WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning says censorship is still 'a dominant threat'

Vance suggests that the DOGE staffer who resigned due to racist postings should be reinstated. The decision comes after a report highlighted the individual's offensive behavior, prompting their resignation. Vance's call for the staffer to return to their role indicates a willingness to give them a second chance and emphasizes the importance of redemption and growth. Full Article

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted an Italian-themed dinner at their Highgrove estate, inspired by actor Stanley Tucci, with a menu featuring dishes like Scottish crab panzanella and Suffolk Red porchetta. The dinner, a celebration of "slow food", included English and Italian wine, and was attended by guests such as David and Victoria Beckham and Helen Mirren. The event served as a precursor to the royal couple's upcoming state visit to Italy and the Vatican...

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X over allegations of algorithm manipulation on the social media platform, following a report from French lawmaker Eric Bothorel. The Paris public prosecutor's office is examining X's "biased algorithms" that may have distorted data processing, with the cybercrime section conducting technical checks. X, previously known as Twitter, has faced content moderation concerns since Musk's acquisition, and the European Union is also investigating the platform for potential...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the temporary closure of all live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties due to the spread of bird flu, with seven cases detected in markets in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Markets with confirmed cases must dispose of inventory, while others have three days to sell or dispose of theirs before cleaning and closing for at least five days. Some officials believe the state's actions are insufficient, calling...

Laila Soueif, a mathematician, university professor, and political activist, is on a hunger strike outside the British prime minister's office to demand the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who has been unjustly imprisoned in Egypt for more than five years. Abd el-Fattah, a pro-democracy activist, was sentenced to five years in prison for "liking" a Facebook post about torture in Egyptian prisons and continues to be detained despite international pressure. Soueif is urging...

A group of 79 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, condemned Donald Trump's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court, stating that it increases the risk of impunity for serious crimes and weakens international law. Trump's executive order targeted ICC officials investigating Israel, sparking concerns about the safety of those involved and jeopardizing the court's independence and integrity. Despite the sanctions, nations like the Netherlands reaffirmed their support for the ICC and vowed...