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WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging services have called for the UK government to “urgently rethink” its controversial Online Safety Bill, hinting that they would rather be blocked from operating in Britain than weaken their privacy settings.

Encrypted chat apps sign open letter warning of ‘unprecedented threat to safety and security’ of UK citizens

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

SAN DIEGO — Oceanside and Coronado Unified are joining a growing number of school districts nationwide in suing the country's largest social media companies, arguing that their content algorithms and platform designs are addicting children and teens and have caused worsening anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.

WhatsApp says it is glad to give users extra layers of privacy next to more control over messages.

Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell apologised on behalf of the force.

Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed over discriminatory messages they sent to colleagues in a WhatsApp group, including some making fun of Katie Price’s disabled son, Harvey.

‘I was repulsed and ashamed... I am deeply sorry to those who have been the subject of such awful, disgusting messages,’ says Met’s standards chief

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed over discriminatory messages they sent about Katie Price’s son Harvey