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A series of artillery, air attacks hit near Rafah, Khan Younis in the south, and Deir el-Balah in the centre, as well as Gaza City.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a dedicated supporter of MAGA, steps down from Congress after breaking with Trump on Epstein files.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January.
Greene, in a more than 10-minute video posted online, explained her decision and said she didn’t want her congressional district “to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for,” she said.
Greene’s resignation followed a public fallout with Trump in recent months, as the congresswoman criticized him for his stance on files related to Jeffrey Epstein, along with foreign policy and health care.
Trump branded her a “traitor” and “wacky” and said he would endorse a challenger against her when she ran for reelection next year.
She said her last day would be Jan. 5, 2026.
The White House did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Friday night.
In a brief phone call Friday night, Trump told ABC News that Greene’s resignation is “great news for the country.” He said had no plans to speak with Greene but wishes her well.
Greene was one of the most vocal and visible supporters of Trump’s Make America Great Again politics, and she embraced some of his unapologetic political style.
Her break with him was a notable fissure in his grip over conservatives, particularly his most ardent base. But her decision to step down in the face of his opposition put her on the same track as many of the more moderate establishment Republicans before her who went crosswise with Trump.
The congresswoman, who recorded the video announcing her resignation while sitting in her living room wearing a cross necklace and with a Christmas tree and a peace lily plant behind her, said, “My life is filled with happiness, and my true convictions remain unchanged, because my self-worth is not defined by a man, but instead by God.”
A crack in the MAGA movement
Greene had been closely tied to the Republican president since she launched her political career five years ago.
In her video Friday, she underscored her longtime loyalty to Trump except on a few issues, and said it was “unfair and wrong” that he attacked her for disagreeing.
“Loyalty should be a two-way street and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district’s interest, because our job title is literally ‘representative,’” she said.
Greene swept to office at the forefront of Trump’s MAGA movement and quickly became a lightning rod on Capitol Hill for her often beyond-mainstream views. In her video Friday, Greene said she had “always been despised in Washington, D.C., and just never fit in.”
As she embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory and appeared with white supremacists, Greene was initially opposed by party leaders but welcomed by Trump. He called her “a real WINNER!”
Yet over time she proved a deft legislator, having aligned herself with then-GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who would go on to become House speaker. She was a trusted voice on the right flank, until McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
While there has been an onslaught of lawmakers from both parties heading for the exits ahead of next fall’s midterm elections, as the House struggles through an often chaotic session, Greene’s announced retirement will ripple throughout the ranks — and raise questions about her next moves.
Greene was first elected to the House in 2020. She initially planned to run in a competitive district in northern Atlanta’s suburbs, but relocated to the much more conservative 14th District in Georgia’s northwest corner.
The opening in her district means Republican Gov. Brian Kemp will have to set a special election date within 10 days of Greene’s resignation. Such a special election would fill out the remainder of Greene’s term through January 2027. Those elections could take place before the party primaries in May for the next two-year term.
Conspiracy-minded
Even before her election, Greene showed a penchant for harsh rhetoricand conspiracy theories, suggesting a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas was a coordinated attack to spur support for new gun restrictions. In 2018, she endorsed the idea that the U.S. government perpetrated the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and mused that a “so-called” plane had hit the Pentagon.
Greene argued in 2019 that Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., both Muslim women, weren’t “official” members of Congress because they used Qurans rather than Bibles in their swearing-in ceremonies.
She was once a sympathizer with QAnon, an online network that believes a global cabal of Satan-worshipping cannibals, including U.S. government leaders, operates a child sex trafficking ring. She eventually distanced herself, saying she got “sucked into some of the things I had seen on the internet.”
During the pandemic, she drew backlash and apologized for comparing the wearing of safety masks to the horrors of the Holocaust.
She also drew ridicule and condemnation after a conspiracy she speculated about on Facebook in 2018, in which she suggested a California wildfire may have been caused by “lasers or blue beams of light” controlled by a left-wing cabal tied to a prominent Jewish family.
When Trump was out of power between his first and second terms, Greene was often a surrogate for his views and brash style in Washington.
While then-President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address in 2022, Greene stood up and began chanting “Build the wall,” referring to the U.S.-Mexico border wall that Trump began in his first term.
Last year, when Biden gave his last State of the Union address, Greene again drew attention as she confronted him over border security and the killing of a nursing student from Georgia, Laken Riley, by an immigrant in the country illegally.
