Odd News Briefs: BBC's Interview Blunder and Venice's Wave Battle
The BBC cancelled an interview with Boris Johnson due to a note mishap by presenter Laura Kuenssberg. Separately, the owner of Harry's Bar in Venice demands action against speeding boats causing damaging waves, threatening the city's structures. These odd news pieces spotlight broadcasting and city management challenges.
The BBC found itself in a predicament after a prime-time interview with former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was abruptly cancelled. The network's well-known presenter, Laura Kuenssberg, accidentally sent Johnson the notes intended for a team member, resulting in the interview's cancellation.
Meanwhile, in Venice, the owner of the iconic Harry's Bar, a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway, raises concerns over speeding boats. He has filed a legal complaint urging city authorities to curb boats that create waves eroding the city's structures, posing a long-standing threat to Venice.
Both incidents underscore significant challenges in the media sector and urban governance, drawing attention to the intricacies of broadcasting responsibilities and the urgent need for environmental conservation in iconic cities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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