3 h. ago New Nepal prime minister vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

Protests, sparked by a ban on social media and feeding into long-standing economic woes, began on Monday and quickly escalated.

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23 h. ago Man accused of burning down two 5G masts on same night in Belfast

Court told police search of home found literature on alleged dangers of technology

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25 h. ago Gardaí investigating threats against Simon Harris and family seek Interpol assistance

Data requested from social media companies suggests some threats came from internet user outside Ireland

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53 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta suppression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta supression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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53 h. ago Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local MEP is questioning the alleged suppression of child safety research by social media giant Meta. MEP Nina Carberry says according to a Washington Post investigation, Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that showed children being exposed to grooming, sexual harassment and violence. At the European Parliament […] The post Local MEP questions alleged Meta surpression of child safety research appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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56 h. ago US State Department threatens to cancel visas of people who 'make light' of Charlie Kirk's death

As of mid-August, the State Department said it had rescinded 6,000 student visas.

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3 d. ago Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago Garda superintendent hit phone out of bar manager's hand and racially abused bouncer, court told

Gavin O’Reilly is accused of assaulting Emma Parks and engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour on 26 August 2023.

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4 d. ago Garda threatened to have bar shut down, assaulted manager and racially abused bouncer, court told

Garda threatened to have bar shut down, assaulted manager and racially abused bouncer, court told  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago Judge refuses parent's application for restraining order against principal over parent's son

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett told the parent that his application concerning the school principal didn’t fall under the legislation concerning restraining orders.

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5 d. ago Nepali prime minister quits after deadly protests, as government buildings set on fire

Outrage among young anti-corruption protestors sparked by social media ban

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5 d. ago Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland

Social media is promoting steroid use among young people in Ireland  JOE.ie

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5 d. ago ‘Deep fake’ image of David McWilliams used to dupe social media users, says commentator

Economist and broadcaster raises awareness of risk of losses to those who might be persuaded to hand over money

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5 d. ago Judge overturns jail term for woman who had nail scissors in handbag

Defence counsel for Natasha Tynan (38) told the court her client was not aware that possessing the scissors was illegal

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5 d. ago Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told

Man, 23, accused of stalking social media influencer 'followed her into Dublin hotel lift holding belt', court told  The Irish Sun

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6 d. ago Man accused of stalking influencer allegedly followed her to Dublin hotel holding belt

Man accused of stalking influencer allegedly followed her to Dublin hotel holding belt  Dublin Live

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6 d. ago Influencer allegedly ‘followed’ from street to Dublin hotel room by man holding belt

Denis Morris of Braemore Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14, faces a charge for stalking the woman at a Dublin 2 hotel on March 21st.

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6 d. ago Police in Nepal kill 17 after opening fire on protestors against government ban on social media

The Parliament building was surrounded by tens of thousands of people angry over the decision by authorities to block most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

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6 d. ago Stalking accused (23) followed influencer into lift, held his belt and stared at her, court told

Stalking accused (23) followed influencer into lift, held his belt and stared at her, court told  The Irish Independent

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