Greene, wearing a red MAGA hat and a T-shirt about Riley, handed the president a button that said “Say Her Name.” The congresswoman then shouted that at the president midway through his speech.
Frustration with the GOP
But this year, her first serving with Trump in the White House, cracks began to appear slowly in her steadfast support — before it broke wide open.
Greene’s discontent dates back at least to May, when she announced she wouldn’t run for the Senate against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff, while attacking GOP donors and consultants who feared she couldn’t win.
Greene’s restlessness only intensified in July, when she announced she wouldn’t run for Georgia governor, either.
She was also frustrated with the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill, which worked in lockstep with the president.
Greene said in her video that “the legislature has been mostly sidelined” since Republicans took unified control of Washington in January and her bills “just sit collecting dust.”
“That’s how it is for most members of Congress’ bills,” she said. “The speaker never brings them to the floor for a vote.”
Messages left with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office were not immediately returned.
Republicans will likely lose the midterms elections next year, Greene said, and then she’d “be expected to defend the president against impeachment after he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me and tried to destroy me.”
“It’s all so absurd and completely unserious,” she said. “I refuse to be a battered wife hoping it all goes away and gets better.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress following dispute with Trump
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Anthony Zurcher,North America correspondent, Washington
Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign from office, an unexpected turn for the high-profile Republican days after a public feud with President Donald Trump.
Greene, who was one of Trump’s Maga superstars in US politics, posted a video statement on social media announcing she would leave Congress on 5 January 2026.
The Republican was one of Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress, but her relentless calls for releasing files related to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to a bitter public falling out with the president, who has since labelled her a “traitor”.
“I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’ hoping it all goes away and gets better,” she said in the video.
Trump, who had threatened to support a Republican challenger to unseat Greene, responded to her resignation by calling it “great news for the country” in an interview with ABC News.
Greene said in the announcement that she did “not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.”
She had been one of the loudest demanding the release of documents related to Epstein, an issue that once united Trump and his base but has become divisive.
Trump had spent months arguing that the issue was a distraction concocted by his political detractors to divert attention from his administration’s achievements.
“Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men, should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for,” Greene said in her resignation letter.
Over the last few months, she has gone on a number of high-profile news shows and was critical of Trump and fellow Republicans. She took issue with the president not doing enough to bring down costs for voters and criticised his tariff policies. But above all, she criticised his administration for not releasing documents related to Epstein.
Trump responded last week in a series of social media posts, calling Greene a “traitor” and “wacky”. He said she should be unseated and vowed to back a challenger for her place in Congress.
Days after their feud boiled over, Trump reversed course and said he would support the release of files related to Epstein. He signed off on a bill this week that forces the US Justice Department to release the documents within 30 days.
Greene was elected to Congress in 2020 amid a backdrop of headlines over her support and promotion of QAnon conspiracies, including claiming school shootings and the 9/11 terror attacks were staged. She has since apologised and sought to distance herself from those comments.
In the video announcing her resignation, Greene ticked off a list of political achievements. She noted in her resignation letter that the comments from Trump were “hurtful”.
AFP via Getty ImagesWhile she announced her departure from the House of Representatives, reports in US media have indicated Greene has shown an interest in running for state office – either as Georgia governor or for a Senate seat.
The president has commented publicly about those ambitions, writing on Truth Social during their public feud that he had previously told her that she shouldn’t run for either of those offices due to poor public polling.
Greene has since said she did not plan to run for either of those offices.
Before their public falling out, Trump and Greene had been close allies in championing the “America First” agenda. She joined him on the campaign trail and was one of the Republicans most vocal about Trump’s false claims that he’d won the 2020 presidential election against Joe Biden.
Her departure will further close the gap in the Republican-led House of Representatives, who only hold a handful of seats more than Democrats. Control of the chamber will be up for grabs in the 2026 midterm elections next November.
Sam Lorenz breaks Milwaukee School Record in 100 Backstroke with a time of 45.91 at House of Champions Invite
By Braden Keith on SwimSwam
2025 House of Champions Invite
- November 20-22, 2025
- IU Natatorium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Short Course Yards (25 yards)
- Day 1 Results
- Day 2 Results
IU Indy’s Logan Kelly broke his own House of Champions Meet Record on Friday evening in the 100 breaststroke as the home team roared to the lead on the men’s side; while another win and two big relay performances by Ball State’s Payton Kelly (no relation) extended their lead on the women’s side.
Meanwhile Milwaukee’s unusual sophomore Sam Lorenz inserted himself into the meet with a thunderous presence in the 100 back final.
