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2024 Moshiri left the BBC News Now programme after being appointed as the main presenter of The World Today
December 6 2023 Maryam Moshiri was captured with her middle finger to the camera before a newscast, which she later explained was a 'private joke' with staff related to a countdown with the floor manager.
June 26 2023 BBC Sportsday officially launched following the merger of BBC News and BBC World News
May 22 2023 BBC News Now premiered on both UK and international feeds of BBC News channel, marking a new programme launch as part of a channel refresh following the merger of news channels. The show is primarily hosted by Lucy Hockings and focuses on fast-paced international breaking news.
April 2023 Programme was renamed from BBC Sport Today to BBC Sportsday
March 3 2023 BBC World News aired the final episode of 'Live' programme, which was previously presented by Lucy Hockings.
June 13 2011 BBC added three additional news bulletins as part of Newsday, expanding coverage for UK overnight and Asia-Pacific morning viewers, simulcast on BBC One between 01:45 and 04:45 UK Time.

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