There are too many people claiming those orchestrating the rallies at hotels housing asylum seekers aren’t the organised far right. They’re either ignorant or have an agenda. Take a look at the one I went to in Rotherham and judge for yourself.

All 李老师不是你老师 wanted was to share news he couldn't find in China's tightly-controlled media & internet. Now he's become the most important chronicler of info Beijing doesn't want you to see, and earned their wrath. My latest piece is on Teacher Li bbc.com/news/articles/…

Today Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier faces a parole hearing that could be his last chance to fight for freedom. Peltier has been in prison 47 years after being framed by the FBI. BT coverage of activism for Peltier from 2022:

We are so thrilled with the feature documentary award for #hongkongmixtape especially alongside the other powerful nominees, Thank you One World Media and to all our brilliant team, collaborators. allies and supporters TheDocSociety Screen Scotland #supporthkartists

Today I was fired from the Wall Street Journal. This is my statement:

This was burnt down last night. The real firestarters are right now comfortably chatting about it in their Gated Trumptons. The worst of them will write a playfully controversial column about it.

The resurgence of far-right violence in the UK is in part due to Elon Musk’s decision to allow figures such as Tommy Robinson back on to the social media platform X theguardian.com/politics/artic…

"Journalists do not have to be loyal to anyone, support anyone or be enemies of anyone. If we really have someone to be loyal to, it will be the public &only the public because we believe in freedom of the press&freedom of speech" -Stand News ex-editor Patrick Lam/ht Chris Lau

The Grenfell Tower inquiry’s final report is out today for those who were affected. 7 years since the fire I can only imagine how they’re feeling. I know many will be thinking of them as well 💚

Happy Mid Autumn Festival

Great feedback and ANGER over Birmingham Live child poverty emergency. Ace Zoe Chamberlain Nathan Clarke Naomi deSouza and amazing Annie Gouk Adam and Marianne at Reach data/design unit - wow you are good - all worked so hard to bring idea to life childpoverty.birminghamlive.co.uk

Mech Dara has worked for three outlets shuttered by the Cambodian government for their independent reporting. Mech Dara himself broke international news with his reporting on cyber-scam slavery in locked compounds in Sihanoukville. Another dark day for journalism in Cambodia.

"Israel’s attempts to silence Al Jazeera have not stopped the network and its journalists from continuing to tell Gaza’s story." aljazeera.com/program/newsfe…

“My Seven Takeaways From Donald Trump's Shocking Victory” Me, for Zeteo, writing in the early hours, still in a state of semi-shock: zeteo.com/p/my-seven-tak…

We’re trying to get as many followers as Nigel Farage so we can show those who want to privatise the NHS just how many people are prepared to fight against it. Please take a few seconds to help by following us and reposting this.

Hong Kong reporter Selina Cheng says she’ll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role: apnews.com/article/selina…

Birmingham friends come decompress with climate cafe ‘Is climate racist’ 5-7pm tomorrow. So needed right now. Hosted by brilliant Birmingham Race Impact Group , @Bham_FOE and Extinction Rebellion Midlands and part of a double bill starting from 2pm Tickets are free but do book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-cafe…

BREAKING: Founding member of the Democratic Party Martin Lee has been stripped of his title as Justice of the Peace by #HongKong leader John Lee. No reason was given. Lee, 86, was a founding member of the Democratic Party and a lawmaker for over two decades.

The offices of #HongKong's most independent and reputable pollster, PORI have been raided by police. Its chief, Robert Chung, has been taken in for questioning. Follow HKFP throughout today...