After winning the 200 IM on Thursday, Logan Kelly added a victory in his best event, the 100 breaststroke, on Friday. He finished in 52.20, which broke his own Meet Record of 52.52 set in 2024.
Kelly is the rare swimmer who has a 5th year of COVID eligibility remaining to use this year after redshirting last season. He opened his season with a 51.56 in a quad meet in September, which would have qualified for last year’s NCAA Championship meet.
This year is using a radically different qualifying system, though, and so Kelly’s easiest past to NCAA Championship qualification is by winning the Horizon League title in a time better than 52.58, which he has now cleared twice this season already.
He was pushed the whole race by Maxim Tsyfarov of NCAA Division II Lynn University, who placed 2nd in 52.90. He was 4th at last year’s NCAA Division II Championship meet.
Lynn once again took a big share of the event wins on day 2, though as a D2 program they didn’t have the depth to keep up in the overall team scoring.
Tsyfarov opened the session with a swin in the 50 breaststroke in 24.06, shaving a tenth of a second off the Meet Record of 24.16 set by Missouri State’s Luigi Da Silva in 2024. Logan Kelly didn’t swim that event.
Then with Tsyfarov on the breaststroke leg, Lynn also won the 200 medley relay. He split 23.87, the third-best split of the field behind Missouri State’s Kiefer Roemer (23.78) and Logan Kelly (23.69), but the back-half of his relay each had the best splits of the field. THe full squad was Maurice Grabowski (21.42), Tsyfarov (23.87), Vitaly Kostin (20.58), and Enzo Constable (19.38).
Kostin then led a 1-2 finish in the 100 fly with Constable. Kostin won in 47.13 followed by Constable in 47.56. That swim is Costin’s best time by seven-tenths of a second. He entered the year with bests of 49.19 from each his freshman and sophomore years, but has now bettered that time in four separate swims at three meets already this season.
Friday also marked the first final for Milwaukee sophomore Sam Lorenz. While his transfer got much less attention than the Shackell siblings at Indiana, he too is experimenting with returning home to train primarily with his club team, Schroeder, while representing a local college, Milwaukee, in collegiate competition.
Lorenz broke a meet record in the 50 back (20.81) and had the fastest morning time in the 50 free (19.68) on Thursday, but scratched both events in finals.
On Friday, he saw out the finals of the 100 back and won in 45.91. That knocked over a second off the Meet Record (Bryan Wiener, Lewis U, 2014); obliterated the Milwaukee University Record (Victor Kostov, 49.24, 2025); and while the league only officially publishes championship records, appears to be the fastest time in Horizon League history (Philipp Sikatzki, Cleveland State, 2016, 46.41).
His previous best time of 46.10 came last season as a freshman at Wisconsin.
Like Kelly, Lorenz’s path to the NCAA Championships is a bit clearer in a mid-major conference. He would need to clear 46.29 in the event final while winning the 100 back at the Horizon League Championships to secure his spot at nationals in March.
Other Men’s Meet Day 2 Winners:
- Missouri State won the 800 free relay in 6:34.37, led off by a 1:37.78 split from freshman Zach Mendez. He was joined by Ilias El Fallaki (1:38.89), Jack Grandy (1:39.02), and Mate Miszlai (1:38.68). The fastest split of the field came from Ball State freshman George Patterson, who anchored their runner-up relay in 1:36.74.
- Patterson also won the 200 free individually in 1:35.98, holding off Mendez’s 1:36.44 for 2nd place. Patterson’s previous best time coming into the meet was a 1:38.09 from October; his high school best was 1:38.20 at the 2025 Indiana High School State Championship meet.
- Missouri State’s Mate Miszlai won the men’s 400 IM in 3:53.09. The Hungarian is a transfer in from NAIA William Carey University.
On the women’s side, it was another big day for Ball State’s Payton Kelly. After a pair of individual wins and a Meet Record in the 50 free on Thursday, plus two relay wins and Meet Records, she grabbed two more victories on Friday.
That started in the 200 medley relay, where she anchored in 21.99 to help Ball State set a new Meet Record of 1:40.00. The old mark was set in 2019 by Michigan State at 1:40.45.
She was joined by Lauren Fecher (26.12), Addie Beasley (28.38), and Anna Keen (23.51) in the record-setting effort – an otherwise very young relay besides the anchor. Keen had the fastest fly split of the field by eight-tenths of a second.
