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UK politics live: Government condemns ‘thuggish and intimidating’ far-right protesters in Portsmouth
The government has strongly criticised far-right protesters who blocked roads and confronted riot police in Portsmouth over the weekend, branding their behaviour “thuggish and intimidating.” The unrest erupted after around 140 migrants who had crossed the Channel in a small boat were brought ashore, drawing hundreds of demonstrators who chanted “stop the boats” and vowed…
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Arte France’s ‘Tax Me (If You Can)’ Sells to Multiple Territories: ‘Getting Rich People to Talk About Money Was Tough,’ Says Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based The Party Film Sales has secured multiple new broadcasters for the French documentary “Tax Me (If You Can),” directed by investigative filmmaker Thomas Lafarge, ahead of its Arte France premiere. The deals, struck with pubcasters including Spain’s RTVE, Switzerland’s RTS, Slovenia’s RTV and Finland’s YLE, come as public broadcasters face funding pressures, making the…
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Aussies roast Anika Wells’ explanation for why nobody trusts politicians anymore: ‘Lack of self-awareness’
Australian Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells has faced a backlash after suggesting that declining public trust in politicians is being driven mainly by social media and algorithms rather than by politicians’ own conduct. Speaking to The Saturday Paper, Wells said a constituent had refused to believe her direct assurances during a recent meeting, which…
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Lav Diaz on the Hunt for Truth in ‘An Entry Into the Sadness of a Portuguese Woman,’ Third Chapter of His Acclaimed Hermes Trilogy (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino director Lav Diaz, winner of the Venice Golden Lion, has revealed details of “An Entry Into the Sadness of a Portuguese Woman,” the third instalment of his Hermes Trilogy, currently in post-production. The film, presented at the Venice Gap-Financing Market held from 4-6 September, shifts focus to a Lisbon-based detective while continuing themes of…
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Tiny cash buffers leave small UK TV firms at risk of going bust, analysis finds
An analysis by the industry body Indielab has found that hundreds of small UK television production companies hold such small cash reserves that a single filming delay or budget overrun could push them into insolvency, as broadcasters continue to cut commissioning spend. The findings matter because these “indies” make up 85% of the UK production…
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Scotland weighs abortion consultation as Forbes attacks Swinney over oil, Trump threat arrest and UN map row
Ministers plan a public consultation on decriminalising abortion up to birth, while Kate Forbes brands opposition to North Sea drilling “irrational”; elsewhere, a podcaster is arrested over Trump death threats, the UN backs a new world map, hikers are rescued after trusting an AI, and Arsenal beat Chelsea to stay pe…
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US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have restricted government travel to Nogales, in the border state of Sonora, after receiving unspecified threat information. American officials have limited government activity in the city to essential movement during daylight hours only and have warned US citizens of the change in security posture, though no details of…
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Australia gets a new shape in world map – as debate erupts over controversial changes
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to endorse the Equal Earth map projection as a more accurate alternative to the centuries-old Mercator projection, prompting online debate after Australia appeared notably bigger and tilted under the new design. Supporters argue the change corrects long-standing distortions that exaggerate the size of countries near the poles, such…