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8 hours ago
- General
- ITV News
Air India Flight 171: Disaster in the Skies
Air India Flight 171: Disaster in the Skies - A week of reporting from ITV News correspondents around the world on the Air India Flight 171 plane crash - one of the deadliest aviation disasters in modern history. Narrated by Sangita Lal. More info
ITV News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Trapped between bombs and crackdowns: Iranians wrestle with decision to flee their home
Iranians are trapped between bombs and crackdowns. 'Where am I supposed to go?' Fatemeh asks me. Since I first reported on Iran in 2022, I have met, interviewed and remained in touch with dozens of people in the country. I have no answer for Fatemeh's question. I have never been to Iran. I know where she lives - the capital city of Tehran - but I have no idea where is safe and where isn't right now. An Iranian neighbour of mine in London has been checking in on his extended family living in Tehran, every day since Friday. "Everyone is out of harm's way. But this is all pretty awful, and sad to be honest." This morning, he couldn't get in touch with anyone. The internet was down, and phone lines were dead. Communication is so often patchy in Iran, and when it comes alive again, Iranians often reach out - even to veritable strangers like me - so people hear their voices, and know what is happening to them. We can't tell the stories of the Iranian people easily, because journalists are rarely allowed inside the country, whereas we can speak directly to Israelis being attacked, because ITV News has reporters and producers there. Since Friday, many people have been trying to escape Iran. Turkey and Armenia being the favoured routes. It's quicker to get there from Tehran, and once they're there, they can fly more easily to other countries. Babak, who is 41, left Tehran two days ago. Today, he finally reached Yerevan in Armenia. 'I spent one day in the car,' he says. 'Tehran to Tabriz took 12 hours. I switched cars there, then another four hours to the Armenian border. "I walked for about an hour, got another car, and it took us 10 hours to reach Yerevan. The road is narrow and dangerous. We drove through the night on dangerous roads – I wouldn't recommend it.' Babak was visiting family in Iran on a holiday. Now, he's hoping to find a flight back to Canada. It is Tehran that has been hit hardest so far. In the capital, there is fear of bombs, fear of arrest by the regime, and fear of silence. Thirty-year-old Farideh crossed into Turkey on foot. 'The journey is terrifying, especially for older people. You wait in the heat for five or six hours just to cross the border. It's not something I'd recommend to anyone with health issues or kids.' But not everyone is leaving, or able to. 'This is my home,' says Homa, who is 54. 'My daughter is in a wheelchair. I can't travel a long distance like that with her. And even if I could — where would we go?' Kaveh is 42. He owns a small café in Tehran, and says he's staying put, even as others around him flee. 'I feel responsible for my staff. Some have young kids, others are caring for elderly parents. They can't travel. I'll stay behind to help.' Fear doesn't just come from the skies. The government's war on dissent hasn't paused just because missiles have rained. Hossein is a filmmaker. He said: 'No one cares about us. I'm constantly thinking, will I be killed by a bomb? Or will I be arrested first? We, as Iranian people, only have each other. That's it.' With the internet down and news hard to verify, people rely on scraps of information delivered via voice notes, texts, and coded messages. My phone illuminates again. This time with an audio message from Minoo, telling me about her journey out. Hearing the voice of a woman, of a similar age to me, recounting her journey and her thinking stopped me in my tracks. Minoo is an architect who started her escape to Armenia two days ago, never believing this would happen. Minoo's choice to flee is one she has made reluctantly. Iran is where she was born, where she went to school, where she grew up, where she got married and where she has carved out her career. It is the country she loves and never thought she'd leave.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani 'takes extended period of leave after bullying probe was opened as bosses hold crisis talks amid claims he shook a female colleague'
BBC Breakfast's under-fire editor Richard Frediani has reportedly taken an extended period of leave, after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show. It was previously claimed that the show's staff are feeling increasingly 'uneasy' around Frediani, with the former Head of ITV News accused of 'shaking' a female editor while working on the show. It's now being reported by The Sun that Richard has stepped back from the show, and while he had already taken time off to go on holiday, has mutually agreed to extend his break. Sources are also claiming that BBC bosses have held a series of meetings on how to handle the developing crisis. In an internal email obtained by the publication, John McAndrew, Director of Live and Daily News, thanked staff for their 'positivity' during this 'stressful time' - and informed them of Richard's decision. A source added: 'Fredi was already taking a break because obviously the allegations against him have been pretty damning, and he needed time to reflect. 'He's devastated by some of the claims and has also had a lot of behind the scenes support from colleagues, many of whom think he's a brilliant boss. 'BBC executives have ensured duty of care measures and he is still in touch with a few of the team. Right now, it's imperative that the BBC gets its house in order and ensures everyone is happy.' When contacted by MailOnline, a BBC representative said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values. 