Payton Kelly later dominated the 100 backstroke in 52.86, clearing the field by almost a second-and-a-half (teammate Ava Butterfield was 2nd in 54.24).
Payton Kelly‘s previous best time was a 53.52 from the time trial session at the CSCAA National Invitational Championships.
A 1:47.58 leadoff from Payton Kelly on the session-closing 800 free relay was not enough to hold off an upset from Missouri State, however. The Bears saved their best for the anchor leg, where Ainsley Jenkins made up a seven-tenths of a second deficit to carry her team from 3rd to 1st in 7:21.24. Ball State finished 2nd in 7:21.87.
Missouri State also pulled off a minor upset in the women’s 100 fly, where Lillie Freulon won in 53.89, beating out the aforementioned Keen (53.97). That was in spite of Keen splitting .92 seconds better in the 50 fly leg of the 200 medley relay.
Freulon is another swimmer at this meet who is dropping best times this season repeatedly. She entered the year with a best of 54.59, swam 54.29 in the team’s last dual meet three weeks ago, and now has dropped a total of seven-tenths already this season.
Other Women’s Meet Day 2 Winners:
- Little Rock’s Megan Stewart won the 400 IM in 4:17.43, breaking her own School Record (twice) on Friday. The South African freshman entered the meet with a best of 4:21.26 from 13 days ago; she also won the 200 IM on Thursday.
- That kicked off a record-setting run for the Trojans. Olivia Elgin won the 200 free in 1:47.88, setting another school record, and Amara Addison finished 4th in the 100 back in 55.03, likewise a school record.
- Gabrielle LePine from Milwaukee won the women’s 100 breaststroke in 1:01.05. Her personal best of 1:00.51 still stands from 2022, but this swim was a new Meet Record, breaking her own 1:01.28 from last year. Ball State’s Keen showed off her versatility by finishing 2nd in 1:01.77.
Team Scores After Day 2
Men:
- IU Indianapolis – 1484
- Missouri State University – 1368
- Lynn University – 1200
- Milwaukee Panthers – 1051
- Ball State University – 1038
- Saint Louis University – 798
- Illinois, University of, Chica – 743
- University of Southern Indiana – 564
- Lewis University – 554
- Northern Kentucky University – 463
- University of Montevallo
Women:
- Ball State University – 1780.5
- Missouri State University – 1165.5
- Illinois, University of, Chica – 1145.5
- Little Rock – 1065
- Milwaukee Panthers – 962.5
- IU Indianapolis – 875.5
- Lynn University – 703.5
- Saint Louis University – 653.5
- Butler University – 586.5
- University of Southern Indiana – 360
- Lewis University – 316
- Northern Kentucky University – 232
- University of Montevallo – 226
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Variable Aperture and New Sensor: A Fresh Take
DJI’s upping the ante for image quality out of its action cams with the new Osmo Action 6. It’s the first of its kind to get a variable aperture, and it’s got a larger sensor that should make for better photos and videos than its predecessor.
The Action 6 looks a lot like the previous model, with an outsized lens breaking out of the boxy rectangular body alongside a front-facing display. However, its variable aperture means the lens opening can be adjusted to let in more light, allowing for brighter images, greater depth of field, more vivid macro shots, and better performance in low-light conditions. The Action 5 Pro was locked at f/2.8, but the Action 6 adjusts from a wider f/2 down to f/4.
Being able to reduce the aperture to f/4 gives you more control when shooting in brightly lit scenarios, so you can prevent overexposure, and have more objects in focus in your frame. That can come in handy when you’re shooting on the beach, out in the desert, or on a ski slope.
Meet DJI Osmo Action 6 — DJI’s First Variable‑Aperture Action Camera
This will give you more flexibility when shooting, particularly when you consider it pairs with the Action 6’s new 1/1.1-inch sensor, which should capture more light, and result in sharper, brighter images with less noise.
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As with the previous model, you can shoot 4K footage at up to 120 frames per second (fps). What’s neat about the Action 6 is its new 4K Custom mode that lets you crop your video for landscape- or portrait-oriented output after shooting, so you’ve got options for framing your content for different platforms.
The larger sensor also works in tandem with updated noise reduction chops in SuperNight mode to deliver brighter results in low-light conditions at 4K/60 fps.
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Beyond this, the Action 6 carries over a lot of what made the previous model great:
- 10-bit D-Log M video that preserves highlight and shadow detail for flexible color grading.
- 3 mics to capture audio, and the ability to connect to two DJI wireless mic transmitters without the need for a dedicated receiver.
