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News Corp's Social Media Platforms Republish Far-Right Activists' Video
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2026-07-17 07:11   Current affairs   10

News Corp's Social Media Platforms Republish Far-Right Activists' Video

The article details how News Corp's social media accounts, including the Daily Telegraph's Instagram and TikTok pages, republished a video of far-right anti-Islamic activist Tommy Robinson walking through Luton with Pauline Hanson.

The footage, which highlights their criticism of immigration's impact on the UK, was presented as 'grist for the social media mill,' suggesting it's being used to generate content.The piece also covers Karl Stefanovic's controversial interview with Robinson, which led to his termination from Nine.Stefanovic defended his decision, calling critics '24-carat fuckwits' and asserting his right to 'relax into interviews.' Meanwhile, Alan Jones faces a trial over alleged historic sexual assault charges, with the court limiting media access.The article also notes a correction to a University of Sydney event listing, where a former AO recipient was mistakenly included.Overall, the piece explores media ethics, political polarization, and the role of social platforms in amplifying far-right narratives.

Full reading at theguardian.com

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