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☆ Online disinformation sparked a wave of far-right violence in the UK — here's how
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

This escalated into days of riots in the U.K. that saw attacks on mosques, immigration centers and hotels that house asylum seekers. The disinformation circulated online tapped into pre-existing biases and prejudice, Ondrak explained, adding that incorrect reports often thrive at times of heightened emotions. Many of the right-wing protestors claim the high number of migrants in the U.K. fuels crime and violence. Ondrak also noted that many groups that had previously circulated false information about the attack had started walking it back, saying it was a hoax. On Wednesday, the U.K. media regulator Ofcom issued a letter to social media platforms saying they shouldn't wait for the new law to come into force.

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☆ Southport stabbings: Far-right disinformation fuels riots across UK
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Kara Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Far-right demonstrators chanted anti-migrant, anti-Muslim slogans at the London rally that turned violent on Wednesday. He added that, while the algorithm played a part, there was also a “huge amount of organizing happening” in a variety of different places that are not algorithmically oriented – for example in far-right groups on the instant-messaging platform Telegram. Like what was being shared on X and other platforms, the Telegram group “Southport Wake Up,” also posted false information about the alleged suspect. Hours after the attack, the group’s creator sent out the details for the first protest: Meet near a Southport mosque on Tuesday. The “Southport Wake Up” group is still active, and on Thursday, posted calls for similar disruptions at Muslim centers in other cities across England.

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☆ Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say ‘So long, London’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift performs on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesTaylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter's lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind. The record's fifth track is titled "So Long, London." As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London's Wembley Stadium this weekend, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye. American pop singer Taylor Swift meets a fan while on stage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Wembley Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England.

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☆ Kate Middleton put on a 'game face' in order to 'power through' at King's birthday celebrations, a body-language expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewKate Middleton put on her "game face" for the crowds and cameras at the 2024 Trooping the Colour parade, according to a behavioral and body-language expert. The mother-of-three joined other senior members of the British royal family for all public-facing parts of the ceremony. She was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace with her husband, Prince William, and their children. "Looking at the first photograph of Kate Middleton and Prince William heading to the ceremony together, Kate is using a masking smile. AdvertisementCatherine, Princess of Wales, arrives to Horse Guards Parade for the King's Birthday Parade "Trooping the Colour" in London on June 15, 2024.

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☆ WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal extradition to U.S., UK court rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Julian Assange gestures as he speaks to the media from the balcony of the Embassy Of Ecuador on May 19, 2017 in London, England. Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) Jack Taylor | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal against his extradition to the U.S., a high court in London found Monday. The U.K. court also requested assurances that Assange would not face the death penalty. Assange supporters celebrateStella Assange, wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, speaks outside court after the ruling to grant permission for appeal, on May 20, 2024 in London, England. Peter Nicholls | Getty Images News | Getty Images

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