Less than two weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration, Meta announced to its content moderation procedures, reportedly at the behest of Mark Zuckerberg and a small group of advisors. Among those caught off guard was the company’s own Oversight Board, the independent organization created by Meta to help shape its most sensitive policy decisions. The group…
Tories express alarm at report saying cost of Chagos Islands deal has risen far beyond £9bn, saying it’s ‘madness’ The Conservative party has reacted angrily to the latest reports about the proposed deal to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. (See 2.49pm.) Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, has issued a statement claiming…
As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company officially revealed the sequel to its most successful home console ever in a…
Comedian Pete Davidson has revealed that he underwent a lengthy process of removing around 200 tattoos. “I’m trying to clean slate it, trying to be an adult,” he said during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He added that he only saw himself keeping “two or three” of them. Do you…
Authorities in Bangladesh have filed a criminal case against the UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, accusing her of misusing her position as an MP to gain influence and illegally acquire land with her aunt the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Siddiq has faced mounting calls to resign over her links to Hasina, who was toppled…
I’ve always disliked getting up in winter. As a kid, I’d hurkle-durkle while blearily watching my school uniform warming on the radiator. These days, I set smartphone alarms for several consecutive minutes, just to make sure I’m roused. It’s too dark, and I’m too groggy. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission…