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X removes video of ICE murdering innocent woman Elon Musk’s [social media platform][1], X, has removed a video of an ICE agent [murdering an][2] innocent woman. > Elon just banned this video from X [https://t.co/3BaHVF4ls7][3] > > — Liam Nissan[™] (@theliamnissan) [January 8, 2026][4] > Video is weirdly not available > > — AKASabraFella (@FenixFella) [January 8, 2026][5] ## Free speech warrior Musk Of course, free speech warrior Elon Musk would delete a post that makes his pal Trump look bad. > Twitter is suppressing the video of the woman fleeing ICE and getting murdered because the less it is seen the more dumbasses will believe the fascist regimes lies that it was “self defence”. [https://t.co/7TrJ1FkcOe][6] > > — Kyle Scoble (@Scobey_Snaxx) [January 9, 2026][7] > More censorship from Elon Musk [https://t.co/dptukN0pDC][8] > > — Memo Martinez (@memochillin) [January 9, 2026][9] > Why? Because it showed that ICE was in the wrong???? Thought Elon was all about freedom of speech and no censorship!!! Guess it only applies to the Cult side… > > — Sabrina_Arnett (@MayaBug2016) [January 8, 2026][10] Remember the time Musk did a Nazi Salute during Trump’s inauguration? > He didn’t ban this one yet. [pic.twitter.com/PXpIgNNS39][11] > > — [🌊] FreeGrass [🌊] (@FreeGrass69) [January 8, 2026][12] Shame he can’t make all the videos disappear. Musk posted from his own account, stating that: > She tried to run people over Maybe he needs some glasses, or perhaps he’s so far up Trump’s arse that he thinks he can rewrite the narrative. Of course, the video shows differently. > She tried to run people over > > — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) [January 7, 2026][13] Even Musk’s own AI tool, Grok, confirmed that the ICE agent was in the wrong. It [stated][14]: > Overall, the videos refute official claims (from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump) of Good using her vehicle as a weapon to run over Ross. Instead, they show a reactive escalation where Good’s flight response was met with lethal force. Discrepancies in low-res vs. high-res angles explain some misinformation (e.g., one grainy clip suggests contact, but synced views clarify otherwise). Ballistics would confirm if shots were fatal (likely head/neck based on crash dynamics), but the evidence leans toward excessive force. Give it a week, and Musk will probably have [reprogrammed][15] Grok to push the party line. X is also flagging videos which disprove the US government’s bullshit story. Just got this 2 minutes ago. Elon Musk has begun censoring the video proving the federal government is lying about ICE murdering that American citizen in Minneapolis. [pic.twitter.com/OjihJsKPC2][16] > — Picket Finder (@PicketFinder) [January 7, 2026][17] ## A pattern This is not the first time that Musk has removed content that compromised his friends. Previously, he removed an influencer’s video, which discussed his anti-judge agenda and Epstein’s links to Israel. > TikTok just removed my videos discussing Palantir’s surveillance, Epstein’s links to Israeli intelligence, Elon Musk’s push to delegitimize US judges, and how oil billionaires are driving the US regime’s violation of Venezuela. > > — YourFavoriteGuy (@guychristensen_) [January 5, 2026][18] Similarly, he deleted videos of beheaded Palestinian babies, whilst fake Israeli propaganda images were allowed to stay up. > Elon Musk’s twitter just deleted a video of an actually beheaded Palestinian baby, because Israel did it. > > meanwhile the fake hoax photos of “burned babies” the Israeli regime posted and keep being reposted by Zionists stay up > > — [☀][👀] (@zei_squirrel) [August 22, 2024][19] Musk also censored videos of anyone criticising DOGE or himself. > This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. [😳][👇] [pic.twitter.com/vJSTjfbcnR][20] > > — Bill Madden (@maddenifico) [February 23, 2025][21] And only this week, he deleted videos of the January 6 insurrection, orchestrated by Trump himself. > I posted this earlier. The attached video that revealed the violence which took place was removed by Elon’s people because they don’t want you to know the truth. Notwithstanding I’ll repost with images. [https://t.co/6mQ0hyqrqF][22] [pic.twitter.com/8ja3tS16pp][23] > > — Mark [🍁] (@Markfry809) [January 7, 2026][24] This appears to be part of a larger White House plot to [rewrite][25] history. > This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. [😳][👇] [pic.twitter.com/vJSTjfbcnR][26] > > — Bill Madden (@maddenifico) [February 23, 2025][27] Musk is playing Trump’s game – trying to rewrite history. Luckily, thousands of people have the receipts. But unfortunately, both him and Trump’s efforts will no doubt be successful in convincing muppet MAGA supporters that ICE did nothing wrong. Because let’s face it, they were ignorant enough to vote for an overly self-tanned egotistical clown in the first place, so I highly doubt they are about to switch off *Fox News* and look at the evidence for themselves. *Feature image via HG* By [HG][28] [1]:

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Government instruct Ofcom to use 'all powers' against X, including potential ban

Ofcom has been tasked to combat digital manipulation on X as the Wild West of AI deepfakes runs rampant—is action without regulation possible?

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Right wingers vilify ICE-executed mother for having 'she/her' pronouns

As a result of ICE, Renee Nicole Good's youngest daughter is now an orphan - yet the far-right are using her death for culture war purposes

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Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) on X

Here's the video you dumb MAGA ghouls. The woman was attempting to flee, she wasn't trying to run over an ICE agent https://t.co/jrKAMSav1z

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Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) on X

Elon just banned this video from X

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AKASabraFella (@FenixFella) on X

@theliamnissan Video is weirdly not available

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Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) on X

Elon just banned this video from X

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Kyle Scoble (@Scobey_Snaxx) on X

Twitter is suppressing the video of the woman fleeing ICE and getting murdered because the less it is seen the more dumbasses will believe the fasc...

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Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan) on X

Elon just banned this video from X

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Memo Martinez (@memochillin) on X

More censorship from Elon Musk

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Sabrina_Arnett (@MayaBug2016) on X

@theliamnissan Why? Because it showed that ICE was in the wrong???? Thought Elon was all about freedom of speech and no censorship!!! Guess it onl...

