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BBC OS: 2023/01/24 16:06 GMT: Oscar nominations 2023

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Oscar nominations 2023

2023/01/24 16:06 GMT

2023/01/24 16:06 GMT: Oscar nominations 2023

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The nominations for the Academy Awards or Oscars have been announced in Hollywood

The nominations for the Academy Awards or Oscars have been announced in Hollywood.

''Everything Everywhere All At Once'', an indie sci-fi comedy drama starring Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis, leads with 11 nominations. Among those up for Best Actor and Actress are Austin Butler, who plays the title role in "Elvis", and Cate Blanchett, for her lead part in ''Tar''. The song Naatu Naatu from the hit Telugu-language film ''RRR'' has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. We bring together movie enthusiasts to discuss the nominations.

President Biden has urged the US Congress to act quickly to ban assault weapons after two mass shootings in the state of California within 48 hours. In the latest shooting, seven Asian American farm workers were killed. We hear to a ocal radio show host. 

The UK government has rejected  a proposal to trial menopause leave in England for women who are having a difficult time with their symptoms. We hear  from two women who were forced to leave their jobs because they had not support from their employers.

We speak to a Covid expert about a study suggesting that Covid re-infections could pose additional risks to people’s long-term health.

Germany says it will look with due urgency at a request by Poland to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine. Our online reporter explains.

(Photo: Actors Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams host the announcement of the 95th Oscars Nominations in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 24, 2023. Credit: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

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