Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike

3 hours ago About sharing SAG-AFTRA members have been on strike since 13 July against major TV and film companies. They have a separate contract with video game companies. By Nadine Yousif BBC News The union representing actors in the US is looking to authorise a second strike against major video game companies. Talks between…

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Inmates free 57 Ecuador prison guards after stand-off

28 minutes ago About sharing Officials say normal activities have resumed in the six facilities Inmates in six Ecuadorian prisons have released 50 guards and seven police officers they had taken hostage, the prison service (SNAI) has said. The 57 freed hostages are “undergoing medical evaluation” but appear to be in good health, according to…

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Analysis: Sunak does a rejig in the big house

6 hours ago About sharing The prime minister had known for some time Amber de Botton was likely to go By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There have been two reshuffles at the heart of government this week. There was the front of house one, involving a new defence secretary, a new energy secretary…

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Plans to ban unlicensed Botox providers unveiled

3 hours ago About sharing Government plans to ban unlicensed providers of cosmetic treatments in England have been opened up for public consultation. Under the plans, anyone carrying out Botox, breast or butt lift injections must be trained and licensed to do so, with their premises also inspected. It is the biggest shake-up of the…

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Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda

4 hours ago About sharing Pro-war blogger Alexander Kots charged £440-£680 per post on his Telegram channel By Grigor Atanesian BBC Global Disinformation Team Russia’s pro-war influencers are generating big advertising revenues from their social media coverage of the conflict, the BBC has found. Alongside a daily ration of gruesome videos of drone strikes and…

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