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Black Ops 7 Ad Banned, Vinicius Jr. Targeted by Racists

A Call of Duty advertisement was banned in the UK for trivializing sexual violence, while social media platforms Facebook and TikTok were suspended in Gabon due to concerns over content. These events, along with an investigation into alleged racist abuse in a Champions League match and warnings about illegal products, dominated recent news.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advert, which featured a scene at an airport security check where a man was told to strip down. Viewers found the scene "irresponsible and offensive," according to BBC Technology. Activision Blizzard UK Ltd, the gaming company, argued the ad was targeted at adult audiences, but the ASA disagreed.

Meanwhile, in Gabon, the media regulator ordered the suspension of Facebook and TikTok, citing concerns that content on the platforms was fueling conflict and division within society, as reported by Al Jazeera. It was unclear if other social media platforms were also affected.

In other news, UEFA launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match against Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal, according to Sky News. The match was halted after the incident, which occurred shortly after Vinicius gave Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.

Additionally, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warned that illegal skin lightening products were being sold in butchers and specialist food shops across the UK, as well as online, according to BBC Business. Tendy Lindsay, a CTSI member, stated, "the sale of illegal skin lightening products is not only dangerous, it is unlawful." The CTSI urged the public to avoid these products and report shops selling them.

In related technology news, top streamers are expressing concerns about Discord's new age verification rollout. Alastair, a popular streamer with over a million followers, stated, "I do not trust them," regarding the implications for his data and that of his online communities, as reported by BBC Technology.

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