Meta’s move to end fact-checking reflects turn toward freewheeling internet Mark Zuckerberg’s invocation of ‘cultural tipping point’ comes as number of fact-checking initiatives has plateaued. A logo of Meta is displayed during the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair in Paris on May 22, 2024 [Julien De Rosa/AFP] By John PowerPublished On 10 Jan 202510 Jan…
News Los Angeles fires burn 10,000 structures as new blaze spreads Third blaze breaks out in West Hills as authorities battle to bring existing fires under control. A VW van sits among burned-out homes on January 9, 2025, in Malibu, California, the United States [Mark J Terrill/AP] Published On 10 Jan 202510 Jan 2025 Two…
In South Korea, as well, historians say that Carter adopted the messaging of a military government facing human rights criticism. In May 1980, a student-led pro-democracy uprising in the South Korean city of Gwangju was met with a brutal crackdown. In a single day, 60 people were killed and hundreds injured. Journalist Timothy Shorrock, who…
The Stream Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation On The Stream: How conflict and neglect threaten humanity’s cultural heritage? Conflict is threatening cultural heritage through intentional destruction, looting, and damage during wars, as seen with ISIL (ISIS) in Syria and Iraq. It’s erasing identities and displacing communities. Both conflict and neglect result in the…
‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration On Friday, Maduro is set to start a third term. Will his inauguration continue his post-election crackdown on dissent? Jesus Medina Ezaine, a Venezuelan photojournalist, was forced into exile last September and is currently living in Bogota [Christina Noriega/Al Jazeera] By Christina NoriegaPublished On 10 Jan 202510…
Real Madrid defeats Mallorca to set up Supercopa final against Barcelona European and LaLiga champions Real Madrid crush Mallorca 3-0 and will now play archrival Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their first goal with Lucas Vazquez [Pedro Nunes/Reuters] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025 Jude…
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu over Israel’s war in Gaza. In May, International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant [Piroschka van…
Inside Story Is the world at greater risk of more wars? Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels. Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war today than at any time since World War II. Incoming US President Donald Trump, NATO and the EU all want to increase military spending –…
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration Machado has since been freed after a brief detention following an appearance at an anti-Maduro protest on Thursday. A priest blesses Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado during a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 9 [Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo] Published On 9 Jan 20259 Jan 2025…
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni insists there is ‘no danger’. Alice Weidel, AfD candidate for chancellor in the upcoming German election, prepares for a live X interview with US billionaire Elon…