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In 1953, the Communist East German regime quashed a widespread uprising and afterwards admonished the protesters, saying the government had lost confidence in the people. In a famous satirical poem, left-wing author Bertolt Brecht said that, if so, perhaps the government could dissolve the people and elect a new lot.

Elizabeth Holmes asked a judge to toss out her conviction, claiming no rational juror could have found her guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud beyond a reasonable doubt.

What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign?

If NewsCorp’s owner were Russian, there would be no hesitation in applying sanctions

Flagship show audience down 80% after launch and rating agency detects ‘zero viewers’ for other key slots

The federal director of the Liberal party, Andrew Hirst, rejected the national broadcaster’s offer earlier this week without giving an explanation

Elon Musk joins a list of men to use their wealth in the hope of extending their political influence

National broadcaster removes segment that it admitted ‘unduly favoured Russia’s perspective’. Plus: teal or no teal?

Last night saw the launch of 91-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s first UK channel since Sky, with a rebranded Piers at the helm. Nick Curtis reports on its opening night