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'Trying to isolate over 100 million users': Russia blocks WhatsApp — will the ban be reversed?

Russia attempted to block WhatsApp and Telegram, aiming to promote domestic platforms and increase internet control. WhatsApp stated this move would isolate over 100 million users, potentially reducing safety. This action follows disputes with foreign tech firms after the Ukraine invasion, with Russia pushing its own surveillance app, MAX.

The Times of India

WhatsApp's latest PC and Mac upgrade gives you voice and video calling from your browser

WhatsApp is bringing voice and video calling to WhatsApp Web, finally.

Hate WhatsApp on Android? Try my picks for 5 great alternatives

Whether your priority is privacy, customization, or other features, there'll be a WhatsApp alternative that suits you.

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I've wanted this for ages: WhatsApp Web can now handle calls

You can make and join end-to-end encrypted calls on WhatsApp Web without installing the desktop app.

Android Central

Fightback starts, says Keir Starmer ally after 'High Noon' Cabinet meeting over Mandelson scandal

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of his senior ministers after surviving attempts to oust him in a day of drama at Westminster

Evening Standard

FaceTime may be meant for video calls, but here's how FaceTime Audio has been a lifesaver

FaceTime Audio provides an easy way to make voice calls without relying on carrier networks.

Tom’s Guide

Streeting wrote off his re-election chances in WhatsApp exchanges with Mandelson

Health secretary publishes messages as he seeks to draw line under his relationship with former peer

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“Ye Kis Line Mein Aa Gaye?”: One WhatsApp Message That Amused The Internet

A totally random WhatsApp chat between two old buddies has blown up online and left people cracking up. The whole thing started when Ravi Handa, an entrepreneur from Jaipur, decided to check in with a friend he hadn’t talked to in what feels like forever. He just sent a casual…

Times Life

EU threatens to act over Meta blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

Firm accused of ‘abusing’ its dominant position for messaging in what appears to be breach of antitrust rules

The Guardian - UK

EU warns Meta over blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

The European Commission said Meta’s policy risked “irreparably harming competition in Europe”.

Evening Standard

Hafta 575: The Naravane book row, WaPo layoffs, and TM Krishna on ‘making democracy a culture’

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by musician and author T.M. Krishna and defence analyst Ajai Shukla for a conversation that spans Parliament flashpoints, billionaire ownership in journalism, and the deeper cultural fight over India’s national symbols.

Newslaundry

An Indian mother is all smiles after placing her first Blinkit order; her daughter says, 'They are the last generation of innocent parents'

When was the last time you got really excited and smiled ear to ear? When you got a really good salary hike? Or when you paid the last EMI on your car loan? Well, you don't need to have a big achievement to wear a heartfelt smile. Learn it from…

Times Life

Unlicensed weight-loss drugs marketed on social media as ‘prizes’

‘Giveaway’ competitions on WhatsApp and Telegram for retatrutide and other drugs described as ‘extremely dangerous’

The Guardian - UK

Five young teens on life under Australia’s social media ban: ‘It’s not a big deal any more’

Nearly two months after age restrictions for under-16s were introduced, we revisit five teenagers on how they’re experiencing – or getting around – the ban

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Job scams in Saudi Arabia or UAE's Dubai, Abu Dhabi: How to spot fake offers, agents and avoid getting duped in the Gulf

Gulf job seekers face sophisticated scams, with fraudsters using AI and social media to lure victims. Authorities warn against upfront fees for visas or processing, unverified emails, and unrealistic offers. Always verify job offers through official government channels like MoHRE and MHRSD to avoid falling prey to these deceptive schemes.

The Independent UK

Lily Allen and the beautiful secret about school-gate mums that terrifies everyone else

COMMENT: It’s too easy to label school mums as competitive and toxic perpetrators of WhatsApp groups, but Lily Allen and mum-of-two Charlotte Cripps have both discovered another side to the school gates

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Supreme Court Slams WhatsApp, Meta Over Privacy Concerns, Questions ‘Take-It-or-Leave-It’ Policy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticized WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over concerns related to user data sharing, asserting that citizens’ right to privacy cannot be compromised in the name of technology or business practices.

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Could Meta Platforms Stock Hit $1,000 in 2026?

META stock rose above $700 after the company released its Q4 2025 earnings. Are shares headed to $1,000 next?

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Why Europe's road to digital autonomy is long and winding

Rising tensions with the United States are pushing the European Union to make moves towards autonomy – including in the digital field.

Tom’s Guide

'I’ve been wearing the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses for a week — they’re great, but they could be so much more'

The Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses can do some really cool things thanks to their built-in display, but with limited third-party app support and a mediocre map experience, it’s hard to justify their price.

The Guardian - UK

US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages

A lawsuit filed last week alleges tech firm ‘can access virtually all’ private communications, a claim the company has denied

Times Life

Madam, please take my wife's picture, it's her first train travel; the elderly man's request proves love has no age

"Love has no age," we often hear this line all over social media. But have you ever seen a real-life example of it? Well, this viral video is truly the real-life proof of it. In a video making the rounds on social media, an elderly man from Kerala is seen…

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The Crisis of Ownership: When Your Sales Team Holds the Keys to the Client

In the traditional corporate playbook, an exit interview is a procedural formality. A sales representative hands over their laptop, their access badge, and perhaps a list of pending deals.

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Woman loses $650k in crypto WhatsApp romance scam she ‘won’t admit’ happened

According to her, money spent on happines is well-spent.

Tom’s Guide

Meta earnings — here's how Zuckerberg and company performed

Mark Zuckerberg and company have revealed the latest to investors, and there was some big news.

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