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French-born boss of AstraZeneca named highest-paid CEO in Britain

Pascal Soriot headed a list of top earners compiled by the High Pay Centre, with bosses of Rolls Royce and HSBC also included in the top 10.

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WATCH: Hollywood performers strike against AI

More than 300 Hollywood performers picketed Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, protesting the unregulated use of AI in the industry.

Business

Taxi restrictions eased after drivers complain of Olympic disruption

Trade unions argue some drivers have lost between 40% and 50% of their revenue because of the Games.

Culture news

Hollywood video game performers head to picket line over AI crisis

Video game performers went on strike last week, concerned about the use of AI and the threat it poses to their professions. Union leaders have billed AI as an existential crisis for performers.

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Culture news

Video game performers begin strike over AI concerns

A new wave of strikes has erupted in Hollywood, this time over the use of artificial intelligence in the video games industry.

Travel News

Paris airport workers plan to strike before the Olympics - here’s why

If the strike does go ahead, it will take place just one day before the athletes arrive for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Culture news

Will Spotlight's price rise force out British working class actors?

Theatrical talent database Spotlight has reportedly increased its annual fees to €255 (£216) for actors using the site as an online portfolio.

Travel News

When and why are Heathrow Airport staff striking?

Many staff members at the UK’s busiest airport will strike over changes unions say are unfair - here’s when and why it’s happening.

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WATCH: Thousands protest in Chile demanding social reform

Thousands of Chileans demonstrated in Santiago on Thursday.

Business

French firm Carrefour taken to court over 'illegal practices' claims

The CFDT union believes the French multinational retail company is indulging in "illegal practices" in connection with its franchised stores.

Italy

Italy unveils new plan to improve worker safety

Euronews correspondent Giorgia Orlandi reports on how the safety of Italian workers is once again at the centre of government debate.

Culture news

Why some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices

Artificial intelligence can help video games expand their worlds by cloning actors’ voices. But ethical and practical questions remain as unions negotiate with major gaming studios.

World News

Three killed in incident at construction site in Florence

Florence officials are investigating the case as manslaughter, though no suspects have been identified yet.

Finland

'Mafia' strikes bring Finland to a standstill

Unions have called the industrial action to protest government proposals on labour law reforms which they say would adversely impact low-wage earners

Culture news

SAG-AFTRA strike negotiations hit an AI-shaped hurdle

It's day 112 of strike action for the actors union, but is a potential end in sight?

Culture news

Hollywood strikes: Studios make first steps to negotiate with the WGA

The studios have taken the first tentative steps towards making a deal with the actors and writers union after strikes brought Hollywood to a standstill this summer.

Culture news

Emmy Awards to be postponed due to strikes

The 2023 Emmys are set to be the latest casualty of the enduring SAG-AFTRA strikes that have put Hollywood on standstill.

Europe Decoded

Catching a taxi in Italy is virtually impossible. Here's why

Taxi drivers' unions have fiercely opposed any move to increase the number of licences necessary to practice the profession.

Europe News

EU moves step closer to strengthened gig workers' rights

Some countries argue the deal does not go far enough.

Green News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.