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Andrew should be interviewed by police, former PM Gordon Brown says Gordon Brown said police should

"A UK police investigation into Kate's plight could reveal Epstein's enablers in Britain, and might also discover whether his friends protected him from a UK investigation," Brown said. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Musk's X office in France raided by Paris prosecutor The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.

At last someone standing up to Musk: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

AI nudification: the latest weapon of violence against women and girls In Julie Burchill’s recent article in the Spectator, Does it really matter if Grok undresses us all?, she makes the argument that those who, like me, have repeatedly had their clothes removed by socia...

This week, an X user created an AI video of me being chloroformed and prepared for rape.

Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.

But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇

jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...

Flying to Minneapolis tomorrow to cover the ICE raids for News Agents, what is unfolding and the politics which flows from it. If you’re there or know the city and know people/organisations we should be speaking to, please get in touch.
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Make it fair. The letters "AI" are highlighted.

AI is here, and directors need protection for their copyright and transparency around how their work is being used.

We’re calling on directors and artists across the industry to write to their MP, and ask them to protect creative talent.

Find out more here: newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/

Leading film industry figures hit back at UK government AI proposals Producer Pippa Harris, Eon's Barbara Broccoli and directors Paul King and Martin McDonagh have signed a letter to The Times.

Pleased to join the many creatives speaking out about the government's proposal to allow AI companies to copy creators’ work to train generative AI models unless they specifically "opt out".

Thrilled to be part of @directors-uk.bsky.social’s INSPIRE and mentored by director Jennie Darnell ✨

‘Long way to go’ on gender parity in film and TV industry, Bafta chair says Sara Putt cites lack of access and retention in an increasingly precarious industry

Very disappointing to see all the measures put in place by BAFTA and @directors-uk.bsky.social still aren't garnering nominations (and therefore wins) for female directors: www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...

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What an amazing 225 film club screening at the BFI southbank last night! It was wonderful to share our short RE-LIVE with this special audience and be part of this curation of impactful, female led films.

“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”

Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.

Catcalls and being followed - why women fear running in the dark Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.

This is one of the reasons I wanted to make our BFI short film RE-LIVE.
Women have a right to enjoy exercising in public spaces alone and free from harm. 💪
#ReclaimYourRun
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posting some blue skies from movies

Directors UK Vice-Chair James Hawes interview in Screen Daily

"It's important culturally — this is about nurturing British stories and British storytellers."

Vice-Chair James Hawes spoke to @screendaily.com.web.brid.gy on the crucial role TV soaps play in supporting new talent and voices.

📰Pick up a copy to read more! Available in our Members' Lounge.

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Looking forward to sharing and interacting in positive content under a blue sky as we weather the shitstorm...