Guardian Front Page 10th of January 2025
Global temperatures exceeded the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement for the first time, with 2024 predicted to be the hottest year on record due to climate instability driven by fossil fuel emissions.
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The Guardian leads with an inquest’s “landmark” ruling that harmful posts on social media contributed to 14-year-old Molly Russell’s death. The paper reports that her father accused social media companies of “monetising misery” and leading her on a “demented trail of life-sucking content”. A coroner concluded that the teenager from London died in 2017 from an act of self-harm while suffering depression and the negative effects of online content.
Guardian Front Page 9th of January 2025
Wildfires are causing significant destruction in Los Angeles, prompting mass evacuations and overwhelming emergency services as strong wind conditions exacerbate the crisis, resulting in widespread damage and leaving thousands of buildings at risk.
Guardian Front Page 8th of January 2025
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove fact-checking on Facebook before upcoming elections in the interest of “free speech” has led to significant concern over the potential spread of misinformation on the platform.
Guardian Front Page 7th of January 2025
The PM has condemned Elon Musk for spreading misinformation and lies regarding sensitive cases, accusing him of undermining victims and damaging the integrity of political discourse.