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Sergio Mayer has lost his political rights after the Morena party temporarily suspended them while he participates in a reality TV show, La Casa de los Famosos 6.

Father Antonios chose to give television interviews rather than appear in court to avoid questions about his alleged abuses in children's care facilities.

Tariq Rahman, the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, emphasized the importance of law and order and pledged to ensure safety for all religions during his first television address.

Families of detained individuals in Iran are fearful that forced confessions aired on state television could lead to executions.

Gisèle Pelicot, in her first television interview, encourages victims of violence to not feel shame, sharing her own journey of battling against abuse during a high-profile trial in France.

José David Jiménez claims that Emelec is not receiving any revenue from television rights due to institutional instability and creditor issues.

Iran's state television aired interviews with women without headscarves during the Islamic Revolution anniversary celebrations, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from opposition voices.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has retained the television rights for the Primera Nacional, with matches set to be streamed online.

The collective negotiation of broadcasting rights has initiated a structural shift in Brazilian football, resulting in significant financial investments and unprecedented media deals.

In North Korea, severe penalties such as forced labor and even execution are imposed on individuals caught watching South Korean television series and films, according to an Amnesty International report.

The final bill for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is proving much higher than initially projected despite promises of a 'zero-cost' event financed by television rights, ticket sales, and sponsors.

Amnesty International reports that North Koreans face public humiliation, forced labor camps, or execution for watching South Korean television or possessing foreign media, with poorer individuals facing harsher penalties than the wealthy who can pay bribes.

An Iranian television program aired sarcastic comments about protesters killed during January's unrest, leading to nationwide outrage and the dismissal of its director.

State television in Iran aired interrogations and confessions of arrested demonstrators, conducted by the head of the judicial authorities in front of cameras.

France Télévisions has officially announced the transfer of broadcast rights for nine out of fifteen matches of the 2026 Six Nations Tournament to TF1, while retaining six key fixtures.

French actress Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91, receiving tributes from television hosts who celebrated her as an icon of French beauty and a passionate advocate for animal rights.

Actor Spyros Bimpilas reflects on his groundbreaking career, noting that he was the first to give a gay kiss in theater and portray a gay character on Greek television.