Russian-owned RT news channel hit with multiple investigations in wake of Sergei Skripal poisoning

Russia Today Russian state television channel RT under investigation by Ofcom in the wake of Sergei Skripal poisoning. UK broadcasting regulators announce 7 new investigations. Channel’s future in doubt in the UK as Ofcom consider whether the channel is “fit and proper” to retain its license. Ofcom record a “significant increase” in broadcasts that potentially […]

Russian-Owned LiveJournal Bans Political Talk, Adds Risk of Spying

LiveJournal, a blog community that’s hosted a lot of science fiction authors and fans (including George RR Martin), has officially banned “political solicitation”— which can mean anything that criticizes the Russian government, as well as pro-LGBTQ discussions. There are also concerns users can be subject to Russian spying. Advertisement The service grew in popularity as […]