France's 'routine' media inquiry turns into a far-right demolition derby for public broadcasting

A French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasters has devolved into a high-profile far-right spectacle, with critics warning it is designed to erode trust in public media and pave the way for privatisation.

World Briefly

Southampton night of chaos as neighbours reveal 'people turned up with balaclavas and flowers'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/southampton-riot-henry-nowak-protest-37242396

Oppressing women is how authoritarianism begins. So listen to what Reform is saying

We saw it when Russia jailed members of Pussy Riot, and again when the US overturned Roe v Wade: misogyny is a powerful political weapon. Let’s focus on fighting it, not ‘understanding’ it, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian

ITV detective returns to role in 'intense' thriller and Vera fans will love it

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/vera-cush-jumbo-thriller-phenomenal-37054895

Politics - Viktor Orban

It appears that he has been fairly unceremoniously kicked out of office. 😁 😍 Approximately by 137 to 65 seats, as at this morning, Australian eastern standard time. In spite of (because of?) support from the Trump regime. A victory for common sense, AFAICS. It has been said by credible...

Alien Soup

Year of the Rat author wins Sunday Times prize for nail-biting year inside the far-right

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/year-rat-author-wins-sunday-36900603

Netflix fans ‘need to watch’ Bridgerton star’s controversial thriller

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/film/netflix-bridgerton-thriller-films-anniversary-36638523

Elon Musk said that he would "fix" his AI chatbot Grok, which he thought was too liberal. Whatever he did turned Grok into a Nazi — approvingly invoking the name of Adolf Hitler and suggested the need for a second Holocaust. Here's @Gizmodo's story.

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'Round Them Up': Grok Praises Hitler as Elon Musk's AI Tool Goes Full Nazi

Grok even endorsed another Holocaust against the Jews.

Gizmodo
Bill Gates has labelled Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians and attempt to interfere in the politics of other countries – including the UK – as “insane shit”...
#billgates #ElonMusk #trump #farrightpolitics #politics #news
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/27/bill-gates-elon-musk-far-right
Bill Gates calls Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians abroad ‘insane shit’

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist calls fellow tech titan ‘super-smart’ but guilty of ‘overreach’

The Guardian

Elon Mask: Street Art Takes Aim at Musk’s Controversial Salute and Far-Right Ties

Street artist Evyrein’s work “Elon Mask” critiques Elon Musk’s salute during Donald Trump’s second inauguration and his subsequent appearance at a far-right AfD event in Germany. The artwork, located in Padua, Italy, depicts Musk pulling a black mask over his face to mimic a Hitler-style mustache, with bold red graffiti text reading “Elon MASK” above. For more by Evyrein follow him on Instagram here! More: Speak Truth to Power? – 32 Photos Of Real Talk Graffiti More like […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/02/08/elon-mask-street-art-takes-aim-at-musks-controversial-salute-and-far-right-ties/

Elon Mask: Street Art Takes Aim at Musk’s Controversial Salute and Far-Right Ties - STREET ART UTOPIA

Street artist Evyrein’s work “Elon Mask” critiques Elon Musk’s salute during Donald Trump’s second inauguration and his subsequent appearance at a far-right AfD event in Germany. The artwork, located in Padua, Italy, depicts Musk pulling a black mask over his face to mimic a Hitler-style mustache, with bold red graffiti text reading “Elon MASK” above. ... Read more

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