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The Creator film review: A ‘jaw-droppingly distinctive’ sci-fi
John David Washington and Gemma Chan star in a fast, “relentlessly tense” new sci-fi that is “hard-edged and dark”, writes Nicholas Barber. The Creator belongs to an endangered species, in that it’s a Hollywood science-fiction epic that isn’t based on a video game, a comic, or a film you’ve seen already. That doesn’t mean that…
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Shakira accused of tax crimes for the second time
By Antoinette Radford BBC News Colombian pop star Shakira has been charged with tax evasion for the second time by the Spanish government. Prosecutors in Spain allege the singer defrauded the state of €6.7m ($7.1m, £5.8m) in 2018. They say this happened when she failed to declare millions in advance payments for her El Dorado…
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British Museum asks public and experts to help recover stolen artefacts
By Paul Glynn Entertainment reporter The British Museum has asked the public to help identify and recover ancient artefacts that have gone missing from its collection. Last month a member of staff was sacked and police launched an investigation after around 2,000 treasures were reported “missing, stolen or damaged” over a “significant” period of time.…
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French troops will soon leave Niger
By Mayeni Jones BBC News, Niamey The West African country of Niger is among the world’s most deadly for attacks by jihadists. Following a military coup in July, there are fears a decision to order 1,500 French troops in the country to leave may further embolden insurgents. The BBC’s Mayeni Jones gained rare access to…
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Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts
By Tom Gerken Technology reporter Reddit has unveiled plans to pay its top contributors cash for popular posts, starting in the US on Tuesday. The social media site will split revenue with people who are awarded “gold” by other users, who pay a fee. Gold awards will range in price from $1.99 (£1.63) to $49…
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Joe Biden to join UAW workers on picket line in a US first
By Bernd Debusmann Jr Sarah Smith, North America Editor BBC News, Washington Joe Biden is expected to join members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union on the picket line in Michigan, a first for a sitting US president. Mr Biden’s visit to local car workers comes a day before his main electoral rival, Donald…
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Viktor Sokolov: Russian video ‘shows Black Sea fleet commander alive’
By Robert Greenall BBC News Russia’s Defence Ministry has released a video showing the Black Sea Fleet’s commander at a conference, despite Ukraine claiming to have killed him. It’s not clear when the footage, where Viktor Sokolov appears on a video link with the defence minister, was filmed. The ministry said the meeting with senior…
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US actors’ union members vote to authorise video game strike
By Paul Glynn Entertainment reporter Actors in the US have voted in favour of a potential video games strike, raising the prospect of another walkout in Hollywood. Members of the Sag-Aftra union voted 98% in favour of taking action over the gaming industry agreement that covers voice, motion capture and stunt work. Actors are already…
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Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela
By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News Police across South America are searching for the leader of a Venezuelan gang who escaped from the luxurious prison which he controlled, shortly before it was raided. When 11,000 soldiers and police entered the inmate-run Tocorón jail in Venezuela on Wednesday, Héctor Guerrero Flores was nowhere to be found. Under…
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Theatre tickets from night of Lincoln assassination sell for $262,500
By Courtney Lewis BBC News A pair of theatre tickets used on the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated have sold at auction for $262,500 (£215,453). The tickets, sold by a Boston auction house, are dated 14 April 1865 and include handwritten details such as the prime front-row seat assignments. Only one other used ticket, which…