- 4 hours of shooting time, with fast charging to 80% in just 22 minutes.
- Waterproof operation down to 65 ft (20 m) without an enclosure.
- Dual OLED touchscreens.
- Built in storage (with a slight bump up from 47 GB to 50 GB) and support for 1 TB microSD cards.
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There’s a new macro lens accessory that takes advantage of the Action 6’s improved specs, as well as a FOV (field of view) lens to expand your 155° FOV to 182°. Oh, and new for this model is the ability to use hand gestures to control recording when you’re in the frame.
The only thing I’m missing on here is an accessory case to make this Action 6 feel more like a traditional camera in the hand, like Insta360’s Xplorer Grip Pro.
That makes the Osmo Action 6 a compelling choice for people who are looking for high image fidelity in a new action cam, or are upgrading from a few generations back. But with so many shared capabilities and similar hardware in the Action 5 Pro, it doesn’t make upgrading if you have last year’s model.
The Action 6 comes in at €379 (US$438 or £329); that’s a fair bit more than GoPro’s comparable Hero 13 at $320 and Insta360’s $400 Ace Pro 2. Heck, if you’re not all that fussed, you can save a fat chunk of cash and get the Action 5 Pro at €300 (£265/$347).
The only trouble is you can’t buy DJI products in the US right now, and the company might be entirely banned from launching new products stateside depending on how a December ruling lands. However, it’s listed on DJI’s Canada site at US$389, if shopping across the border is an option for you.
Check out the Osmo Action 6 on DJI’s site.
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Upcoming Vevo dscvr Artists to Watch in 2026: Sienna Spiro, Alessi Rose, aron!, Bay Swag
Music Business Worldwide has once again partnered with Vevo to showcase the potential big stars of 2025 as seen on its annual DSCVR Artists To Watch list.
The firm announced this year’s line-up last week. All the artists will be featured on MBW over the next few weeks, with messages from the artists and their champions at Vevo, as well exclusive video content, starting with…
Sienna Spiro
Devon Sheridan, Senior Manager, Editorial: Sienna Spiro represents the next generation in London’s storied lineage of soul singers. Like her heroes Amy Winehouse and Adele, the 20-year-old wields a powerhouse voice that stops listeners in their tracks (just listen to the unguarded emotion of Maybe) and carries herself with a poise and wit that set her apart from the crowd.
This year saw Sienna hit the road for the first time, headlining her own UK tour and joining Teddy Swims and Sam Smith as a support act in the US. As she gears up for her debut album, all signs point to 2026 as the year Sienna Spiro becomes a household name.
Sienna Spiro: “Filming with Vevo in Brooklyn was a special experience. The team was amazing; everyone brought so much care and intention to what we were making. Watching Die On This Hill and Sooner or Later come to life in that studio space, I felt so grateful & inspired.
I am so honoured to be chosen as one of their artists to watch. Can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve made. I hope you love these songs as much as I do.”
Alessi Rose
David McTiernan, Head of Global Artist & Label Relations: “Alessi Rose possesses a rare combination of talents — razor-sharp wit, killer songwriting instincts, effortless confidence, and a voice that feels like it was made for your ears. So far, I don’t think she’s released a single song that hasn’t gotten stuck in my head.
“There’s an alchemy at work: the confessional honesty of Gracie Abrams, the lyrical cleverness of Julia Michaels, the edge of Olivia Rodrigo, and the star power of Sabrina Carpenter, all fused into something totally her own. She’s only just begun reaching fans worldwide through tours with Dua Lipa and Tate McRae, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s ahead in 2026 — Alessi Rose is destined for pop superstardom.”
Alessi Rose: “I was so, so excited to be included in this year’s Vevo Artists to Watch class as I’ve watched so many of my favourite artists do live sessions with Vevo, and I’ve dedicated significant amounts of time to fantasising what it would be like to do it myself. I had such a wonderful time on set and am obsessed with how the videos turned out.”
aron!
Messie Bangura, Associate Manager, Artist & Label Relations: “The first time I heard table for two, I was instantly captivated by aron’s storytelling and his distinct voice. There’s a rare sincerity in the way he crafts a song; his melodies linger, his lyrics resonate, and his tone pulls you straight into the world he’s painting.
