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No, this video doesn't show Islamists protesting against Sweden's far-right party

The far-right Sweden Democrats have risen to become the second-largest party in parliament after Sunday's election. French-speaking sympathisers with the party shared a video on Twitter that claims to show Islamists protesting against the anti-immigration coalition. But all is not as it seems. We tell you more in this edition…

France 24

How Government Officials Bully Social Media Companies Into Censorship

A new Cato report sheds light on "jawboning," or attempts by state actors "to sway the decisions of private platforms and limit the publication of disfavored speech."

Reason

Meghan Markle praised for curtsying in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Westminster Hall

“The epitome of grace and elegance,” one fan wrote about the Duchess on Twitter

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In London, grief sometimes comes with a corporate sheen

LONDON — On Sept. 9, one day after Queen Elizabeth II died, a Twitter user posted an image of a McDonald's touch-to-order screen, the fast food restaurant's usual interface replaced with a somber black-and-white headshot of the queen.

Tribune News Service

Videos show brutal Saudi police raid on a home for young orphan girls

A series of videos posted on Twitter on August 30shocked the Saudi public by showing men dressed in uniforms and plainclothes pushing and beating young women with sticks, belts and taser guns. The images, which were filmed in a home for young orphaned girls, led to an internal police investigation…

France 24

Center Parcs says guests must 'remain in their lodges' on day of the Queen's funeral

Outraged Twitter users likened Center Parcs' plans for Bank Holiday Monday, when the Queen will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London, to house arrest and prison

Daily Mirror

Center Parcs clarifies Queen's funeral rules after 'hostage' accusations

The holiday company said it made an error on social media

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Center Parcs guests left in 'ghost town' after they were warned 'don't go outside'

Twitter is describing the latest response as creating a 'hostage situation' with holidaymakers initially told they would be unable to set foot outside their lodge

Edinburgh Live

E-cigarette maker Juul settled a lawsuit over its practice of targeting teens through social media, parties and models – here’s why the company is paying $438.5 million to dozens of states

In early September 2022, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs – the face of the vaping epidemic among teenagers – agreed to pay US$438.5 million to 33 states.

The Conversation

Elon Musk tweets popcorn emoji and promotes ‘Cyberwhistle’ amid new revelations about Twitter

Elon Musk has posted popcorn emojis and promoted a Tesla “Cyberwhistle” amid new revelations from Twitter.

The Independent UK

Wall Street sees biggest sell-off since June 2020 on back of US inflation data

A slight increase in US consumer prices for the month of August has ignited fears of more Federal Reserve moves to curb inflation. An earlier drop in US markets had a knock-on effect on Asian marketplaces this Wednesday. Asked about the issue, Joe Biden responded by saying that the stock…

France 24

'Humour over rumour': Taiwan eyes Ukraine messaging model if China attacks

Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Uju Anya on the Queen, Jeff Bezos and the family history behind her tweet

The professor sparked outrage when she wished the queen a painful death. She tells the Guardian about the UK’s role in the ‘slaughter’ her mother fled

The Guardian - US

GMP chair's sympathy for King Charles after date mix-up and pen frustration

'Bloke's just lost his mum and vultures are picking away at his every move,' wrote GMP constable Lee Broadbent after the new monarch was mocked on social media

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Sympathy for King Charles after he writes wrong date and swears at pen

'If you’ve ever lost a parent or indeed anybody you were particularly close to, then you will absolutely understand how Charles will be feeling right now'

Tribune News Service

Twitter shareholders approve Musk’s $44 billion buyout as trial looms

Twitter Inc. shareholders approved billionaire Elon Musk’s proposed $44 billion buyout, paving the way for a trial next month to determine the deal’s fate.

Daily Mirror

Great British Bake Off viewers 'in love' with hunky contestant as series returns

It wasn't just the cakes that caught the eye of Great British Bake Off fans as the popular series retuned. Viewers were left swooning over nanny and fitness fanatic Sandro, and took to Twitter to share their delight

ABC News

The Loop: Twitter whistleblower's spy allegations, Ukraine pushes to reclaim more territory, and national cabinet debates extending pandemic payments

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Twitter shareholders approve Musk sale as whistleblower testifies on security

Twitter shareholders have approved Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy the social media platform, months after the billionaire tried to back out of the deal. The case will be heard by a US court in October. Meanwhile, a Senate panel has heard explosive testimony about security practices at Twitter.…

Input

Twitter shareholders tell Elon Musk they'll gladly take his $44 billion

Musk still won't pull out his wallet.

The Conversation

Who was Catherine de' Medici? The Serpent Queen gives us a clever, powerful and dangerous woman

In the last week, I’ve been contacted by several friends and colleagues telling me if you type #catherinedemedici in Twitter, a snake emoji automatically appears. Designed to sync with The Serpent Queen, the serpent now appears even with hashtags made in tweets years ago.

The Independent UK

Kourtney Kardashian sparks debate after revealing she wouldn’t allow son Mason to eat fries

“Imagine not having French fries for a whole year ??,” one Twitter user wrote.

Tribune News Service

Whistleblower details foreign agents placed at Twitter, lack of data safeguards

WASHINGTON — Peiter Zatko, the former Twitter security chief who turned whistleblower, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that the social media company’s security practices were so weak that foreign governments were able to place agents on the company’s payroll.

Evening Standard

Whistleblower blasts ‘lack of competency’ of Twitter execs at Senate hearing

A Twitter whistleblower has launched a blistering attack on Twitter execs at a US Senate hearing, lambasting their ‘lack of competency’ as he detailed what he believes are serious safety issues on the social media platform.

Axios

Twitter shareholders vote to approve Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover offer

The vote comes just weeks before the company's trial against Musk for trying to back out of the deal.

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