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Tennessee Man Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Meme Wins Massive $835,000 Payout After Free Speech Battle

Larry Bushart, a retired officer, wins a £663,000 settlement after being unlawfully arrested for sharing a Facebook meme, highlighting significant free speech concerns in a polarised political climate.

International Business Times UK

A Tennessee Man Jailed for 37 Days Because of an Anti-Trump Meme Will Get $835,000 for His Trouble

Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems preposterously claimed that Larry Bushart had threatened "mass violence" at a school.

Reason

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

He made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a far-reaching restructuring of ‌the company, laying off 10% of its workforce ⁠globally and transferring 7,000 other employees to new AI-related teams.

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Retired cop jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook meme wins huge settlement

‘I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,’ Larry Bushart said in a statement announcing the settlement

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk post controversy: Tennessee man bags $835,000 settlement after he was sent jail Facebook post

Many people across the U.S. lost their jobs over social media comments about Kirk’s death, Larry Bushart’s case stood out as a rare instance in which such online speech led to criminal prosecution.

The Economic Times

Reform UK defend by-election candidate who was 'friends' with fascist leader

REFORM UK have defended their candidate in the Makerfield by-election for being “friends” with a neo-fascist leader.

The National (Scotland)

Luisa Zissman says Katie Price’s missing husband has been ‘active on Facebook’

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Reform by-election candidate ‘was Facebook friends with neo-fascist leader’

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Meet Helle Lyng, the Norwegian journalist who asked Modi why he avoids the press

Helle Lyng Svendsen, a Norwegian journalist at Dagsavisen, had no idea that a single question directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ignite a storm in India. But she asked anyway: “Prime Minister Modi, why don’t you take some questions from the freest press in the world?”

Newslaundry

Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate was friends with fascist leader on Facebook

The Independent understands that Robert Kenyon was friends on Facebook with Gary Raikes’ political page

The Independent UK

Why Reform UK couldn’t care less about the controversial views of its candidates

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why Reform UK selected Robert Kenyon as their Makerfield by-election candidate despite him being Facebook friends with neo-fascist leader Gary Raikes, the founder of the New British Union

The Independent UK

Heir to Singha beer empire removed from role after brother accuses him of childhood sexual abuse

Prominent marine conservationist speaks of years of unresolved trauma and accuses Bhirombhakdi family of failing to support him

The Independent UK

Norwegian journalist, who questioned PM Modi, got suspended from Facebook and Instagram

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng reported her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lyng, who had previously gone viral for challenging Modi on press freedom, expressed hope for account recovery and sought explanations for the suspension. The Indian Embassy had invited her to a press…

The Economic Times

Appeal Court sentences opposition MP Piyarat to 3 years

The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling in a lèse-majesté case against Piyarat "Toto" Chongthep, a People's Party MP, sentencing him to three years in prison without suspension. He is currently free on bail while he pursues a further appeal.

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Monkey Business: Primate sales over social media are on the rise across the US, report reveals

Twelve different species were found for sale online with prices ranging from $250 to $6,500

AAP

Brag by nation's youngest murderer led to shocking find

A boast by a convicted teen killer about breaching strict supervision weeks after being freed had him thrown back behind bars for a third time.

The Independent UK

Husband updated Facebook status to ‘widowed’ after killing his wife and gave new fiancée her wedding ring: cops

Aaron Nelson, 43, is accused of killing his wife Alexis, who has been missing since May 2025

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK Makerfield by-election candidate was 'friends' with neo-fascist leader

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election was formerly “friends” on Facebook with a neo-fascist leader ...

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Who’s behind the Facebook page posting hateful AI slop about the UK? The answer might lie in south Asia

Our research has uncovered young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and Pakistan using AI tools to make deeply objectionable content – and money, says Niamh McIntyre of the Bureau for Investigative Journalism

The Guardian - US

New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US

Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025

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Star Wars actor Tom Kane dead at 64

Star Wars actor Tom Kane, who was best known for being the voice of Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has died.

International Business Times UK

Michael Jackson Is Alive? Truth Behind Viral Brazil Bus Video and 'Sightings'

Viral video claiming Michael Jackson is alive on a Brazil bus fuels conspiracy theories, but fact-checks suggest the footage is AI-generated.

The Economic Times

Meta lays out plans for May 20 layoffs, restructuring; closes 6,000 open roles

Meta Platforms is cutting jobs and reorganizing teams to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities. Thousands of employees will be moved to AI-focused roles. This move signals a significant shift in the company's strategy, prioritizing AI development across its products and operations.

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Maldives Diving Horror Takes Dark Turn After Remaining Missing Tourists Are Found Inside “Shark Cave”

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said everything possible would be done to respectfully repatriate the remains of the victims.

The Independent UK

How shady Facebook profiles are posting positive fake news stories about Nigel Farage

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