What I love most is how his music reintroduces the charm of classic jazz and bossa nova to a new generation, blending those timeless sounds effortlessly with the familiarity of modern pop. His musicality rivals that of the greats, artists who understood that the smallest details can carry the biggest emotions, and in aron’s work, you can hear every nuanced layer that makes his songs feel truly timeless.
aron’s music feels like it was made for the real yearners of our time, the ones who still believe in the beauty of longing. He’s inspiring a new wave of listeners who crave the depth and romance of classic love songs, and I can’t wait to see what the next chapter of his musical journey brings in 2026.”
aron!: “Gosh these videos were so fun to make. Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch is a huge thing so I really felt like I had to go all out with the arrangements on these videos. I got an 8-piece band, wrote the arrangements and had one rehearsal before the shoot – I’m so excited by how everything turned out.
“I consider myself as somewhat of an underdog in the pop world (given that I like jazz chords, bossa nova, clarinets and nylon string guitars) so it’s a big honor to be one of Vevo’s Artists To Watch. I’ll try to be watch-worthy this coming year.”
BAY SWAG
Mika Sunga, Director of Programming: “We’re excited to welcome Queens-born drill rapper Bay Swag to our DSCVR ATW 2026 class. He’s helping define the Sexy Drill movement, which blends the hard-hitting beats of drill with the smooth, soulful feel of R&B.
“His debut album really stood out to me because it’s raw, introspective, and gives a real glimpse into his world. You can tell he’s got that star quality and drive to take things to the next level. “
Bay Swag: “Being named one of Vevo’s Artists to Watch 2026 means everything to me. It’s more than recognition — it’s reassurance that all the long nights and sacrifices are paying off. I don’t take this moment for granted; it just fuels me to go even harder and keep proving why I’m here.”
Music Business Worldwide
Hundreds Rally Against Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Ahead of G20 Summit
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Hundreds Protest Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Before G20 Summit
Demonstrators called for their government to declare gender-based violence and killings a national disaster in South Africa. This comes as Johannesburg hosts the first G20 Summit in Africa this weekend.
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“The G20 is a moment where South Africa is trying to put themselves as a stable and growing economy to the rest of the world. We have some of the most powerful leaders across the globe gathered here today, and we will not have this conversation until they look at the reality on the ground of the experience of women, the L.G.B.T.I. community and children.” “I’ve had sisters, brothers, cousins, mothers affected by gender-based violence, affected by you know sexual assault. And I’m just here to represent them. To represent every single woman and child in South Africa, knowing that we go through this every day. Fifteen women are killed every single day. And it’s not talked about enough.” “The fact that there are global leaders here, it will help to maybe crack sense or put pressure on our government to actually do something.” “So we’ve chosen this moment, while eyes are on us, to show them a real picture of what it’s like to be in South Africa, and to put pressure on our government, both locally and externally.”
Demonstrators called for their government to declare gender-based violence and killings a national disaster in South Africa. This comes as Johannesburg hosts the first G20 Summit in Africa this weekend.
By Jorge Mitssunaga
November 21, 2025
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Shumeet Banerji steps down as board member of BBC | Media News
Banerji said in his resignation letter that he was unhappy about governance issues at the organisation, BBC News reported.
Published On 21 Nov 2025
Shumeet Banerji has resigned from the BBC board and criticised governance issues at the organisation, the latest blow to the broadcaster weeks after its director general quit.
The BBC confirmed Banerji’s departure on Friday, saying he stepped down only weeks before the end of his four-year term.
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According to BBC News, Banerji said in his resignation letter that he was unhappy about governance issues at the organisation.
He also said he had not been consulted about key developments surrounding the abrupt exits of director general Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness, BBC News reported.
Both stepped down on November 9 after mounting criticism of the broadcaster’s handling of political coverage, including the editing of a Donald Trump speech delivered on January 6, 2021, shortly before his supporters stormed the United States Capitol.
‘No legal basis’
The BBC issued an apology on November 13 for how its investigative programme Panorama edited the footage. However, it insisted there was “no legal basis” for Trump to sue for defamation.
The dispute focuses on Panorama’s documentary, Trump: A Second Chance?, broadcast in October 2024, just days before Trump secured re-election.
The film stitched together two separate lines from Trump’s January 6 address, almost an hour apart, creating the impression he urged supporters to “fight like hell” while heading towards the Capitol.
Trump and his allies say the sequence was misleading and stripped away crucial context from the speech.
They argue that Trump also told the crowd “to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard” and encouraged supporters to “cheer on our brave senators and Congressmen and women”. The edited version, they say, suggested a more direct incitement to violence.
The scandal has intensified scrutiny of the BBC at a moment when the broadcaster is already grappling with accusations of internal bias, fuelled by a leaked internal memo.