SharePlusTikTok has implemented search restrictions on specific peptide terms, including popular substances like semaglutide and BPC-157. Users attempting to look up these keywords now encounter empty result pages. Despite the new filters, the platform still hosts considerable content regarding these amino acid compounds. Proponents often promote them for unverified health benefits.
The BBC has confirmed that it blurred a transgender rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by actress Bethany Antonia during a rehearsal for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The shirt, which featured the phrase 'Protect the Dolls', was obscured in the final broadcast. The broadcaster stated that this action follows standard editorial guidelines regarding the removal of overt branding or slogans. The shirt, designed by Conner Ives, supports the Trans Lifeline organization.
Turkish police have raided the headquarters of the pro-opposition Halk TV in Istanbul, abruptly halting its live broadcasts and locking employees out of the building. Financial crimes units conducted searches while authorities issued 17 arrest warrants linked to the channel's owner. Halk TV is widely recognized for its alignment with the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and frequently criticizes President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's ruling AK party. This crackdown comes amid ongoing political tensions and legal actions targeting opposition figures in Turkey.
The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) has issued a strong statement supporting the filmmakers behind the box office hit 'The Assassin(s)'. The film, which explores the 1974 assassination of First Lady Yuk Young-soo, has faced intense backlash from conservative politicians and online critics who accuse it of historical distortion. The DGK argues that the criticism has crossed the line into personal attacks and harassment against the cast and crew. While acknowledging that films are subject to public opinion, the guild emphasizes that creators should not face threats to their livelihoods or personal safety due to their artistic choices.
Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in India following a government order. The app, which utilizes Bluetooth mesh networking to function without internet, was targeted under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The government claims the app's architecture hinders law enforcement's ability to intercept communications. This move coincides with ongoing youth-led protests in India, where the app had gained significant popularity as a tool for communication during internet shutdowns.