Disorder broke out across Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder over a knife attack. Homes, vehicles and a bus were set on fire as officials appealed for calm.
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Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered in Belfast after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that seriously injured a man in his 40s. Police said they were investigating the motive but had no information suggesting terrorism.
Legendary singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, frontman of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, passed away on Thursday at the age of 65. MacGowan was best known for his work with The Pogues, most famously their Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York”, and continued to perform and write music despite his health struggles. His family released a statement confirming the news, saying they were “blessed beyond words” to have had so many years of life and love with him.
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack outside a school in Dublin, resulting in a series of violent clashes and the deployment of over 400 police officers. The Irish Prime Minister has condemned the attack and the subsequent violence, and the police have urged people to remain calm and respect the safety of others.
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made significant changes to its disinformation and election integrity team, including the head of the team, Aaron Rodericks. At least four people have been let go, and the move has been met with criticism from those who argue that the platform should be doing more to protect against foreign interference and misinformation. It remains to be seen how the changes will affect X’s ability to combat disinformation and protect election integrity.
Allison Mack, best known for her role in "Smallville," was released from a federal prison in California after pleading guilty to various crimes related to her involvement in NXIVM, a purported self-help group that prosecutors said doubled as a secret sex cult. She served nearly two years in prison and avoided a longer sentence by cooperating with federal authorities. It is unclear if she will face any additional restrictions or probation.
Key takeaways: The Irish Data Protection Commission has issued a record-breaking fine of 1.2 billion euros to tech giant Meta for violating EU data privacy…
President Joe Biden has expressed concern over the recent leak of classified US documents, and has indicated that the Justice Department's investigation of the leaker is "getting close" to a conclusion. The FBI has reportedly narrowed the number of people they believe could be responsible, and the investigation is being conducted by the Intelligence Committee and the Justice Department. It is unclear what the consequences for the leaker may be, or what impact the leak may have on US foreign policy.