was sequenced, it changed the way we do human biology forever. it really transformed how we see ourselves, and how we work with our health and illness. 0ne genome that is now complete belongs to the badger. in 0xfordshire, as dusk falls, a family emerges from their sett. scientists say having their detailed genetic information is vital. back onshore in plymouth, the rock pools are full of surprises. but their genetic code could also help us to find nature inspired medicines or materials. this immense endeavour could change our understanding of the diversity of life. rebecca morelle, bbc news, plymouth. disney and pixar s latest animated movie, lightyear, has been banned from cinemas in the united arab emirates. the film contains a same sex kiss, but the uae s media regulators did not give a specific reason for its decision. the scene had been cut from the us version but was reinstated after
the film contains a same sex kiss, but the uae s media regulators did not give a specific reason for its decision. the scene had been cut from the us version but was reinstated after complaints by pixar employees. lightyear s problems in the middle east are the latest in a string of difficulties faced by films containing lgbtq+ content in the region. some of the film s stars were in london on monday evening for the uk premier. we re hoping for a time when we don t even have to have this conversation, we can watch a movie and we don t even have to bat an eyelid. we don t even have to think, oh, wow, weird! you know? it s not weird, it s normal, and it should be normalised, and so whenever these small steps that studios are making sometimes it may feel small, but also they are steps. and it s steps towards normalising humanity and love, and i really feel sorry for countries who don t want this film. because of a tiny, weird
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out of russia, but what about information not getting into the country. over the weekend russian media regulators say they re blocking facebook, users seeing a message that says this site cannot be reached when trying to log on to the social media platform. there is no mention of instagram or what s app being banned, those are reportedly more popular an facebook and all owned by the parent company meta. as well as blocks against many news websites. there is in digital wall for information trying to get into russia and it is affecting facebook and its parent company meta. joining me now meta vice president of social impact emily dalton smith. do you have any updates about instagram or what s app being blocked inside russia? well, thanks for having me, brian. it s an evolving situation so we re watching with everyone else but the thing that s most important to know is that we re doing everything we can to restore our services and make sure all of our services,
before it went to air it was banned by the russian media regulators. the russians say that it could violate the laws in the country. one of the journalists that i spoke to exclusively tonight said what this is clearly about is controlling that flow of information vet again to ordinary russians. take a listen. translator: this was a ground-breaking interview with what the kremlin sees as an enemy head of state. and a first for russian journalists covering this war. but for many russians, the words of president zelenskyy, including his offers of compromise for peace, will never be heard. russian authorities banning the interview before it was even broadcast, and now vowing to investigate the journalists who carried it out. journalists like the editor in chief of tv rain. an independent russian channel forced off the air earlier this month.