Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP IT cell of "toxic masculinity," alleging online harassment and threats against women in the digital space. He contrasted this with the perceived safety at physical protest sites like Jantar Mantar and called for identifying and shaming perpetrators of online abuse.
Candace Owens is facing criticism for allegedly fueling conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death. Critics claim she misrepresented an eyewitness's initial confusion about the shooting location to support broader allegations, leading to online harassment concerns for the witness and her family.
Muslim women in India are increasingly targeted with AI-generated sexualised imagery and propaganda, causing real harm and fear. Researchers highlight a pattern of "pornification of politics" where generative AI transforms sexual fantasies into realistic visual material, amplifying existing misogyny and communal tensions.
Rapper Booba was sentenced to a three-month suspended prison sentence and a 30,000 euro fine for online harassment and racist insults against journalist Linh-Lan Dao. The court recognized his role as a "pack leader" in inciting cyberharassment.
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) called for a diverse society during a national day of action, referencing Germany's Nazi past. She also spoke about facing personal threats and becoming a "personified enemy image," particularly in right-wing online networks, but vowed not to be pushed out of politics.
