The Latest Breaking News from Elon Musk

Farage suggests Reform UK will fund inquiry into child sexual abuse

The Reform UK leader told the Commons his party will raise the money and appoint ‘independent arbiters’ to conduct the inquiry.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event

Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

‘We want justice’: Woman gang raped in Oldham aged 12 demands grooming inquiry but tells far right to stay out

Samantha Walker-Roberts, 31, wants Keir Starmer to ‘do right for survivors’ but warns ‘we don’t want Tommy Robinson involved’

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Macron, Starmer join forces to tackle Musk 'interference' in European affairs

Paris and London have called out billionarie Elon Musk for alleged interference in European political debate and spreading of misinformation, with France urging a robust EU response to protect public discourse.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025

Spanish PM Says Musk 'Stirs Up Hatred', Warns Against Fascism

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned Wednesday that fascism could return as X owner Elon Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, "openly attacks our institutions" and "stirs up hatred".

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Starmer open to U-turn on grooming gangs inquiry, Downing Street says

After safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said a new national probe into the scandal was still on the table, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said the government would grant one if victims’ groups called for it

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Alliance between Meta and Trump is likely to create informational, economic and geopolitical conflicts around the world

Meta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, announced on Tuesday 7 a series of changes to the content moderation actions on his platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads, eliminating fact-checkers, slowing down the processes of taking down potentially damaging content from the social fabric and reducing/reallocating his own moderation teams - all in the…

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025

'No one can censor him': Why Elon Musk is obsessing over UK grooming gangs

A SERIES of online attacks from Elon Musk has created what has been coined as 'a civil war' in the UK with Tommy Robinson's influence evident ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

Political party funding rules may be reformed amid Musk interest, Starmer says

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for changes amid the US businessman’s continued interest in British politics and support for Reform UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Can EU Stand Up To Belligerent Big Tech In New Trump Era?

Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and political will aplenty -- to stand up to US Big Tech once Donald Trump is back.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025