Musk Sues German Broadcaster Over Belfast Riot Coverage; ZDF Revises Report

Elon Musk sued Germany's public broadcaster ZDF for linking him to anti-migrant violence during June 2026 Belfast riots. His legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter; ZDF amended the report. The case tests how far tech billionaires can press libel claims against major media across borders, and whether publicly funded outlets can resist pressure from the powerful.