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Lord of the pings: how I turned off my phone notifications, and got my life back

From WhatsApp to Instagram to texts and email, I was spending my life frantically picking up my phone, says author Georgina Lawton

The Guardian - UK

Delhi High Court rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals against CCI probe

The Bench tells them to approach Competition Commission of India for any relief.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | SC to hear plea to revoke remission of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case today; Pakistan calls India’s action over missile incident ‘inadequate’, and more

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The Hindu

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25 Constitution Bench cases listed from August 29

A challenge to WhatsApp’s privacy policy is among the cases to be heard

The Hindu

YouTube: how a team of scientists worked to inoculate a million users against misinformation

From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine, misinformation is rife worldwide. Many tools have been designed to help people spot misinformation. The problem with most of them is how hard they are to deliver at scale.

The Conversation

Brazil vote: Executives under scrutiny after coup chatter

Weeks ahead of Brazil’s presidential election, police have carried out search warrants targeting several business leaders who allegedly participated in a private chat group that included comments favoring a possible coup and military involvement in politics

The Independent UK

Scammers go as Gaeilge in latest WhatsApp scam targeting Irish people

A gang is sending WhatsApp messages as Gaeilge to try to snare innocent victims

Irish Mirror

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Ukrainian refugees feel surprisingly at home in Brazil's 'Little Ukraine'

Eight families fled the war and traveled 5,000 miles to Brazil to live in a town settled by Ukrainians over a century ago. The language and customs — and kindnesses — have eased their transition.

WEKU

Drugs boss who peddled cocaine and heroin across Greater Manchester caught out by WhatsApp messages

Remi Merriman was the leader of the organised crime group who trafficked cocaine and heroin throughout the region

Manchester Evening News

Retired AP teacher loses Rs 21 lakh in WhatsApp fraud

A retired teacher from Andhra Pradesh lost around Rs 21 lakh from her bank account after receiving a WhatsApp message from an unknown number on Monday. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Priti Patel urges Meta to rethink end-to-end encryption plans

UK home secretary says plans of Facebook owner could hinder child abuse investigations

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai Police probing "26/11 style" attack threat it received from Pakistan phone number

Mumbai Police is investigating a WhatsApp message warning of a "26/11-like" terror attack in the city received on the WhatsApp number of the Mumbai Police Traffic Control from a Pakistan-based number police sources said on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Mumbai traffic police get WhatsApp messages threatening '26/11-type' attack

Initial probe suggests the number from which the messages have been sent is from outside the country.

The Hindu

Benjamin Mendy accuser was in WhatsApp group with woman who wanted to sue Manchester City, court told

Footballer accused of the rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault of seven women

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Mendy rape accuser ‘was in WhatsApp group with another alleged assault victim’

Benjamin Mendy denies eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against seven young women.

The Guardian - UK

Group chat overload: have we reached peak WhatsApp?

From pictures of puppies to deadly political manoeuvres, WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform. But is it losing its appeal?

Dublin Live

Gay man feels no longer welcome in Dublin mosque after 'lifestyle' condemned

Dr Al-Qadri defended reported comments about gay sex and the spread of monkeypox within the LGBTQAI+ community

Benzinga

Meta Platforms Investing In This Singapore Company's App: What Investors Should Know

Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp announced an investment in a Singapore company. Here’s a look at the investment and what it does.

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Daily Record

Eight major WhatsApp updates - How to leave group chats anonymously

Other changes include hiding your online status, 'read only' messages and log-in approval

Glasgow Live

Eight major new Whatsapp features coming soon - including 'view-once' messages

Creators have worked on a security feature that prevents users from taking a screenshot of the new message format that is designed to disappear after being viewed once

Liverpool Echo

Eight new WhatsApp updates coming soon - including 'view-once' messages

Other changes include hiding your online status, leaving chats anonymously and log-in approval

France 24

How to use advanced tools to verify photos and videos online

If you've been brushing up on the FRANCE 24 Observers' verification guide, then you now have the know-how to verify images with a reverse image search or check for edits with some forensic tools. You should also have the basic instincts needed to be wary when scrolling through social media.…

Liverpool Echo

WhatsApp users 'breaking social rules' with particular messages

An etiquette expert said you should only do it if you have a "very good reason"

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Police arrest Jaish terrorist

Saifullah is an expert in creating fake virtual IDs for terror outfits based in Pakistan and Afghanistan, says Anti-Terror Squad

France 24

How to verify a photo online and fight the spread of misinformation

You just received a photo on WhatsApp, Facebook or Twitter. The image makes you angry, sad or joyful, and the caption encourages you to share it as widely as possible. You're a little cautious, however, because the story seems too good to be true. You are right to be careful.…

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