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🌊 FreeGrass 🌊 (@FreeGrass69) on X

@theliamnissan He didn't ban this one yet.

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🌊 FreeGrass 🌊 (@FreeGrass69) on X

@theliamnissan He didn't ban this one yet.

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Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X

@paulg She tried to run people over

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How Elon Musk Is Remaking Grok in His Image

Mr. Musk said he wanted xAI’s chatbot to be “politically neutral.” His actions say otherwise.

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Picket Finder (@PicketFinder) on X

Just got this 2 minutes ago. Elon Musk has begun censoring the video proving the federal government is lying about ICE murdering that American citi...

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Picket Finder (@PicketFinder) on X

Just got this 2 minutes ago. Elon Musk has begun censoring the video proving the federal government is lying about ICE murdering that American citi...

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YourFavoriteGuy (@guychristensen_) on X

TikTok just removed my videos discussing Palantir’s surveillance, Epstein’s links to Israeli intelligence, Elon Musk’s push to delegitimize U...

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☀️👀 (@zei_squirrel) on X

Elon Musk's twitter just deleted a video of an actually beheaded Palestinian baby, because Israel did it. meanwhile the fake hoax photos of "burn...

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Bill Madden (@maddenifico) on X

This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. 😳👇

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Bill Madden (@maddenifico) on X

This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. 😳👇

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Mark 🍁 (@Markfry809) on X

Can you believe it’s been 5 years since child rapist Donald Trump orchestrated this? https://t.co/SVFRCgUrj2

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Mark 🍁 (@Markfry809) on X

I posted this earlier. The attached video that revealed the violence which took place was removed by Elon’s people because they don’t want you ...

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Mark 🍁 (@Markfry809) on X

I posted this earlier. The attached video that revealed the violence which took place was removed by Elon’s people because they don’t want you ...

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People's World

White House does rewrites history of Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON—Taking more than just a page from George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty Four,” the White House and Republicans observed the fifth ann...

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Bill Madden (@maddenifico) on X

This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. 😳👇

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X (formerly Twitter)

Bill Madden (@maddenifico) on X

This is what authoritarian fascism looks like: Self-described free speech absolutist Elon Musk is censoring videos critical of him and DOGE. 😳👇

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Articles by HG for Canary

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X removes video of ICE murdering innocent woman

Musk and X are playing Trump's game - trying to rewrite history. Luckily, thousands of people have the receipts

Government departments told ‘make spending cuts to fund compulsory Digital ID’ Government departments are [reportedly scrabbling to find savings][1] – or cuts, if you prefer – from their budgets in order to fund Labour’s deeply [unpopular mandatory][2] Digital ID plan. The [Office for Budget Responsibility][3] (OBR) [has estimated that the digital ID rollout][4] will cost a whopping £1.8bn. It called the plan a “major spending risk”, and pointed out that [Labour][5] hadn’t come up with a way to pay for it. However, chancellor [Rachel Reeves][6] didn’t devote any funding to the plan back in the[ Autumn budget. ][7] As such,[ Labour][8] was faced with a dilemma. Either they could abandon an expensive and deeply unpopular scheme, or pilfer the money from other, more worthy causes. So, of course, they chose the greater of two evils… wait, make that ‘one evil and one sensible thing to do’. ## Darren Jones: find the money for Digital ID *Bloomberg* reported that, [back in December][9], the PM’s chief secretary –[ Darren Jones][10] – told ministers to find savings in their departments in order to pay for compulsory Digital ID. Jones apparently set a January deadline for this monolithic and thankless task. For its part, the government has previously disputed the OBR’s £1.8bn estimate. However, it did admit to pushing for departmental savings to fund the digital ID plans. A cabinet [spokesperson stated that][11]: > Digital ID will support public services to be more personal, joined-up and effective and help make Government more efficient. More broadly, analysis shows £45 billion in potential savings from the digitisation of public services. > > As the public would expect, departments were asked to identify funding from non-essential programmes with similar objectives to this work to deliver the programme efficiently, whilst continuing to prioritise funding for frontline services. ‘As the public would expect’ is a bit of a bloody stretch – it seems to have taken even the opposition parties by surprise. Regarding the unpopular savings push,[ Lib Dem spokesperson][12] Lisa Smart stated: > Rather than making cuts elsewhere so they can spend £1.8 billion on digital ID, they should be focusing on getting down GP waiting times and helping to cut people’s energy bills. ## Sub-zero support [Back in September,][13] when [Starmer][14] officially announced the Digital ID scheme, the government put out an explainer arguing for nebulous benefits: > The roll-out will in time make it easier to apply for government and private sector services, such as helping renters to quickly prove their identity to landlords, improving access to welfare and other benefits, and making it easier for parents to apply for free childcare. > > It will also be required for right to work checks to stop those with no right to be in the country from finding work. This is to send a clear message that if you come here illegally, you will not be able to work, deterring people from making dangerous journeys. However, immediately after the announcement, the [net support for compulsory Digital ID][15] plummeted from a weak 35% to a dismal -14%. Likewise, campaigners for[ digitally marginalised groups][16] like elder-advocacy group Silver Voices have also voiced their opposition to the plans. Director Dennis Reed stated: > The failure of the Government to even think about the digitally excluded before announcing its compulsory digital ID plans shows utter contempt for the most vulnerable sections of the community. So, to recap: the compulsory Digital ID scheme will cost a huge amount of money, and the government is desperately looking for savings (cuts) in existing departmental budgets to fund it. Meanwhile, the vast majority of the public hate the idea, and its impact on the digitally marginalised is unaccounted for. Why exactly Starmer, Jones and the rest of the Labour Party think that ploughing ahead with this dire idea is a good call is anybody’s guess. Actually, just this once: Labour can have a free U-turn. They love U-turns. We won’t even make fun of them for it – promise. *Featured image via the Canary* By [Alex/Rose Cocker][17] [1]:

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Starmer tells ministers to make cuts to fund digital ID scheme

Government departments ordered to produce cost cutting proposals this month

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Even the former head of MI6 says the digital ID scheme is a terrible idea

Disastrous digital ID (backed by Blair) is rubbished AGAIN - not great when a top spy thinks you need to dial back the surveillance a bit

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Keir Starmer orders Government savings raid to fund his digital ID cards

Critics say the Prime Minister should be focused on "cutting GP waiting times and energy bills" instead of his "obsession" with digital ID.

