Schwarzenegger makes TV debut in Netflix’s ‘Fuber’

From the end of "Succession" to an impossibly starry eco drama with Meryl Streep called "Extrapolations", television series critic Dheepthika Laurent speaks to Eve Jackson about the month's top TV shows.

Every year, new TV series are released during the Muslim religious holiday. And every year, some cause controversy, upsetting clerics, governments or activists. Media analysts in the Middle East say they know why.

From "Beef", a new dark comedy being hailed by some as the best show of the year, to "Drops of God", a TV adapt of a hit Japanese manga about wine, plus the big French-language release "Salade Grecque", TV series critic Dheepthika Laurent shares her picks of the month with Eve Jackson.

Atiq Ahmed, imprisoned since 2019, was being taken to the hospital by police when gunmen posing as journalists opened fire at close range. The TV footage showed the assailants chanting Hindu slogans after the attack.

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) said on Tuesday it will invest $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows, doubling its investment in the market since 2016.

We look at the media reaction to Jerry Springer's death, as one newspaper describes him as "TV's master of trash". In other news: BBC Chairman Richard Sharp's job could be on the line, as an investigation into his appointment is due to be published this Friday. Also, young girls in India are dreaming of becoming cricket's next big superstar. Finally, we bring you the story of Dillon Reeves, whose quick thinking saved the day in Michigan!

Shows such as "Squid Game" and "All Of Us Are Dead" helped pave the way for South Korean content on the global stage. But what makes them so enjoyable for international fans?

Fubar is a spy-action comedy laced with a unique twist on family dynamics in the workplace. In his television debut, Schwarzenegger felt the role of Luke was fitting for him given his past roles in films like 'True Lies' where he plays secret agent Harry Tasker.

Hackers took over the broadcasts of several TV and radio stations in the regions bordering Ukraine. The Kremlin said authorities have regained control of the airwaves.

FIFA had been holding out for more money from several major European free-to-air broadcasters, threatening not to sell broadcast rights to the competition at all. The news comes just weeks before kickoff.

Earlier in 2023, Netflix launched its strategy to block viewers from sharing passwords in a bid to bring in more money. With nearly 6 million new subscribers, the bet seems to have paid off.

"Supa Team 4" is the first Netflix animation series written and produced in Africa and is a taste of what's to come from the continent's animation industry.