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theguardian.com > technology > 01/22/2026 > experts-warn-of-threat-to-democracy-by-ai-bot-swarms-infesting-social-media

Experts warn of threat to democracy from ‘AI bot swarms’ infesting social media

Experts warn of threat to democracy from ‘AI bot swarms’ infesting social media19+ min ago   (714+ words) Misinformation technology could be deployed at scale to disrupt 2028 US presidential election, AI researchers say Political leaders could soon launch swarms of human-imitating AI agents to reshape public opinion in a way that threatens to undermine democracy, a high profile…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > trump-nato-afghanistan-troops

Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan

Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan29+ min ago   (586+ words) President again disparages allies and tells Fox News he is "not sure" Nato would come to US"s defence Donald Trump has again disparaged America"s Nato allies, claiming that troops from allied nations "stayed a little back, a little…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 01/22/2026 > the-guardian-view-on-trumps-board-of-peace-an-international-body-in-service-to-one-mans-ego

The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego | Editorial

The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: an international body in service to one man’s ego | Editorial35+ min ago   (751+ words) It was supposed to give Gaza a future, but the US president is using it to attack the UN, international law and multilateralismOne glance at the logo of the Board of Peace tells you all you need to know. It…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > picture > 01/22/2026 > ben-jennings-donald-trump-board-of-peace-cartoon

Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and his ‘board of peace’ – cartoon

Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and his ‘board of peace’ – cartoon50+ min ago   (13+ words) Continue reading... Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and his "board of peace" " cartoon...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > jd-vance-ice-minneapolis-protesters

JD Vance accuses Minneapolis protesters who confront ICE agents of ‘cowardly bullshit’

JD Vance accuses Minneapolis protesters who confront ICE agents of ‘cowardly bullshit’52+ min ago   (378+ words) Vice-president urged protesters to take grievances to ballot box instead of hindering immigration enforcement efforts JD Vance on Thursday urged protesters to take their grievances to the ballot box rather than confront federal agents in the streets, dismissing protesters in…...

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theguardian.com > news > audio > 01/22/2026 > what-is-trump-greenland-deal-the-latest-podcast

Why did Trump chicken out on Greenland? – The Latest

Why did Trump chicken out on Greenland? – The Latest53+ min ago   (98+ words) Why did Trump chicken out on Greenland? " The Latest'The Guardian The US president has backed down from weeks of threats to seize Greenland after threatening Europe with tariffs and the potential of military force. After talks with the Nato secretary…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > boeing-jet-trump-qatari-royal-family-delivery

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer59+ min ago   (394+ words) Controversial gifted jetliner described as a "flying palace" is anticipated to be used as the new Air Force One plane The Boeing 747-8 jetliner gifted to the Donald Trump administration by the Qatari royal family is set to be delivered to…...

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theguardian.com > uk-news > 01/22/2026 > police-block-ukip-march-through-tower-hamlets-over-violence-fears

Police block Ukip march through Tower Hamlets over violence fears

Police block Ukip march through Tower Hamlets over violence fears1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (555+ words) Met says allowing protest would risk serious disorder, including from local residents Far-right Ukip supporters will be stopped from marching through Tower Hamlets for fear of serious violence, including from local residents, Scotland Yard has said. The Metropolitan police said…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > trump-defamation-suit-new-york-times-poll

Trump says he’s expanding defamation suit against the New York Times after unfavorable poll

Trump says he’s expanding defamation suit against the New York Times after unfavorable poll1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (376+ words) US president says his qualms over the opinion poll would be added to existing defamation lawsuit against the paper Donald Trump has said he is expanding his defamation suit against the New York Times after an unfavorable opinion poll. In…...

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theguardian.com > us-news > 01/22/2026 > don-lemon-minnesota-protest-not-charged

Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon

Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (367+ words) Refusal to approve charges against Lemon in connection with Minnesota protest reportedly "enraged" Pam Bondi A federal magistrate judge declined to sign off on charges against Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, in connection with a protest at a Minnesota…...