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Novaya Gazeta closure described by former reporter amid mounting pressure
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In a Guardian opinion article published on 7 November 2026, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko described Novaya Gazeta’s closure after a newsroom eviction and threatened loss of donation processing. Her account portrays the shutdown as the culmination of pressure on the independent Russian newspaper.
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MAFS UK cancellation brings relief and demands for accountability from former contestants
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Former Married at First Sight UK contestants expressed relief, sadness and demands for answers after Channel 4 cancelled the programme, BBC News reported in November 2026. The decision followed a Panorama investigation into sexual assault allegations, which the men involved denied.
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Nandy urges stronger media safeguards after reported Brand conviction
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warned that media organisations were failing to protect women who report abuse, according to BBC reporting published on 8 November 2026. Her comments followed the reported conviction of Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault.
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Naturewatch leads Guardian podcast picks as Siobhán McSweeney takes over Comfort Eating
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The Guardian’s November 2026 podcast roundup spotlighted Naturewatch, a weekly wildlife video series with Chris Packham, Kyle Thomas and Megan McCubbin. It also introduced Siobhán McSweeney as Comfort Eating’s new host, alongside recommendations covering science fiction, technology and biker gangs.