Facebook Accused Of ‘Failure’ Of Preventing Possible Foreign Influence In Ireland Referendum

The effectiveness of the ban by Facebook on foreign advertisement during the abortion referendum in Ireland has come into question after an inquiry into possible ‘fake news’ in the referendum was ordered by British and Irish parliamentarians. The inquiry was ordered after findings that in the run up to polling day, it was still possible…

British Minister Says Government Not Likely To Intervene In Comcast’s Sky Takeover

In what is the latest development in the acquisition battle between Comcast and Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, Britain will most likely oppose the proposed takeover of British satellite broadcaster Sky by American cable giant Comcast, said Britain’s culture secretary on Monday. He does not have storing intentions to interfere in the $30.7 billion deal…