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‘War of misinformation’: I&B ministry blocks 35 YouTube channels for ‘anti-India’ content

The ministry of information and broadcasting said on Friday that it had blocked 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, a Facebook account, and two websites, Scroll reported. According to the ministry, the accounts were being operated from Pakistan and spreading “anti-India disinformation”.

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Hottest 100: The Wiggles take out triple j's annual music countdown, with The Kid LAROI and Billie Eilish in the top five — as it happened

The children's music legends make the Hottest 100 for the first time, securing top spot with the first Like a Version song to win the countdown. Follow live.

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All the coronavirus news you need from around Australia — as it happened

Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news from Saturday, January 22, 2022 — as it happened

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George Christensen ramps up conspiracy theory and anti-vaxx commentary as signs suggest possible media brand launch

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'Pathetic' school dinner mocked online as ex-prisoner says he ate better in jail

Chris Vangellow took to Facebook to complain after receiving a picture of his child's school dinner, as it contained just four chicken nuggets, plain white rice, and some off-colour carrots

Daily Mirror

How Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover will drive metaverse gaming into the mass market

Microsoft was positioning itself as one of the pioneers of the metaverse even before its US$75 billion deal to buy online gaming giant Activision Blizzard. In the days after Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook last October as Meta with his near movie-length promotional film about the potential for virtual worlds, Microsoft…

The Conversation

Meta Removes Iran-based Fake Accounts

Facebook parent Meta Platforms removed a network of fake accounts that originated in Iran and targeted Instagram users in Scotland with content supporting Scottish independence, the company's investigators said on Thursday. The network used fake accounts to pose as locals in England and Scotland, posting photos and memes about current…

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Iɫ Ministry blocks social media accounts for spreading misinformation

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, 2 Twitter accounts, 2 Instagram Accounts, 2 websites and a Facebook, stated Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary (P&A), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday for spreading misinformation.

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‘Hearts are broken’ as singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74

The news was announced in a Facebook post by his family.

The Independent UK

How did Meat Loaf get his iconic name: Music legend dies aged 74

It was announced through a statement on Facebook on Friday that Meat Loaf died aged 74 following a music career spanning six decades

Daily Mirror

Matildas make Asian Cup history with 18-0 defeat of Indonesia in opening game

The Matildas thrash Indonesia in their opening Asian Cup title charge, chalking up a historic score for both the team and skipper Sam Kerr in their campaign for a trophy they have not held since 2010.

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Prayer and Pushback event gives a taste of the fearmongering to come when federal parliament resumes

Beauty parade of anti-lockdown, anti-vaccination mandate MPs suggests we can look forward to a bin fire of pandemic policy dissent

The Guardian - AU

Senate Judiciary approves bill cracking down on tech monopolies

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday overcame stiff opposition from tech companies and a prolonged debate to approve a bipartisan bill that would prohibit digital giants like Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google from giving preference to their own products and services over those of their competitors.

Tribune News Service

COVID updates: WA Premier says border decision right call for the state — As it happened

WA Premier Mark McGowan acknowledges his decision to keep WA's borders shut "upsets some people", but says it's the right call.

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Woman sentenced to death in Pakistan for 'blasphemous' WhatsApp and Facebook messages

The charge sheet stated Ateeqmet her accuser through a mobile gaming app and the pair began chatting over social networking platform WhatsApp

Benzinga

Meta Plans To Allow Users To Mint, Sell NFTs On Facebook, Instagram: Report

Social media giant Facebook, which recently rebranded to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB), plans to let users create and sell their own non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves – but so far, few have actually done so

My Facebook feed exploded shortly after noon on Dec. 20, 2021, with news from friends and family in northern California: A “big one!” The 6.2 magnitude earthquake they’d just experienced had its epicenter on the coast near Petrolia.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh landlord offers bunk bed in tiny apartment for £600 a month

A Facebook Marketplace seller says he will rarely be around and is after a tenant to look after his plants in the flat close to Edinburgh's famous Arthur's Seat.

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Daily Record

Body blow for Eaglesham as award-winning pub shuts its doors

The news was broken by the pub in a Facebook post on Tuesday, citing 'unsustainable rents hike'

Edinburgh Live

Scottish expert shares new mysterious big cat sighting pictures

Paul MacDonald, who runs the Big Cat Sightings in Scotland Facebook group, is mapping all the sightings of the non-native cat species.

The New Daily

Committee hears Craig Kelly using loophole to spread COVID misinformation on Facebook, YouTube

A parliamentary committee has grilled Facebook and Google about their hosting of misinformation spread by federal MP Craig Kelly.

The Guardian - UK

How Facebook took over the internet in Africa – and changed everything

Western users are logging off, but across the continent the social media company is indispensable for everything from running a business to sourcing vaccines. How did it become inescapable?

Dublin Live

Sextortion scam targeting unsuspecting internet users, warn gardai

Here is how you can protect yourself from these types of scams

The Guardian - AU

Craig Kelly rebukes Google and Facebook for removal of his content at social media inquiry

MP says Facebook has ‘blood on its hands’ after he was banned for pushing unproven treatments for Covid-19

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Facebook’s unglamorous mistakes

In a Facebook group for gardeners, the social network’s automated systems sometimes flagged discussions about a common backyard tool as inappropriate sexual talk.

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