Viral misinformation on social media has prompted officials to investigate how platforms are failing to stop the spread of false claims. Image: Karolina Grabowska, via Pexels Viral misinformation on social media regarding the Israel–Hamas war has prompted officials to investigate how platforms are failing to stop the spread of false claims online. NewsGuard, an organisation…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police alongside a group of protesters seeking to disrupt a major oil industry conference. Image: CC-BY-4.0 © European Union 2020 – Source: EP Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police in London alongside a group of protesters seeking to disrupt a major oil and gas industry…
The proposed laws would see minimum standards implemented for “employee-like workers” on digital platforms such as Uber. Image: Pablo Cordero, via Pexels Legislation proposed by the Labor government would see minimum standards implemented for “employee-like workers” on digital platforms such as Uber. The proposed reforms would allow gig workers to be protected under the Fair…
Poland’s Law and Justice party, known for its nationalist and populist policies, has been voted out after eight years in power. Image: Maksym Kozlenko via Wikimedia Commons Poland’s Law and Justice party (PiS), known for its nationalist and populist policies, has been voted out after eight years in power in favour of the Civic Coalition,…