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UK Government Asks Departments to Make Savings to Fund ID Plan

The UK government has asked ministers to find reductions in their departmental spending in order to fund a controversial new digital ID program.

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Keir Starmer orders Government savings raid to fund his digital ID cards

Critics say the Prime Minister should be focused on "cutting GP waiting times and energy bills" instead of his "obsession" with digital ID.

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Keir Starmer orders Government savings raid to fund his digital ID cards

Critics say the Prime Minister should be focused on "cutting GP waiting times and energy bills" instead of his "obsession" with digital ID.

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Starmer tells ministers to make cuts to fund digital ID scheme

Government departments ordered to produce cost cutting proposals this month

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Keir Starmer orders Government savings raid to fund his digital ID cards

Critics say the Prime Minister should be focused on "cutting GP waiting times and energy bills" instead of his "obsession" with digital ID.

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Government departments told 'make spending cuts to fund compulsory Digital ID'

The public hates Digital ID - so, Labour thinks making cuts to other areas is suddenly going to make the scheme workable. Genius.

Met Police recruited serial sex offenders to boost numbers A new review has concluded that the Met Police lowered their vetting standards in order to boost recruitment from 2013 to 2023. This meant hiring a serial rapist who is “[one of the UK’s worst sex offenders][1]“. *Channel 4* reported on 8 January that the Met Police had [compromised public safety by failing to do proper checks][2] on “thousands of officers and staff”. It added that: > 131 of them, including two serial rapists, went on to commit crimes or misconduct. > A review has found that 131 officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police committed crimes or misconduct after they were not properly vetted. > > They include two serial rapists. David Carrick is one of the UK's worst sex offenders. [pic.twitter.com/AbtKVxhd5N][3] > > — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) [January 8, 2026][4] The *BBC* explained the case of [infamous sex offender David Carrick][5], saying: > Carrick, who was given 37 life sentences for his crimes, was not properly vetted in 2017, with checks failing to reveal an allegation of domestic abuse against him. In 2021, *Channel 4* also put out a *Dispatches* programme about “sexual misconduct by serving British police officers”. ## Institutional delays, failings, and misogynistic abuse at the Met Police and beyond This new scandal with the Met Police comes just weeks after [police received a][6]: > ‘super-complaint’ over ‘inhumane’ delays in sexual offences investigations UK police forces also have a long history of systemic failings in investigating child sexual abuse and violence against women and girls. In particular, there has too often been [a culture of judging, not believing or even blaming survivors of sexual violence][7]. The British state also unjustifiably sent undercover police officers to infiltrate hundreds of left-wing groups with a decades-long [political-policing][8] [project][9] [in service of the rich and powerful][10]. And [one woman whom an officer groomed and manipulated][11] during this campaign previously told the *Canary* that: > the institutional sexism along with the institutional racism and institutional corruption and institutional misogyny… play a massive part in everything that they did This [“boys’ club” of spycops][12], expert Tom Fowler explained: > was a rape gang that was covering for each other and celebrating the sexual conquest they had of women in the field. Intelligence agency MI5, meanwhile, lied about “[a misogynistic neo-Nazi state agent who attacked his girlfriend with a machete][13]”. In short, the organisations most people expect to protect them from abuse – like the Met Police – have too often failed them. And while utterly despicable, the latest revelation that police hired “one of the UK’s worst sex offenders” to boost its numbers is painfully unsurprising. *Featured image via the Canary* By [Ed Sykes][14] [1]:

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Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) on X

A review has found that 131 officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police committed crimes or misconduct after they were not properly vetted. They...

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Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) on X

A review has found that 131 officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police committed crimes or misconduct after they were not properly vetted. They...

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Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) on X

A review has found that 131 officers and staff in the Metropolitan Police committed crimes or misconduct after they were not properly vetted. They...

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Rapists among Metropolitan Police officers not properly vetted

David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among 131 Met staff who were not vetted properly, a report finds.

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Canary

Child sexual abuse is not about ethnicity or politics. It's about toxic men.

Canary writer Ed Sykes outlines our position on child sexual abuse and its current weaponisation by the far-right

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'Professional groomers with huge resources': UK political policing exposed in new documentary

The Spycops scandal reveals the extent of political policing in Britain. So, the Canary meets the creators of an explosive documentary.

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spycops Archives

spycops articles from Canary

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UK spycops campaign was part of establishment class war "protecting the rich and powerful"

Tom Fowler says the state's underhand tactics with Spycops overwhelmingly served the interests of the economic and political establishment

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"The more we find out, the worse it looks": the Canary meets 'Jessica' - at the centre of Spycops inquiry

In the run-up to the next part of the Spycops Undercover Policing Inquiry, which will begin on 30 September, the Canary spoke to Jessica

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The British state sent a "rape gang" of cops to abuse women campaigning for a better world

Tom Fowler tells the Canary about the misogynistic culture of abuse at the centre of the Special Branch and its Spycops operations

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MI5 protected neo-Nazi agent who attacked girlfriend - then tried to get the BBC to cover it up

MI5 lied to 3 courts over misogynistic neo-Nazi state agent who attacked his girlfriend with a machete - and then piled pressure on the BBC

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Ed Sykes

Articles by Ed Sykes for Canary

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Met Police recruited serial sex offenders to boost numbers

the Met Police had compromised public safety by failing to do proper checks on "thousands of officers and staff"

