Russia threatens to block Twitter in stand-off over banned content
The state communications watchdog said Twitter has failed to remove more than 3,000 posts with banned content.
World News|Mar 16, 2021
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Rapping jihadi found guilty of plotting to run amok with sword during lockdown
Sahayb Abu had bought two blades, balaclavas, a camouflage hat and body armour online in readiness for the terror attack last summer, a court heard.
UK News|Mar 12, 2021
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Iran arrests producers in pop music video crackdown
The Iranian performer Sasy released a new song, Tehran Tokyo, which has upset the country’s hardline conservative authorities.
World News|Mar 12, 2021
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Terror plot accused discussed obtaining guns with undercover officer, court told
The Old Bailey heard a man accused of plotting an attack had chatted about firearms with an undercover police officer online.
UK News|Feb 15, 2021
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Conservative Party illegally collected voter ethnicity data, MPs told
Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham told MPs the data collected on 10 million voters about their ethnic origin and religion was unacceptable.
UK News|Jan 26, 2021
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North Korea backed hackers targeting security researchers, Google claims
Attackers would lure security researchers into collaborating via social media and a fake blog.
UK News|Jan 26, 2021
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Russian court orders Alexei Navalny to jail for 30 days
The politician was arrested at a Moscow airport on Sunday.
World News|Jan 18, 2021
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Russia’s ‘incomprehensible’ arrest of Alexei Navalny sparks anger in West
The opposition leader was held as he returned from Germany where he had been treated for poisoning.
World News|Jan 18, 2021
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WhatsApp growth slumps as rivals Signal and Telegram see downloads increase
Experts believe the shift may reflect a rush of conservative social media users seeking alternatives to platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
World News|Jan 14, 2021
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Online Harms director warns of ‘deeply problematic’ niche social platforms
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee is told some smaller sites ‘simply will not talk to governments about anything’.
UK News|Dec 17, 2020
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Huge rise in Islamist and far-right propaganda during lockdown
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue said extremists have tried to take advantage of the ‘chaos and uncertainty’.
UK News|Nov 25, 2020
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100-year-old who beat Covid-19 celebrates birthday with pony visit
Joyce Tofts celebrated with chocolate cake, a pampering session, and a visit from Honey the pony.
UK News|Nov 5, 2020
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Atlanta Falcons strike late to secure win against Carolina Panthers
The Falcons held on to secure the away win.
UK Sport|Oct 30, 2020
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Thai cabinet approves parliament session to debate protests
The protests are calling for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down.
World News|Oct 20, 2020
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Vast protest in Minsk keeps up pressure on Belarus president
More than 100,000 protesters gathered in Independence Square.
World News|Aug 23, 2020
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