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The Guardian view on this summer’s riots: courts can’t solve these problems alone | Editorial
The UK’s counter-extremism strategy isn’t working – and prison sentences won’t change that There have been at least 1,400 arrests and more than 850 charges linked to the riots that swept England in August, with more in the pipeline. So far about 250 people have been jailed for their role in violent disorder fuelled by…
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The Guardian view on this summer’s riots: courts can’t solve these problems alone | Editorial
The UK’s counter-extremism strategy isn’t working – and prison sentences won’t change that There have been at least 1,400 arrests and more than 850 charges linked to the riots that swept England in August, with more in the pipeline. So far about 250 people have been jailed for their role in violent disorder fuelled by…
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The Guardian view on this summer’s riots: courts can’t solve these problems alone | Editorial
The UK’s counter-extremism strategy isn’t working – and prison sentences won’t change that There have been at least 1,400 arrests and more than 850 charges linked to the riots that swept England in August, with more in the pipeline. So far about 250 people have been jailed for their role in violent disorder fuelled by…
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The Guardian view on this summer’s riots: courts can’t solve these problems alone | Editorial
The UK’s counter-extremism strategy isn’t working – and prison sentences won’t change that There have been at least 1,400 arrests and more than 850 charges linked to the riots that swept England in August, with more in the pipeline. So far about 250 people have been jailed for their role in violent disorder fuelled by…
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Breaking point or breakup? Why publishers fear a Google ad breakup could backfire
With the antitrust trial against Google’s alleged ad monopoly set to wrap by year’s end, the industry buzz has shifted to the fallout. Will Google’s ad empire get dismantled? And if so, will it be a clean break or just a few loose threads? Maybe Google will just be slapped with a hefty fine. For…
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Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X
Abdul Hai, acquitted of murder over the death of Richard Everitt in 1994, said social media sites must be held accountable A man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson on X has called for legislation to control Elon Musk’s social media website, arguing it has become a “platform for racism, bigotry, bias, prejudice and…
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DirecTV acquires EchoStar’s video business
As heavily rumoured, DirecTV and EchoStar have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS, including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. “DirecTV operates in a highly competitive video distribution industry,” said Bill Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, DirecTV. “With greater scale, we expect…
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Report: Australian SVoDs spend big on sport
With a variety of local streaming services owning exclusive sports rights and several international streamers investing in the genre, Australian SVoD spending on sports is uncharacteristically high. A report from Ampere Analysis explores why the country’s broadcasting landscape is unique. Key report facts: In 2023, Australia-based SVoDs dedicated 21 per cent of their overall content…
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Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct
Gogo and Satcom Direct have announced a agreement under which Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct to create the an in-flight connectivity provider that it says will be “able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation (BA) and military/government mobility markets”. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom…
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Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X
Abdul Hai, acquitted of murder over the death of Richard Everitt in 1994, said social media sites must be held accountable A man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson on X has called for legislation to control Elon Musk’s social media website, arguing it has become a “platform for racism, bigotry, bias, prejudice and…