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UK riots

Fake news site sparked anti-immigrant riots across the UK, says report

Misinformation in Channel3Now article that led to widespread violence was also amplified on social media, says BBC

UK remains safe for Malaysian students and travellers, says British envoy 

High commissioner Ailsa Terry says communities affected by riots are getting vital support and reassurance

Social media platform owners blamed for misinformation-fuelled UK riots – Wong Chun Wai

Riots in the UK fuelled by right-wing agitators is a clear example of the threat of misinformation easily propagated over social media

UK riots should be a lesson against disinformation: Fahmi

He says govt took note of UK MPs’ urgent call to look into issues related to the spread of fake news, especially with violence continuing in England

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