Dispatches

The comedian has put out a statement ahead of a major Channel 4 documentary airing on Saturday. Russell Brand has issued a video statement denying unspecified “criminal allegations” set to be published against him. The 48-year-old comedian released a video on Twitter and Youtube on Friday (15 September), explaining that he had received an “extremely […]

The comedian has put out a statement ahead of a major Channel 4 documentary airing on Saturday. Russell Brand has issued a video statement denying unspecified “criminal allegations” set to be published against him. The 48-year-old comedian released a video on Twitter and Youtube on Friday (15 September), explaining that he had received an “extremely […]

2 years ago

A powerful documentary on a horrific moment during The Troubles is on TV this weekend

“The truth has to be told.” Channel 4’s Dispatches series continues this weekend with an in-depth documentary that focuses on a specific, extremely harrowing event that took place in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Airing on Saturday night, Massacre at Ballymurphy tells the story of Briege Voyle, a daughter desperately looking for answers. Her mother, […]

“The truth has to be told.” Channel 4’s Dispatches series continues this weekend with an in-depth documentary that focuses on a specific, extremely harrowing event that took place in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Airing on Saturday night, Massacre at Ballymurphy tells the story of Briege Voyle, a daughter desperately looking for answers. Her mother, […]

8 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg issues clarification after appearing to defend Holocaust deniers

“I find Holocaust denial deeply offensive, and I absolutely didn’t intend to defend the intent of people who deny that.” Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg moved quickly to clarify comments made in a podcast interview on Wednesday where he appeared to defend the rights of Holocaust deniers to use his platform to spread their beliefs. During […]

“I find Holocaust denial deeply offensive, and I absolutely didn’t intend to defend the intent of people who deny that.” Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg moved quickly to clarify comments made in a podcast interview on Wednesday where he appeared to defend the rights of Holocaust deniers to use his platform to spread their beliefs. During […]

8 years ago

Facebook apologises after Channel 4 investigation reveals staff told to ignore racist meme in Dublin training session

“You’ve identified some areas where we’ve failed, and I’m here today to apologise for those failings.” Facebook has officially apologised following revelations that staff were told to ignore specific racism-based hate speech on their site. Inside Facebook: Secrets of the Social Network aired on Channel 4 on Tuesday night. The documentary followed an undercover reporter […]

“You’ve identified some areas where we’ve failed, and I’m here today to apologise for those failings.” Facebook has officially apologised following revelations that staff were told to ignore specific racism-based hate speech on their site. Inside Facebook: Secrets of the Social Network aired on Channel 4 on Tuesday night. The documentary followed an undercover reporter […]

8 years ago