17 h. ago Trump would like to join the Commonwealth – but it’s not up to him, or the King

Trump’s attraction to the Commonwealth seems to be linked to his strange reverence for royalty. Daniel Altman reports

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26 h. ago Donald Trump is 'holding a gun to Volodymyr Zelensky's head' with latest Ukraine move

The US is set to have control of Ukraine's mineral wealth and infrastructure linked to natural resources after Donald Trump signed an order - and it's said it will have huge consequences

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4 d. ago Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links

US carmaker’s European market share falls as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it on global revenue, topping $100bnBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last month in the latest indication of a potential buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s high profile and controversial behaviour since becoming a leading figure in Donald Trump’s administration.The Texas-based electric carmaker sold less than 16,000 vehicles across Europe last month, down 44% on average across 25 countries in the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland, according to data compiled by the research platform Jato Dynamics. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Video games can’t escape their role in the radicalisation of young men | Keith Stuart

Those of us who spend our lives gaming can no longer deny knowledge that our online communities are awash with disturbing hate speech and violent rhetoricThere is a lot of attention on young men and toxic masculinity at the moment. It’s about time. The devastating Netflix drama Adolescence, about a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl after being radicalised by the online manosphere, has drawn attention to the problem through the sheer force of its brilliant writing and a blistering lead performance from teenager Owen Cooper. This week, former England football manager Gareth Southgate gave a speech about the state of boyhood in the UK, specifically about how young men, lacking moral mentors, are turning to gambling and video gaming, thereby disconnecting from society and immersing themselves in predominantly male online communities where misogyny and racism are often rife. There has been some kickback in the gaming press to the idea that games have provided a less-than-ideal ...

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6 d. ago The Gen Z women swearing off sex in favour of voluntary celibacy

In an age when its easier than ever to have casual sex, some young people are opting to renounce the act all together. Claudia Cockerell finds out why

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6 d. ago Reid Hoffman: ‘Start using AI deeply. It is a huge intelligence amplifier’

The co-founder of LinkedIn and Democrat donor remains confident that AI can be good for all of us – if its introduction is handled in the right wayReid Hoffman is a prominent Silicon Valley billionaire entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding the professional social networking site LinkedIn, now owned by Microsoft. He’s also staunchly anti-Trump. The longtime Democrat donor threw his support behind Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. Hoffman spoke to the Observer about technology in the new political milieu and his new book about our future with artificial intelligence, Superagency. The book, while not ignoring the problems that AI might cause, argues that the technology is poised to give us cognitive superpowers that will increase our individual and collective human agency, creating a state of widespread empowerment for society.You have a vested interest in being positive about AI, including a company focused on conversational AI for business, Inflection AI. Why s...

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6 d. ago Adolescence writer Jack Thorne reveals how a 'dark' discovery during work on the Netflix hit series left him worrying about his family

The miniseries was released ten days ago, and tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who murders a female classmate after being influenced by online misogyny.

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8 d. ago Gen Z women quit social media in droves over online misogyny linked to Trump

‘A toxic ‘bro’ culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether’

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8 d. ago Toxic ‘bro’ culture driving Gen Z women from social media, survey suggests

More than a third of young people polled by Amnesty International UK said misogynistic content on social media has affected their mental health.

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8 d. ago Adolescence creators accept invitation to discuss online safety with MPs

The Netflix show examines so-called incel culture, which has led to misogyny online and bullying on social media.

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8 d. ago London’s mayor: ‘Clearly a link’ between Trump and Americans wanting to become Brits

London’s mayor: ‘Clearly a link’ between Trump and Americans wanting to become Brits  WRAL News

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9 d. ago Adolescence creator says social media users have shared false claims about him

The four-part crime drama examines so-called incel culture, which has been blamed for misogyny online, and the use of social media in bullying.

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9 d. ago Beyond Andrew Tate: the imitators who help promote misogyny online

‘Manosphere’ influencers profit from pushing sexist ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle adviceWhile Andrew Tate has become a household name for his brand of misogyny mixed with get rich quick tips, he is far from the only online influencer promoting dangerous ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle advice.Gareth Southgate highlighted the role of “callous, manipulative and toxic influencers” in shaping problematic worldviews among young men and harming their mental health. Here are some of the people he could be referring to. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump administration deports hundreds linked to Venezuelan gang despite federal judge’s block

Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Saturday via executive order

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2 w. ago China is taking issue with Trump's move to link tariffs to fentanyl

U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports

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2 w. ago Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator

Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalationMahmoud Khalil, the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on Saturday night, was linked by Donald Trump, without evidence, to “pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity”. But for those who know him, Khalil was a student, a steady negotiator and a leader whose activism placed him at the center of a national movement for Palestinian solidarity.Khalil, a Palestinian green card holder who is currently in immigration detention in Louisiana, was a lead negotiator for Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a role that thrust him into the spotlight during the pro-Palestinian encampment protests last spring – long before his high-profile arrest. He gained a reputation among fellow protesters as a principled and strategic organizer, earning praise for his ability to de-escalate tense situations. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Could Elon Musk bankroll a RIVAL to Reform? Trump ally linked to funding for a new right

The world's richest man is said to be mulling over financing for a new outfit, which could be led by former Reform MP turned Farage critic Rupert Lowe.

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2 w. ago US sits down in Saudi Arabia for crucial Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky's friend who is 'HATED by Trump because of his link to Hunter Biden'... hours after huge drone attack on Moscow

Once a film producer and lawyer, Andriy Yermak had no diplomatic experience when he was afforded a low-level position in Zelensky's government in 2019

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2 w. ago Voices: The ‘manosphere’ goes beyond Andrew Tate – the likes of Kyle Clifford prove it

There has been a drastic rise in violence against women in recent years, writes Olivia Petter. If we continue to dismiss the impact of online misogyny, who knows where it will lead us

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2 w. ago Trump’s Department of Justice deletes link to study showing undocumented immigrants commit less crime than US citizens

Administration has framed mass deportation operations as response to violent crime

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