South Africa comes out in solidarity with the UK hunger strikers Organisations in South Africa have taken to the streets, calling for government action to urge the UK to stop the imminent death of political prisoners Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed. Muraisi and Ahmed are “[on the brink of death][1]” after two months of a hunger strike against their [cruel treatment][2] by the state. They and others face allegations of non-violent action against Israeli arms company Elbit amid [Israel’s genocide in Gaza][3]. But because the UK government later deemed this direct action to be ‘terrorism’: > All eight individuals will have spent more than a year in prison before their trials take place, well beyond the UK’s usual six-month pre-trial detention limit. A broad coalition of groups and individuals in South Africa have shown [solidarity with the hunger strikers][4] this week by calling on their government to put pressure on the UK to stop their deaths: > [🧵] January 8, 2026 | Africa News Round Up | From Drop Site News Africa correspondent Godfrey Olukya > > [🇿🇦] SOUTH AFRICA > Thousands of South Africans, led by several civil society organizations, held nationwide protests on Tuesday in solidarity with pro-Palestine hunger strikers being… [pic.twitter.com/IulmPqSSdf][5] > > — Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) [January 9, 2026][6] Relating to this protest, the civil society organisations said [the hunger strikers][7]: > are political prisoners who are being singled out, labelled terrorists and punished (instead of celebrated) for allegedly destroying killing machines. They added: > A total of 33 activists remain in UK pre-trial detention, unjustly denied bail for as much as a year for allegations that have yet to be heard in court. They are subjected to shocking mistreatment in prison, placed in solitary confinement, abused by prison guards, denied medical care, and have had their communications censored. ## ‘Unjust detention’, say people in South Africa A 29 December [open letter][8], meanwhile, urged South Africa’s president and international minister to: > hold the UK government to account It also noted that the alleged actions of the hunger strikers relate to: > Britain’s supply of weapons to Israel for its genocide against Palestinians. And as it stressed, the political prisoners: > are awaiting trial, and have not been convicted of any crime. It further noted the connection to past hunger strikes in South Africa itself, saying: > Under apartheid, some detained unjustly by the regime used hunger strikes as the only form of resistance available to them, calling for justice for themselves and for all who were oppressed. As a nation, we must therefore stand in solidarity with these… young people, support their reasonable demands, and urge the British government to end its injustices against them, actions that could ultimately cost them their lives. ## A national – and international – scandal Back in the UK, Amnesty International has called the situation “drastic and urgent”: > We urge David Lammy to immediately authorise a senior official to meet with the legal representatives of Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed – both on prolonged hunger strike and at extreme risk of death. > > Their representatives have repeatedly requested this meeting and it is now… [pic.twitter.com/HcW58C074X][9] > > — Amnesty UK (@AmnestyUK) [January 8, 2026][10] Your Party figures have condemned the government’s cruel behaviour. MP Jeremy Corbyn has called the ordeal a “[national scandal][11]“. And MP Zarah Sultana has called the government’s treatment of the captives “[spineless and cowardly][12]“. Green figures have also criticised the Labour government. Party leader Zack Polanski, for example, has called its excessively harsh detention of the activists an “[egregious violation][13]“. MP Carla Denyer, meanwhile, has called for [action to protect the hunger strikers][14], insisting that: > anti-terrorism powers are being misused to avoid treating them fairly. According to [*Al Jazeera*][15]: > Hundreds of doctors have called on the UK government to increase the frequency of medical observations of the hunger strikers. And emergency physician Dr James Smith has said the strikers have received: > the most undignified treatment that I have ever come across in an NHS environment in my career as a doctor Despite rapidly deteriorating health and hospitalisation, however, Muraisi and Ahmed have pledged to [continue their hunger strike][16]. The UK government, meanwhile, is further seeking to ramp up its [deeply regressive clampdown on protest][17]. Over in South Africa, people have a strong, recent memory of what it’s like to resist the cruelty of a repressive regime, and their solidarity today is incredibly welcome. Together with them and others around the world, we must keep stepping up to oppose the brutal, anti-democratic momentum currently plaguing the planet. *Featured image via the Canary* By [Ed Sykes][18] [1]:

Al Jazeera

Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests

Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.

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UK state cruelty leaves political prisoner in need of 'urgent medical care'

The Canary spoke to T's sister over how the UK state has wilfully ignored her human rights while she was on hunger strike

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A list of all the experts saying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

The Canary has compiled a a comprehensive list of those figures and organisations that are accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

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Healthcare Workers For Palestine - South Africa | Statement on UK activists on hunger strike | Facebook

Statement on UK activists on hunger strike We the collective PSOs of South Africa stand with the hunger strikers of the UK

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Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) on X

🧵 January 8, 2026 | Africa News Round Up | From Drop Site News Africa correspondent Godfrey Olukya 🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA Thousands of South Afr...

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Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) on X

🧵 January 8, 2026 | Africa News Round Up | From Drop Site News Africa correspondent Godfrey Olukya 🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA Thousands of South Afr...

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UK government – meet the demands of the hunger strikers!

This is a powerful and rightly furious piece about the government’s mistreatment of Palestine Action activists incarcerated and awaiting tria...

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South African groups call on government to help save the lives of hunger strikers – Prisoners For Palestine

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Amnesty UK (@AmnestyUK) on X

We urge David Lammy to immediately authorise a senior official to meet with the legal representatives of Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed - both on pr...

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Amnesty UK (@AmnestyUK) on X

We urge David Lammy to immediately authorise a senior official to meet with the legal representatives of Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed - both on pr...

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Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) on X

The government is letting the hunger strikers die. This is a national scandal - and should be on the front-page of every newspaper in Britain. htt...

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Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) on X

Today marks day 65 of Heba Muraisi’s hunger strike. Day 58 for Kamran Ahmed. They are now at imminent risk of death and this Labour government ...

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Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) on X

Solidarity with the hunger strikers. It is an egregious violation for them to be held on remand - without trial or conviction. All for protesting...

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Carla Denyer (@carla_denyer) on X

The hunger strikers were arrested before Palestine Action was proscribed, and none of them are charged with terrorist offences, yet it seems anti-t...

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Al Jazeera

Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests

Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.

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Al Jazeera

Palestine Action hunger strikers near death ‘intent’ on continuing protests

Prisoners remaining on rolling hunger strike are suffering with dangerous symptoms, loved ones and a doctor say.

