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Video games are taking longer to make, but why?
Video games are taking longer to make, but why? It's been 84 years... or so says the meme. For video game fans, it can certainly feel like it, as the gap between big releases gets longer. Earlier this month Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight, was finally released . And don't get us started on Grand Theft Auto 6.
Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account
Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account Colombia's highest court has ruled that Meta violated a porn star's right to freedom of expression when it deleted her Instagram account. The South American nation's Constitutional Court said on Friday that the tech firm had removed Esperanza Gómez's account without a clear and transparent justification and without offering similar treatment to other, similar accounts. The 45-year-old, whose account had more than five million followers, is one of Colombia's best known adult content actresses. Meta argued in the case that she had violated its rules on nudity. The company, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, did not immediately react to the ruling.
UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer's push to increase uptake, survey finds
The survey uncovered worries about the advance of AI, with only 17% saying it was a good substitute for human interaction. The survey uncovered worries about the advance of AI, with only 17% saying it was a good substitute for human interaction. UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer's push to increase uptake, survey finds It is the work shortcut that dare not speak its name. A third of people do not tell their bosses about their use of AI tools amid fears their ability will be questioned if they do. Research for the Guardian has revealed that only 13% of UK adults openly discuss their use of AI with senior staff at work and close to half think of it as a tool to help people who are not very good at their jobs to get by.
New Nato mission to bolster eastern flank after Russia drone incursion
More Nato countries will move their troops and fighter jets eastwards after Poland accused Russia of an unprecedented drone incursion on Wednesday. Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance's eastern flank. Other Nato allies are expected to take part later. It came as the Kremlin said on Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on pause, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying: You can't wear rose-tinted glasses and expect that the negotiation process will yield immediate results. Political tensions have been high across Europe after Poland said 19 Russian drones had flown through its airspace on Wednesday.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,297
How is Russia replenishing its military? What is a'coalition of the willing'? How China forgot promises and'debts' to Ukraine How are Europe, the US pulling apart on Ukraine? An early morning Russian attack on Friday killed three people in northern Ukraine's Sumy region, a regional official reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow's attempts to advance in the Sumy area had failed with heavy losses, and Russian operations in the region were being "completely foiled by our forces".
BBC reports from house linked to Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
BBC Verify has been to the house in Washington, Utah which has been linked to Tyler Robinson - the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Sitting in the driveway was a grey car, similar to the model detectives said the suspect had driven to Utah Valley University where Kirk was fatally shot. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been searching for answers at the location and on social media. Angola: The notorious prison being used in Trump's immigration crackdown The new detention facility inside the prison is designed to hold more than 400 undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes. Jackson Denio, a 13-year-old from New Hampshire, might have set the world record for the largest catch of a halibut fish.
JLR suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis
JLR suppliers'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis The past two weeks have been dreadful for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and the crisis at the car maker shows no sign of coming to an end. A cyber attack, which first came to light on 1 September, forced the manufacturer to shut down its computer systems and close production lines worldwide. Its factories in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton are expected to remain idle until at least Wednesday, as the company continues to assess the damage. JLR is thought to have lost at least £50m so far as a result of the stoppage. But experts say the most serious damage is being done to its network of suppliers, many of whom are small and medium sized businesses.
Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting
Red-flag speech Charlie Kirk's'assassin' gave at family dinner Stephen King deletes post and apologizes for his'lies' about Charlie Kirk Fired MSNBC analyst DEFENDS vile Charlie Kirk comments as network bosses address'unacceptable' on-air remarks Grandma of Charlie Kirk's'assassin' breaks silence to reveal why the FBI MUST have the wrong man Denise Richards' ex Aaron Phypers shares photos of their $3.5M mansion that is CLUTTERED with junk I ran the Trump shooting task force. I was shocked by all the security blunders at Charlie Kirk's event... here are the crucial steps they missed Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting SCOTT JENNINGS: My friend Charlie Kirk is dead because of the Left's hateful speech... and they dare tell us to be silent. Tearful meteorologist's emotional plea to fans as it is revealed she's been laid off Shoppers rushing to Dollar Tree for $1.50 bargain they say looks straight out of Williams Sonoma AMANDA PLATELL: William and Kate have become the Prince and Princess of Boring. This is why they need to stop skulking around and take a leaf out of Harry's book - or risk Charles's wrath'They could be married before Christmas': Chris Hughes' father reveals what the family really think of his son's controversial relationship with JoJo Siwa... and why couple could be about to take huge step Bannon torches Kash Patel for undeserved'glazing' after Kirk killer turned HIMSELF in Outrage erupts after Amazon sells book about Charlie Kirk's assassination HOURS after the shooting Outrage and online conspiracy theories spread after a book about Charlie Kirk's assassination was listed for sale on Amazon. On Wednesday, social media users shared images of a book available on Amazon titled ' The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America's Response.'
As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go
The white armoured police van speeds into the eastern Ukrainian town of Bilozerske, a steel cage mounted across its body to protect it from Russian drones. They'd already lost one van, a direct hit from a drone to the front of the vehicle; the cage, and powerful rooftop drone jamming equipment, offer extra protection. But still, it's dangerous being here: the police, known as the White Angels, want to spend as little time in Bilozerske as possible. The small, pretty mining town, just nine miles (14km) from the front line, is slowly being destroyed by Russia's summer offensive. The local hospital and banks have long since closed.
'We got him': Utah governor on how suspect was caught
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday that a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk was in police custody. Cox said investigators reviewed video footage and identified Tyler Robinson, 22, arriving in a Dodge Challenger vehicle at approximately 08:29 local time on 10 September. When encountered in person by investigators on 12 September, he was observed in clothing consistent to that in previously released footage, including a plain maroon t-shirt, light-coloured shorts, a black hat with a white logo and light-coloured shoes. Can Trump send National Guard troops to Chicago? Trump has said we're going in, when asked about sending National Guard troops to Chicago, but does he have the power to do this?