'We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.' On Thursday, Deadline reported that a consultant had been drafted in to help steer an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations on BBC Breakfast. Staff have been approached about sharing their experiences, according to people familiar with the process. It had previously been reported earlier this week that a bullying probe had been opened into BBC's flagship Breakfast show, with the investigation set to look into claims dating back as far as 2019. A source told The Sun: 'To the viewer BBC Breakfast is a warm, gentle programme, one that is flourishing in the ratings. But beyond the cosy red sofa it is a very different picture. Several people — crew, production and even presenters — have been very unhappy'. 'Tension between Charlie and Naga is rife. Fredi is very old-school and has some slightly tyrannical tendencies. He is very cerebral but also quite aggressive in his methods. Some people think a recent promotion has gone to his head'. 'Meanwhile, Naga, who is passionate about speaking up if she believes something is wrong, has spoken to people who are unhappy. Formal complaints have been lodged, so the BBC has to be seen to act. The probe has really divided the newsroom'. They went on to claim that some believe Fredani, known as Fredi, is simply doing his job others think his methods are 'too tough' for 2025. It comes following a difficult few years for the BBC, with Huw Edwards pleading guilty to having indecent images of children, Jermaine Jenas axed after a sexting scandal and Gary Lineker's departure from the channel after becoming embroiled in a controversial row over antisemitism. An insider told MailOnline in April that Munchetty is 'quite open' about her ill-feeling towards Frediani. Another said that she has an 'uneasy relationship' with him. The Mail revealed that displeasure was intensifying at the BBC's northern base in Salford, where staff have watched Frediani's rise - from Breakfast boss to arguably the most powerful BBC editor outside London - with growing disbelief. One said: 'You have to wonder what on earth is going on. The BBC claims to be this no-nonsense, woke, kind place - yet Fredi has been able to keep climbing the ladder. HR and his bosses are aware of [past] bullying claims against him. 'He's still allowed to hire, as we saw with Nina [Warhurst, who has just been appointed a regular presenter] this week, and presumably fire. He has so much power, it doesn't feel right at all.' The ordeal began, when media and entertainment industry news site Deadline alleged that Frediani was the subject of at least two misconduct complaints, including one from a woman who had her grievance upheld after claiming that the Breakfast editor physically shook her during a heated newsroom exchange last year. Others also came forward with their experiences. One person claimed to have witnessed an incident in 2019, during which a 'clearly angry' Richard backed a Breakfast colleague up against a wall and was 'jabbing his finger' as he voiced displeasure about that morning's show. The website reports that two sources alleged that Frediani is also known for 'screaming' down the phone at other BBC News desks and complaining about the quality of content they hand over to the Breakfast show. Whether these allegations were upheld or dismissed is not known. There was widespread internal dissatisfaction with Frediani in 2020, less than a year into his reign as editor of BBC Breakfast, after he was poached from ITV News. During the pandemic, MailOnline's Katie Hind was inundated with anonymous emails from staff at BBC Breakfast which said a series of complaints have been made to the corporation's management and its HR department about an 'intimidating and bullying' culture, which had led to long-term members of staff leaving their jobs. One employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said 'the whole atmosphere has become poisonous' and like a 'boys' club'. Again, it is unclear whether these allegations were upheld or dismissed. After the story was published in The Mail on Sunday, a number of people who had worked with Frediani got in. They said he was unpleasant to them during his tenure at ITV where he served as head of news. They were devastated - but not surprised - to hear that there were allegations that he had gone on to behave 'aggressively' in his new role. One wrote: 'I read your piece about Richard Frediani, recognising a lot of his character. I and others who suffered under him at ITV expected this would happen.' So why, despite these claims about his behaviour at work, did Frediani continue to rise through the ranks? The answer appears to lie with the Beeb's current chief executive of news, Deborah Turness. As CEO of ITN until 2022, she was Frediani's boss and they latterly joined up again when she joined the corporation. Sources at the BBC say she was 'involved' in his rise to become the boss of News at One - though senior sources at the Corporation strongly deny it, insisting it was not a promotion but an addition to his existing job. The BBC would not answer questions over whether he'd had a pay rise. BBC Breakfast staff have said that they are far from happy that Turness is still backing Frediani. 'There is no way she hasn't heard what we have all heard,' says one insider. 'It was written about as far back as 2020 so surely she must have seen that.' Tim Davie, the director-general, has said he wants the management consultancy leading the review to make practical recommendations about how managers can create a culture where there is 'zero tolerance' for wrongdoing. The BBC said that it did not comment on individual HR issues. However, it stressed that the welfare of its employees takes priority, and it takes any complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously. After allegations about Frediani's behaviour were made, staff at Breakfast and News at One were emailed by John McAndrew, BBC News director of programmes, to remind them about the corporation's approach to complaints of wrongdoing. 'With regard to culture and behaviour - and this stands for all of our teams across the organisation - please be assured that if, or when, any allegations of any inappropriate behaviour come to me, they will be taken seriously, comprehensively investigated, and if upheld, action will be taken,' he wrote. However one BBC source contested this statement, saying: 'The BBC claim to be such a wonderful employer and look after their staff. 'But it seems that's more likely to be the case if you are in the gang.'
