Facebook preparing ‘exceptional’ measures if US election descends into violent chaos

Facebook is preparing to take ‘exceptional’ measures to restrict the flow of content on its site if the US election descends into violence, its head of global affairs says.  Nick Clegg, former Lib Dem leader and UK deputy prime minister, said the site is preparing a number of ‘break glass’ options to use in the … Read more

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce after researchers analysed Israeli book promoting peace

‘Jihadi’ textbook probe descends into farce: Investigation into literature used in British-funded Palestinian schools is slammed – after researchers analysed Israeli publications promoting peace A joint UK-EU study to provide a ‘thorough review’ of the books was promised Report to be completed in October by Germany’s Georg Eckert Institute Concerns were raised after presentation of … Read more

GMB ‘descends into chaos’ as the show suffers a power cut MINUTES before it goes on air

Kate Garraway suffered ‘all sorts of drama’ on Tuesday morning as the Good Morning Britain studio ‘descended into chaos’. The presenter, 53, revealed that the daily morning show suffered a power cut at 6AM – when it is due to go on air – and nearly had to be cancelled. Kate and co-anchor Ben Shephard explained … Read more

Day two of mandatory face-coverings on public transport descends into farce

A Tube passenger has today been spotted wearing a face mask over his eyes leaving fellow commuters asking ‘is this how you wear a face mask?’ The man was pictured on a Central Line Tube in London wearing the face covering in similar to way those struggling to sleep use an eye-mask, as the government’s … Read more