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MPs: UK faces riot repeat without misinformation action

A cross-party committee warns that Britain remains vulnerable to mass disorder unless the government implements stronger measures against online falsehoods and algorithmic amplification of harmful content.

BBC faces Ofcom sanction over Gaza documentary

The BBC confronts potential regulatory action from Ofcom following complaints about its documentary 'The Hidden Truth: Gaza's Unseen War,' accused of misrepresenting Hamas and lacking impartiality in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Ofcom: AI Voice Cloning Scams Target Vulnerable Britons

Ofcom reveals alarming new statistics showing nearly half of UK adults have encountered AI voice cloning technology, with scammers increasingly using it to impersonate family members in emergency-style fraud attempts.

NHS doctor faces second tribunal over Hamas posts

A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for the second time by the General Medical Council over social media comments regarding the October 7th Hamas attacks, raising questions about free speech in the medical profession.

Trump's FCC plan threatens MSNBC and Al Sharpton's show

Former President Donald Trump's allies are reportedly planning a major FCC overhaul that could silence MSNBC and target Rev Al Sharpton's programme, in what critics call a chilling assault on press freedom.

Ofcom probes Channel 4's 'Open House' sex show

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Channel 4's controversial reality show 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment' after receiving numerous complaints about its sexually explicit content and boundaries-pushing format.

Apple removes Trump's Truth Social from UK App Store

Apple has abruptly pulled Donald Trump's Truth Social app from its UK App Store, dealing a major blow to the former president's social media platform just as it planned international expansion.

TikTok's Political Shift: Heading for MAGA Takeover?

Exclusive analysis reveals how TikTok's potential US ban is pushing the platform toward conservative politics, with Donald Trump's surprising reversal and growing Republican influence creating a seismic shift in social media dynamics.

Alex Jones in High Court over defamatory tweets about MP

Controversial US broadcaster Alex Jones is being taken to the High Court in London over allegedly defamatory tweets about Labour MP Dawn Butler, raising questions about social media accountability under Elon Musk's ownership.

Tech firms may quit Australian misinformation fight

Major technology companies including Meta and Google are considering abandoning efforts to combat misinformation in Australia, citing unsustainable costs and regulatory burdens under new laws.

Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

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