ITV News
21 hours ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Guernsey Election 2025: Lindsay de Sausmarez tops Guernsey vote as Ferbrache misses out by 21 votes
The people of Guernsey have voted in their next set of 38 Deputies, with the previous Environment and Infrastructure President, Lindsay de Sausmarez, topping the poll. She received 10,721 votes, getting the backing of around 44% of those who cast their ballots. Speaking to ITV News shortly after the announcement, she said: "I'm still absolutely stunned, I have not managed to get my head around it yet. I wasn't expecting it at all. "My thoughts are all over the shop because I have not had a chance to really sit down and even have a look at who my colleagues are going to be. I know that we've lost some real talent from the Assembly, a lot of experience, and I'm sad to see some colleagues go. "But I think we have had some really strong new candidates come through, so I'm excited about what they can bring to the Assembly as well." Also in the top three, Yvonne Burford with 9,427 votes and Charles Parkinson receiving 9,294. Turnout was just over 72%, lower than last time but still high when compared to other elections across the British Isles. There were 116 rejected ballots, with 43 blank papers and 73 spoiled papers. 72.13% Turnout 19,686 Number of voters 116 Rejected ballots Former Chief Minister Peter Ferbrache, who was ousted from the top job in late 2023, stood for re-election but missed out by just 21 votes. The island's only political party, Forward Guernsey, put forward six candidates - three were elected, including former Chief Minister Gavin St Pier with 8,577 votes. There will be around a 50-50 split of new and returning Deputies, with 18 politicians re-elected and 20 who are not currently in the States. Just under a third of the successful candidates are women. The full list of 38 elected candidates is as follows: Lindsay de Sausmarez - 10,721 Yvonne Burford - 9,427 Charles Parkinson - 9,294 Steve Falla - 9,017 Paul Montague - 8,884 Sasha Kazantseva-Miller - 8,794 Gavin St Pier - 8,577 Tina Bury - 8,496 Jonathan Le Tocq - 8,002 Chris Blin - 7,664 George Oswald - 7,613 Marc Laine - 7,556 Aidan Matthews - 7,312 Marc Leadbeater - 7,292 Andy Cameron - 7,177 Sally Rochester - 7,119 Adrian Gabriel - 7,069 Lee Van Katwyk - 7,063 Liam McKenna - 7,040 Mark Helyar - 6,980 Steve Williams - 6,950 John Gollop - 6,860 David Goy - 6,703 Tom Rylatt - 6,689 Jennifer Strachan - 6,683 Simon Vermeulen - 6,228 Munazza Malik - 6,215 Jayne Ozanne - 6,197 Dr Andy Sloan - 6,081 Bruno Kay-Mouat - 6,051 Haley Camp - 5,886 Garry Collins - 5,876 Andrew Niles - 5,846 Rob Curgenven - 5,738 Neil Inder - 5,651 David Dorrity - 5,644 Rhona Humphreys - 5,630 Sarah Hansmann Rouxel - 5,458 Follow our live blog below: Want the inside track on the key issues that will shape Guernsey's Election this June? Listen to Guernsey Votes, an ITV Channel podcast packed with expert guests, local insight and analysis you can trust...
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two huge quiz shows pulled off air all week – as Loose Women is also given the boot by ITV
TWO huge quiz shows have been pulled from ITV's schedules all week. Fans hoping to get their daily teatime fix of quizzes have been left sorely disappointed and will continue to be, with no plans for either show to make a return this week. 5 The Chase has been pulled off screens Credit: ITV 5 So has Tipping Point - in a week of shake-ups Credit: ITV Both Tipping Point and The Chase have been shelved from airing all week. Fronted by Ben Shephard, Tipping Point usually screens for one hour at 4pm to see if anyone can win the jackpot prize. ITV then continues its quizzing line-up with award-winning hit The Chase at 5pm. Bradley Walsh hosts as a team of contestants take on one of the Chasers in hopes of taking home a huge sum of money if they can beat them in the final chase. Read More on ITV But neither show will air as a result of live coverage of Royal Ascot. ITV has been forced to revamp their afternoon schedule entirely in order to accommodate broadcasting the horse racing event. It In order to air the racing, This Morning has been extended by 30 minutes each day until 1pm. Most read in News TV This is followed by a 30 minute edition of ITV News airing at the earlier timeslot as opposed to its usual 1:30pm posiiton. Royal Ascot coverage then takes over right up until 6pm. The Chase embroiled in 'fix' row as viewers say ITV should be ashamed of 'ridiculously easy' questions - but would you get them- ITV News then airs its evening updates between 6pm and 7:30pm as usual followed by the day's soaps. It comes as a huge part of the show amid ITV budget cuts. Producers have The show will return in 2026 with a reduced run of just 30 episodes - and without the 100-capacity crowd. It follows broader budget reductions across the channel, which also include halving Lorraine's airtime to 30 minutes and airing it only during school term times. Producers' decision to drop the audience is understood to be a cost-saving measure, as it is managed by an external company that provides security and a warm-up act. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. 5 Loose Women has also not aired all week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Quiz favourites have been left disappointed Credit: ITV 5 The racing coverage will dominate Credit: PA