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Canary

Starmer’s latest ‘deeply regressive clampdown on protest’ delayed under pressure

Labour tried to rush through a major protest clampdown. Activists pushed back — and Starmer blinked. Here’s what happens next

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Ed Sykes

Articles by Ed Sykes for Canary

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South Africa comes out in solidarity with the UK hunger strikers

Organisations in South Africa have taken to the streets, calling for action to urge the UK to stop the imminent death of hunger strikers

Reforms London mayor candidate hypocritical over law breaking [Reform][1] candidate for London Mayor, Laila Cunningham, has previously had several companies struck off after allegedly breaking the law. Despite her previous law-breaking, she has the nerve to claim the capital is in the “grip of a crime wave” Cunningham is a former Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutor. She won a seat on Westminster City Council in 2022 for the Tories. She defected to Reform UK in June 2025 But now, despite promising an “all-out war” on crime and her previous legal experience, it transpires that she actually had multiple businesses struck off after breaking company law. ## Breaking the law, one Laila Cunningham at a time According to the *Times, *three companies which Laila Cunningham either owned or served as a director of were [struck off][2] by Companies House. This was apparently for failing to file the correct documents. Failing to file the correct documentation for a company is a criminal offence under UK law Failing to file company accounts is a criminal offence under [Section 451][3] of the Companies Act [2006]. The police can prosecute directors, but this rarely happens. The Companies Registrar dissolved all of Laila Cunningham’s companies via compulsory strike-off action. However, they did not prosecute or fine her. Additionally, before she left the CPS, she made several highly politicised comments on law and order. One of her comments included that she was “tired of defending failure”. Again, this is illegal. CPS code forbids prosecutors from any political activity because it compromises their “impartial duty to the government”. Not long after she made the comments, she resigned before the CPS could start disciplinary proceedings. She once said that both the Tories and Labour have failed on crime, yet she is one of the people who has been committing it. Laila Cunningham has also [claimed][4] that there are “no safe parts in London” and that: > You see certain towns in this country who have completely been taken over by Muslim communities who don’t embrace British values. However, according to census data, there are no towns or cities in the UK with a majority Muslim population. Laila Cunningham has since [rejected][5] any claims that she had broken companies law. *Feature image via [Daily Express/YouTube][6]* By [HG][7] [1]:

Canary

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Reform articles from Canary

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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Criminal consequences for failure to file company accounts

The consequences of committing criminal offences can be significant for directors in their personal capacity, and for companies themselves.

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The Standard

Who is Laila Cunningham, Reform UK's candidate for London mayor?

Reform UK has named the Westminster councillor as its London mayoral candidate – but who is she, and what does she stand for?

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the Guardian

Reform UK mayoral candidate apologises for Lammy ‘go home’ tweet, saying it was ‘clumsily worded’ – UK politics live

Chris Parry, who is contending for the Hampshire and Solent mayoralty, says his post was intended ‘ironically’

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HG

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Canary

Reform's London mayor candidate hypocritical over law breaking

Laila Cunningham has the nerve to claim the capital is in the "grip of a crime wave"? Well, she's Reform - so it's of little wonder...

The next stop in Trump’s deranged War on Everything might be Mexico Trump might hit Mexico next, if he means what he says. Already in 2026, the runaway US leader has kidnapped a country’s president, [seized oil tankers][1] in acts of piracy and is threatening [Colombia and Cuba][2] and even NATO ally [Greenland][3]. Trump referenced his [boat bombings of alleged drug traffickers][4] in the Caribbean and Pacific, [telling][5] *Fox News*: > We’ve knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. He also said the cartels were in charge in Mexico: > The cartels are running Mexico—it’s very, very sad to watch, and see what’s happened to that country. Trump threatened Mexico earlier in the week too. ## Sovereignty and self-determination Mexico’s president was scathing in her response. Claudia Sheinbaum [said][6]: > I don’t believe in [the possibility of] invasion, I don’t believe even that it’s something they are taking seriously. Organized crime is not taken care with [foreign military] intervention. Sheinbaum added: > We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. … For Mexico, sovereignty and self-determination are neither optional nor negotiable. Trump provided no further details on strikes against targets in Mexico. Unlike Venezuela, Mexico is a major drug-trafficking, rather than oil-rich, country. The fact remains that using the military for law enforcement is a play straight out of the Forever War aka The War on Terror. Something which can hardly be seen as a successful approach after 25 years of failed wars. Yet Trump has gone into overdrive since Christmas, showing a willingness to unilaterally attack whomever he pleases. US foreign policy at the moment can be summed up as follows: > TRUMP SAYS ONLY HIS “OWN MORALITY” LIMITS U.S. POWER: NYT > > — NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) [January 8, 2026][7] ## Trump vs Mexico Trump’s relationship with Mexico has always been aggressive and chaotic. As part of his war on immigration, he has long spoken of securitizing the US southern border with a continent-spanning wall. In August 2025 [that project was still underway][8], with Trump ordering the barrier to be painted black to made it hotter in the sun and harder to climb. Trump and his cronies have clearly been emboldened. The successful, though illegal, mission to snatch Nicolas Maduro has them feeling invulnerable. The truth is Trump respects strength alone. And unless other countries start to stand up to him he is likely to continue on this war-like path. With consequences we can only begin to imagine. *Featured image via the Canary* By [Joe Glenton][9] [1]:

TIME

How the U.K. Helped the U.S. Seize Russian-Flagged Tanker

The U.K.’s assistance in the seizure of a tanker that has links to Russia, Iran, and Venezuela has prompted discussion.

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dw.com

Colombia, Cuba and Mexico: Are these Trump's next targets? – DW – 01/07/2026

Following the attack on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the US has been threatening other countries in the region. But they have react...

[3]:

Canary

Polanski shreds Streeting for his spinelessness over Venezuela and Greenland

Polanski has shown his mettle during Trump's invasion of Venezuela - and now, he's put little Wes Streeting in his place over Greenland

[4]:

U.S. Military in Latin America and the Caribbean

Airwars tracking of U.S. military strikes against alleged

[5]:

TIME

Trump Says U.S. to Start ‘Hitting Land’ in Military Campaign Against Cartels

Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday, the President threatened land strikes, naming Mexico as a potential target, without elaboration.

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TIME

Trump Says U.S. to Start ‘Hitting Land’ in Military Campaign Against Cartels

Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Thursday, the President threatened land strikes, naming Mexico as a potential target, without elaboration.

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NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) on X

TRUMP SAYS ONLY HIS “OWN MORALITY” LIMITS U.S. POWER: NYT

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Trump wants US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to stop climbers

Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly the president's idea.

