In a dramatic display of dissent, nearly 500 journalists from The Guardian and its sister publication, The Observer, have launched a 48-hour strike in protest against the proposed sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. The strike follows allegations of threats and intimidation within the newsroom, sparking a civil war at the Guardian. Prominent figures, including director Gavin Hood and actor Hugh Grant, have joined the protest, with calls for the sale to be paused and reassurances from the publisher being described as desperate. Amid the turmoil, Guardian leaders face a revolt as staff express their loyalty to the Observer amidst fears for its future.