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But he didn’t foresee that lies, conspiracy theories and misinformation would ride the internet as easily as truth and transparency

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré has put his sprawling media empire at the service of the country’s nationalist right, precipitating a rightward shift in French politics. Pulling strings from behind the scenes in the manner of Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire corporate raider has orchestrated an alliance of bitter right-wing rivals in…

For decades, the front pages of newspapers have documented iconic campaign moments. Now, many think that the internet (particularly social media platforms) is where an election is won or lost. Some have even dubbed this year’s general election the “TikTok election”.

A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States

As his stage adaptation of ‘Boys from the Blackstuff’ transfers from the National to the West End, Britain’s leading political playwright – and busiest writer in the country – talks politics, football, Harvey Weinstein and work addiction with Ellie Harrison

Gone are the days when Rupert Murdoch’s favour swayed the vote but newspapers still hold power over party’s future

The trailblazing dramatist, who died in 1994 at 59, was celebrated for his extraordinary creativity, but also had work banned by the BBC. His peers discuss his legacy – and that extraordinary final interview

Plus: Posh Spice’s parenting and the white British male love-in at the Washington Post

Months after William Lewis took charge as the chief executive of the Washington Post, controversies have spiralled at the American publication with its executive editor Sally Buzbee reportedly exiting the newsroom after Lewis’s attempts to kill stories about his alleged involvement in a UK phone hacking scandal.