[9]:

Canary

Joe Glenton

Articles by Joe Glenton for Canary

Canary

The next stop in Trump's deranged War on Everything might be Mexico

Trump has gone into overdrive since Christmas, showing a willingness to unilaterally attack whomever he pleases - and Mexico may be next

Fash threaten riots and the US threatens sanctions over X child abuse UK ‘ban’ Far-right figures have threatened action – including street riots – after the UK government [threatened to][1] ban Twitter/X over potential images of undressed children. At the same time, US politicians have threatened to sanction the whole UK if the ban were implemented. ## We will ‘fight X ban on the streets’ Owner Elon Musk didn’t want to change the platform’s ‘Grok’ AI to prevent users asking it to remove clothes from images. Keir Starmer said he wanted regulator Ofcom to use “use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban” if X did not agree to the change, citing the risk of the AI being used to create child abuse images. Starmer’s threat prompted far-right MP [Rupert Lowe][2] to vow to fight the ban in Parliament. Extremist Tommy Robinson said he and his followers would “fight it on the streets”. Neither, of course, mentioned that the proposed ban was to protect children: Not to be outdone, Trumpian far-righter Anna Paulina Luna [threatened to sanction the whole UK][3] if the [ban is imposed][4]: Apparently, while the US regime [thought banning TikTok to protect Israel][5] was perfectly fair, anyone considering banning a US platform is beyond the pale, even when the reason given is to protect children. Luna describes herself as a ‘[right to life extremist][6]‘, but like many Republicans perhaps her concern for children ends once they’re born. Of course, it would be foolish to think that [‘kid-starver’ Starmer][7] gives a four-x for protecting children. However, he never saw an opportunity for censorship that he didn’t like and he is perfectly to exploit the *idea* of protecting children to push through [political censorship like his so-called ‘Online Safety Act’][8]. ## Will it come to that? In the end, X appears to have tried to settle the issue before any ban. Not be preventing people from AI-stripping women and kids, but by making them pay for the privilege. Victims’ groups have [described the move as ‘insulting’][9]. We are left then with an ugly spectacle all round. Starmer pretends to care about children to take down a platform he doesn’t like; the far-right threatens violence and sanctions to protect a platform that was prepared to put kids at risk; while X simply moves its child-porn-enabled AI behind a paywall. If nothing else, it’s a unique way of showing the awfulness of all stripes of fascist – red, blue, teal or orange. By [Skwawkbox][10] [1]:

Canary

Government instruct Ofcom to use 'all powers' against X, including potential ban

Ofcom has been tasked to combat digital manipulation on X as the Wild West of AI deepfakes runs rampant—is action without regulation possible?

[2]:

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Far-right MP Rupert Lowe shown up for Venezuela/Israel hypocrisy

Far-right MP Rupert Lowe has been quickly caught out (yet again) after his absurd, Trumpian rant about Venezuela

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) on X

If Starmer is successful in banning @X in Britain, I will move forward with legislation that is currently being drafted to sanction not only Starme...

[4]:

The Telegraph

UK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X

Legislation for penalties ‘being drafted’ in the US as Britain investigates online safety breach

[5]:

Canary

The US government wants TikTok banned because it's lost control of the narrative

TikTok often reflects the sentiment of its millions of users - unlike Meta or X - so it's little wonder the US establishment wants it gone

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Florida Court Rulings Pose Risks for House Republicans on Abortion (Published 2024)

The twin decisions have all but guaranteed that voters will have the issue on their minds in November, bringing potential risks for two anti-aborti...

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SKWAWKBOX

Starmer mocks those who don’t want to starve children – and bans ShadCab debate

Opponents of making 1.5m children poor, hungry and ill are a joke to ‘Sir Kid Starver’ – and makes clear to supine Shadow Cabinet...

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The UK

From the US and Australia to France and Italy, those seeking to obliterate privacy and restrict content are on the move, says technology journalist...

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Changes to Elon Musk's AI Grok 'insulting' to victims, says No 10

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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Skwawkbox

Articles by Skwawkbox for Canary

Canary

Fash threaten riots and the US threatens sanctions over X child abuse UK 'ban'

We're not agreeing with the far-right per se - but when did Starmer miss an opportunity to put censorship in? An X ban will be no different

Tommy Robinson brands murdered Renee Nicole Good a ‘shit mum’ On 7 January, [an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in broad daylight][1]. Tommy Robinson has since attempted to manufacture consent for the murder by branding her a ‘shit mum’. In response, many have called Robinson out as a hypocrite, with some noting his own alleged poor parenting: ## Tommy Robinson: bought and paid for Truth doesn’t seem to be a priority for Tommy Robinson. As we’ve documented, [he’s spread misinformation on more than one occasion][2]: > This is actually brilliant. He made tiny Tommy admit that he was spreading misinformation and didn't let him dodge the question. He came with receipts. > > He had a nightmare in Dubai. [https://t.co/L3QjFviRBr][3] > > — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) [December 21, 2025][4] It’s not hard to understand why Robinson would want to spread misinformation, [as we wrote in December:][5] > giving people the ability to monetise tweets, Musk has actually given ghouls like Tommy Robinson an incentive to spread viral misinformation In response to his latest intervention, people reacted with disgust: > He really is outcunting himself on this. Trying to please Elon, his backer for legal costs, whilst he spends the donations on shit clothes, holidays, expensive booze and sniff. > > — Just a hypothesis. (@Manifesttext) [January 8, 2026][6] One user noted that Robinson literally has no familiarity with the woman or her parenting: Clearly, Tommy Robinson’s attempt to stir up hate towards a woman by labelling her a ‘shit mum’ didn’t work as well as hoped given the post was subsequently deleted. Robinson later suggested the situation would be different if a ‘Somali rapist’ had been responsible for her murder: > I'm sure he will delete this one soon enough! [pic.twitter.com/HWvKHw4Rh5][7] > > — Boo (@LauraHe39094500) [January 8, 2026][8] ## Hypocrite When Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September, many on the left were attacked or fired for criticising Kirk’s chosen career: > $500k for quoting what Kirk himself said and their job back. > > That’s some absolute fail on the university’s part. [pic.twitter.com/gCcHRNsTh0][9] > > — Roy Sholay [🇲🇺][🦤] (@ephemeral1107) [January 8, 2026][10] > Charlie Kirk said black people were better off in slavery and subjugation before the 1940’s. > > “It was bad & it was evil but they committed less crimes” > > So I dnt wanna hear yall tears frfr [pic.twitter.com/P9IyzzvN3A][11] > > — Whooping feet (@WhoopingFeet) [September 10, 2025][12] This is what Tommy Robinson said after the assassination: > Charlie Kirk gave everyone a voice, gave everyone a chance to speak, open debates, all ideas, all races, religions, welcome. > > He was one of the good guys. > > And they still shot him. > > Truly evil. [pic.twitter.com/nSBX3wZFfR][13] > > — Tommy Robinson [🇬🇧] (@TRobinsonNewEra) [September 10, 2025][14] Compare this to his ‘shit mum’ comment, and it becomes clear that Robinson shapes his opinions to suit his ambitions. *Featured image via [Them][15]* By [Maddison Wheeldon][16] [1]:

