Social media

The staged 'masterpiece' went viral on social media

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Scottish island ‘hammer attack’ captured on Google Maps goes viral

Twitter/X has been among the platforms told to fix issues surrounding disinformation

Twitter/X has been among the platforms told to fix issues surrounding disinformation

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Disinformation is rife on Twitter/X – so what can we do to stop it?

Conservative West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly speaks to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to publishing a social media post stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers

Conservative West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly speaks to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to publishing a social media post stirring up racial hatred against asylum seekers

Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Why censorship is not the answer for far right

The man is accused of spreading misinformation about the British teenage suspect in the Southport stabbing attack

The man is accused of spreading misinformation about the British teenage suspect in the Southport stabbing attack

Man charged in Pakistan with cyber terrorism over Southport misinformation

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

With new platforms like Bluesky and Threads emerging, the question is: can they really replace the gap that Twitter is leaving behind?

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Assa Samake-Roman: Saying goodbye to Twitter is hard – no matter how much I’d like to

John Swinney has responded after comments made by Elon Musk towards former first minister Humza Yousaf

John Swinney has responded after comments made by Elon Musk towards former first minister Humza Yousaf

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John Swinney hits back at 'reprehensible' Elon Musk after Humza Yousaf attack

When it comes to using the language, you are damned if you do and damned if you don’t

When it comes to using the language, you are damned if you do and damned if you don’t

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Rhoda Meek: Criticism for using Gaelic can be exhausting but it won’t stop me

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

Pat Kane reflects on Humza Yousaf's comments that Elon Musk is 'one of the most dangerous men on the planet'

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Pat Kane: There’s a mirror universe version of Elon Musk that we could create

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

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Two people jailed for stirring up racial hatred over England riots

Without meaningful media reform in the UK, we remain at risk of new outbreaks in the future

Without meaningful media reform in the UK, we remain at risk of new outbreaks in the future

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Without meaningful social media reform, the far-right riots will continue

Police pictured in George Square, Glasgow in 2020

Police pictured in George Square, Glasgow in 2020

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Warning over Glasgow 'far-right rally' disinformation shared on social media

Former head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu

Former head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu

Ex-police chief likens far-right riots in England and Northern Ireland to terrorism

Elon Musk has faced backlash for his comments as social media sites have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the spread of disinformation

Elon Musk has faced backlash for his comments as social media sites have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the spread of disinformation

Elon Musk’s ‘civil war is inevitable’ comment branded deeply irresponsible

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced a gauntlet of vicious abuse after false claims that she is transgender emerged on social media

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced a gauntlet of vicious abuse after false claims that she is transgender emerged on social media

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Ellie Gomersall: Misinformation is a crisis – but it's not the sole root of bigotry

Social media only amplifies our political tribalism, writes Rhoda Meek

Social media only amplifies our political tribalism, writes Rhoda Meek

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Time to close social media and come together for future generations

Media Watch will look at how the UK media go about covering Scottish issues

Media Watch will look at how the UK media go about covering Scottish issues

Media Watch: The National's newsletter with an eagle eye on the news

Judy Murray had switched her social media account on X/Twitter late on Saturday evening after she received criticism for her reply

Judy Murray had switched her social media account on X/Twitter late on Saturday evening after she received criticism for her reply

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Judy Murray clarifies Emma Raducanu comment after backlash on social media

ITV host and money-saving expert Martin Lewis appearing on GMB

ITV host and money-saving expert Martin Lewis appearing on GMB

General Election

Martin Lewis slaps down Tories after they use him in election campaign clip

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

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The Ferret: Far-right figures garnering likes from Reform candidates

A total of 38 MSPs signed up to the trial that looked at online threats

A total of 38 MSPs signed up to the trial that looked at online threats

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'Sobering': SNP MSPs targeted with more online abuse than any other party

Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer

Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer

Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd asks viewers to stop speculation

Val McDermid has said tweets aimed at Nicola Sturgeon are like something from the 'Dark Ages'

Val McDermid has said tweets aimed at Nicola Sturgeon are like something from the 'Dark Ages'

Nicola Sturgeon

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Misogyny aimed at Nicola Sturgeon is 'disgusting', legendary crime writer says

Keir Starmer campaigning with the now-suspended Labour candidate Wilma Brown

Keir Starmer campaigning with the now-suspended Labour candidate Wilma Brown

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

Behind the headlines

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As the General Election nears, a new journalism 'industry' opens up

The news casts doubt on claims made in Westminster and Holyrood that oil and gas licensing secures jobs

The news casts doubt on claims made in Westminster and Holyrood that oil and gas licensing secures jobs

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Scottish renewables jobs soar as oil and gas jobs plummet

Brianna Ghey's mother Esther Ghey arrives at Manchester Crown Court

Brianna Ghey's mother Esther Ghey arrives at Manchester Crown Court

Brianna Ghey's death shows the struggles of parenting in a digital world

The Unionist media had a predictable response to Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry

The Unionist media had a predictable response to Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon

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The worst media takes after Nicola Sturgeon's session at the Covid Inquiry

Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, arriving at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, arriving at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Conspiracy theories

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Andrew Tickell: We must protect experts such as Devi Sridhar who speak up

Janey Godley has spoken about the impact social media abuse has had on her mental health

Janey Godley has spoken about the impact social media abuse has had on her mental health

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Janey Godley: 'Certain sections of Scotland' accuse me of faking cancer

