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French far-left MEP Rima Hassan arrested over X post justifying attack on Israeli airport

French media reported authorities had arrested Hassan and detained her in custody because they suspected the post made on March 26 could be construed as showing support for terrorism.

APRIL 2, 2026|ByREUTERS

Rima Hassan during the plenary session and votes of the european parliament, in Strasbourg, on February 10, 2026.

Iran Israel USA war conflict social media on display. Searching on tablet, pad, phone or smartphone screen in hand.

Under the radar: Foreign accounts are shaping the online narrative on the Iran War - opinion

A data analysis of 1,000 viral posts on the Iran war found many originated outside the US, in English, seemingly aimed at shaping American opinion.

APRIL 1, 2026|ByRYAN MAURO

A protester holds a placard with an image of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei (centre R) and Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtada Khamenei (centre L) during an annual protest, this year a static protest, held by pro-Palestinian group Al-Quds in central London on March 15, 2026.

Iran shifts social media network from sowing Western discord to promoting war propaganda

According to the study, 24 hours after the start of hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States, accounts in this campaign began posting Iranian propaganda about the war.

MARCH 22, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks at a forum held by the Democratic Women's Caucus titled "Trump's Report Card: Failing Working Women” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026.

Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion

Were US strikes timed for Ramadan, or is that narrative built on shaky facts?

MARCH 4, 2026|ByARI ZIVOTOFSKY

Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

"We are considering whether to take legal action," Claudia Sheinbaum said during her daily morning press conference, adding that government lawyers are reviewing the matter.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByREUTERS

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026.

Elon Musk says Tesla's new 'affordable' Cybertruck will only be available for 10 days

This version will be available for $59,990; the Premium version will keep its $79,990 price tag; and the Cyberbeast will be available for $99,990.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

X removes blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures as apparent support of protesters

After reporting the accounts to X, WIRED reports that several blue checkmarks were removed from Iranian government accounts, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

X down for thousands of users in Israel, US, UK, Downdetector shows

There were more than 23,210 reports of issues with X as of 8:24 a.m. ET (1324 GMT), according to Downdetector.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN

My Word: Dangerous global gambling games - opinion

Prediction markets claim to reveal the future, but when wars, elections, and disasters are used for gambling, the consequences can be dangerous.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByLIAT COLLINS

Online antisemitism grows smarter, faster, and harder to stop, CyberWell report shows

A CyberWell report found antisemitic narratives surged in 2025, with platforms struggling to keep pace despite higher content removal rates.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

SpaceX acquires xAI for $250 billions, positioning itself for potential IPO worth $1.5 trillion

The deal, worth $250 billion according to The Information, aims to improve SpaceX's position in its reportedly future IPO, which is being described as potentially the biggest in history.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN