The U.K. news landscape has shifted since the prince says he was hacked more than a decade ago, with hefty legal settlements, prison time for journalists and the threat of regulation forcing change.
Tag: Social Media
Senegal Blocks Some Social Media After Ousmane Sonko Is Sentenced
Demonstrators battled with the police to protest a two-year prison sentence given to a leading opposition figure. At least nine people died in the confrontations.
Vietnam Activist Jailed for Mocking Official’s Salt Bae Meal
A powerful Communist official ate a gold-encrusted steak in London. An activist who poked fun at the excess was sentenced to more than five years.
China Ramps Up Culture Crackdown, Canceling Music and Comedy Shows
Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.
Andrew Tate Finds Romania Less Lawless Than He Hoped
The online influencer, popular with young men, is facing charges of human trafficking and rape, after seeking out a place where “corruption is accessible to everybody.”
Inside the Barbecue City That Is China’s Hottest Tourist Destination
Zibo has become a social media star for its distinctive barbecue style. Now the city is overrun with visitors.
Karl Jenkins Sets the Record Straight: He Is Not Meghan Markle
Online jokesters claimed that Karl Jenkins was the Duchess of Sussex in disguise at the coronation. He sets the record straight.
A TikTok Trend is Driving Americans to Smuggle Fruit Roll-Ups
Travelers have attempted to sneak in hundreds of pounds of the snack after a TikTok trend drove up demand and emptied store shelves.
LinkedIn Will Cut Over 700 Jobs Worldwide and Shut Its China App
Microsoft, LinkedIn’s owner, had already pulled the flagship networking site from China in 2021, leaving only a stripped-down app that catered to job seekers.
Blue Check Confusion
Why Twitter changed its account verifications.