ScotRail has issued a 'scam' warning to social media users

ScotRail has issued a 'scam' warning to social media users

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ScotRail issues scam warning as 'fake account' poses as rail operator

Paul Black and Lewis Capaldi are among the most influential Scots on TikTok

Paul Black and Lewis Capaldi are among the most influential Scots on TikTok

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New research unveils most influential Scots on TikTok

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WHSmith logo rebrand sparks debate as shoppers question NHS likeness

A Labour government will see Scotland's benefits ignored by the media, writes Lesley Riddoch

A Labour government will see Scotland's benefits ignored by the media, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: Media blackout is a taste of what’s to come under Labour

We can't uninvent social media, but we can hunger after truth

We can't uninvent social media, but we can hunger after truth

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Michael Russell: In the fog of war in a digital age, we must search for the truth

Palestinians walk through the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Tuesday, Oct. 10

Palestinians walk through the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Kelly Given: Condemnation cuts both ways. You would hope that's uncontroversial

With every emotional reaction, we sacrifice a piece of our mental wellbeing and bandwidth

With every emotional reaction, we sacrifice a piece of our mental wellbeing and bandwidth

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We don't need to give in to the reactionary 'culture war'

A group of Scotland fans united in their support for the team by performing their own rendition of William Wallace's speech in Braveheart

A group of Scotland fans united in their support for the team by performing their own rendition of William Wallace's speech in Braveheart

England football

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Scotland fans recite iconic Braveheart speech in hilarious viral TikTok

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in 2018

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in 2018

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‘Disinformation’: BBC reporter addresses ‘photoshopped Nicola Sturgeon image’ claim

John Robertson has been removed from Reddit

John Robertson has been removed from Reddit

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Retired professor 'banned from Reddit' after sharing pro-Scotland blog posts

Janey Godley is aiming to help artists such as Iona Fyfe

Janey Godley is aiming to help artists such as Iona Fyfe

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Janey Godley in bid to support Scots singer facing online abuse

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony, in Berlin, 2020

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony, in Berlin, 2020

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Steph Paton: Twitter downfall would show wealth does not buy competence

Metallica guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and bagpiper Piper Ally

Metallica guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and bagpiper Piper Ally

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Legendary rock band defends musician after 'bagpipes don't belong' attack

Skerryvore are one of Scotland's most popular trad music bands

Skerryvore are one of Scotland's most popular trad music bands

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Top Scots band deletes Brexit tweet after 'aggressive and abusive' comments

A review of personal security provision for MSPs recommended a trial of a new service to manage online threats

A review of personal security provision for MSPs recommended a trial of a new service to manage online threats

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body

Online abuse against MSPs to be probed in new pilot service

Kevin Stewart fears the impact Twitter abuse could have on the LGBT+ communtiy

Kevin Stewart fears the impact Twitter abuse could have on the LGBT+ communtiy

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Minister fears LGBT+ people won't come out amid increasing homophobic abuse

Kevin Stewart spoke about the homophobic abuse he received after posting about the celebrations

Kevin Stewart spoke about the homophobic abuse he received after posting about the celebrations

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Minister condemns 'homophobic' abuse sent to him after Aberdeen Pride event

LGBT Youth Scotland's chief executive Dr Mhairi Crawford said the charity felt its 'only option' was to leave Twitter

LGBT Youth Scotland's chief executive Dr Mhairi Crawford said the charity felt its 'only option' was to leave Twitter

LGBT Youth Scotland

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Prominent charity leaves Twitter amid increase in 'targeted LGBT+ attacks'

Abstract image of AI robot automatically trading stock on behalf of investor

Abstract image of AI robot automatically trading stock on behalf of investor

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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Steph Paton: We are underestimating the social dangers of artificial intelligence

Stewart McDonald urged his party to be cautious when comparing Labour and the Tories

Stewart McDonald urged his party to be cautious when comparing Labour and the Tories

Conservative Party

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SNP MP warns party against comparing Labour and Tories

A new book has likened billionaire tech moguls like Jeff Bezos to robber barons

A new book has likened billionaire tech moguls like Jeff Bezos to robber barons

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Rise of billionaire tech moguls funding inequality not seen since 19th century

A protester (right) was seen holding a 'decapitate terfs' sign at a rally in January

A protester (right) was seen holding a 'decapitate terfs' sign at a rally in January

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Trans journalist targeted after 'decapitate terfs' misinformation on Twitter

The Foreign Office was widely panned on Twitter for a post about 'media freedom'

The Foreign Office was widely panned on Twitter for a post about 'media freedom'

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Foreign Office panned for 'embarrassing' media freedom tweet

Two landmarks in Inverness are to be lit up for the coronation

Two landmarks in Inverness are to be lit up for the coronation

Coronation of King Charles III

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Scots council panned for plans to illuminate landmarks for coronation

'Narratives have been allowed to spiral out of control and hatred has been allowed to fester'

'Narratives have been allowed to spiral out of control and hatred has been allowed to fester'

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I went to New York for Tartan Week and Unionist bullies hounded me for it

A BBC journalist 'liked' a post from a person saying they 'can't stand' First Minister Humza Yousaf

A BBC journalist 'liked' a post from a person saying they 'can't stand' First Minister Humza Yousaf

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Senior BBC journalist likes 'can't stand Humza Yousaf' Twitter post