relationships. 'From backseat driving to constant complaints, it's often the little habits that make journeys more stressful than they need to be. 'We're excited to offer lessons from our professional driving instructors, helping people unlearn unhelpful behaviours and become passengers who support, not stress out the person behind the wheel.' It follows research that seven in ten men think they are a good passenger | Anthony Devlin/PinPep Top 20 annoying passenger habits: Making a mess Throwing food wrappers on the floor Complaining about the driving Shouting out warnings to the driver Putting feet on the dashboard Blocking the mirrors Telling the driver to go faster or slower Eating crumbly, loud or smelly food without my permission Screaming/ gasping if they think the driver is braking late / hasn't seen something Changing the song/ radio station without asking Changing the volume of the radio without asking Talking on the phone loudly Watching loud videos on their phone Adjusting the temperature in the car without asking Getting directions wrong Touching the steering wheel/other car parts Talking about what they would have done differently Stepping on the invisible brake on their side of the car Opening/closing the window Clutching onto their seatbelt/ seat/ handle with their eyes closed
Leader Live
29-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Aldi announces new store openings across the UK this summer
This expansion, which is expected to create around 40 new jobs, will see new stores come to places like Caterham in Surrey and Deeside in Wales. In the long term, the company is aiming to have 1500 stores in the UK and hopes that this £650 million investment will take them closer to this goal. Jonathan Neale, managing director of National Real Estate at Aldi UK, said: 'At Aldi, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to high-quality food at unbeatable prices, and we're committed to achieving that with our ambitious store opening plans. A number of Aldi stores across the country will also be 'renewed' (Image: Anthony Devlin/PA) 'We're targeting 40 new store openings in 2025, while many of our current stores will also be getting a refresh to enhance the customer experience, meaning we can consistently offer the best value for money to even more shoppers across the UK.' List of new store locations opening in the coming months: List of stores getting a refresh in the coming months: UK's cheapest supermarket revealed - what does a basket of your groceries cost? Aldi is selling the viral Reformer Pilates Machine for the first time in the UK I tested Aldi's new 'wine of the summer' and almost lost all my street cred Aldi will open 10 new stores across the UK over the summer months.
