Christiane Amanpour is exiting CNN in June. “After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years! I look forward to interesting new projects down the line, and will always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism. Remember: always be truthful, not neutral,” Amanpour wrote in a statement. “Christiane has thought carefully about this decision, and she and I have been discussing it for some months,” added Mark Thompson, CEO of CNN, in a statement. “Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally.” variety.com/2026/tv/news/chr…

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Bestselling author Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be sold in the U.K. due to her support for Palestine Action, a protest organization labeled as a “terrorist group” under the U.K.’s Terrorism Act 2000: Rooney said in a statement: “In July 2025, the direct-action protest group Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organization in the U.K. The following month, I wrote an opinion piece expressing my intention to go on supporting Palestine Action, which is not a proscribed or otherwise prohibited group here in the Republic of Ireland." “As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the U.K. could now constitute a serious criminal offence. After a process of consultation and deliberation, and with my full agreement, my publisher Faber has therefore determined that it can no longer supply my work within the U.K. I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions, and I am wholly prepared to accept the consequences.” variety.com/2026/biz/news/sa…