Back off Kate Middleton, says UK Labour’s Keir Starmer – POLITICO

Back off Kate Middleton, says UK Labour’s Keir Starmer – POLITICO

Fevered social media speculation about her health and whereabouts was heightened after Middleton posted an edited photo with her children on Mother’s Day earlier this month, leading news agencies including Reuters and the Associated Press to issue kill notifications. Despite criticism of the palace’s communications around the furore, Starmer said he wouldn’t recommend Kensington Palace … Read more

Kate Middleton photo killed by media agencies over suspicions it was doctored – POLITICO

Kate Middleton photo killed by media agencies over suspicions it was doctored – POLITICO

“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” Kate wrote on social media to accompany the picture. “Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C” Kate’s prolonged absence from the public eye has fueled conspiracy theories about her whereabouts. Kensington Palace attempted to quash rumors in late February, telling news … Read more

Thai Man Gets 50-Year Jail Sentence For Criticising The Monarchy

Thai Man Gets 50-Year Jail Sentence For Criticising The Monarchy

A Thai man has been given a 50-year prison sentence for criticising the monarchy in social media posts. The man, identified as 30-year-old Mongkol Thirakot, was initially given a 28-year sentence by a lower criminal court for a Facebook post made three years ago. He was later found guilty on 11 more counts by an … Read more