Canary

Lawyers think ICE murder case 'unwinnable' for the killer of Renee Nicole Good

According to expert lawyers, there's no way the ICE agent who shot Renee Nicole Good in the face will convince a jury it was self defence

[2]:

Canary

Tommy Robinson admits to spreading misinformation

This might be the first honest thing Tommy Robinson has said in a while - and it happened (again) while he was in Dubai

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Eze Talks Sports (@EzeTalksSports) on X

‼️I confronted Tommy Robinson and he admitted to posting misinformation. I also confronted him about his double standards against Islam, and ...

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X (formerly Twitter)

Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) on X

This is actually brilliant. He made tiny Tommy admit that he was spreading misinformation and didn't let him dodge the question. He came with recei...

[5]:

Canary

Tommy Robinson spreads 'Xmas attack' misinformation online

Tommy Robinson has again used his massive reach on Elon Musk's platform to spread misinformation — he knows it's false but who cares, r...

[6]:

X (formerly Twitter)

Just a hypothesis. (@Manifesttext) on X

@gingerrtom He really is outcunting himself on this. Trying to please Elon, his backer for legal costs, whilst he spends the donations on shit clot...

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X (formerly Twitter)

Boo (@LauraHe39094500) on X

@gingerrtom I'm sure he will delete this one soon enough!

[8]:

X (formerly Twitter)

Boo (@LauraHe39094500) on X

@gingerrtom I'm sure he will delete this one soon enough!

[9]:

X (formerly Twitter)

Roy Sholay 🇲🇺🦤 (@ephemeral1107) on X

$500k for quoting what Kirk himself said and their job back. That’s some absolute fail on the university’s part.

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X (formerly Twitter)

Roy Sholay 🇲🇺🦤 (@ephemeral1107) on X

$500k for quoting what Kirk himself said and their job back. That’s some absolute fail on the university’s part.

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X (formerly Twitter)

Whooping feet (@WhoopingFeet) on X

Charlie Kirk said black people were better off in slavery and subjugation before the 1940’s. “It was bad & it was evil but they committed...

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Whooping feet (@WhoopingFeet) on X

Charlie Kirk said black people were better off in slavery and subjugation before the 1940’s. “It was bad & it was evil but they committed...

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Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) on X

Charlie Kirk gave everyone a voice, gave everyone a chance to speak, open debates, all ideas, all races, religions, welcome. He was one of the goo...

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X (formerly Twitter)

Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) on X

Charlie Kirk gave everyone a voice, gave everyone a chance to speak, open debates, all ideas, all races, religions, welcome. He was one of the goo...

[15]:

renee good killing - Google Search

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Canary

Maddison Wheeldon

Articles by Maddison Wheeldon for Canary

Canary

Tommy Robinson brands murdered Renee Nicole Good a 'shit mum'

Tommy Robinson - the alleged defender of women - immediately attacked the slain mother following her very public ICE murder

Government instruct Ofcom to use ‘all powers’ against X, including potential ban Trouble is brewing for social media platform *X* (formerly Twitter) [during the ongoing backlash][1] to its [AI][2], ‘Grok’, for creating sexualised and violent deepfakes of people, mostly women and even children. Now, the government has [instructed media watchdog Ofcom][3] to make use of its full force in tackling the situation. This could include anything up to a complete ban of the site in the UK. ## ‘Disgraceful’ [On January 5,][4] [Ofcom][5] issued a statement on the deepfake pornography on [*X*][6]: > We are aware of serious concerns raised about a feature on Grok on X that produces undressed images of people and sexualised images of children. > > We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK. Based on their response we will undertake a swift assessment to determine whether there are potential compliance issues that warrant investigation. For his part, [Elon Musk][7], the owner of *X*, displayed awareness of the AI[ deepfakes][8] on his platform. However, he tried to joke about the trend – even asking Grok to put him in a bikini. Then, on 8 January, PM Keir Starmer [gave an interview on *Greatest Hits Radio*][9] in which he commented on the situation: > This is disgraceful. It’s disgusting. And it’s not to be tolerated… Ofcom has our full support to take action in relation to this. > > It’s unlawful. We’re not going to tolerate it. I’ve asked for all options to be on the table. Likewise, government sources informed *BBC News *that: > We would expect Ofcom to use all powers at its disposal in regard to Grok & X. ## Online Safety Act Ofcom derives its powers regarding X from the[ Online Safety Act.][10] This includes the potential to ask the High Court to prevent the public’s access and payments to offending companies’ websites. Essentially, this would be a full ban on the use of *X* in the UK. In the usually circumstances, that kind of ban would require an investigation. However, Ofcom could potentially skip this step if there is a danger of risk to children or other serious harms — say, if the website was repeatedly generating [child pornography.][11] Musk has previously criticised the UK’s [Online Safety Act][12], stating that it amounts to the “suppression of the people”. Thus far, his pitiful response to the deepfake scandal has been to limit access [to the AI’s image generation feature.][13] Grok posted: > Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers. This is, of course, nowhere near good enough. In fact, Labour MP [Jess Asato][14], who campaigned for the [regulation of pornography][15], stated: > While it is a step forward to have removed the universal access to Grok’s disgusting nudifying features, this still means paying users can take images of women without their consent to sexualise and brutalise them. Paying to put semen, bullet holes or bikinis on women is still digital sexual assault and xAI should disable the feature for good. Inevitably, the absolute dregs of the right wing have come out swinging in defence of *X*: > If Starmer does seriously try to ban X, I will organise a protest in central London. > > We must make our opposition known. > > — Rupert Lowe MP (@RupertLowe10) [January 9, 2026][16] > If Starmer seriously attempts to ban [@X][17] in the United Kingdom the backlash against him will bring down the government. It will all be over. There is no way any PM can ban this platform, regardless of content / practices. Starmer is proving his critics on free speech totally right > > — Ross Kempsell (@RossKempsell) [January 8, 2026][18] Sure, Ross, *this *is what will bring down the UK government. However, the vast majority of the public appear to believe that Grok, *X* and Musk are in the wrong here. According to a recent article on the polling website [*YouGov*:][19] > A new YouGov survey shows that the British public overwhelmingly believe AI companies should not be allowed to generate such imagery. Fully 96% of Britons say that firms should not be allowed to generate ‘undressed’ images of children (only 1% say they should), with 87% saying the same regarding such images of adults (5% think this is ok). It remains to be seen whether Ofcom will opt for a full ban on *X* in response to the AI deepfake scandal. However, both public opinion on the UK government appear to support the watchdog in cracking down on the rogue social media platform. *Featured image via the Canary* By [Alex/Rose Cocker][20] [1]:

Canary

Elon Musk's Grok has been generating child sexual abuse images

People have described the images as 'child sexual abuse material'. Now, Elon Musk needs to answer for what Grok is perpetrating.

[2]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=AI [3]:

BBC News

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

[4]:

Canary

Ofcom issues PATHETIC statement on Grok's child porn problem

Grok got caught producing images of undressed children, and yet Ofcom - the alleged regulator - is already dragging its feet

[5]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=Ofcom [6]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=X [7]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=elon+musk [8]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=deepfakes [9]:

BBC News

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

[10]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=Online+Safety+Act [11]: https://www.thecanary.co/?s=CSA [12]:

The Telegraph

Musk’s X could be banned in Britain over AI chatbot row

Sir Keir Starmer brands deepfakes on social media site ‘disgusting and not to be tolerated’

[13]:

the Guardian

Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action

[14]:

the Guardian

Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery

Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action

[15]:

Jess Asato extracts from Crime and Policing Bill (18th June 2025)

Jess Asato contributions to the 18th June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill debate Wed 18th Jun 2025 - Commons - ...

[16]:

X (formerly Twitter)

Rupert Lowe MP (@RupertLowe10) on X

If Starmer does seriously try to ban X, I will organise a protest in central London. We must make our opposition known.

[17]:

X (formerly Twitter)

X (@X) on X

what's happening?!

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X (formerly Twitter)

Ross Kempsell (@RossKempsell) on X

If Starmer seriously attempts to ban @X in the United Kingdom the backlash against him will bring down the government. It will all be over. There i...

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AI tools should not be allowed to make ‘undressed’ images, say Britons | YouGov

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Alex/Rose Cocker

Articles by Alex/Rose Cocker for Canary

Canary

Government instruct Ofcom to use 'all powers' against X, including potential ban

Ofcom has been tasked to combat digital manipulation on X as the Wild West of AI deepfakes runs rampant—is action without regulation possible?

Trump travel bans could cause World Cup chaos Travel restrictions could prevent or delay entry to the US for World Cup players, support staff and supporters from four countries. [Iran and Haiti are under a full travel ban][1] while Senegal and the Ivory Coast have a partial ban. Ten matches featuring these teams will take place on US soil during the group stages. The US is hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico. It remains unclear if all restricted nations will see their players and support staff granted entry to compete. And whether any supporters will be able to enter the country to attend matches. On 16 December 2025, [FIFA Peace Prize winner Donald Trump][2] announced further limitations of foreign nationals entering the US from 1 January 2026: extending the existing bans on twelve countries, extending them to five new ones, and introducing partial restrictions on another 12. ## Unclear if ‘exceptions’ apply to World Cup Whilst Trump’s proclamation states there are “exceptions for certain visa categories like athletes”, there is no clarity as to if this applies to World Cup competitors and their support staff and family members. Furthermore, recently-announced travel restrictions requiring visitors from 42 countries under the ESTA visa waiver programme are due to come into effect on 8 February. These restrictions would require visitors to share five years of social media history, as well as other personal information, to enter the US. With multiple people already denied entry to the US for exercising their freedom of speech on social media, these restrictions could see many people travelling for the World Cup turned away. Jake Atkinson, a spokesperson for the Stop Trump Coalition said: > With masked ICE agents murdering a US citizen in Minneapolis and kidnapping people off the streets across the US, the country is not safe to visit under Donald Trump. > > It increasingly appears that anyone can be denied entry to the US simply for sharing views that are not supportive of the president or his administration; others face detention and deportation when in the country. > > Visitors, from any country, should consider their own safety and the President’s crackdown on freedom of speech before visiting. > > The extended and new travel bans reflect the racist and authoritarian approach to policy that Trump’s administration embodies. Whilst players and staff of these national teams must be allowed to compete in the World Cup, what is really needed is a change of policy. > > In the first week of 2026 alone, Trump has illegally bombed Venezuela in order to seize the country’s oil, threatened similar attacks on other countries, and restated his intent to annex Greenland. > > Countries must come together to stand up to Trump collectively, rather than embolden him through appeasement. > > The World Cup is an opportunity for people to come together through sport and share in our humanity. Trump has none. *Featured image via the Canary* By [The Canary][3] [1]: https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2025/06/05/trump-travel-ban/ [2]: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2026/01/05/malachy-clerkin-trump-is-showing-fifa-what-a-shameful-mistake-their-bogus-peace-prize-was/ [3]: https://www.thecanary.co/author/thecanary/ https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-news/2026/01/09/trump-travel-bans-could-cause-world-cup-chaos/