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Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to users

Facebook parent Meta announced in 2025 that it would end its use of external fact-checkers in the US.
Facebook parent Meta announced in 2025 that it would end its use of external fact-checkers in the US.

Hungary's PM Orban mobilises online backers for election challenge

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a campaign rally in Debrecen, Hungary, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a campaign rally in Debrecen, Hungary, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s

Accounts belonging to children under 16 in Indonesia on platforms  including YouTube and TikTok will start to be deactivated.
Accounts belonging to children under 16 in Indonesia on platforms  including YouTube and TikTok will start to be deactivated.

Budapest summons Ukrainian envoy to protest at conscription of two ethnic Hungarians

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto attends a European Union Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium February 23, 2026.  REUTERS/Yves Herman
Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto attends a European Union Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium February 23, 2026.  REUTERS/Yves Herman

Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says

FILE PHOTO: Singer Fonseca (L) and trombonist Willie Colon perform during the Miss Colombia 2010 in Cartagena November 15, 2010. REUTERS/Jairo Castilla/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Singer Fonseca (L) and trombonist Willie Colon perform during the Miss Colombia 2010 in Cartagena November 15, 2010. REUTERS/Jairo Castilla/File Photo

Tunisia jails lawmaker for eight months for mocking president

FILE PHOTO: Tunisia's President Kais Saied attends his swearing-in ceremony for his second term at the parliament in Tunis, Tunisia October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tunisia's President Kais Saied attends his swearing-in ceremony for his second term at the parliament in Tunis, Tunisia October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo

Meta’s Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said responsibility for age verification should fall on makers of mobile devices.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said responsibility for age verification should fall on makers of mobile devices.

Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screentime, Mark Zuckerberg tells addiction hearing

Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg (centre left) arriving at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb 18, in Los Angeles, California.
Meta Platforms chief Mark Zuckerberg (centre left) arriving at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb 18, in Los Angeles, California.

Fake Milano Cortina sites target thousands with discount scams, cybersecurity firm says

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 17, 2026 General view of the Cortina Sliding Center from the Funivia Faloria station. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy - February 17, 2026 General view of the Cortina Sliding Center from the Funivia Faloria station. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Malaysia’s Bersatu reclaims social media page after alleged sabotage by admins

Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.
Bersatu lodged reports on Feb 14 following the alleged unauthorised takeover of its official Facebook page.

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