Sadiq Khan warns disinformation surge risks fueling domestic terrorism

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked disinformation spreading on social media, calling for urgent government action to prevent potential violence and domestic terrorism. Speaking at a summit in Cambridge, Khan highlighted research showing a sharp rise in online falsehoods about London, including claims that the city is overrun by crime and migration issues. Such narratives have surged up to 350% in recent years, with some tied to foreign state-backed